Is The PlayStation 3 Tapped Out?

FatherSun
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 9:36:02 PM
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No. Not even close.

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Excelsior1
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 9:42:22 PM
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tapped out? no, but expecting only "incremental" graphical increases sounds perfectly logical to me at this point.

i'm pretty happy with the graphics we get but i am starting to get an itch for more of an increase.

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Jawknee
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 9:42:30 PM
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I let you know when the next God of War comes out.

Drake's Deception looks quite a bit better than Among Thieves. Maybe it's not the Drake's Fortune to Among Thieves kind of leap but it still looks better.

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godsman
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 10:41:08 PM

I wish you are right about the next God of War. It just seems logical to have another God of War because Santa Monica can't spend all the effort on the engine to just have one game.

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Jawknee
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 10:54:17 PM

Stig Asmussen all but admitted that there was a new God of War in the works during that God of War Directors Live panel interview. I'm sure we'll see another one before the PS3 is done.

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godsman
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 11:32:57 PM

I saw the director's live too. I remember Stig talking about having ideas of alternate endings to God of War trilogy, but refuse to reveal it. I guess that is enough evidence that it's coming.

God of War 2 took 2 years. God of War 3 took 3 years. If there is a God of War 4 in development, by having the engine created already for PS3, the 4th installment should only take 2 years.

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DemonNeno
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 8:50:36 AM

I'd imagine two years, as well. The graphical quality of GOW3 was phenomenal! Retexturing the environment, possibly screwing with shading and lighting... To me, all the team really has to do (other than a storyline and map design) is modelling work for levels and new enemies. Everything else can be derived from existing models & skins.

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CrusaderForever
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 9:46:14 PM
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I am fine for now, but there are things missing from the PS3 that I want in the PS4. If the PS4 is backward compatible I would pick one up tomorrow. I love the PS3 and everything it has done for me. But, the closer we get to no distance pop up and no pop in/muddy textures the happier I will be. All of you that say you are happy with the PS3 cannot be telling the absolute truth.

(runs for cover to avoid the stones) :)

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Excelsior1
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 9:57:03 PM

i agree with some the things you are saying. i dislike screen tearing, muddy textures, sub hd, jaggies, games that can't even achieve 30 fps, tiny little maps with only one way to go through them, and dumb a.i. there is a lot of room for improvement to be sure come next gen.

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Jawknee
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 10:05:28 PM

The problems in games you speak of come down to lazy or know nothing developers. It's not the PS3's fault. If these developers could bother themselves with fixing stuff like tearing, the problem wouldn't occur. That said, I have no complaints about the PS3. It's given us the best exclusives on the market and continue to do so.

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FatherSun
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 10:17:53 PM

I am HAPPY with the PS3. It is logical to want and expect more from the PS4 but that does not diminish what I have now. If I did not enjoy it for what it is then I will never be satisfied.

We are getting PS1 and now PS2 "Backwards Compatibility" on the PS3 right now via PSN and HD Collections. Sony would be crazy to exclude PS3 BC on the PS4.

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Highlander
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 10:35:36 PM

Thanks for speaking for me, but since I am happy with my PS3, completely so, you are not speaking for me. Actually you're not speaking for anyone but yourself. Sounds to me like you're trying to gain a reaction.

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godsman
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 10:48:33 PM

I don't think we will ever get 60 fps unless we change the standard of the games. Every game can get 60 fps if we dial down the graphics and gameplay. It all comes down to the developers' decision. If they have a choice of adding extra AI's or maintain 60 fps, they will definitely reserve the extra power for gameplay.

Will we ever see universal 60 fps? i don't think so. Its like chasing a carrot dangling in front of you. You'll never get it.

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Jawknee
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 10:54:52 PM

60fps is overrated.

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aaronisbla
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 12:27:23 AM

i think its overrated in terms of using it as the sole reason a game is better than others. like sledgehammer games have been raving about 'our game is 60fps' like its a deal sealer.

it would be nice if more games were at 60fps if it doesnt sacrifice graphical fidelity like cod games do. barely any improvement graphically, it looks the same since cod 4. I think that maybe one main reason why they refuse to get it a major upgrade cuz they know they may not be able to get it to 60fps

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CrusaderForever
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 8:35:25 AM

@TheHighlander

Umm, no I wasn't, I was just stating my opinion. In my opinion I believe all gamers want what I stated. Yes, we are very happy with the PS3. However, it would be incredible if the PS4 fixed all the PS3's deficiencies. Photo realism is what every gamer is striving to experience. I know that is where gaming is going. It's just going to take time. Sure will be a fun trip though! :)

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mk ultra
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 8:39:16 AM

When it comes to competitive shooters, higher frame rates can make a world of difference. I know it's a reason alot of people prefer cod over battlefield.

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Beamboom
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 8:40:47 AM

@Crusader: I doubt you'll find one single element *every* gamer strive to experience other than to keep playing. Not a single thing.
That is my conclusion after following various discussions around here... :D

Last edited by Beamboom on 10/18/2011 8:41:10 AM

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Vitron
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 9:05:40 AM

Well, I AM happy with my PS3. But I WAS ecstatic with PS2.

:)

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Highlander
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 9:13:18 AM

@Crusader, OK, you are correct I did not mean to attack you over your opinion. I do not believe thought that your opinion is that of every gamer. Nor do I agree that all gamers want photo-realism. I personally do not want photo-realism at all. I want my games to be games that I play. There are games and experiences that would benefit from photo-realism, and there are games where the environments might benefit from such graphical fidelity. However I very much want my games to look and feel like games that is why a game like "Ni No Kuni" sits at the top of my list of games I am looking forward to. Photorealism would ruin many a game for me, games such as Soul Calibur 5 would never survive the impact of photo-realistic graphics.

However above all, I make this simple point regarding photo-realism. Games are works of art, whether programming, writing or art direction/artistry in design or simply the visual art work itself. Games require art, simulations strive for photo-realism. I play games, and occasionally use sims (such as GT5). I want my games to remain games with an emphasis on art, not photo-realistic graphics. That is my opinion, but I think you will find a lot of gamers do not really want photo-realistic graphics, they want visually appealing and entertaining games. That's only my opinion of course, But I believe it is shared by many gamers, perhaps not the majority, but many gamers.

I don't believe that all of gaming is going to photo-realism, and in truth I really hope it doesn't. I do not find the concept of shooters and action games with graphics that are photo-relistic - including all of the action and the violence inherent in the action - to be an appealing one at all. I don't see any need for that level of fidelity in such games, but I know that I am in a minority when it comes to gore in games.

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CrusaderForever
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 11:11:34 AM

I don't think a lot of gamers or the majority share your opinion. By photo realistic graphics, I am referring to games that would USE them because of their subject matter or environment. For instance, Super Mario Galaxy 7 or Rayman 10 should not have photo realistic graphics. It's a cartoon oriented type of game. But it would be nice to see a 2017 remake of Uncharted, Demon's Souls or even Oblivion/Skyrim in photo realistic graphics. With what I just explained further 100% of gamers would rather have photo realistic graphics than the graphics we have today. 100%! Even you! To walk through the forest in Skyrim looking into the sky and to come to the top of the mountain and over look the majesty in front of you would be exhilarating!! I just cannot believe you would rather have the present gens graphics over the future photo realistic gens.

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Highlander
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 11:52:36 AM

That's not what I said. I said I would rather have artistry over photo-realism.

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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 12:23:08 PM

If it's like nature seems in FFX or other fantasy games, like flying pyrflies, would that be considered photo-realism, artistry, or both?

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CrusaderForever
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 2:14:17 PM

Ok Highlander, that makes sense. Artistry is very different and harder to achieve based on the skill of the devs. So that is much more precious than photo realism. My apologies, I misunderstood. If you like artistry then you should give El Shaddai Ascension of the Metatron a try. This game is the epitome of art, no lie! Just an absolutely beautiful game that will make you forget what your original motives were to play the game. You'll find yourself just staring at the levels.

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Highlander
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 3:08:12 PM

Thanks for that tip, I will give it more attention. I have wondered about that game a couple of times, but know so little about it.

Underdog, I would classify it as art.

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Snaaaake
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 10:03:02 PM
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Not if Santa Monica's engine and Kojima's FOX engine has something to say about it.

MGS4 was in 2008 and so far no news about Santa Monica's next project.

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clockwyzebkny
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 10:05:55 PM
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lol@CrusaderForever I'm happy with my PS3. I still see great improvements graphically with games such as the Uncharted series but also the Killzone series amongst others including multi plat games.

I don't think that the PS3 is tapped out now but it might be in 2013

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rainrox
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 10:21:16 PM
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The PS3 will never be tapped out but we will see some diminishing returns from now on.

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NonProphet
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 10:40:20 PM
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The PS3 is capable of some very pretty graphics, and developers (like ND) are definitely doing things with it that couldn't be done the first year or two that it was available.

That said, the system has been available for five years (the hardware specs were probably finalized closer to six or seven years ago) and in technology, that is ages. Think about the capabilities of your average cell phone in 2005/2006 and then consider what they are capable of today. So, while the games that are coming out these days are awesome, when we do eventually get a new Sony console, I think we will see some truly remarkable things, especially because this generation of consoles has lasted longer than generations past.

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Highlander
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 10:41:48 PM
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Well, as Ben points out ND didn't say the PS3 was tapped out, they simply said not to expect any more quantum leaps of graphical quality on the PS3. That makes sense, but it doesn't mean that there is no room for improvement, it simply means that the improvement will not com in terms of higher resolution or such, but in terms of frame rate stability, draw distance, texture quality, filtering and aliasing, and so forth.

When you consider that we are nearly at the end of 2011, it's highly unlikely we'll see either Sony or MS put out a new console prior to 2013. 2013 is about when most commentators probably expect the next wave of consoles, it would put the PS3 at 7 years old and the 360 would be 8 years old when replaced.

That would mean that 2012 will be the last year with a full wave of AAA titles for either PS3 or 360, and 2013 will be spotty at best with the new consoles coming and devs moving on to them.

Ah well, we'll see what happens.

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Qubex
Thursday, October 20, 2011 @ 1:28:52 AM

Highlander, I think M$ will throw a curve ball... we may well see the promo videos for a new 360 next year, with a possible "go on sale" release date for the holidays 2012...

I tend to agree, the likelihood is not high for a 2012, but possible if M$ wanted to be nasty!

Q!

"play.experience.enjoy"

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StubbornScorpio
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 11:05:57 PM
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No more room for large graphical jumps doesn't necessitate new hardware. Remember, this is just one developer (one of THE finest around, do not get me wrong), and anything is possible. Shadow of the Colossus was released at the tail end of the PS2's main lifespan, and look how that turned out, pushing the PS2 further than it would even allow!

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Kiryu
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 11:06:47 PM
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We still can't move the next generation .There is still tons of worlds to be explored using the PS3.

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ZenChichiri
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 11:06:49 PM
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I don't think it is. Either way I don't want a new console yet as I'm happy with this gen.

The 360 just tapped out because the PS3 gave it a choke hold though.

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AshT
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 1:34:26 AM
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I'm fine with PS3 for atleast a couple more years, if other devs. can match the graphics level as U2/3, GOW III, KZ2/3 then i'm more than happy with it.

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Beamboom
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 1:50:46 AM
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I don't really care if the ps3 is tapped out or not. As long as they keep this years level of quality - and there's no reason why they shouldn't - I am fine for a few more years.

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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 1:53:15 AM
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Go away. Graphics are good, but they don't make or break an experience. I mean, hell, I'm replaying Drake's Fortune, and although the lack of definition and detail really struck me at first, I've acclimatised to it. Graphics really do mean very little, to me, in any game.

I'd rather see devs improve their AI, level design, as well as offering new gameplay and more in-depth gameplay, like the ability to switch clothes and have that effect the game world (as it did in Hitman on the PS2, yet almost nothing else has adopted anything remotely similar). I want to see devs do more and provide more, rather than saying "look at my shiny graphics" (I'm looking at you, DICE).

I want... what isn't necessarily restricted by the technology, like stronger atmosphere and universally improved narratives and characterisation. I want to see more surreal-styled games like Child of Eden and El Shaddai. Just stop with the graphics...

Is the PS3 tapped out? If I didn't just manage to prove that I don't care, then I'll never convince you.

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Beamboom
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 2:02:30 AM

I hereby retract my post and refer to this. Lawless put it exceptionally much better than I. :)

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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 3:09:28 AM

Haha, thanks.

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 9:16:30 AM

That's very noble. But we can never dismiss graphics entirely as if it doesn't matter. This is an interactive medium, true, but it's also a visual one. "A picture is worth a thousand words" goes double for our industry.

Would everyone remember Shadow of the Colossus with exactly the same affection if the artistry and detail of those Colossi wasn't so amazing? Would the real-life decisions in Heavy Rain mean exactly as much to our hearts and minds if the characters didn't look as real as game technology could make them at the time?

There are thousands of examples. I'm sorry, but as much as we all want to scoff and sniff at graphics, as much as we all want to think we're above those who think visuals are important, the facts of the case remain.

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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 9:42:45 AM

While I personally agree to an extent, there is a ceiling on what is acceptable graphically.

For me, gameplay is the all-important thing, as well. In fact, a graphical 8 or even 7.5 might not matter to me against a graphical 10 if the gameplay is more up my alley and well executed.

So for something like the Drake's Fortune, I wouldn't care either. It isn't top notch anymore, but it's still pretty good and more than acceptable.

However, if gameplay is an 8.5, but graphics are, say a 4... well, there are lots of other games that have gameplay in 7.5 and higher with excellent graphics I would definitely prefer. Chances are, I wouldn't buy that game with 4 graphics.

It's nice to say graphics don't matter, but they do. Perhaps not so much between an 8 and a 10 when the gameplay is still good... but graphics can be way too crappy to be worth a purchase these days.

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Beamboom
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 1:44:18 PM

I don't think anyone here think that graphics doesn't count. I don't see anyone saying it either.
But there is a level where it's good *enough* (for now, of course), and as long as it is at that level then other game mechanics actually are more important.

At least I can say this is my honest opinion.
When I look back at my favourite games so far on the ps3 there's no direct relation between the graphics and my rating of the game. They all look good *enough*, but many of my best looking games are far, far down on my list.

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Lawless SXE
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 2:21:47 PM

Okay Ben, I concede the point a little. Graphics can improve the experience, but in no way, shape or form can I be led to believe that they make it. As Beamboom said, they can certainly be good enough. To use Heavy Rain as an example, I admit that the incredible graphical levels achieved in that game do help with immersion, but I would have been happy to have the game display less technical prowess. That being said, the game is an absolute gem.

Surely, however, you can't simply can't out the immense number of games that go for a more unique art style, Valkyria Chronicles is a perfect example. I was engaged with that world, in spite of the less than stellar graphics, though perhaps it was because of the incredible visuals... Would the same have occurred if it had been aiming for realism? Of that I cannot be sure.
And damn, I'd like to continue, but I'm late, so terribly late. I must be off.

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SmokeyPSD
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 2:39:54 AM
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Are we this filled with lofty, unrealistic expectations of what every single game should offer in terms of a visual breakthrough this generation? That if these expectations aren't filled it's a generation now in decline or that a new console is needed. Majority of games are multiplat to begin with so in terms of these the PS3 is EXTREMELY untapped still in this category alone. What of actual genuine innovation of the medium of game to begin with, devoid of technology, disregard visuals for a sec not many games or genres have moved past the PS2 or in some cases even earlier in mainstream console gaming in sheer game content and mechanics. The HD era has not been kind to innovation and content and ONLY now in the past year perhaps has a trend formed are we seeing a healthy turn of this tide.

My answer to is the PS3 showing age and tapped out? Hell no.

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Beamboom
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 3:33:40 AM

Oh come on. It's not "EXTREMELY untapped". :D

You make it sound like multiplats are completely unable to use the hardware. The hardware spec is what it is. You only got so much memory, so much cpu speed and so much capacity of the graphics processors etc. Even an exclusive have to relate to the hardware at hand.
Sure, when you write code specific for one platform you got the potential of obtaining a slight edge on the visuals or smoothness, but that's about it unless that platform is leaps and bounds better than the other platforms (like the PC platform today - that's why Battlefield 3 looks better on that platform compared to the consoles).

There are plenty of multiplats today that looks and plays better than many exclusives. It's not *that* much of a difference, never has been in my humble opinion, but at least it is not any more.

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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 9:45:00 AM

I sort of agree, Beamboom. Two different systems with the exact same specs on paper may not be equal if the infrastructure and engineering of one system is more efficient (or more complicated, even). That's my only additional thing I would consider.

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Beamboom
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 1:34:35 PM

That is of course true, Underdog. But 256kb is still just 256kb, and will only be 256kb available ram to use the best possible way, no matter how platform exclusive the code is you will not be able to push 1mb into those 256kb. There's no room for that. :)

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BikerSaint
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 3:15:36 AM
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I'm sure all the better developers that truly care about their craft(like ND), will continue to do whatever it takes, by "what-ever-means-necessary", to keep on crowding our "OH SH*T" moments for a few more years to come.

It's those developers that are only out for instant cash grabs without any regards to the gamer, that worries me, and could winding up dragging down the mainstream sheep's ill-willed perceptions of a longer lasting "this gen' PS3.

Anyway, I just bought another 60GB Phat Princess to replace the one the USPS clueless monkey's smashed, & promptly upgraded her into a 750GB Super-Phat princess, plus my 320GB Slim Move Mistress is now wearing a stunningly delightful 1T HD ensemble.

Soooo... now that my 2 favorite gals have a whole lot more "juice in their caboose", the 3 of us are all fully expecting at least 2 to 3 more years of triple-sweet tasting gaming morsels to keep right on a-coming.

If every developer finally get's their act together ASAP(and if M$ were to stop effing us over), then next 2 to 3 years could very well become as scrumptious as chocolate dipped bacon!

MMMMM, chocolate dipped bacon, MMMM!!!

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Beamboom
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 3:54:28 AM

Congrats with the new HDs! I saw the thread about your problems installing it too late, or I would have mentioned the USB trick. I've always used that method of installing a new HD myself.

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BikerSaint
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 7:50:58 AM

Thanks Beamboom,
Yeah, I never thought to do the USB trick, cause with my 60 Gigger, I'd just pop a new HD in there and just like they used to say on the Honeymooners....."Away we go"

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Beamboom
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 8:28:25 AM

Haha!
Isn't this even how it's described to do it in the manual? I believe that method was the first description I read on this topic when I was about to replace my first hdd (I've done it twice), but I can't remember where I read it.

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BikerSaint
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 3:40:28 AM
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BTW,
Don't forget the video game sale today(Tuesday), with all games(& a headset)going on during the Amazon "Gold Box" deals.

Plus, this week Toys R Us is running a "buy 2, get 1 free deal on games, accessories, guides & related T-shirts too.(total's over $75 shipped free

BTW, You can also buy on-line & then pick up same day in-store)

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Qubex
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 4:31:53 AM
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Generally I feel we can still see improvements in the next 2 years.

I think GoWIV may be that final shout out for the platform... the final swan song that taps it out. Last Guardian may prove otherwise, I mean it looks spectacular as it is. Uncharted 3 will simply re-affirm how good the PS3 is if the developer in question knows what they are doing. I shudder to think what BF3 could be like if it were a PS3 exclusive.

Sadly Insomniac didn't go the BF3 route... I am sure if they worked on their engine some more and tried to do a DiCE, but wholly optimised for the PS3 exclusively, we would see another world. Killzone 3 also proves that we have a PC level of graphic quality for a FPS's anyway, eventhough destructibility is muted.

Both Killzone 2 and 3 look spectacular...

Anyway, let us see what Sony studios can do with the platform well into the next 24 to 36 months.

The PS3 story, is still not complete. We continue ever onward and we wait with baited breath for what awaits us...

Q!

"play.experience.enjoy"

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saini
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 5:11:45 AM
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i'm happy with PS3 for another few years, but i think that the only reason we are not seeing new hardware is because of the recession, i have a feeling that next generation of console might be nearer to $500 mark, just a gruge...

IDK if sony recovered its cost with PS3 sales, but MS will be first on market with a rip off of sony chip (google it there a book on it). & i have a feeling sony will have big XMB update with Wii-u launch...

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smileys_007
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 5:33:09 AM
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I just bought my new ps3 slim today (together with Batman: Arkham City ^_^).. My fat ps3 is getting YLOD so I bought a new one.. I hope that the PS4 releases on 2013 or 2014 so that I can maximize my usage on my new ps3 slim..

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BikerSaint
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 7:23:59 PM

smileys_007,

Why someone would give you a frigging thumbs-down for buying a new slim & B:AC, & wanting to wait, we'll never know.

But I had to give you a thumbs-up just to neutralize it.

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zork
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 6:13:33 AM
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I believe with new technology such as Micron Hybrid Memory Cube..the Playstation 4 seems the only logical conclusion, Bring on the PS4.

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BikerSaint
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 7:29:13 PM

I actually want that crystal globe PS9 already, but my wallet keeps screaming out unmercifully ....."NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"

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Qubex
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 9:07:02 AM

We are pretty close, yes... but I think there could be more done the the texture streaming technology and mega texturing technique.

Now can you imagine that mega-texturing technique in the hands of Guerilla? I shudder to think it...

Q!

"play.experience.enjoy"

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CygnusTC
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 8:13:22 AM
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Actually pretty good to here. Naughty Dog is rare that they can make a great game with great visuals. Now maybe other devs can worry less about the graphics and concentrate on simply making a great game!

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Vitron
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 9:02:43 AM
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Well, in terms of graphics, I can say that its 80%-85% tapped out. But i'm not a graphic whore. Hell, I'm a person that's still playing breath of fire 3 on PSP, pokemon yellow, and megaman battle network 2 to this day and age. I'm a person who thinks WKC and Ni Nu Kuni has better graphics than any Dragon Age. And I'm a person who still prefers sprites against 3D on any portable. (Now back to playing Drakes Fortune.)

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Underdog15
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 9:30:16 AM
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I don't think the fact that one or two developers (who are Sony centric, by the way) hitting near max potential of the PS3 is any indication of the system being maxed out.

Think back to PS1 and PS2 days.

For the PS2, a few games did remarkable work for the PS2 before it got to the end days. For example, FFX was probably the greatest graphical achievement on a console for years! Other titles like God of War and Gran Turismo games were able to pull a ton out of the PS2 as well.

We didn't see signs of the "maxed out" end days arriving until multiple developers were making incredible strides on the system. SotC, Level-5 with Dragon Quest 8, Square-Enix with Kingdom Hearts 2 and FFXII, and a bunch of other end-generation titles came out in droves with excellent graphics.

That, to me, is a sign of the system being maxed out. I really don't think you can say a system is maxed out just because one or two developers happen to be exceptionally good at what they do.

We haven't even seen AAA graphics from all genres, let alone most developers. Certainly not to the point where UC quality, or near that quality, is the norm.

Until developers like Naughty Dog are no longer the exception to the norm (and they may always be number 1) and they aren't head and shoulders above the competition like they are now, I have a hard time believing we're maxed out.

Remember... PS1 and PS2 both saw common graphical prowess at the end of their generations from most everyone. Not just the one or two companies that were the best. (Like PS1's SquareSoft)

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rell
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 10:00:39 AM
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It depends on developers game engine, I think if naugthy dog create a new game engine instead of uncharted engine they probably can make something better then uncharted engine. You never know. PLAYB3YOND

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wackazoa
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 10:55:31 AM
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Graphically........ probably, yeah. Content wise, I dont think so. I dont think one game has ever pushed the limits of the PS3 processors. Im thinking GTAV could probably be 5 times bigger (yes 5 liberty cities, imagine the fun on that) or maybe 2 times bigger with all buildings usable. I mean that is my hope but, really I think it could happen if someone took the time to do it.

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AnonymousPoster
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 11:31:43 AM
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Regardless of whether the PS3 is tapped out or not, I'm all for letting the developers coast for a while. Let them concentrate on developing great gameplay, art design and stories. Every time the consoles switch, all we get is a mad rush from everyone to prove how well they can one-up each other graphically, and other concerns take a back seat; thus leading the complainers to declare how the new generation is about nothing but graphics, and the last one was sooo much better. Remember how bare-bones the first MotorStorm was??

Right now we're in that rare golden period where the developers have really figured out how to work with the machines, and don't have to put all their effort into figuring out how to get the games running in the first place. This usually only lasts a couple years; let's make it last longer this time. Sure, a couple thousand dollar PC can blow everything away, but when is that ever not the case? Consoles are pulling their weight just fine right now. No need for a new ride yet.

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xnonsuchx
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 3:44:21 PM
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The fact that ~95-98% of retail games for "HD" systems aren't (can't be???) 1080p tells me there are definitely some limitations to what they can do and they could be seen as a little long in the tooth.

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Lairfan
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 @ 6:25:45 PM
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I think its starting to reach that point where its about maxed out. We might get a surprise exclusive right before the PS4 comes out that pushes the PS3 farther than anything ever before (kinda like what SotC did with PS2), but beyond that, we've pretty much seen all there is to offer graphically on the PS3.

And personally, I'm just fine with that. As long as the quality of gameplay keeps up till the PS4 releases, I have no complaints.

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daus26
Wednesday, October 19, 2011 @ 9:49:49 AM
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I don't know about other games, but the GT series from Polyphony could really use some extra RAM. They're really pushing every bit of it. With 256mb of video ram, the game already rivals to those that require at least 512mb of RAM to run.

Then again, racing games are easier to vision in terms of improvements. E.g. better physics, more intelligent A.I., smoother framerates, more A.I. in field, and errr... better shadows.

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Ash33
Thursday, October 20, 2011 @ 11:45:04 AM
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graphical qualities are reaching their peak, yes.. but the PS3, mostly because of the blu ray, has worlds to go... look at recent games.. trying to make something advanced, fun to play, and takes longer than 4 hours to beat,,,, games devs that make these games for xbox and ps3 have to make them 2, 3, even 4 dics just to play the same on the xbox now.... there is still a long way to go for the ps3 just in this quality and devs need to get making multiplatform games out of their heads to truly realize this...

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Bariikade
Thursday, October 20, 2011 @ 2:40:49 PM
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Well didn't the 360 have its hardware pushed to the limit way before anyone said anything about the PS3's limits? Besides the PS3 more about playing the games instead of just looking at them, although Unchared is going to look great :)

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Ather
Thursday, October 20, 2011 @ 3:44:20 PM
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Remmeber, RARE brought ne wlife to the SNES with DOnkey Kong Country when everybody thought it was tapped out. Somebody can do the same for PS3. Besides, every other developer says there's still potential left. Why listen to one lone negative voice?

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Gravelight
Friday, October 21, 2011 @ 3:57:42 AM
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No, the ps3 should be kicking a few more years i think. At least until the gameplay looks like an HD CG. Or, the games look like the videos from the breaks in-game. However you want to describe it. Battlefield 3 was "suppose" to have gameplay like that I think, but only the "videos" during the game look realistic. The future tv sets depends on either holographic imaging or, the five panel surround tv (FPSTV = screen that folds around the gamer in 5 sections, allowing realistic atmosphere and awareness). Of course nothing will compare to the old Star Trek Holodeck where you ask and it becomes. My gut tells me the PS3 has at least 4 - 5 years left in it.

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DeathOfChaos
Friday, October 21, 2011 @ 11:22:58 PM
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I stress this a lot, but Versus XIII... if there is ANY team that knows the PS3, it's THAT team. They've been working on it for around 8 or 9 years, since before the PS3 was even released. I think that after Versus comes out, THEN we'll see a slow down on graphical increases. Uncharted is great and all, but compare it to what Versus has shown last and it's already on par and if not better than UC3, and the game will probably go through another graphical upgrade but if it does, it may be minor. Oh, and Last Guardian as well, that game is a piece of art :D

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