Unboxing a PS3 @ IGN

[JoLLyRoGer]

Originally posted by: NFS4
I had flashbacks to 2001: A Space Odyssey when looking at this pic:

http://media.ps3.ign.com/articles/741/741368/img_4017710.html

:laugh:

Please God, there there be a photochop with some apes clubbing each other!! LMAO!

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: Platypus
I guess I'm weird.. the PS controller has always been the most uncomfortable controller I've ever used next to the original Xbox controller.

I liked the original Xbox controller, but then again I have big hands.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: JoLLyRoGer

The N64 controller sucked a$$! The 360's controller is cool because it's USB and you can download windows drivers for it and use it on the PC too.

The Wii seems to have the most promise if it is indeed as interactive as it's purported to be.

The N64 controller was different, but it was at the beginning of the switch to analog so Nintendo had to find a way to put BOTH the D-pad and the analog stick in a primay position. Their solution was not great, but it wasn't terrible either. I wasn't a fan of the C buttons though. I like the button layout of the GameCube controller - they recognize that you usually use one or two buttons more frequently than others, so they designed the controller with that in mind. It works pretty well for me, because I associate the feel of the buttons with actions (which is one reason I love the SNES controller with its concave X and Y buttons).

 

[randay]

thats hawt. apple eat your heart out.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: randay
thats hawt. apple eat your heart out.

I'm confused.

 

[randay]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: randay
thats hawt. apple eat your heart out.

I'm confused.

Personally I think apple and sony make the sexiest electronics around.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: randay
thats hawt. apple eat your core out.

**FIXED**

 

[JoLLyRoGer]

Hey NSF4...

This one's just for you!!!

 

[sniperruff]

i too like the PS2 controller. i really really loved the SNES one (i had a super famicom... and the buttons look cool), but the PS2 one was just so comfortable and fits my hands perfectly. when you can use a controller for hours without getting your fingers sore, that's a sign that it's a good controller.

 

[AdamK47]

They're going to milk that for all it's worth. They know it's going to generate traffic on something this simple. It's just a boxed up video game console people!!

 

[Journer]

hmmm...i'm stilling thinking about standing inline and reselling to pay for mah wii

 

[Hammerhead]

Originally posted by: Kirby64

Originally posted by: ForumMaster
now that's what i call a mirror smooth finish

Looks like a fingerprint/smudge magnet to me. Matte finish > Glossy finish after some use, unless you're a psycho clean freak who buffs his PS3 after every use.

Srsly! How many kids are going leave cheetoh stains on that thing....wait probably not many since it's so expensive.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: jtvang125
LOL @ the composite cables.

Very ghetto...

Lets hope the games are decent and I wonder what the online 'experience is'.

Koing

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: mugs
The main reason is they put the D-pad where the left analog stick should go (see: Dreamcast, Xbox, GameCube). Makes no sense. I also like the dimple on the analog stick. Gives me a better feel for where the center of the stick is, but that's more personal preference.

I think they have analog triggers on the PS3 controller fianlly... it's about time! Analog trigges are great for racing games.

I guess it depends on the games you like to play. RPGs, puzzle games, fighting games, I prefer the d-pad.

 

[randay]

Originally posted by: fs5

Originally posted by: mugs
The main reason is they put the D-pad where the left analog stick should go (see: Dreamcast, Xbox, GameCube). Makes no sense. I also like the dimple on the analog stick. Gives me a better feel for where the center of the stick is, but that's more personal preference.

I think they have analog triggers on the PS3 controller fianlly... it's about time! Analog trigges are great for racing games.

I guess it depends on the games you like to play. RPGs, puzzle games, fighting games, I prefer the d-pad.

I concur. personally I have a hard time with analog sticks, too hard to find/hold center or near center.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
Any pics of what happens when they turn it on?

You get a $600 Disc Read Error Machine.

 

[everman]

Sure is shiny, impossible to keep looking nice. You just can't do shiny dark colors, white works well though.

 

[neutralizer]

Originally posted by: sniperruff
i too like the PS2 controller. i really really loved the SNES one (i had a super famicom... and the buttons look cool), but the PS2 one was just so comfortable and fits my hands perfectly. when you can use a controller for hours without getting your fingers sore, that's a sign that it's a good controller.

I don't about. I kinda have to crimp my hands just to press the shoulder buttons where as the Xbox controllers feel like they were designed to fit snugly in my hand.

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: everman
Sure is shiny, impossible to keep looking nice. You just can't do shiny dark colors, white works well though.

don't know about you, but I don't constantly touch my console except to load/unload games. Not sure why everybody is complaning about getting finger prints on it.

 

[randay]

Originally posted by: fs5

Originally posted by: everman
Sure is shiny, impossible to keep looking nice. You just can't do shiny dark colors, white works well though.

don't know about you, but I don't constantly touch my console except to load/unload games. Not sure why everybody is complaning about getting finger prints on it.

Well you can't expect them to say anything nice, Sony is evil afterall, and they need to die and burn in hell and go out of business etc....

 

[herkulease]

there are two cords I can't seem to identify.

there's composite av cable, ethernet, usb mini cable.

but then there's two what looks to be power cords. but why pack 2.

 

[AnyMal]

I made an agreement with Sony: tey keep their PS3, I keep my $600.00 It's going to work out just great!

 

[JohnCU]

mmmmmm can't wait to camp out and ebay.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: randay

Originally posted by: fs5

Originally posted by: mugs
The main reason is they put the D-pad where the left analog stick should go (see: Dreamcast, Xbox, GameCube). Makes no sense. I also like the dimple on the analog stick. Gives me a better feel for where the center of the stick is, but that's more personal preference.

I think they have analog triggers on the PS3 controller fianlly... it's about time! Analog trigges are great for racing games.

I guess it depends on the games you like to play. RPGs, puzzle games, fighting games, I prefer the d-pad.

I concur. personally I have a hard time with analog sticks, too hard to find/hold center or near center.

I have that same problem - but with the PS2 controller's crappy analog sticks.