Finally!
by Ed Stasick 
{ Dec 6th 2006 at 9:23PM }
Today, a PS3 was delivered to my door. Finally, the wait is over. It's a 60-giger and it is beautiful! Seriously, this is the most beautiful game console ever developed. The 360 looks like a toy and the Wii just looks uber-blah next to the shiny black silkyness of the PS3. Unfortunately, my new HDMI cables arrive tomorrow, so this thing is hooked up via the included composite cables. Initial impressions? Let me say this... Resistance: Fall of Man looks like complete ASS on an HDTV using composite. I mean BAD!
I'll be back soon with some game reviews, Blu-ray reviews and maybe a few "surprises." Please join me in welcoming my PS3 into the PS3 Fanboy community. Finally!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Andir2.0 @ Dec 7th 2006 8:08AM
I got mine this morning as well. It looks gorgeous on composite, havent tried HDMI yet. (I have my HDMI dedicated to my HD Cable box... I will need to play around with it later.)
Snake @ Dec 6th 2006 9:47PM
Congratulations!!! You guys deserve it.
Can’t wait to get my own........
Alan @ Dec 6th 2006 10:25PM
lol. Congrats
Dahk @ Dec 6th 2006 10:10PM
Unfortunately eddyboy =(
I can't join you 1) because i have a summative assignment due. 2) I DONT HAVE MY PS3 YET =(
I'll join you once that happens though. Thanks for the invite! And of course, show me how sleek that baby is. Ohhhh baby.
ndoerr @ Dec 6th 2006 10:14PM
Congratulations, Ed! You lucky bastard. Can I ask how you procured it so I can replicate your good fortune?! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help... or else I'll just stew in my jealousy! Seriously though, congrats man.
-Nick
Frosty22 @ Dec 6th 2006 10:48PM
What do you guys objectively think of gamespot saying that the 360 versions of ported games look better than the ps3 versions of the same games? click on my url to follow the link.
Not trying to start anything here, just curious what everyones thoughts are.
Stan @ Dec 6th 2006 10:56PM
Hey Congrats Man! I am glad you finally got it. I was surprised and felt bad for you not having PS3 but be able to run the website devoted to it. I almost wanted to get you one myself as I have one extra PS3 sitting. Enjoy it. HDMI connection will blow your mind! Hope you updated the firmware as well.
cheese @ Dec 6th 2006 11:22PM
@Frosty22, I think it's a silly comparison, and one that does not really give any real indication of advantage of one system over the other. Two different video cards, two different consoles, one crappy developer EA (or should I say port-er), not to mention basically no technical details on video mode used and real time video footage. And where are the Ridge Racer comparison shots? Hmmm???
If anyone wants to send me a friend request on the Playstation Network, my sig is IronArcher
Congrats on the 60 gig'r Ed!
BklynKid @ Dec 6th 2006 11:53PM
Oh right, because the PS3 doesn't ship with component or HDMI cables.
Sisco @ Dec 7th 2006 12:29AM
Hey...Thats good for you eddie....Not trying to brag..but Ive been having it since the second shipment in thanksgiving...how happy was I, I know how you feel buddy.By the way My name on the Ps3 Is "Ecliptic" ring me up and we'll kill each other on Resistance:Fall of Ed ...(haha you like that smart right..yeah)One
Kevin @ Dec 7th 2006 12:42AM
good job ed!!
yeah i've had mine since november 23rd,
it looks amazing with HDMI,
i can't wait for you to find out!!
my playstation ID is "KevinChaos"
add me
:]
greg @ Dec 7th 2006 12:48AM
hey stan- ill take the extra ps3 u have...
Aex @ Dec 7th 2006 1:44PM
To say I'm a little jealous is perhaps the understatement of the year.
JJ @ Dec 7th 2006 3:40AM
Gratz! I was lucky enough to get mine on launch... without having to wait in line no less!
and yet i still cant find a Wii... *shrugs*
Anywho if anyone wants to add me my name is "CainneChapel"
Fo-Wii-eal @ Dec 7th 2006 4:17AM
Posted at 11:21PM on Dec 6th 2006 by cheese
" *snip* ... And where are the Ridge Racer comparison shots? Hmmm???"
http://www.destructoid.com/ridge-racer-6-7-comparisons-27828.phtml
Also, Gamespots comparison was not arbitrary simply because there were eight cross-console games being compared, by a variety of developers in a variety of genres. Most of those dev's had more than enough time to make any 'additions' to the PS3 version...but are we to conclude they are all lazy or incapable, hence the similar to or less than quality of the PS3 versus the 360?
AKozlenok @ Dec 7th 2006 4:25AM
Hey fellow ps3 fanboy readers! and of coruse the lucky Ed ;-). Gratz on getting ur ps3s today!!!
Now let's get online together and pwn some people in Restance int he name of ps3fanboy!!
Add me to your friendslist!
my PlayStation network name: Aselus
See ya online! (ayone who wants to can add me, jsut say in the comment that you're from ps3fanboy) ;-)
KilgoreTrout XL @ Dec 7th 2006 9:20AM
Congratulations.
Diamond Blade @ Dec 7th 2006 9:32AM
"The 360 looks like a toy and the Wii just looks uber-blah next to the shiny black silkyness of the PS3."
And you think I should take the word of someone who sounds like they are 12 years old thanks to use of the word "uber"? Gush like a giddy dumbass much? Oh, that's right. I'm on a fanboy blog, where effort at being intelligent is dispensed with.
Why, oh why, does the appearance of the console translate into ANYTHING significant.
Wait until your "black silkyness" turns to "grey finger-print-y-ness". Now, go out and buy some real cables for your alleged "HD gaming system" that came with...what?...composites.
And, by the way, it's spelled "Silkiness".
Wallguy148 @ Dec 7th 2006 11:48AM
Congratulatns on getting your PS3! Resistance looks SO MUCH better in HD it's scary. I almost lost it the first time I played it in composite cables. Anyway, if you want to play some Resistance online my name is Walguy148. You can add me to your friends list, but just say you are from PS3 fanboy.
Hoopster @ Dec 7th 2006 9:59AM
Hey Diamond, did someone take a dump in your Fruit Loops this morning?
Andir2.0 @ Dec 7th 2006 10:37AM
Actually, I pulled my PS3 out of the box and thought I'd have to wipe it down instantly hearing about all the fingerprint goodness but I didn't get one print on it. I even then tried to press my hand on the top to see if I could get something to show and it was a no-go. Maybe I just don't have oily hands? Not sure.
It is bigger than I thought, but no bigger than my DVD player. And the controller doesn't feel that much lighter to me. If I include the cable from the PS2 it's heavier, but on the controller itself, I think it's barely noticable.
I tossed around the idea of getting the 60G version, but I'm going to be swapping the drive out anyway. Add that to the fact that I don't have any memory sticks and it wasn't worth it to me for Wifi. I simply plugged in my router near my TV and got a wireless adapter for my PC. So far, no issues, the downloads have been relatively fast. I did cancel the Resistance Demo cause it was slow, but restarting it later let me download it pretty fast. (Enough time to cook up dinner.)
Oh, and the Motorstorm demo looks WAY better on the download version than the in store demo. That could be my TV as well. I'm sure the LCDs they have in store aren't the most expensive. Given that though, it looks like the models are different as well. Something just looks better. I can't quite pin it.
Diamond Blade @ Dec 7th 2006 10:48AM
@Hoopster: Ya. A slobbery PS3 fanboy did.
And it wasn't Fruit Loops.
It was Corn Pops.
@Andir2.0: Now, your's is a post I can respect...
Andir2.0 @ Dec 7th 2006 10:59AM
Oh, I just realized I said I used Composite cables. I did not in fact. I used my Component cables from my PS2. Sorry if that confused anyone.
Ciaran @ Dec 7th 2006 12:04PM
Everyone knows that white and silver are the modern colours for anything electrical. The PS3 looks ugly.
Killjebus @ Dec 7th 2006 3:26PM
I live in the west burbs of Chicago Il. GamesStop, EB Games, Best Buy all had PS3's in 2day. They came in about 12noon on thursday Nov.30. Best Buy had at least 30 systems total with about 20+ being the 60gb versions. My local EB had 3 60GB and 2 20Gb. Sony is going to keep on shipping them in from their factories in China on a almost weekly basis. They are chartering planes to fly them in instead of putting them on a boat. Keep calling as many stores as you can multiple times every day. Also, talk to people in person and find out when they get their daily deliveries. My local Best Buy get's thiers between 10am and noon. Keep at it, do not give up, and you will get one. Be Patient, Do not give in to those nuttchuggers on Ebay. Good luck biatches....and tootles
my Playstation Network name: Killjebus
As to the Motorstorm demo download...it is better than the store kiosk one, but the latest build looks even better.
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footlong! @ Dec 7th 2006 1:50PM
First: I'm a 360 fanboy to the bone. Why am I here? I like checking out the competition, seeing what you guys are saying, and admittedly the PS3's scenario interests me.
Second: When I read the part about the PS3 being the most beautiful console ever made and the 360 looking like a toy in comparison I was ready to come in here with a piece of my mind in hand. From my experience on xbox360fanboy i've seen too many sony fanboys coming in and starting flamewars in any way possible so i was prepared for a bunch of irrational support for the ps3's beauty and the 360's, alleged, toy-like look. I'm surprised though as no one was spreading negativity around. In fact, the only person who decided to be a dick was Diamondblade and he's obviously an anti-sony fanboy. so i guess im impressed with the maturity of the responses (although its sad that humane behavior is considered impressive in the fanboy realm)
now, in response to the comments of this article I'd say, as a 360 fanboy, that the ps3's appearence is confusing. The glossy black and shiny chrome give it a sexy sportscar look but the shape, design, and those square waffle-holes all over make it look kinda goofy. I don't think the 360 looks like a toy at all though. It looks like a big ipod in a way. I remember reading an article a while back about japan awarding the 360 with a design award (a 'good' design award, mind you)
SuicideNinja @ Dec 7th 2006 1:44PM
"Let me say this... Resistance: Fall of Man looks like complete ASS on an HDTV using composite. I mean BAD!"
I hope you are kidding...because if that is the case then I'm giving up now.
I was thinking about buying one since there's been a couple sitting around in a local Target for over a week now. They're 20GB models, but aside from wireless PSP-age and a 60GB HDD that would need to be upgraded anyway, I don't see the huge benefit.
Microdot @ Dec 7th 2006 1:43PM
"Gush like a giddy dumbass much? Oh, that's right. I'm on a fanboy blog, where effort at being intelligent is dispensed with."
lets see..... which is worse? being ecstatic about buying a new toy, and overjoyed about it in a blog post.... or going out of your way to a blog about a product you obviously dont like, and crying about those that are enjoying it? need a hanky? maybe a tampon to stop your bleeding?
regardless... congrats on the new toy. will you be joining the ydl group of installers? so far, im enjoying the crap out of it (makes a damn good little testing server, and soon around the corner after they get the kinks worked out of the frame buffer and rsx drivers, a damn good media center)
online username: Microdot (i know... its a stretch isnt it?)
currently playing resistance online a lot. hit me up... i will pwn you for free. hahahaha
Tomppa @ Dec 7th 2006 3:11PM
Hmm, living in europe sucks. At least if you want to play on sony stuff. Maybe I'll move to Japan... Oh, wait, maybe I'll move to YOUR HOUSE. Do you mind?
Neil @ Dec 7th 2006 4:02PM
Congratulations! Add me my Playstation ID: Neil
Colin @ Dec 7th 2006 4:23PM
Congrats man!
BTW, if you have component PS2 cables on hand, use those. Thats what I did before I got my HDMI cables.
And HDMI and component looks almost exactly the same. (Unless you're rocking the full 1080p.)
Now you won't have to keep learning about firmware updates from me. ;)
-COlin
Grogy @ Dec 7th 2006 4:49PM
Im sorry Ed but mine looks like sh@# with the HDMI also
luigi193 @ Dec 7th 2006 6:11PM
tell me how Burgers taste on the handy dandy built in George forman grill! I heard there mighty tasty! Seriously congrats! Just don't break your back carring it to the TV! And don't burn yourself when you go to touch it and have fun with the SIXAXIS!! OMG ITS TEH FUTURE!!!!!!!!! IT P0WNS TEH WIIMOTE! NINTENDO N00BS!!!! LOL SONY!!!
Runs back to gonintendo.
Mr BoomStick XL @ Dec 7th 2006 6:25PM
Well sorry to disagree with you but the system IS UGLY and bulky looking and yes I own onw, in fact I own ALL 3 and VERY happy that I do but the best looking system is the 360 by far.
Isagani @ Dec 7th 2006 11:10PM
Congrats dude... I was able to pick one up this week as well as my local best buy got a shipment of 25. I'm still waiting for resistance to come in the mail (got it shipped for 49 after $20 google checkout discount from buy.com) but the blu-ray movies are looking sharp. I think the Motorstorm demo is pretty good, but I don't know yet if the game will be worth $60-gotta see what the final package offers. I do admit though that I miss rumble playing the demo of resistance. Hopefully things will end up like the original Playstation and we'll get a rumble sixaxis down the road. Now if Sony would give us a great firmware update with scaling for DVDs and PS2 games and the ability to customize the xmb more with wallpapers/color schemes ala PSP
Andrew Yoon @ Dec 8th 2006 12:11AM
Of course, I have a PS3 too. =P
Ed @ Dec 8th 2006 5:37PM
Didn't know this was an intra-fanboy competition, Andrew. As such, I'll throw in my Wii, Xbox 360 (with HD-Dvd drive), PSP, and 3 DS Lites (yeah, one is pink. So what?!)
crusade @ Dec 14th 2006 8:50PM
Resistance: Fall of Man that game sux .. i love the ps3 but that game is the shit thats in ur ass ok
frikking soot a guy on the head about 5 time n he still wont die ... fall of the 2nd floor .. u wont be hurt ... blow the dude up right in front of me with a rocket luncher ... has no effect on me ... ohh an for some odd reason no1 can jump in the game .. well if u played it u know what i mean .... that game suxx ... i have no idea how it got sucha high rating