Playstation 3 Games: 2009

PS3 Shadow Wireless Controller with Rumble

PS3 Shadow Wireless Controller with Rumble <<< more detail ::

By K. Yang (USA) - reviews

- This controller feels great in my hands. I like how the left analog stick and the d-pad locations are swapped. Biggest selling point for me as I prefer it for most of the games I play. I've got nothing against the Dualshock 3(great for SF4).

- The quality of this controller is top notch. The rubber exterior feels good.

- The sticks and buttons feel great. The sticks have a good resistance to them. Not too loose and not too hard.

- Built in rechargeable battery is very nice. Recharges like the DS3. Battery lasts for dozens of hours(haven't timed it yet).

- Good wireless connectivity. Can sit up to about 25-30 ft away.

The Not-so-good:

- The "enhanced" triggers on this controllers aren't really enhanced. Sure they curve out instead in curving in but the travel distance is half of the DS3. On some games, you have to press them all the way down to register the press.

- There is no Sixaxis controls so you'll have to switch controllers for games that utilize Sixaxis controls.

- I wish it was Bluetooth. Can't start up the PS3 by pressing the "Home" button.

- Clicking down on the sticks is louder than most controllers(Just me being nitpicky).

- The USB receiver is a bit too big for my liking. Again, me nitpicking.

- D-pad isn't that great. Not as good as the DS3 but better than the 360 d-pad.

- I wish the tops of the analog stick were concave(360) instead of convex(DS3).

Overall, a great alternative for those who prefer the 360 layout to the DS3. Highly recommended.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots <<< more detail ::

By taki renzaburo (antarctica) - reviews

Hideo Kojima has done it again. MGS4 is the most detailed, convincing, and well-researched game I have ever played. It offers a compelling and imaginative glimpse into the future of high-tech warfare, a nuanced, intelligent storyline, vastly improved gameplay, and incredible graphics.

The metal gear franchise has always pushed the boundaries of what a game could be, and challenged the preconceptions of the audience. MGS4 starts out with, of all things, a short live action film about marine fauna. The in-game store discounts weapons (in real time) on wednesdays and sundays. These are just a few examples, but there are many more. The story has both the philosophical and political musings as well as the bizarre humor and one of a kind characters that fans expect.

The gameplay is more open and the action is more intense than in prior games. The environments seem much bigger and are bustling with npcs engaged in building to building warfare. Snake can join either side in the conflict or ignore them and sneak by. He has a ton of new weapons and gadgets as well.

The graphics are among the most impressive I have seen in a game. The characters are solid physical presences with subtle, lifelike facial expressions. The mechs move with an animal grace and hunt with a keen intelligence that belies their artificial construction.

Overall, the game is an experience that should not be missed by anyone with a PS3. If you don't already own a PS3, this game alone would justify its purchase. It is by far the most creative, original, and technically polished game to appear on the system to date.

SONY * ORIGINAL VERSION * PlayStation 3 80GB Gaming Console & BluRay Disc Player <<< more detail ::

Includes PlayStation 3 80 GB system Dualshock 3 wireless controller and free PlayStaion Network membership with Internet ready Wi-Fi

80 GB of hard disk storage space enough for all your games music home videos movies and photos

Built-in Blu-ray Disc player that gives you the best high-definition quality viewing experience and pristine picture clarity

Play your entire catalog of CDs and DVDs

Original Version

PS3 Blu Wave Remote <<< more detail :

By StuartG - reviews

I did not have either of the problems the other reviewers described (lag & having to point the remote directly at the receiver.) Its always worked exactly as I would expect a remote to.

This remote works great as an inexpensive, basic PS3 remote. Highly recommended, especially with how low the price is.

Logitech Harmony Adapter for Playstation 3 << more detail :

By M. Larsen "diamond" (Vernon Hills, IL USA) - reviews

I have a Logitech Harmony 1000 remote, and I run a Pioneer Elite receiver, a Toshiba HDDVD (ok - not smart), an XBox360, a wireless headset controller, a Pioneer Elite upscaling DVD player, two computers with Zalman IR controls, and a Playstation 3. I could control everything with my Harmony 1000 except the Playstation 3. I tried the Nyko Blu-Wave product, and while I've been extremely happy with most Nyko products, I had tons of problems with it. From not being able to power up/power down, commands executing twice, etc., there were just too many issues to make it worthwhile. Considering that Sony's bluetooth remote was so nice, it made sense to go to 2 remotes.

Well now I'm finally down to one without a sacrifice. This unit has it's own AC power, so it works whether the PS3 is off or on, which is a huge advantage.

The other huge advantage over every other solution is that it contains every single command that the bluetooth remote has (I believe it is 51 in all).

Pros:

-Self-powered via AC adapter

-Works regardless of PS3 being on or off

-Contains all 51 commands, including the PS button

-Doesn't take up a valuable USB port on the PS3

-Commands work in PS2 emulator of original 60gb PS3

-Range via Harmony 1000 is excellent

-No problems with double-commands like Nyko product

-Design matches Playstation 3

-Logitech had all the commands and screens for all of the supported remotes on their website on launch day (nicely done Logitech!!)

Cons:

-Price is a little high (it's 3 times the cost of the Sony bluetooth remote)

-For that money, I would like to have had the option of a rechargeable battery so that an AC adapter wouldn't be needed.

-Unit is small, but it seems like it could be smaller.

-It is still infrared from remote to receiver, so you have to aim it versus bluetooth which is omnidirectional.

Summary: If you want to get down to one remote, this is THE way to do it. If you want to save money, go with the omnidirectional Sony bluetooth remote (don't go third part on that).

Playstation 3 Type 6 Wireless Controller << more detail :

By Sergio Gomez Tejeda - reviews

It's cool to receive your own turbo controller. Personally I never use the six axis function included; nevertheless it seems well built but on the other hand, the button symbols (X,O...) just washed away during the first week of usage. Now I have black buttons all over the control. Also the keypad tends to get stuck when I press it down, that's a problem because I need to quickly turn off/on it to get it back on track, of course if you're playing COD or Resistance, tell me how valuable are those seconds... they just kill you like 5 five times while waiting...hehehe.

The usb device works fine, not that many troubles as I expected.

Tekken 6 Limited Edition Wireless Fight Stick Bundle

By L. Freese "Soulcommander" (USA) - reviews

I purchased this during the Todays deal Price.

What a DEAL!!!

I am very impressed with this set.

The box is huge and contains a Tekken six Hard cover Art Book! Seriously impressive!

The control pad is larger than I thought. It also comes with a receiver to plug in your Ps3 to make it wireless, NICE!

The control pad takes 2 double A batteries not included....

The box this comes in is also impressive. and well packed! I can't however say much good for Amazons packing.

Amazon packaging is never adequate. There is always just one small strip of sealed air fill in the box and only on one side. I think Amazon needs to seriously protect larger more expensive, heavy items with bubble wrap. The Box the merchandise came in was damaged from UPS's tossing. I'm sure if this item would have had even paper packaging to support the sides top and bottom this could have been avoided. I will not order expensive items from Amazon if the shipping department will not do the job they need to do. This seems to occur on all packages. Very disappointing.

>>>PlayStation 3 40GB Metal Gear Solid 4 Gray Kojima Bundle<<<

By J. D. Tumlin - reviews

This model is different from the current 80 gig playstation 3 in the following ways: it has a 40 gig HD, it is gun metal instead of piano black, and it includes a limited edition copy of Metal Gear Solid 4.

If you plan on using this system as a true media center, than the HD is probably too small. This would most likely be the case with an 80 gig HD as well. Fortunately, the PS3 uses laptop HDs which are plentiful and cheap. Another reviewer has already addressed this.

The system itself is beautiful and the production run of this package is supposedly very limited. This means you will have a unique PS3 many will envy. It also means that many accessories (ie: additional control, headset, etc.) will not match the color scheme. If you have never played MGS, the series is very engrossing; this game was created to sell systems. Despite the smaller HD and the lack of matching accessories, I am very pleased with this purchase.

Monday, December 28, 2009

>>>PlayStation 3 Best of 08 Fall 80GB Bundle<<< click more detail :

Includes PlayStation 3 Console, 2 Games, Ethernet Cable

Bundle Includes HDMI Cable, Blu-Ray Remote Control

Games Included: Star Wars: Force Unleashed & Madden 09 Football

Features 80GB Hard Drive

Also Functions as a Blu-Ray Disc Player to Enjoy Next-Generation HD Entertainment

>>>PlayStation 3 War Games 80GB Bundle<<<

>>>PlayStation 3 80 GB Metal Gear Solid 4 Pack<<< click more detail :

By Manuel Guzman "pidge" (Elk Grove, CA) - reviews

First of all, this is my second PS3 console. I already own the original Sony 60GB PS3 version and for a long time, I have wanted a second one to have in my bedroom as a Blu-ray player and to play certain games I can't play with my newborn around the house (i.e. Metal Gear Solid 4).

I love this console so much. As a media center, it does almost everything. It is the only gaming console to be fully Divx certified. And obviously, it plays back Blu-ray movies. In fact, it is probably still the best Blu-ray player you can purchase today. The gaming library has improved quite a bit since the original launch of the console.

I've been looking forward to Metal Gear Solid 4 for quite a long time. It was well worth the wait. I didn't think I would be a fan of the Dual Shock 3 controller as I usually could care less for rumble but it actually works well with Metal Gear Solid 4 and it weighs more than the original Sixaxis controller. For me, it is the perfect weight, better than the Sixaxis which I always though was too lite.

I would have hoped they would have fixed a couple of annoyances by now. First of all, the USB cable is too short. You won't be able to really play a game while charging your controller unless you don't mind standing right in front of the tv. They should really make the USB cable longer. Why in 2008 is Sony still shipping the PS3 with composite cables? They could have at least shipped it with component video cables. It could be my imagination but it seems as if my 80GB PS3 is slightler less noisier than the 60GB I own. I don't know if this means the 80GB uses the smaller cooler cell processor but it would be great if it did.

The 80GB hard drive can really fill up fast but fortunately, Sony was kind enough to allow a user to easily swap the hard drive out for any notebook sized SATA hard drive. I upgraded my Macbook Pro hard drive to a 320GB hard drive and transferred the old Macbook Pro hard drive to my 60GB Sony PS3. I may upgrade the hard drive on this 80GB PS3 soon as well.

Some people do not like the fact that the PS3 uses Bluetooth for it's remote contol. For me, this is better since it allows me to hide the PS3 out of sight where it doesn't clutter up space and also makes the console sound less audible while watching movies or playing games.

In summary, you can't go wrong with the Sony PS3, especially when you order from Amazon. I also own a Nintendo Wii (sold my Xbox 360 because of the RRoD). I think it really compliments the Nintendo Wii a lot and fills in where the Nintendo Wii lacks. Aside from the gripes I made earlier, I also would have preferred if Sony would have upgraded the wireless controller to N instead of G. This would allow me to stream HD content wirelessly. But it's not that big of deal because a lot of times, I just copy content to my PS3 hard drive. Oh yes, I have a large collection of PS2 games and so far, they seem to be working although I have not had a chance to try all of them.

>>>Spider-Man 3<<<

By S. Asmus - reviews

Spider-Man 3 game for the PSP is an outstanding action hero game. The graphics and sound are excellent, including real voices from the actors in the movie. There are many different story lines and levels, and many different villians to fight, so the game has lots of variety. Spider man takes on different personalities (black suit) as in the movie, which adds a twist to the game. Highly recommended.

>>> PlayStation 3 Console 80GB with Power Pack Bundle <<<

By W. Stearns "Superbilly62" (Redding, CA) - reviews

I am dissapointed with the power pack bundle. The cooling fan works well but takes up one of the usb ports. The multi control charger does not work, I have to charge each controller with a usb cable one at a time. The video remote sucks! Not only does it take up the other usb port but the control's lay out is not well designed and does not do what you tell it to do on a consistant basis. I purchased the real PS3 video remote and it works perfect. I would have been better off spending the cash on another controller.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

>>> PlayStation 3 160 GB Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Pack <<<

By T. Williams "BlogWalker" (Wichita, KS) - reviews

When I was looking for Blu Ray DVD players, the PlayStation came out on top of every review I read. So I started looking at games available for the system and saw the review for the Uncharted game over on Gamespot. Uncharted looked like the best game for me, and considering the other bundles available, this seemed like a good deal, with a larger hard drive, (we all need more space) Uncharted, and PAIN all included.

First of all the SIXAXIS controller is fantastic. Easy to hold, easy to use, bluetooth wireless, and it has motion sensing capabilities like the Wii. In Uncharted you have to use that feature to toss grenades and balance as you cross some objects.

Second, the DVD player is wonderful. Since the wireless features are bluetooth there is another remote available to play DVDs. But, I don't think you need it. You can use the game controller easy enough. Anyone familiar with the interface on a PC or MAC DVD player will instantly get it.

The menu system on the PlayStation has been criticized in some reviews, but I don't get that at all. It is very easy, and the same interface is used on their Bravia TVs. I wish more electronics had menus like this. I have used FrontRow on the Macs, and I like this better.

The wireless feature configured on the first try with my network, which has two layers of security. I have more trouble getting some of my Macs on my network, than the PlayStation.

Finally, Uncharted is nothing short of amazing. Imagine you are part of an Indy Jones or National Treasure movie. That is the experience. Period. The music track gives clues to when you are heading in the right direction, and Nate Drake has awesome moves once you get used to the controller.

PAIN is ok, more funny than a real challenge. I suppose you could take it seriously, but it is best to just fling the character at everything in site and then use the controls to bounce and hit as much as possible. The physics is very realistic, and there is no blood. Great game when you just relieve some stress by smashing something.

If you are looking for a BluRay player or a game system, this is really the best value. I compared to the Xbox and with that system you have to keep buying extras to build up to the capabilities of this single purchase. In other words, don't just focus on the lowest price, consider the total value. For example, many of the games you can download from the PlayStation store are about $10, and the PlayStation network is free. Not to mention all the free demo games, movie trailers, movie and tv show downloads that are free or just a few bucks.

I could probably find enough free demos to play all year, but I made the mistake of visiting the Prince of Persia web site and now I can't wait to get my hands on it.

Uncharted alone would make this a deal, but add 160GB hard drive, and a BluRay player--don't think, do. Get this system.

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