[PS3] Friend lend me his ps3 and games! Some questions
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Mon, 28th Apr 2014 21:56    Post subject: [PS3] Friend lend me his ps3 and games! Some questions
Sup guys.
wow, I was not expecting that but I just got a barely used ps3 from my friend with his whole library of games. Only for some time but it should be enough to play and finish uncharted and gow trilogy. He also have heavenly sword and killzone games. fantastic !!!

Some questions tho because I've never used ps3. It is a 40gb fat version from 2009 I think. This thing is huge and heavy. but looks great and stylish... not like super slim bullshit

1) How to update console and games? I just need to create my own ps3 account and connect to wifi? Do i need to create psn or whatever just to update games and ps3?
2)I have 32 hd tv but I would prefer to play on my pc monitor. It have vga and dvi inputs. I also have hdmi to dvi cable. How to connect headphones then?
3)ANything I should know in general ?

thanks.
Wow so excited. It's like christmass Very Happy All fantastic exclusives i always wanted to play!


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PostPosted: Mon, 28th Apr 2014 22:12    Post subject:
KillerCrocker wrote:
killzone games

KillerCrocker wrote:
fantastic !!!

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1) How to update console and games? I just need to create my own ps3 account and connect to wifi? Do i need to create psn or whatever just to update games and ps3?

If it's a hacked PS3, don't update. Games you can update from within multiman.

Otherwise, yes.

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2)I have 32 hd tv but I would prefer to play on my pc monitor. It have vga and dvi inputs. I also have hdmi to dvi cable. How to connect headphones then?

You don't, unless your monitor has an audio out.
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Mon, 28th Apr 2014 23:15    Post subject:
It's not hacked. Just connected it to a TV. I will just e using that TV. Its 32" 1366x768 (1080p "supported") LG Scarlet TV (the one with hole to turn it on).


The menus on this thing is so fast and slick. But WTF. There are sooo many options. Way to many. And quick way to best tune it (and that tv) for best look?
There are upscaling options, ps smoothing and many more... as for now I've set it to full rgb range


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 00:39    Post subject:
just leave it to default. Upscaling options, PS smoothing etc are for PSP/PS2/PSX emus.


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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 01:08    Post subject:
ok.

One last question (Everything works out. consoels updated, games are autoupdating etc)

Back to display settings in system. It autodetects 1080p (even tho my LG tv is only hd ready) and it indeed looks better than 720p so that's ok.

There is also rgb range and It can be set to limited or full. Now the point is. Whenever I set it to one or the other, I can set my TV to have low or high black level.
So it's either limited and high black level
or full and low black level

and those two look exactly the same. In other configurations its too dark or too washed out. Thankfull ps3 have browser and I could jsut to lagom lcd test Smile
But still not sure if its just better to have tv as full black or console as full black and the counterpart to accomodate.

And gamma. My LG TV have 3 settings. Low, medium, high. I guess medium is 2.2 right ?


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 08:47    Post subject:
Doubt it, gamma levels on TVs are generally too high. Just set it to whatever looks best to you, there's not a whole lot you can tweak about it.
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 12:30    Post subject:
ok all the display stuff aside (solved)... just noticed that my fuckign lg 32 scarlett tv don't have a fucking headphones output. Only audio output it optical on this tv... wtf lg.

SO now I am stuck with sound from that tv and no way of connecting headphones since my buddy didn't gave me an av cable that comes with ps3


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 13:14    Post subject:
@KillerCrocker

Unlike the 360, the PS3 can SPLIT its audio and video outputs Wink That way you can use HDMI (or HDMI>DVI/VGA, etc) for video and use the AV multi-out cable with RCA to connect to your PC/stereo/TV or even the optical output too. Since your pal didn't give you the AV cable, just pick one up from eBay for pennies -- PS2 AV cables work too Smile
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 13:38    Post subject:
good advice. I already have hdmi->dvi so I could connect to my pc monitor for superior iq.
Now i need to find someone with ps2 or ps3 since those cables are bundled with ever ps2 and 3, it shouldnt be a problem, thanks


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 13:49    Post subject:
You're welcome Smile The 360 can "technically" split the AV signals, but it requires some physical modding/hacking of the machine since there's no physical room to have the AV and HDMI cables connected at once - so it's a pain in the arse. The PS3 has no such issue; just remember to go to the Settings>Audio/Video tab on the PS3 to set the Video to HDMI and Audio to AV MultiOut Smile
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 15:26    Post subject:
the modification which YOu are talking about that 360 requires is very easy and i've used it for years btw, so I get the concept with ps3.

Now that I can compare ps3 to 360 I am impressed. Not played yet but the machine on its own is very impressive. quieter than old 360 consoels. Even with disc inside. The menu is slick and range of options is great.


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 15:37    Post subject:
btw. How reliable are thos phat 40g ps3 consoles ?
Maybe I could buy it from him ? It's in pristine condition and he gtot it in 2009... it even still have sixaxis controller and not dualshock


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 15:38    Post subject:
Yeah, the PS3 is a slick piece of kit there's no doubt about it - especially the slim, though I must say I have a soft spot for the hulking phat beast Very Happy I really do miss my PS3 enormously, whereas my 360 just sits there and gathers dust.

~edit~

Sorry, just saw your new post. How reliable? Egh.. not incredibly. My launch 60 died twice after around 5 years of heavy use and while I'm sure it would have lived a lot longer had the repair dude done a PROPER reball rather than reflow, I wasn't willing to take the chance on another costly repair. They're a LOT more stable than any pre-Jasper 360 though.

Oh and if you are considering buying this from him, invest in a downgrade kit - or source a modder that will do it for you - as one of the absolute boons to the phat machines is their ability to be downgraded from OFW. No point having a PS3 on stock OFW, you miss out on all the pirate/emulator/Media Center goodies Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 16:00    Post subject:
My recommendation/advice:

Do not waste your time with Killzone (play Resistance 3 instead if it's in the library).Go straight to UC2 and skip UC1. Play Valkyrie Chronicles, Flower and the two QD's interactive movies. How long are you going to keep the console? Do not buy it. You can find slim ones at very good prices especially those with OFW. Imo it's a perfect time for someone to buy a used PS3 even if it comes with OFW. A wide range of good exclusives which you can find very cheap.


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 16:13    Post subject:
I agree about skipping UC1. I had never finished UC1 and UC2 until this last summer and forced myself to play them through and while UC1 was good, it was lacking a lot compared to UC2 and 3 and surely you can live with skipping UC1...


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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 16:18    Post subject:
No way. I am not skipping UC1.

Overall I have:
god of war trilogy and ascension
Uncharted 1 and 2 (i will get 3 from another buddy)
Killzone 2 (I can get 3 too)
Heavenly sword.

As for resistance. I think I can get 3 only


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 16:19    Post subject:
They are great games but you are missing out 3 great games, even if you did Youtube them : Heavy Rain, Beyond Two Souls and The Last of Us.


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 16:25    Post subject:
I've watched those 3 on Youtube so I am kinda covered.
edit:cmon... there even is browser while 360 had nothing and You paid for everything


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 17:26    Post subject:
Don't skip UC, any of them, and fuck YT .. do NOT skip Heavy Rain, The Last of Us and BEYOND. Do NOT.
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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 17:46    Post subject:
Do skip Killzone, both of them. Really not worth the time if you only have the console for a limited period. Some of the most boring bloody games ever. I wouldn't even recommend Shadow Fall to anyone, despite it being one of only a few PS4 games out so far. And they're not even pretty games. I suppose I should be all chauvinistic and praise them like the second coming, but no. All four KZ games belong at the very bottom of any "to play" list and the only reason to play them is because you have nothing else.

Stick with the recommendations above, there's plenty of games to keep you busy for long enough to not give a fuck about KZ Wink
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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 17:51    Post subject:
Also, even if you're not "into" j/sRPGs, you owe it to yourself to play Ni No Kuni and Valkyria Chronicles while you have the chance Smile
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 20:10    Post subject:
I am really not into jrpgs and if I wanted to play one there is always lost odysey and nier on 360.

As for ps3. Uncharted trilogy first. Then God of war. (should I skip 2 first games?), then heavenly sword and only then killzones if I don't get more games


also - Should I register to free psn and get some demos ? There is only heavy rain demo on the console installed and ITS GLORIOUS.

I am really considering buying this ps3 from my buddy... as I've said its in fantastic condition but warm air comes from the back even in main menu. But he never opened it, It was in well air flow place on shelf. No dust inside as far as I can tell from blowing and it's quiet.
how much can he ask for it from me ?

Well i can always just play the games. I will have it for about a month


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 20:27    Post subject:
Both Ni No Kuni and Valkyria Chronicles are worth it KC, you don't have to like jRPGs for that at all. VC is a strategy game first and foremost.

That hot air is normal, my phat still does that too. If it's quiet, it sounds like it is in fine condition, so the only real risk you run is that it may or may not YLOD on you. It is a phat after all; but there's plenty of phats that have never YLOD'd so YMMV Smile

As for what he can ask? No bloody idea, not for Poland and I don't think you want to know how much some ask for their PS3 here Razz
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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 20:45    Post subject:
Werelds wrote:
Both Ni No Kuni and Valkyria Chronicles are worth it KC, you don't have to like jRPGs for that at all. VC is a strategy game first and foremost.


This. NNK is more of an action game with jRPG combat - it's very open and not "jRPG" as you'd expect, and VC is a strategy game with a fantastic story and combat system. Really, don't pass these up while you have the chance Smile
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 20:58    Post subject:
There is something wrong tho. Maybe hdmi cable is busted or my old tv is acting up.

i have to turn ps3 and tv on and of a couple of times otherwise i get no signal or some flicker.
will have to try another cable


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 20:59    Post subject:
They'll also get you through that month you're guaranteed to have the console so quickly that Killzone will have evaporated from your mind Laughing
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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 21:09    Post subject:
KC, dont forget demons souls Smile
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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 21:43    Post subject:
Shit I need to get demon souls


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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 21:50    Post subject:
KillerCrocker wrote:
Shit I need to get demon souls


Then you won't have time for other games! You'd better hurry up and buy a PS3.
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PostPosted: Tue, 29th Apr 2014 21:53    Post subject:
fearwhatnow wrote:
KillerCrocker wrote:
Shit I need to get demon souls


Then you won't have time for other games! You'd better hurry up and buy a PS3.


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