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This will sound ignorant because it is. Could someone explain the deal with the backwards compatibility of the PS3? I read that somewhere near 200 games do not work with the PS3(during the Japan launch). Sony claims they will "fix" it and someone mentions "firmware". What does this mean in practical layman terms? If I buy a PS3 a year from now, will it be fully backwards compatible with PS1 and PS2 games out of the box? I have a bad feeling your answer at this point will be "I don't know". Thanks in advance for any clarification; I often get lost amidst all the techno-talk.

Will it approach Tickle Me Elmo proportions?

Well, the first two were continuity-friendly. After that, it was all downhill. I would enjoy some connections, but that's not likely to happen.

Resistance, for example, uses 16GB I think. Wow, what makes it so huge though? I mean, it looks like an FPS on a PC and those use DVDs. There is subliminal code imbedded in each disc. Jack Thompson has personally included messages to fill up space on each blu-ray disc. After playing a game, you will feel the need to hug someone. With that much extra space, wouldn't it be smart to include maybe one stage of some other game you want the player to purchase? I don't know. Just a thought. Edit: I apologize if my last suggestion sounds ignorant. I have played only a couple playstation games over the past eight years and am unfamilar with their implementation of demos.

Good point. That's always been a dry spell for games for as long as I can remember. I still think the price tag will be the deciding factor for the console's success.

Considering that there's a standard mini-USB port on top and the system has USB ports on board, I'd say yes. How else would you be able to charge them anyway? I had thought some of the articles I read referred to a charger that was sold seperately. It would plug into a wall. I could very well be wrong (or the article or both ).

I keep reading mixed reports on the controllers. Will they be able to be plugged into the console? I have little need for wireless controllers, and the limitations of the battery life do not appeal to me. Some sites claim "yes", while others give conflicting info.

One could make the claim that Sony's consoles have a reputation for attracting games for the immature. However, let's not go towards that stupid route and keep this on topic. I have been perfectly on topic. Kiddy games are immature. We won't know if the PS3 or Wii are successes until a full year from now...unless, of course, something absurd happens. The PS3 represents a dramatic step upward in technology; if the price wasn't so high it would probably take the field handedly.

I rely on Nintendo's past track record. The kiddy argument is accurate when you compare the types of games released for the N64/Gamecube versus the Playstation systems. Keep in mind that I rarely played any Playstation games, so I should be biased towards Nintendo. It is not a dumb argument; it relies on experience and prediction: two traits that are rarely found in these types of threads.

Wow, youkai. You're talking about cataclysmal failure. I suspect the Wii has the biggest chance of failing. The gimmicky toy controller, Nintendo's emphasis on kiddy games, and the constant rerunning of old games for profit turned me off ( I only owned an N64 and Gamecube during the last two console races). That doesn't mean I represent the whole of consumers though. You really think we'll know by Christmas time? I kind of think we won't even get a sense until a full year from the release date.

What do you mean fail, cause the games are way too cool, and it is all about the games. I assume he's talking about the N64 and Gamecube "failures". Neither had the best selection of games and both finished last in the console wars(well, behind the playstation anyway).

Yes. This is why I am not purchasing the systems for a while. I have no interest in the Wii or Xbox, so the failure of the PS3 will simply mean that I buy the occasional PC game (along with playing all the older games, which still provide plenty of entertainment)>

I do not consider long load times as superior technology. Then again, I don't see the wiimote as superior technology either. It strikes me as a gimmick for kids. Was I the only one who viewed rumble "technology" as overated? The only system that interests me is the PS3 because it represents a substantial improvement in technology via graphics (more objects on a screen, etc...). I'm interested in the end product. The price tag, however, forces me to take a wait-and-see approach. It appears that all three consoles may choose to nickel and dime us. In the old days, you might receive this ending: "Congratulations. To see a graphic ending, complete the game on hard difficulty." Soon we will see this: "Congratulations. To see the real ending, lost levels, and use new ships, please upgrade your game at the estore! Now you're playing with power!"

Long load times for games? Why am I suddenly reminded of my C64 days? After waiting several minutes, you could often get a File Not Found error. I thought we were moving forward. I also thought plug and play was paving the way.

I'm glad youkai brought this up. This is one of the few places that critically examines the practical pros/cons of the systems (even amidst fanboys). Eventually, everything will be a subscription.

FFVII for the PS3. Revive Aeris - $599 For everything else, there's Mastercard.

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What is "alternative orchestra"? Is that a music term? No, I'm not being sarcastic.

You can now choose from a variety of bomber and fighter aircraft to defend/attack. This is in addition to tanks, cruise missiles, soldiers, and nukes. Fun stuff.

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Fun song. I've recently been going through the music over at RKO, and this is right up my alley. The blending around 1:15' is just nice on the old ears. Excellent work. In fact, I've had this on loop for the last ten minutes or so.

calm down Mr. Mays or I won't call now!

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Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining.

Go to the first page of this thread and click on supremespleen's link(It's actually the word "here"). Once there, you can register for the forums. One of the admins will give you full access to the site after a day or so if you're accepted. Next, you can type your alliance affiliation in the corresponding slot after clicking on "Edit my nation" on your main cybernations' nation page. Just type OCA. We're all pretty new, so we stay away from wars. If anyone gets attacked though, we'll flood aid and help out our members.