Ben's Week In Review: May 17

Okay. No comment on what's going on - personally - right now. Just gaming. :)

You know...I don't really care what Kojima's new game is

No, I don't. I don't care. I don't give a flying fig what the game is, or what it'll be called. Know why? Because Hideo Kojima made it, so it's gonna be awesome; no ifs, ands or buts about it. I found it interesting that his project might actually be Tornado Outbreak, but I only thought about it for a fleeting moment. I sat there and went, "hmm...wonder how that might work..." for about ten seconds and then my very reasonable brain just said, "dude, this is Kojima. It's going to rule, no matter what." Now, I will freely admit that whatever he makes may not fall into my wheelhouse; i.e., if he creates a flight sim or RTS, I probably won't play it. But despite my own personal preferences, I can pretty much guarantee it'll be a quality production and one that likely takes another step up the video game innovation ladder. There's no denying this guy's drive and talent, and to waste time debating over his new project is almost an insult... Perfectionists don't screw things up. They may create something you're not interested in, but they won't screw it up. That much, I promise.

A Slim PS3, eh? Hmm...

When I first heard about the "redesigned" PS3 Sony would supposedly unveil at E3, I didn't pay much attention. Such rumors are always evident every year, and "redesigned" is incredibly vague; it could mean just about anything. Then we got those leaked photos of what appears to be the new PS3 Slim and I said to myself, "well...that should definitely work." I never really had a problem with the PS3's size, but I can see how it might be a detriment: it's super crazy heavy and yes, a bit cumbersome. Besides, after all the technological advancements they've made in the past few years, it's clear Sony doesn't need all that space inside any longer. Now, the only question is: if they do reveal this slimmer, thinner, lighter PS3, does that mean they announce a price cut at the same time? A cosmetic change is always nice but in the end, that's all it is...cosmetic. It really doesn't change the impact it has on our wallets and these days, that's what consumers care about most. I say it would make for an awesome setup. Just say, "here comes the new PS3 Slim and oh, by the way, it'll be cheaper, too!" :)

Personal gaming update

I'm wandering around Dollet in FFVIII, Drawing all the first-level magic out of the enemies so I can Mid-Mag RF my 100 Fires into 20 Firas and so on. And because I have a disease, I absolutely won't stop until I have 100 of each of those second-level spells, which means it takes a little while. If any of you are lost, it means you haven't played FFVIII and if that's the case...well then, shame on you. ;) I go back to LBP every now and then but at this point, I feel like I'm just waiting on inFamous, which I'm fairly convinced I want to play now. Either that, or Red Faction: Guerilla...but I'm trying to save a little money, just because I had to drop an unexpected grand on my root canal this past week, and there are other extenuating circumstances.

Circumstances I will not get into at this juncture. Night all. :)

5/16/2009 Ben Dutka

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LegendaryWolfeh
Saturday, May 16, 2009 @ 11:21:22 PM
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Lol keep getting those spells =P kinda tedious but hey everyone plays differently. I wish I could save money with all these games and bundles. inFamous, Red Faction are both going to be day ones and the Dissidia PSP bundle are going to cost me. The Slim PS3, eehhhh....dunno, think it's too early and at this point, why? The only thing different that they CAN do to it is make smaller chips, and take away a usb port or two =| it's essentially bare bones already...maybe the wi-fi?

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Scarecrow
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 1:09:43 AM

It's not tedious

It's dedication
Besides no MP! (ever think 'bout that?)

MP is such a drag in most rpgs.... :*(

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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 11:32:36 AM

lol yeah, MP is uber important, lol. But you gotta love those FFVIII summons ;P

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TES37
Saturday, May 16, 2009 @ 11:37:15 PM
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I agree with the Kojima game assessment, whatever it is ought to be good. I just hope its close to being finished when he tells us what it is.

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SarahPalinMILF
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 8:54:02 AM

the big reveal is gonna be this year but i'd be willing to bet that the game itself isn't gonna release until june of 2010...

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fatelementality
Saturday, May 16, 2009 @ 11:47:33 PM
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It would be awesome for Kojima's team to pick up an existing IP (sorry, I like to dream ok?) I would give anything if he could take a shot at Dragonball Z, or the Matrix, or Batman for christs sake. I know you think that it would waste his creative genius, but he would do it completely flawless and for the fans. Especially if he was one. I've seen a leaked box photo for the ps3 slim. It looked pretty authentic. Looks like they just got rid of the Spider-man lettering.

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GuernicaReborn
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 1:34:19 AM

I'd love to see Kojima's take on the matrix. I bet he could come up with an amazing story. As for Batman, I think it is pretty good hands right now, have you seen any gameplay trailers?

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fatelementality
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 2:36:13 AM

Yes. I even saw a kid playing a demo of it on a PS3 kiosk at a Wal-Mart (we're talking a hicktown U.S.A. Wal-Mart here). I guess they have some kind of exclusive deal on this one. I wanted to try it out, but the bastard wouldn't leave. Couldn't blame him though. The fighting system looked very well put together. I just want a free roaming Batman game. You could go all over Gotham and fight crime much like New York in Web of Shadows. You could grapple instead of swing. You could use the batmobile, the bike, the batwing, or the jetpack to get around as well. With Kojima's touch, every time he spread his cape to leap off of a building would be dramatic as hell. The music would rock because he would get the best composer for the job. The cutscenes and graphics would be of MGS4 caliber. The whole game would be an epic masterpiece through and through. His team could even use their mastery of cell shading and do it in the style of the animated series. What kills me is that they've gotten most of the voice actors from the series but are going with a realistic look. Not saying the game is gonna be crappy, but it can be better. I want Prototype all kindza crazy!!!!!! That looks F'in goooood.

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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 11:34:08 AM

nah gamestop has it to, but it's never what's on. Ours here has SF4 full game, LBP demo, Batman Demo, Skate 2 demo, and i think motorstorm demo.

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HeXeN
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 8:55:21 PM

A Kojima DBZ game would leave me drooling for days but I am sure that's not his type of thing.A matrix game is not too far off,it could even surpass the movie in the story department if he develops it.

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Scarecrow
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 1:13:07 AM
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Hey Ben who's your favorite FFVIII GF? I always saw FFVIII as having the best Summons out of any FF. Well maybe save for FFVI.

I want to play the game again, such an awesome cast and story. Really fun moments in that game. You always feel like you're truly doing something that MATTERS.

---
H Kojima, yeah I just want Metal Gear Sunny. I know some of you support my idea.

Aaaaand ps3 "redesigned" sounds like crap to me. Meh whatever

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Scarecrow
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 1:13:33 AM

My favorite is always Ifrit
But Siren is a close second!

Diablos a MEMORABLE mention! Why isn't he in more FFs anymore :*(

Last edited by Scarecrow on 5/17/2009 1:14:02 AM

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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 11:46:27 AM

Diablo was indeed awsome, I like Quezacotl but my favorite is FFIX's Bahamut =P

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:16:53 PM

Well, to be honest, I don't remember them all. I'll tell you when I get 'em again. ;) I do remember Eden being crazy weird, though.

And I think my fav Summon of all time just has to be Knights of the Round in FFVII. It was just too insane. LOL

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Sir Shak
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 1:54:14 AM
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Ok , I was about to comment in the other article but I was in a hurry .

For the sake of mankind , you have to go with possibility of a threesome . Maybe not for yourself , but to provide solace to all men around the world . We will draw hope from the fact that another brother has entered the sacred land of abundance . :)

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:17:16 PM

...we'll see.

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Strifewind
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 1:58:30 AM
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Mash that square button! MASH it!

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:17:36 PM

LMAO Boost, baby!

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migabyte
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 3:02:43 AM
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I don't see why the internet is going crazy with the rumor that MGS4 might (read NOT) coming to Xbox. When NG2 went to PS3 it was hardly news. I don't think it will, but it would be smart if it did. These companies want to make money, this is why they exist. They want as many people to play their games as possible. Kojima seems a bit different though, so that's why it probably won't.

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Oxvial
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 3:10:05 AM

If he don't make the port and the next Metal Gear 5 on the 360 that would just hype more his legendary status of perfectionist .

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kratos17
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:23:46 AM

i agree but ng2 is coming to ps3

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Snaaaake
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 5:32:43 AM
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I wouldn't want a slim PS3.
Slim Ps2 was something that warned me not to get a slim version of PS3.
Majority of my friends who got a PS2 in 2007 and after that all get their Slim Ps2 overheat less than 10 hours into gaming, though some however lasted for years(those who got theirs earlier of course but not all).
One of my friend had his overheated 2 hours into gaming after he bought it!!!
My fat PS2 is 7 years old and it's still good and going(though I had some scare sometimes..........).

No offence here, but the slim version really is not so good, but who cares bout my opinion, I'm just an idiot who's going to get 20 thumbs down on this comment.

Last edited by Snaaaake on 5/17/2009 5:39:03 AM

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SarahPalinMILF
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 8:50:56 AM

I have never ever had a console on or played a game for over 10 hours...let alone 5...probably 2 at the most...and that's rare...

Maybe for the people who do play them for that long, they should have a warning on the box...VIRGINS BEWARE: WILL ONLY LAST 10 HOURS...

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kratos17
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:29:13 AM

lol yeah thats funny
but seriously the most i have played a game is about 3 hours and this only happened with prince of persia and that wolverine game that just came out

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kratos17
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:49:02 AM

also i happen to know that you can be the most hardcore gamer in the world and there will always be one thing that can will keep you from getting to that next checkpoint (a girlfriend) and i have yet to meet a hardcore gaming chick, not that there arent any around

and not trying to piss anyone off

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fatelementality
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 12:10:51 PM

I've met a few hardcore gamer girls. Awkward and ugly just like most of the guys :)

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Vysey
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 7:16:57 AM
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PS3 slim might be a bit better since I like to take my PS3 down my dad's when I go visit him and sometimes over a friends house and talk about a weight on your back! Would also be nice if there was a propper PS3 caddy case :(.

As for FF8 I absolutely love the game, first time I played through I just wanted to finish the story (and a very long one at that), second time around I wanted to explore everywhere and level my characters up as much as possible, it takes time but it's worth it in the end :)

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SarahPalinMILF
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 8:48:33 AM
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I took a big steaming crap today and it was the most disgusting thing ever...then some guy took a picture of it, uploaded it...claimed it was the new slim PS3 and people believed it...what are the odds...

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Lotusflow3r
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:02:57 AM
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aslong as Kojimas new game is not another MGS, im happy. I really don't want that to be milked and ruined!

He hinted at a vampire themed game in mgs3 and that would be interesting!

Either way, Koj needs to venture out of MGS before he becomes known as the george lucas of video games.

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SarahPalinMILF
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:55:53 AM

you should be ashamed of your avatar...prince is awful...

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fatelementality
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 10:17:00 AM

You shut your mouth! Prince is tha freakin man!

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SarahPalinMILF
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 11:08:49 AM

maybe prince would be cool if i was doubting my sexual orientation and race...maybe even if i belonged in a psychiatric hospital...but no...i'm normal and prince sucks...thats just the world we live in people...

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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 11:42:22 AM

Well maybe they doubt their orientation and gender and such, so that makes you a discriminator =O but personally i don't care for prince...

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SarahPalinMILF
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 11:53:55 AM

call me whatever you want...just don't call me a prince fan...

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Lotusflow3r
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 1:40:37 PM

When you can play 27 instruments, write, produce all your own music spannin from rock to funk, all the way to classical, frequently have multiple albums of yours hailed as some of the best of all time, play guitar and part the sea with it, be hailed as the greatest live act on the planet and outsmart the powers that be (industry)....then i will listen to your unintelligible words.

Nice welcome by the way.

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TES37
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 1:55:17 PM

@ lotusflow, great avatar. Tell Sarah to show his/her taste in avatar.

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Byakko2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 2:22:02 PM

Man, I'm all for expressing one's opinion but to bash Prince isn't cool. I don't listen to his music lately, but I would never bash the man; he's an artist. These days that's very hard to find, so I have nothing but respect for him. You don't have to like his music, but show some respect.

Back on topic. Anyways, someone mentioned the reliability of slim consoles. I don't know if that could apply to a slim PS3, and why that happened with slim PS2s I have no idea. I'm sure Sony wouldn't want that kind of reputation for PS3 considering how epic RROD is.

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kratos17
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 2:25:36 PM

why must we judge what we do not understand or what is different from the norm

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Lotusflow3r
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 3:05:16 PM

Kratos17, fantastic quote.

I'm glad to see some people here not as ignorant lol. That was my first post! Byakko, spot on!

I'm glad to be aboard btw and ive been reading for years. Bens articles always enlighten me.

Last edited by Lotusflow3r on 5/17/2009 3:06:17 PM

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fatelementality
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 4:45:27 PM

All I know is that Prince's house is nothing but a huge studio. The whole thing is wired for sound. He could be taking a crap and be like "wait I gotta song idea" then start singing. They way I see it is if you don't like something, don't go bashing it. Just do your own thing and be happy :) Oh, and welcome Lotusflow3r. I joined this forum because I felt it was filled with alot of intelligent people. I think we mostly try to get along here. His guard's down, ATAAAACK!!!!!!!!!!

Last edited by fatelementality on 5/17/2009 4:49:34 PM

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 5:44:36 PM

Prince walked right by me once at another band's concert, the guy is minuscule!

Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 5/17/2009 5:45:30 PM

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fatelementality
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 6:31:35 PM

Dude is in his 50s too! He still looks like he's friggin 19.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:18:19 PM

No more of this in here, please. Take it to the forums if you must.

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fatelementality
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 10:06:08 PM

Sorry if I egged this guy on, and for getting way off subject. Prince wasn't here to defend himself so I had to say something :)

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www
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:27:09 AM
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I still stand on the grounds that slim ps3 isn't coming out this early.

Heck,if it's released i wouldn't be surprised if it has a whole number of issues,like over-heating and blu-ray drive problems.After all MS still making money outta that faulty 360,why shouldn't we SONY do the same. This is where fat ps3 owners will have the upper hand for being early adopters.

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Scarecrow
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:38:29 AM

true true true and true

Exactly how I feel 'bout it all

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fatelementality
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 4:54:33 PM

Dude, my roomate believes that if Microsoft released a new console this year, it would sell like hotcakes. Really now?

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kratos17
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:34:50 AM
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i think a slim ps3 is ok but im not sure it will be a reliable system
so they should try it out by having a fat and slim ps3 out just in case things dont work out

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fatelementality
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:50:49 AM
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You'd figure that the price drop would be for the regular PS3. Making smaller tech usually increases manufacturing costs. Well, unless they strip the slim of a couple ports here and there.

Last edited by fatelementality on 5/17/2009 9:51:09 AM

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Robochic
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 10:16:11 AM
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I can't see a slimmer PS3 coming it makes no sense and is a stupid move, I also stand my ground that a Price cut is not needed at all.
I honestly hope they make an announcement on a sony harddrive.

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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 11:36:45 AM

I totally agree, 399$ for the ps3 is a great price

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TES37
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 1:29:54 PM

you can get a 500gb for $100

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ADAM WEST
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 1:51:16 PM

I upgraded to a 500 gig for less about $100 and never looked back. Don't let non-Sony hard drives turn you off. Just make sure it's a SATA, 2.5, 5400 RPM. The install itself won't take you more than 5 minutes.

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TES37
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 2:00:09 PM

Yeah mine is 250gb right now, but I'm getting a 500 soon. You definitely don't want to get close to filling one up, because of frag issues.

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HeXeN
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:02:14 PM

I am curious but won't a 500gb hdd make the PS3 run much slower?

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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:30:14 PM

nope, no matter what the size, a 5400rpm will still run at the same speed

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TES37
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:46:22 PM

@ JD Hexen The hdd is mainly for storage capacity. Runs at 5400 rpm 2.5 sata. Sony uses seagate, but I bought western digital. No difference in speed, that's pretty much built into the chipset not the hdd.

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Fane1024
Monday, May 18, 2009 @ 2:52:29 AM

One note about 500 Gb HDDs:

The one I got OCCASIONALLY causes the PS3 to fail to detect it upon power-up; I then have to do a forced shut-down and reboot, after which it has always worked (touch wood). The 500 Gb HDD on my father's PS3 works perfectly.

Sorry, I don't have the specs in front of me, but it is a known problem, so you should be able to find info on the web.

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PS3addict
Monday, May 18, 2009 @ 1:09:10 PM

In my opinion for the PS3, the biggest thing to look at in a new hard drive is the size of the buffer. I have a 500GB drive, and is is amazing to watch how fast things install compared to the original. I installed a 1 gig file onto my system on both drives, and there was a 15 second difference...

I paid $87 for a 500 from Newegg.

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ADAM WEST
Monday, May 18, 2009 @ 1:15:59 PM

Fane, that sounds like it may be a problem with the drive itself. Glad to hear that it's still working well enough to use though.

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ADAM WEST
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 1:44:26 PM
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Kojima's announcement is the top thing I'm anticipating at E3. There's no way the game is Tornado Outbreak though. "The next Metal Gear is..." Raiden in Japanese means storm.

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TES37
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 2:09:08 PM

By the way, cool avatar. I had this demo on my ps3 for a while and it wasn't until I read ya'lls posts about how good it is that I actually played it. I bought it the next day and all the dlc. Credit yourselves for helping push this title, it is awesome.

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ADAM WEST
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 7:30:10 PM

I have to admit, I picked it up late also, but I'm very glad that I did. I'm working on chapter 17 now. Damn you Jaeger!

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Byakko2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 10:08:49 PM

Yeah, I also was late picking up Valkyria Chronicles. I hope a sequel is in the works. I'm on my second playthrough and am going to eventually buy the DLC. I think gamestop.com has it for $30 still. My copy was used and I paid 50 from a local GameStop where the manager was trying to hold that copy for himself. Awesome game!

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DGo8
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 1:59:50 PM
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What is tornado outbreak?!?!?! loool.....i want a new metal gear..BUT mayb a new lead role..someone totaly new?...and have snake like in tha background if you get me..like people talking about him and he rep and stuff...as for tha whole Raiden thing...im half n half on that situation...i think Raiden could be sick but i cant see what story they would do for him. And i want trophys form MGS4!!

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kratos17
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 2:41:06 PM

yeah i know what you mean dg08 but i would like to see metal gear set in the future and have a whole new batch of characters and everyone would know about the legend of solid snake

(on a side note, does anyone know how much money it cost for sony to make a ps3)

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fatelementality
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 7:24:06 PM

Kratos, that's a really good idea. You need to submit that. Seriously. Google your question man. I'm sure it's went down alot in the past 3 years though. I almost wanna say it was near a grand during launch.

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ADAM WEST
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 7:35:45 PM

DG, I think they could do the back story of how Raiden became the cyber ninja. I'm thinking it could be like MGS meets Ninja Gaiden.

Kratos, there was a recent report (May 15) on Joystick that Sony looses about $40 per console. That's down from the $100 at launch. I think there just estimates through. No one really knows for sure.

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kratos17
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:12:19 PM

fatelementality i ust looked up the production cost of a ps3 and like what barnabee jones said sony loses about $40 but at launch it took over 800 dollars to put together a ps3 so we can all guess that sony was giving the ps3 all or nothing
and thank god it worked out

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darxed
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 2:09:12 PM
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After your post the other week I got an itch to play FF8 again... so I'm doing it for the eight time, I think.... Yeah It's awesome... I'm currently carding t-rexaurs in the training center to get a shumi card, so I can keep playing and then modding the cards for the magic, I guess I'm sick too, but play the game differently...

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:19:13 PM

I've heard of doing that, but never really tried it. Remember, this is only my second play-through. Eight...?! Wow. :)

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DGo8
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 3:05:17 PM
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Thats excaly what i was think kratos17 like in tha future but every now n then you hear people talking about a "legendry solider" n its snake n you hear storys of his "work" (could be old games there tlkin about)..we could be on to something here lol

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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 5:47:50 PM
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Ben you just have what I call RPG OCD, nothin to be ashamed of homeslice!

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:19:35 PM

Thank you. :)

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Rhapsodi
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 6:30:14 PM
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The time when Kojima devs a game for the 360 is the day when the video game industry dies due to Micro$ofts anti-competive tactics

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kratos17
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 8:44:06 PM

seriously why the hell is microsoft always throwing there money around
are they really that lazy as to not make there own games but just count on buying up exclusives just to stay in the game
i have nothing against there selfish ways
but its not fair how sony works so hard to bring quality exclusives to us
while those bastards sit back and watch everybody else do all the work

also i cant believe microsoft paid square enix to release final fantasy 13 as a simultaneous release for both systems its fucked up and square enix said they will finish the ps3 version before the 360 version and just hold the ps3 version until the 360 version is finished

are they really that afraid of a little competition

what a bunch of sore losers

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migabyte
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:40:02 PM

It's about the money...don't take it personally.

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Oxvial
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:58:02 PM

LOl Kratos you think from the guys responsible of windows vista they can do a decent game?

Xbox 360 hardware is a total failure , they only have the fortune of be the lead platform in almost all multiplat games only good exclusives dead rising 1 and fable 2.

also games that before rocked on sony system now suck..just see at Resident Evil ,Silent Hill and GTA its like the xbox ruins the games .

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Byakko2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 10:32:23 PM

I hate to add anymore fuel to the fire here but Star Ocean 4 also took a nasty nosedive in quality. Star Ocean 3 was rated much higher than SO4, and the battle system seems to lack feeling and polish. As for RE5, I loved the co-op, and the game is fine, but it wasn't better than RE4 in most of our eyes. I just hope when SO4 hits PS3 (yes I say when), we get extras, and foremost I want the battle system to be polished. As for MGS4, I don't know why 360 fanboys would want it when the lot of them are saying it's a movie and not a game. Plus, you have to play MGS1 2 & 3 to fully grasp what is going on in most of MGS4's story. I wouldn't go so far as to conclude MS being the cause of game quality lacking. Resident Evil had a lot to live up to, and Silent Hill I believe was handled by a different team. Still, I'm a firm believer in exclusive titles turning out better than multiplats.

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Qubex
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:03:06 PM
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I am not overly interested in the PS3 Slim. I think if my PS3 Fat went belly up, I would scour the internet for new old stock of the original model, 60GB. They are still around on eBay.

I am sure whatever game IP Kojima creates, it will be something special; saying this, I haven't finished playing MGS4 yet... I have been concentrating on Killzone 2... I know, someone will scold me for it... but hey; I am enjoying KZ2 immensely at the moment...

Q!

"i am home"

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kratos17
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:15:04 PM

dont worry about not finishing mgs4
because i have yet to finish gta4
too busy playing the new wolverine game

Last edited by kratos17 on 5/17/2009 9:15:49 PM

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migabyte
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 9:42:15 PM

I didn't finish GTA4 or Fallout...I don't know if I will either, they are not really my style of game. But I got Fallout for 30$, maybe someone I know will want to play through it. I prefer a tighter 10-15 hour game than a game where I am just wandering around most of the time.

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fatelementality
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 10:10:21 PM
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Hey.....check Kojima's page again. Lighting in the sky along with a huge 5 and a countdown to probably another tease. I hate this man but love him at the same time. If this ends up being tornado outbreak, I'm gonna be pissed. I know he has the Midas touch, but it's gonna break alot of hearts if it's something else. The only thing that doesn't fit is the farm fence. Looks like a farm fence.

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Byakko2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009 @ 10:36:28 PM
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A 5 you say? Maybe MGS 5 after all? I'm gonna check it out now. lol "the Midas touch". Yeah, I trust him too, but I can tell you right now, I'd be last to buy "Tornado Outbreak".

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Alienange
Monday, May 18, 2009 @ 7:41:02 AM
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Well it sure isn't going to be Tornado Outbreak 5 now is it?

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ffrulez
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 @ 2:03:43 AM
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Final Fantasy 8 is a personal favourite, it is my most replayed game ever. Well, maybe not... Maybe Metal Gear Solid is cos it's shorter.. Anyways, I remember how to do everything perfectly 100% BY HEART! lol.
But FFX is still my favourite FF, then FF9, FF12 then FF8 lol

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cheng
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 @ 5:43:02 PM
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ben u guys HAVE TO CHECK THIS OUT, MEGA64 CONVINCED HIDEO TO DO FUNNY STUFF WITH THEM!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2ZFA4me4iw&feature=channel

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