PS3 Impressions Yes Another One....

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:14 am

wco81 wrote:There may yet be hope for the PS3 version of Madden running at 60 fps:

http://maddenwars.com/index.php?option= ... mitstart=3

So I talked to Kendall Boyd who is the producer of NCAA 08 on nex gen and I asked him the tough questions.

1. Is there a delay with the PS3 version of NCAA 08?

2. Does the PS3 version run at 30 fps unlike its rivalXBOX 360 that runs at 60 fps.

A1. Ther is no delay, he expects PS3 copies to be delivered in full. He did say earlier that the PS3 may not get to smaller retail stores, but then backed away from that statement and issuing that the PS3 will be sold on time.

A2. The PS3 version of NCAA 08 will be at 30 fps. Although this is a big blow, the Madden Version of PS3 will run at 60 fps.

This would be wonderful news if true. Thanks for the link.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:31 am

Anyone know how rosters are transferred using a Mac? Is it possible to use the web browser on the PS3 to download the rosters?

Thanks.

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:37 am

Yeah, that would be cool. Unless we get a demo for the PS3 I'm going with the X360 version, but I would like a football game for each.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:05 pm

I've uploaded Madden game save files to gamefaqs.com. Haven't tried downloading from any site but it should work.

You can try it for yourself. Not necessarily roster files but otherwise game saves:

http://ps3gamesaves.net/downloads.html

You will download it in Safari, unzip it if necessary (right click or hold down Ctrl and click on the .zip file). Then transfer the unzipped files to a USB memory drive (or something like a SD memory card but you'd need a reader to mount it on a Mac).

Then you should be able to read it in the PS3 and copy it to the hard drive. It's a question of whether a particular game encrypts these game save files or not. If not, these operations should just work.

I don't plan to get NCAA myself, at least not until there are some good reviews, because it's always exhibited the worst aspects of EA football. But I will be curious to see if there's easy roster sharing without needing an additional peripheral.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:12 pm

I just found this:

http://www.ncaastrategies.com/index.php ... &Itemid=41

Even though they don't have the game yet, they seem pretty confident in the method I outlined:

http://www.ncaastrategies.com/index.php ... &Itemid=41

On a related note, any ideas on whether blacklover is still doing rosters?

Also, for ease of editing, you hope NCAA supports USB keyboard entry, as the PS2 version did.

DivotMaker · Post by **DivotMaker** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 12:42 pm

sportdan30 wrote:The interviewer said he had spoken to Jack Trenton, and Jack had said that starting next year the PS3 will be "the" main platform for NCAA and Madden. The EA rep basically said that I can't comment on what's discussed behind closed doors and kinda laughed.

Quite frankly, I don't believe a word that comes out of Jack Tretton or Sony's Misinformation Department. It is such a crying shame that Sony has an excellent machine (PS3) that is overpriced and everytime Sony opens their mouth, they stick their foot in it. If they would just shut up, price the machine right, get the freaking games out, they could compete and compete well. It is a shame that such a good machine is being stymied by such an incompetent and arrogant corporation.....

greggsand · Post by **greggsand** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:41 pm

sportdan30 wrote:I was watching a little of E3 the other day on G4. Not sure if any of you caught the interview with the rep from EA. The interviewer said he had spoken to Jack Trenton, and Jack had said that starting next year the PS3 will be "the" main platform for NCAA and Madden. The EA rep basically said that I can't comment on what's discussed behind closed doors and kinda laughed.

Nothing would surprise me at this point.

I would imagine 07 sales #'s would drive this decision. Also, not sure of the actual impact regardless. It could be developed on the ps3 & the frame rate could still bite on every platform.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:49 pm

I stop beliving liars usually by the 2nd lie...these ass clowns are on their one millionth...

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:55 pm

DivotMaker wrote:
sportdan30 wrote:The interviewer said he had spoken to Jack Trenton, and Jack had said that starting next year the PS3 will be "the" main platform for NCAA and Madden. The EA rep basically said that I can't comment on what's discussed behind closed doors and kinda laughed.
Quite frankly, I don't believe a word that comes out of Jack Tretton or Sony's Misinformation Department. It is such a crying shame that Sony has an excellent machine (PS3) that is overpriced and everytime Sony opens their mouth, they stick their foot in it. If they would just shut up, price the machine right, get the freaking games out, they could compete and compete well. It is a shame that such a good machine is being stymied by such an incompetent and arrogant corporation.....

Amen to that, I could not have said it any better.

Jimmydeicide · Post by **Jimmydeicide** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:32 pm

Yeh after watching E3 he did nothing to convince me other than hes a bag of hot air, 10 yr plan we get it but dont answer every question with it.

Why anyone bothers with e3 after this will blow my mind , other than to get a peak at a game you get zero information from anyone.

seanmac31 · Post by **seanmac31** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:17 pm

Eurogamer was confirming that the 60 GB PS3 is going to be discontinued in the US. Way to go with that price cut, Sony. Way to go.

Danimal · Post by **Danimal** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:27 pm

seanmac31 wrote:Eurogamer was confirming that the 60 GB PS3 is going to be discontinued in the US. Way to go with that price cut, Sony. Way to go.

Yeah I saw this reported yesterday on several sites, that the price cut is while supplies last. I have to say I am astonished, it's hard to not have a general dislike for Sony, it really is.

The only plus side the "while supplies last" part should be a long time, probably into the holidays. They have so many unsold units that are lying around in warehouses.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:10 pm

Danimal wrote:
seanmac31 wrote:Eurogamer was confirming that the 60 GB PS3 is going to be discontinued in the US. Way to go with that price cut, Sony. Way to go.
Yeah I saw this reported yesterday on several sites, that the price cut is while supplies last. I have to say I am astonished, it's hard to not have a general dislike for Sony, it really is.

The only plus side the "while supplies last" part should be a long time, probably into the holidays. They have so many unsold units that are lying around in warehouses.

I wont say dislike...Id say distrust.
They do have big balls. Spit right in your face at every turn...

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 4:42 pm

Update 1.9 on the way within the next couple days.....

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/07/23/fir ... -tomorrow/

Heavenly Sword demo on tap for Thursday as well from what's been reported.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:06 pm

Might be seeing a Ratchet and Clank demo as well this Thursday.

http://gameinformer.com/News/Story/2007 ... .05128.htm

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:16 pm

I heard the Heavenly Sword demo may only be for Europe, at least initially.

Odd thing is, they should have the Lair demo earlier since that's releasing earlier than Heavenly Sword.

Oh and no NCAA or APF demo. They've had some 3rd-party demos like Def Jam Icon but there seems to be no rhyme or reason in what they put up there.

Mostly first and second party stuff but not all first and second party stuff.

Diablo25 · Post by **Diablo25** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:27 pm

1.9 is out. All the features mentioned above are in. Finally the ability to have custom wallpapers.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:41 pm

Wco,

I agree with your assessment regarding their selection of demos they put up on PSN. It doesn't make sense. One would think they'd want to advertise NCAA and APF seeing they were recently released.

Still, it's nice to see some new demos coming down the pipeline. I just wish it were more frequent.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:34 pm

Just played "Goddess of War" aka Heavenly Sword. Looks gorgeous, but I think I'm getting too old for button mashing games.

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:57 pm

Hot Shots Golf 5 screens

http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/doc ... /golf5.htm

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 4:03 am

sportdan30 wrote:Just played "Goddess of War" aka Heavenly Sword. Looks gorgeous, but I think I'm getting too old for button mashing games.

You do have to learn combos and the nuances of the stance but you can beat it using triangle mostly and evading attacks.

I do miss the dedicated jump from God of War. And in that game, I don't remember having to learn combos so much as jumping in the air to avoid attacks or to use for attacks.

I haven't messed too much with using the motion for jumping in the air yet. Will have to see how that goes. Did they substitute a jump button to support the SIXAXIS?

Like I was saying, I don't remember combos from GoW so much. I think that game relied on using simultaneous button presses and getting new moves/attacks and upgraded weapons over time.

Wonder if we'll get that, new attacks and the sword doing more damage over time.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 10:32 am

Warhawk goes GM.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2007/08/ ... goes-gold/

I hope you don't have to do too much FPS mode and instead, you can do a lot of flying or using ground vehicles.

Not sure about paying $40 for a download with no manual. Heavenly Sword demo was 1 GB so how big will this be? If you have a HDD failure, you have to re-download a lot of data, whether or not you have to repay?

But $60 for an online-only game? Who knows how good the Jabra headset is?

Good thing for rentals.

Oh and Lair pushed back from 8/14 to 9/4. Some controversy about leaked early magazine reviews, some with good reviews, some really putting it down for making you use the motion controls for flight.

Leebo33 · Post by **Leebo33** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:47 am

sportdan30 wrote:Just played "Goddess of War" aka Heavenly Sword. Looks gorgeous, but I think I'm getting too old for button mashing games.

Unless I'm missing something, this must be the shortest demo I've ever played. It took me less than 5 minutes to complete not counting the beginning scene.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:04 am

1 GB too.

BTW, when you're running down the rope, don't press square.

Then you'll have more of a challenge fighting that big ax man.

You have to learn combos to advance in the game. Supposedly you won't be able to get far just button mashing.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:13 am

Is this game like Mark of the Kri where you have to press buttons in a certain sequence? I was never good at those types of games.