PLAYSTATION 3 FAQ’s
PS3 Frequently Asked Questions
-Can the PS3 contract a virus?
Sure, it is still basically a pc, it runs Linux so it may be somewhat less susceptible.
-Can I turn off the tilt sensing in games?
You can turn it off, but it really hinges on the game developer, if he gives you the option you can…
-Can I play my own music while playing a game?
Nothing official, but the rumors are this is not going to be available at launch.
-How do I transfer files from my previous 2.5" HDD to a new, and bigger HDD if I want to switch?
Back em up to an external hard drive or USB and then transfer them back.
-When is the second shipment arriving?
Sony wants to ship 6 million by March 07, which means about 2 million per continent, shipments about every month.
-Can I use my computer monitor to run PS3 games?
You’ll probably need to grab a HDMi-DVI adapter to make the heads fit into the socket…
-How will PS3 games look on a normal TV?
It’ll be cool…not as good as HDTV that has all of the pixels.
-How do the discs load on a PS3?
Sony is using a front loader…no trays…you just stick the disc in and your PS3 sucks it up.
-If I buy a PS3 from one continent, will I be able to use that on other continents?
Yes, depending if that country uses the same tv format.
-What PS3 peripherals have been announced so far?
Controller, PS2 memory card adapter and a remote control.
-What is the name of the new Playstation 3 controller?
SIXAXIS
-How much will PS3 games cost based on current information?
5000 to 8000 yen in Japan, with an average of about 5900. In the US game prices will be locked at $59…which is about $59 Canadian. It will be slightly higher in Europe and other countries.
-What type of HDD should I use to upgrade my PS3?
The PS3 requires a 2.5” SATA HDD…laptop standard.
-How do I connect to the INTERNET wirelessly with the PS3?
The 60 gb model has built in WiFi. So you will receive internet signals instantly. Supports 802.11b and g. Data rates 11mbps and 54mbps. Will it support Super G? It doesn’t look like that is happening at launch. Remember, you will still need to have an internet connection thru a wireless router and/or modem.
-What about the 20gb model?
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Connect your PS3 directly to your modem
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Run a cat 5 cable from your router to your ps3,
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or buy a USB wireless adapter.
Either option will work.
-I have a SDTV only, will the PS3 still work?
It will still work you will just be seeing about 4 times less pixels.
What will ship with the package?
PlayStation 3 console
SIXAXIS wireless controller
AC cord
USB mini-cable (for charging the SIXAXIS)
Ethernet cable
Multi-AV cable with composite connectors.
Note:The PlayStation 3 does not come with HD cables. You can use your old PS2 cables as they are compatible.
The first 500,000 PlayStation 3s will ship with a copy of Taladega Nights, a month before the official movie release.
Additional accessories:
SIXAXIS controllers for $49.99
Memory card adapter for transferring PS1 and PS2 saves to the PS3 for $14.99
Available in December will be the “Blu-ray” remote for $24.99
Will the PSP be compatible with the PS3?
Yes…thru usb or wireless.
What titles are expected for the North American launch?
Confirmed.
Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII (Ubisoft)
Call of Duty 3 (Activision)
EA Sports Fight Night Round 3 (Electronic Arts)
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Bethesda Softworks)
F.E.A.R. (Vivendi Universal Games)
Full Auto 2: Battlelines (SEGA)
Genji: Days of the Blade (Sony CE)
Madden NFL 07 (Electronic Arts)
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (Activision)
Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire (Namco Bandai)
NBA 07 (Sony CE)
NBA 2K7 (2K Sports)
Need for Speed Carbon (Electronic Arts)
NHL 2K7 (2K Sports)
Resistance: Fall of Man (Sony CE)
Ridge Racer 7 (Namco Bandai)
Sonic the Hedgehog (SEGA)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 (Electronic Arts)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas (Ubisoft)
Tony Hawk’s Project 8 (Activision)
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom (Sony Online)
Will the PlayStation 3 have a camera?
Yes, The PS3 will have a High-Definition Internet Protocol camera. Capture will be the same output at as the PS3.
What kind of audio connections will be available?
Analog stereo, optical audio and HDMI output.
How about surround sound?
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS are all supported and processed. Remember all audio is processed by the Cell and developers can use whatever audio codecs they want…so this is only the beginning.
What ports and external connections will the PlayStation 3 have?
On the 20GB: 4 USB 2.0 (front), Ethernet, optical audio out, HDMI out, and and AV multi-out (back)
On the 60GB: Includes inputs for Memory Stick, SD and CF cards in a flip-up door on the front of the console.
All other ports that Sony discussed like Dual HDMI were cut by Sony for cost reasons.
SIXAXIS Controller versus the PS2’s Dual Shock 2?
Looks are virtually the same, but…
SIXASIS is wireless Bluetooth 2.0 technology
The L2 and R2 buttons are now triggers.
Tilt technology: This means you will be viewing whatever angle you are holding the controller…SWEET!
But…No more rumble!
How long will the SIXAXIS battery hold out?
About 30 hours between charges…which is done by USB cable (included). The battery can not be removed.
What is the range on the wireless controller?
About 20 meters or 65 feet.
Will the old controllers be compatible with the PS3?
No…not without an adapter…which there has been no word on as of yet.
Will it come with hard drive included?
Yes…a 20GB or 60GB…serial ATA, like you find in most laptops.
What kind of disc drive will the system use?
It will be a slot loading…Blu-ray.
How fast will the optical disc drive be?
Blu-ray transfers at 36Mbps at 1X speed, or about 4.5MB per
sec., and the PlayStation 3 will feature a 2X drive, so it will transfer
data at 72Mbps or 9MB per second. It will read DVDs at 8X and CDs at 24X
speeds.
What’s the Cell?
Designed by IBM, Toshiba and Sony
PowerPC-based Core @ 3.2GHz
7 SPEs @ 3.2GHz
512KB L2 Cache
7 x 256KB SRAM for SPEs
The single Cell will act like multiple processors. By using multiple Synergistic Processing Units which takes its instructions from a PowerPc Architecture Unit, one SPE may control a games AI while another handles the physics. Since, they act independently…multiple calculations can be done at the same time…Very Powerful Kick Ass Technology.
Who is supplying the hardware?
IBM, Toshiba and Sony for the Cells and NVIDIA is
does the graphics processor.
How much RAM will the PS3 have?
256MB of XDR Main RAM @ 3.2GHz
256MB of GDDR3 VRAM @ 700MHz
512MB for the entire system. The RSX graphics chip can use all
512MB of system RAM; it is not limited to the 256MB of GDDR3 RAM.
Will the PS3 output 16:9 or HD video?
Yes. Resolutions up to and including 1080p.
Yes, as in 1920×1080 progressive, not interlaced. 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i
are also supported.
What video connections will be available?
Composite, S-Video and component thru AV cables, and of course HDMI, which will give you the best quality video.
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