Topic: Some Interesting Facts About The Ps3 (Read 211 times)

incognegro · « **on:** November 05, 2006, 05:24:00 PM »

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So here are a few interesting facts about the PlayStation 3 you may (or may not) be interested in knowing:

* After plenty of gameplay the console is cool -- or at worst warm -- to the touch on every surface. In a side by side test with the Xbox 360, the console is comparably virtually silent, and the Blu-ray drive is significantly quieter than the 360's DVD drive.
* USB keyboards and mice will be plug-n-play, no fuss at all. Who really wants to browse the web with a PlayStation controller anyway?
* There are currently no plans for VGA out on the PlayStation3.
* There are currently no plans for a cheaper, wired version of the SIXAXIS.
* Despite rumor, Sony insists the US is still officially targeted for a 400k unit launch; Japan is still set for a mere 80k. Sony execs are actually expecting an upturn in unit production before launch, so those numbers may actually go up.
* Some titles have an option to install some amount of game data (in addition to saved data) to the drive. Genji can install 4GB worth of data to decrease load times (quoted to drop from 12-15 seconds down to 3-4); this game data can be removed at any time without affecting your saved games.
* The drive can be upgraded, although not on any official basis (read: YMMV, do so at your own risk, you may void warranty, etc.).

From here

All I have to say is, NO VGA. Im very disappointed, and this will definitely influence my future ps3 purchase

I ONLY use VGA for my HiDef gaming. There is just no other choice for me. If ppl can piss and moan about the lack of HDMI in the 360 then I think its fair to cry about the lack of VGA on the PS3.

Does INCOG' gotta kill a bitch!?

VinnySem · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2006, 05:33:00 AM »

The PS3 has a unified analog video out, correct (in addition to the HDMI port) ? One port you connect a cable to, whether that cable be composite, SVideo, or component? If so, what's to say a 3rd party wouldn't produce an aftermarket VGA analog cable?

incognegro · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2006, 11:13:00 AM »

I dont like to buy aftermarket products.....dont trust them.

kizmet · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2006, 01:09:00 PM »

QUOTE(silentbob343 @ Nov 6 2006, 01:18 PM)

They steal your money and your girlfriend

hdmi -> dvi?
dvi -> vga?

silentbob343 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2006, 01:35:00 PM »

QUOTE(kizmet @ Nov 6 2006, 04:16 PM)

hdmi -> dvi?
dvi -> vga?

nope, well at least not with just a cable. Perhaps there is some sort of converter out there.

throwingks · « **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2006, 01:43:00 PM »

HDMI --> DVI(digital)
DVI(analog) --> VGA

You would need something to go from DVI(digital) --> DVI(analog). They are expensive.

Here is one: that goes from DVI(digital) --> VGA
$282
http://www.networkte...om/dvi-vga.html

throwingks · « **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2006, 03:08:00 PM »

Ewww, just noticed this in my link ^^^

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Supports up to 1280x1024 video resolution.

Sorry 1080i or 1080p

Mr Invader · « **Reply #7 on:** November 06, 2006, 03:24:00 PM »

QUOTE(incognegro @ Nov 5 2006, 06:31 PM)

If ppl can piss and moan about the lack of HDMI in the 360 then I think its fair to cry about the lack of VGA on the PS3.

it seems we both posted this article at about the same time

silentbob343 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 06, 2006, 04:58:00 PM »

QUOTE(throwingks @ Nov 6 2006, 04:50 PM)

HDMI --> DVI(digital)
DVI(analog) --> VGA

You would need something to go from DVI(digital) --> DVI(analog). They are expensive.

Here is one: that goes from DVI(digital) --> VGA
$282
http://www.networkte...om/dvi-vga.html

yeah I had seen them before, but didn't have time to find a link at the time.

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