Rumors/Truth/Information First off we'll start with some news that some innovative gamer has fixed it to where the PS3 can run Windows Vista. It is supposedly very slow but cool nonetheless. Here is the link: http://n4g.com/dev/News-179432.aspx Next up is a neat little thought from sarcasticgamer.com (so definitely rumor/specualtion) that the new GT5 update could be opening the gate for the PS3 to one day use P2P downloads to get faster download speeds over the now in effect Sony servers. Here is the link: http://sarcasticgamer.com/wp/index.php/2008/08/is-ps3-getting-peer-to-peer-downloads.html Thirdly, this one appears to be factual and the news is that Uncharted (Drake's Fortune) has now released a patch that includes trophies. The trophies should total 48 in all. Here is the link: http://www.psu.com/%5BUPDATE%5D-Uncharted-trophies-patch-released-News--a0004429-p0.php Lastly, I know that it has been detailed on here that you can fix the 360's Red Ring of Death but here is a website that details how to do it. This could definitely come in handy but unfortunately the text on the page is hard to read so it would be best to highlight it. Here is the link: http://www.360-hq.com/article-2703--0-0.html Overall some good info. here.
The PS3 Vista thing just seemed like it'd be a matter of time. I know the Drake's thing is true. And P2P seems to work for Blizzard, so why wouldn't Sony give it a try? I've been fixing RRoD my self for a while now (warning: it is NOT easy)... So I know that's true.
Cool, thanks for the info. My box is still running good since April '06 (knock on wood)... I am problably going to upgrade to an elite finally when the GPU gets an upgrade later this year. So I'll go in myself and perform the surgery should the demonized thing keep going after the 3 year warranty expires.
Yeah doing any "Home repair" before your warranty is up will void it just fyi. Something to be aware of
Here is some more Truth/Rumors/Information. There is now a rumor that looks factual that Taiwan and possible other Asian countries will receive FFXIII on the 360. Its a also rumored that these games could be played in Japan if not region coded. Here is the link: http://kotaku.com/5033117/final-fantasy-xiii-xbox-360-asia-version-announced Next, it has been confirmed that Pioneer has created a new 500GB Blu-Ray disc. Here is the link: http://www.trustedreviews.com/storage/news/2008/08/05/Pioneer-Produces-500GB-Blu-ray-Disc/p1 Next, on the list is news that Home is reaching its final development stages as the beta is being sent to media sources. This seems factual as well. Here is the link: http://kotaku.com/5033162/home-beta-expanding-to-the-media Next is a rumor that Fallout 3 won't support the PS3's Trophy system (actually it seems factual that they may not do it). Here is the link: http://www.videogamer.com/news/05-08-2008-9002.html Here is some news for Warhawk lovers because it has been confirmed that on August 27 the 1.5 update will include Warhawk Trophies totaling over 50. Plus here are some other goodies included: Here is the full link: http://kotaku.com/5033133/warhawk-trophies-and-other-new-stuff-coming-at-the-end-of-the-month Next up is that Battlefield: Bad Company will be releasing an update August 7th introducing Conquest Mode to the online gameplay. This appears factual and is Free. Here is the link: http://360rantrave.com/?p=251 Finally we end with the news that the 80GB MGS4 Bundle has sold out at Wal-Mart due to high demand. Its not known how much longer the bundle will be available. Here is the link: http://news.punchjump.com/article.php?id=6459 So a bunch of new interesting info. from the gaming world today.
Here is my third installment in my little series and yes there are some good rumors, facts, and fun available in this one. Let's get this started. First up from the Leipzig Games Convention it has been confirmed that a 160GB PS3 UnCharted (Drake's Fortune) bundle will be released in November here in the US. The Package will cost $499 and will have a 160GB PS3, UnCharted, DS3 Controller, and a free voucher too download the PSN game Pain. Good Stuff right there for sure but no PS2 Backwards Compatibility. Link: http://www.gamespot.com/news/6196293.html Next up is some news about GTAIV's DL Content. According to this rumor which has some good sources the DL Content will be like an expansion pack releasing in late October/Early November and will cost 1600 Microsoft Points. Link: http://www.thebitbag.com/2008/08/23/gtaiv-dlc-rumored-to-be-huge-and-cost-1600-ms-points/ Next up is a possible surprise announcement coming from MS at the PAX Expo. Not real big news but something to watch. Link: http://www.endsights.com/?p=279 Next is good news for PS3 owners as also coming out of Leipzig the producer of Home Martijn Van Der Meulen has said that Home will be out in 2008 for sure. The flow of Home has been going this way as it has been undergoing a wider closed Beta and the open Beta is set for this fall. Link: http://nextgn.com/2008/08/24/home-will-be-available-in-2008-for-sure/ Next is one for Mr. Stitches and its a Gamestop printable coupon where you can save 25% on any used PS2, PS3, or PSP game through August 28th. Link (with coupon): http://ps-deals.com/blogs/playstation-3-ps3-psp-ps2-coupons/archive/2008/08/22/gamestop-in-store-25-off-psp-ps3-ps2-used-games-coupon.aspx Next is a pic of some of the Warhawk and LBP trophies (which seems to have a rumor surrounding it that LBP will have global servers but user content should be region specific): Next up is a little info. about a NES emulator for the PS3. The link comes with a youtube video and all sorts of info. about how to do it. Link: http://psaccess.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-to-run-ps3-filer-v003-with-nes.html Next is some info. that Gears 2 DL content will release soon after the actual game focusing on multiplayer. Link: http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/08/22/x08-gears-2-dlc-to-ship-soon-after-game-release/ Next is some news that Left 4 Dead has a 50/50 chance of coming to the PS3 because of its recent success. However since Valve and the PS3 don't get along we'll have to see. Link: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=195936 Next up is a big rumor that the new $199 360 may come with a motion controller and some games made by Rare to utilize it. The Arcade is direct competition to the Wii so Wii shall see (get it). Link: http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/08/22/rumor-new-199-360-sku-with-motion-controller/ Well I think I'll end it here so it doesn't take everyone a year to read the post.
show me the system that lets you download a few new and complete games a month (the P2P thing would be great in that respect) for under $30 and you have yourself a instant dominant system. Through in some free emulators for some classics like Tecmo Bowl, put it online, and it's not even close
