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PLAYSTATION 3

Be more careful when replacing the name. With the change, you broke the internal wikilinks and the interwiki. Discuss it here, please, and if necessary modify only the ones that do not break compatibility. Thanks. -- ReyBrujo 12:06, 24 April 2006 (UTC)

PlayStation 3 is the correct capitalization. It's common practise in press releases to put product or company names in all caps for emphasis. -- uberpenguin @ 2006-04-24 15:42Z

PlayStation 3 is the way it is capitalised. Just like PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation. --Thorpe | talk 16:30, 24 April 2006 (UTC)

No, PLAYSTATION 3 is the correct name.

Look at this page (and other official releases) with your eyes to see how it's different from "PlayStation2".

http://www.playstation.com/products.html

Heck, even Ken Kutaragi talks about why it's all in caps if you can read Japanese.

http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2005/0608/kaigai186.htm

(A very rough English translation of the above article

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/623/623546p1.html)

-- K —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 210.148.132.251 (talk • contribs) .

did you accept the sonic boom however? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 210.54.8.253 (talk • contribs) .

we so had this discussion like months ago D: —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 70.68.84.20 (talk • contribs) .

The guy above has a very good point that on the official Sony PlayStation (or should i say PLAYSTATION?) website the PLAYSTATION 3 is written as PLAYSTATION 3 where as the other consoles are PlayStation. If you also logo on the console its self it is written in capitals and a quick check of my PS2 shows that that is in the old format if you were wondering the type face on the console has no bearing on the brand logo.

Anyway just because past consoles were called PlayStation doesn't mean future ones will be. All brands even ones as big as PlayStation are subject to change as without change a brand can stagnate. Although saying that it might be better if we wait until launch to see how the console is capitalised before we change the title of the page or maybe just after E3 06 has passed? TheEnlightened 20:58, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Pricing April 28

We don't need to put rumor on this article. The PSM article doesn't quote sources. It is contradictory to what other sources have said. For example Sony execs in Japan have stated it will not cost less than $50K yen, which translates to $425 and the Japan price has always been lower than U.S. price. Daniel.Cardenas 15:23, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

PSM admits they are wrong: http://www.sony-ps3.ca/04272006/17/playstation_3_for_399_dream_deferred_psm_backtracks

They are wrong for more than one reason. Japan consoles are cheaper than U.S. not more expensive. For example PSP is cheaper in Japan.

I deleted the link about Sony England announcing a price range. It sounds believable, but we need to be consistent in rumors we delete. I hope the person that posted it finds a source and puts in back in. I tried to find a source and couldn't.

Daniel.Cardenas 20:11, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

While the lowpoint of $350 sounds reasonable, $650 doesn't sound reasonable at all. Dionyseus 20:17, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

I think you are referring to the vandalized price of US $350. The low price was 350 pounds which is about $638 dollars. Although price in the U.S. would be cheaper. Daniel.Cardenas 20:19, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

So it's E3 time: Sony announced at today's press conference: 20 GB model for $499 US ($599 CAD)that will not include Blu-Ray playback because of no HDMI capability, no memory card slots, and no WiFi. 60 GB model for $599 US ($699 CAD) wich only has 1 HDMI connection instead of the 2 Sony announced earlier.

The newest spec sheet i have seen only has 1 HDMI for the $600 PS3, so some one confirm this and change it if Sony did remove the other one. DidYouLoseASock 05:28, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Did they specifically state that it will not have Blu-Ray playback? HDMI is necessary to play HD content at full resolution if the BD/HDDVD requires it. Without HDMI the basic PS3 should nevertheless be able to play unprotected discs (most won't use the downscaling feature of HDCP in the beginning because there are too few HD TV-sets with HDMI) at full resolution and those that use that feature of HDCP at a reduced resolution of 580p 82.135.15.28 21:02, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

23 March or March 23

Although 23 March is as correct as March 23 (I use 23 March myself in spanish), per date guidelines: Use consistent date formatting throughout an article, unless there's a good reason to vary it. So, either use the day month or month day format throughout the entire article. Remember that casual readers don't have a preference set, and finding both types of dates in a single article may confuse them. -- ReyBrujo 03:46, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Initial losses

I quote GamesIndustry article (fifth paragraph) [1]:

With the launch of the next-generation console in November, which it is widely expected Sony will sell at a loss for at least the first year, the company is expecting to post a loss during the current fiscal year of approximately YEN 100 billion (EURO 697 million), although post-launch costs for the units are expected to be drastically reduced.

I believe it is a good piece for the article. -- ReyBrujo 18:49, 29 April 2006 (UTC)

Totally meaningless and useless info, with no grounds in any known fact (70.71.162.88 01:59, 9 May 2006 (UTC))

Read the article please, the numbers have been posted by Sony itself. If they don't know... -- ReyBrujo 03:46, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Backwards compatibility

The article states that 'Estimates by game developers put the number of PS and PS2 titles that have passed the TRC to be around 50-85%.'. Speaking as a game developer, this is a peculiar statement and both the Wikipedia article and linked article are misleading, the Wikipedia article moreso. *EVERY* game released on PS1/PS2 has to pass Sony testing, with Sony's technical requirements specified in form of the TRC. Ultimately Sony manufacture the copy-protected discs, and can (and do) reject games if they do not meet quality or technical requirements - schedules often allow for multiple submissions to Sony before setting a planned release date. Incompatibilities in the emulation are more likely to arise because Sony or internal testing *didn't catch* violations of the TRC, rather than they did not pass at all. With the costs involved with a submission to Sony (successful or otherwise), few would make one knowing that they fragrantly disregard the TRC. --82.39.14.169 20:50, 29 April 2006 (UTC)

I've corrected the offending statement, and changed TRC acronym explanation to Technical Requirements Checklist) --82.39.14.169 21:06, 29 April 2006 (UTC)

From what I understand, all released PS and PS2 games have passed the TRC. Now, I believe the article was referring that they are retesting the requirements on the released games in order to build a compatibility list, using the emulator as new console. However, in this case, it is backwards: instead of the game developers having to modify the games in order to comply with the TRC, it is Sony that is now modifying the emulator to make the game pass the test. Anyways, thanks for the clarification, it will surely help non technical people. -- ReyBrujo 21:10, 29 April 2006 (UTC)

I changed 'will' to 'should' in the intro - does this solve this problem for now?HappyVR 17:41, 2 May 2006 (UTC)

Memory

Not sure where the 400MHz figure for memory is coming from? - also not sure how this can match quoted bandwidth? Also memory subsection is incorrectly worded as it stands.HappyVR 11:05, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

My mistake, I have now reverted it to your version. Dionyseus 11:42, 6 May 2006 (UTC)

Blu ray

I removed the region code table - is this for blu ray or dvd - it seems wrong for blu ray - however I put a hyper-link to the blu ray article.

This is what I removed:

Region code	Area
1	North America, Central America, South America.
2	Europe,Japan and Africa
3	China, Russia, India, Pakistan and all other countries.

HappyVR 12:42, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

This is from http://www.cdrinfo.com/Sections/News/Details.aspx?NewsId=15908

Region 1: North America, South America, East Asia except for China (India, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia etc.)

Region 2: Europe and Africa

Region 3: China, Russia and other countries

HappyVR 12:48, 7 May 2006 (UTC)

E3

Today is E3 Owning day: So...people and editors, I won't bother refereshing or contributing to this article. I will leave the job for you:P So....Everytime I referesh at Wiki, I do want to see new info! Infact, I won't bother adding info to other articles, accept for the one I chose to work for.

So...people. GET TO WORK>:-]

oh yea, not time yet:P

>x<ino 19:17, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

The new prices have been unveiled, anyone want to note them in the article? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 217.209.193.195 (talk • contribs) .

Picture

What happen to the front starting picture of this article? The owning picture? The picture of ps3 with white background. Infact they changed all official white background console pictures with Wiki editor own made pictures. Why!?

>x<ino 19:19, 8 May 2006 (UTC)

Probably just to be extra safe against a copyright infringement. 20:13, 8 May 2006 (UTC) —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Daniel.Cardenas (talk • contribs) .

Onslaught of possible vandalism

I think that the possibility of rampant vandalism to this article in the next few days should be considered a high priority. Fanboys are gonna come here and trash/misinform a lot in the next 12-24 hours. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by MilitantRabbit (talk • contribs) .

Yea, that is why it will be the owning day:P...same will apply for Rev0

>x<ino 13:08, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Vandalism? All is fair when dealing with thieves! And XFD at that price tag! PS3 is SO gonna flop! Infinitys 7th 02:18, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I move to lock for vandalism. Dothefandango 02:18, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Why? This is all you need to know! "Well, let's see. They stole a bunch of crap from Nintendo, and they act like they came up with it. That's about all you need to know." Infinitys 7th 02:18, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Sony are fucking thieves. This is quite possibly the most blatant act of thievery they've ever committed.

I say, on with the vandalism! ZeroRaider 02:16, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Power on! None of the edits are by me. . .by the way. . .so leave me alone. Infinitys 7th 02:18, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Oh wow. . .in order to protect the innocent PS3 you had to lock the topic. . .sad. Everyone already knows it is loserific! Infinitys 7th 02:20, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

INNOCENT PS3?! I'd delete this article here and now if I didn't want to get banned... Andrex 02:22, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia isn't judging what's right or wrong. It's bringing the facts. If the stealing makes you angry, there are plenty of game chats or forums that you can discuss. Wiki however, is neutral.~Ujjay. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.48.141.3 (talk • contribs) .

So what if Sony is stealing from nintendo?WTF are YOU gonna do about it. Just stop complaining. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 70.152.31.66 (talk • contribs) .

Sony's PS3 article states "In addition to the basic design, the other major feature revealed at the press conference was the ability to sense rotational and translational acceleration to allow for a full six degrees of freedom" Sony only took the up and down and tilting movements from Nintendo. The Wii controller can sense up and down tilting. And everybody steals from everybody. If Ninendo didn't want Sony "stealing" their ideas, they wouldn't have shown off the controller at TGS. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Wuffyz (talk • contribs) .

Just to clear some things up - there is no "thieveing" involved. Motion-sensing tech was used in many games before (like those baseball sims where you throw a wired ball towards your TV), not to mention that in order to use that tech, IF it was patented by Nintendo, Sony would have to license it as well. Please get your facts straight before crying bloody murder. Tani unit 02:26, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Oh, come on! They showed the fricking bananarang a few months ago and now they have a freaking Dualshock 2 with an motion detection system! Infinitys 7th 02:29, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

They changed controller's look based on an outcry that ensued in online communities after it's debut.

As far as motion-sensing - they never said "batarang" didn't have any, so why assume? Knowing their tactics, it's likely they were waiting for this e3 to make that known. I'm not protecting Sony by any means, as a lot of the things this company does is questionable, but in this case i see no reason to bash them Tani unit 02:34, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

This discussion page alone is argument enough to support locking the page down for vandalism. Everybody screaming about how it's stealing should remember this is supposed to be non-biased documentation, not your own personal soapbox. Get a life, fanboys. Hossenfeffer 02:36, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Something has to be noted about the controversy though... you can't just ignore it. The Kids Aren't Alright 02:43, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

"Noting" the controversy and using Wikipedia as a tool to bash Sony are two different things, though - and most of the people complaining are doing the latter, not the former. If they're that upset about it, they should feel free to call Sony's corporate number and complain, not rant about it here. There's a reason neutral voice exists and is preferred - and most of the people editing this page are so anti-Sony, it's like watching an 8-year old draw in an encyclopedia with crayons. And about as desireable. Hossenfeffer 02:46, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I understand that Wiki is neutral and is not the right place to talk about Grand Theft Controller, but I still think it's just IGNORANT not to mention the controversy at all. Something like, "...features motion sensing technology similar to that of Nintendo's Wii controller. The Playstation 3 controller has encountered criticism because of this similarity, since it was unveiled after Nintendo announced similar technology in their next system." llamapalooza87 02:55, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

If any attempt to mention the controversy is going to result in "OMG SONY SUXXORS!!", it's better not to mention it at all. The article can wait a week down the line, a month, or however long it takes for people to cool down and put their non-biased faces back on to write it. Hossenfeffer 02:57, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

It should be mentioned as the motion-sensing was added as an effort to compete with the Wii. They removed rumble features and once again went with the Dual-Shock. "Stealing" is a harsh term, and also implies that the limited sensing of the PS3 controller is of the same depth as the Wii. Depth being a word I use intentionally, for obvious reason. BlueMech 08:31

That the motion sensing is an effort to compete with the Wii is conjecture, and doesn't belong in the article unless we can get a reference backing it up. Note that the original Playstation article makes no mention of Sony only adding analogue joysticks after Nintendo put one on their N64. I just don't think it's all that relevant. It may be the talking point in gaming forums for the moment, but it'll fade and after a bit nobody will care. You could always make a new page devoted to it, though. TimTim 16:45, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Well, considering that current article text about the controller comparison is pretty much the version I wrote, I figure I should probably mention that I agree. It doesn't really belong in the article at all. The only reason I didn't remove it entirely at the time is because people kept putting it in. So I tried to give a balanced treatment of the issue, hoping it would serve to appease partisans and stop the edit war. I did something similar with the Wii page when it was being put in there. And it worked somewhat, I guess. For the most part, noone really changed what I had written on the issue. And then at some point, it was removed entirely. At the time I was a little upset, concerned that the edit war would flame up again, but it didn't. It seems people just got over it. And hopefully, when the protection is lifted, the same can happen for this article, that we can just cut it all out and move on. Dancter 21:52, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

I think it is definitely worth a small mention (eventually, as Hossenfeffer noted) that initial controller design was met with rather dissapointing reactions from online communities, and was scrapped in favor of virtual copy of PS2 controller. As far as mentioning critisism because of similarity to Wii - I hardly see the point. The only ones who are concerned with that seem to be anti-sony fanboys. Although mentioning similarity itself does seem relevant. Tani unit 03:01, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, this page is being linked to many message boards with not-so-mature users *coughgamefaqscough*. The anti-fanboys know what they're doing is wrong - they just don't particularly care. You can't reason with them. Just ban them and protect the page. The "controversy" will die down eventually.--Claude 03:09, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Just watch as half of US goes listen, when reveiwing Revolution details

>x<ino 13:04, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

As far as motion-sensing - they never said "batarang" didn't have any, so why assume? Knowing their tactics, it's likely they were waiting for this e3 to make that known.

Well, if you believe JoyStiq, not only did they not inform the public, they also didn't inform their developers about it until about 2 weeks ago. [2]. g026r 20:23, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

My 2cents, Wiki should unlock this E3 info needs to be put in and *cough**sonydeservestehflaming**cough*Qwerasdfzxcvvcxz 02:07, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Need to mention in Controversy

wikipedia is crazy and it doesnt update, so I wanted you all to write down that PS3 copied not just Wii but http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Sidewinder The Sidewinder! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Mattrb (talk • contribs) .

Well Nintendo's "controller idea" is not a new idea at all, and it is definitely not Nintendo's idea or invention. Dionyseus 02:45, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

It is in mainstream gaming. Infinitys 7th 02:49, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I find it rather amusing that people think Sony using similar tech implies "thieving".

Why not accuse xbox for "stealing" ideas from PC's for using a harddrive and an OS to run it?

Or Wii of "stealing" an idea for "remote" from TV sets? Seems like a rather pointless discussion based solely on bias and clouded judgement Tani unit 02:49, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Stop it with this "company has copied an idea from here" and "company has copied an idea from there" bullshit. If we did that to everything, we would probably get a whole list of ideas that were copied from all the way back to the Caveman Era. Douglasr007 02:50, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

You'd also have to make a list of the ideas Nintendo stole from Mattel, Coleco, and Atari when they first came out with the NES, but that would introduce too much logic into the discussion. Though, I suspect at least half the people screaming about this weren't even born when the Famicom first came out anyway. Hossenfeffer 02:57, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Nintendo's famicon was out in early 1983, not a lot of development time to steal ideas from Coleco or Mattel. doesn't appear to have stolen a lot from Atari either, unless you're talking about the use of cartridges, in which case they've all stolen from Fairchild. And while I'll not join in the Sony bashing, I will say that it looks like they directly used those ideas for motion sensing. They never mentioned it until WELL after the Wii-Mote was announced, and not more than 6 months ago Sony even said that the motion sensing was a "Gimmick" that they didn't need. Doesn't sound like the Batarang had that tech so that argument is out the window. They also have a very similar to the XB360 Guide button. It would appear to the casual observer (and to more than a few more hardcore ones) that Sony simply re-released the Dual-Shock with their competitors main ideas. GameJunkieJim 04:38, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

I agree, this needs to be kept at this revision Fro81 02:54, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Why? The controversy seems to be based on an opinion and heresay, not fact. It's not even "some say fact A, some say fact B" If I continually deface the page of JFK claiming that he was killed by a banana in 1974 does that then become a controversy that must/should be mentioned? Clearly not. If there's evidence that Sony copied the controller then it becomes a fact and worth mentioning. You might consider the act of copying as good, bad or indifferent but that isn't controversial that's just your opinion when you read the facts, share them in the places available. Even if the fact would be difficult to obtain, it should be possible eventually to open a controller from each and describe the parts, again, if any similarities bring forth opinions in the reader that's all they are. Perhaps you see a face in the moon too and that's great, but if it looks like a teapot to others that's not controversy. Every opinion and conspiracy theory isn't a controversy. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 81.105.30.247 (talk • contribs) .

Important Press Conference - May 8 2006

Lots of new data, the page needs to be updated - see http://www.engadget.com/2006/05/08/engadget-and-joystiqs-live-coverage-of-sonys-playstation-3-e3-ev/ —The preceding unsigned comment was added by TheArmadillo (talk • contribs) .

SEVEN controllers?

The Dual-tilt 3 (no SHOCK, anymore) controller only has lights for up to four controller ports. This conflicts with the previously announced fact that the PS3 was supposed to support up to 7 controllers. Whoopsies? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Masamunecyrus (talk • contribs) .

Watch the press conference in the beginning the "7 controllers" are there. I don't know how thi is work.. but the information was presented again at this night. --Ragnarok Addict 04:06, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Yes there might be 7 controllers, but you can't play them at once! Believe me! The only game you can play with 7 controller at once are Marvel vs Capcom, X-Men: Legends or a Tag team fighting game. Playing a driving game is unacceptable, because how will the screen look like!? there will be 3 mini screens above and below the television. which makes 6, while a small mini screen in the middle that makes 7. Trust me...it is impossible. Unless you are playing on a wide screen: 40-100 inch tv/ plasma/ flat screen.

But for now...you can only play with 4 controllers at once, but can use 7 controllers (not to play). Maybe that is what Sony meant!

>x<ino 11:59, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

They could possibly have 7 controllers with an addition system. 5 could be 4 and 1 lights on together, 6, 4 and 2, etc. 209.33.36.146 00:37, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Wii's Controller Controversy

Those with ears shall hear;

http://revolution.ign.com/articles/705/705870p1.html

"The technology inside Sony's controller is a basic tilting accelerometer device. In a sense, that's the same style of control as the left hand of the Wii combination. Think of the technology as true 3D movement vs. basic tilt. The Wiimote will sense all pointing, motion and a new dimension of control, while the PS3 controller will expand only on the specific tilt functions."

Fanboys, get it through your heads, this is not the same tech, PS3's controller is a lot more basic and doesn't allow the features that make Wii's controller "revolutionary". Put it to rest for pete's sake! Tani unit 03:53, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Hi there, I noticed that someone mentioned that the PS3's controller may have been 'inspired' from the Wii's. This change was reverted quickly. In the spirit of neutrality, I think that if the Wii's page makes reference to the PS3's conroller, the PS3 article should make reference to the Wii's. -Omega21 04:21, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Sony knew Nintendo can't just come up with a innnovative remote controller like that. So they decided to create theirs, since Nintendo weren't the first people to create something similar to theirs. If you don't believe me, you can check some IGN articles. When the listed out top 10 worst control pads. And you can clearly see Nintendo got some idea's of them.

I don't care if Sony copies companies or SOny copied your @ss ideas. Sony coming up with the same idea of Xbox live. What is the point? Can you tell me, some other idea you can think of that is better than xbox live, without having some capablities of XBox live? Sony knew it..Xboxlive was getting old, and other porgrams and software do have capablities like xbox live. Programs and software like: XBox Connect, Gamespy Arcade and even Kailleria Client.

>x<ino 13:03, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

The reginator said he wasn't affraid of sony.

Specs.. basic edition

Has no HDMI and card slots on 499 edition.. and the Dual HDMI was cut off in both versions [3] --Ragnarok Addict 04:07, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Already fixed, also that USB shrinked from 6 to 4, Ethernet shrinked from 3 to 1, and no Wi-Fi for basic edition. Kenimaru 04:09, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Another thing to note is that Sony executive Phil Harrison has said in response to the missing HDMI port: "What we should be clear about is that the functionality is identical in both machines. There is no difference in what the machine does." [4] I don't know if anyone wants to add it in...

7 controllers/4 controllers issue

[5]

This slideshow was presented this night by SONY. The 7 players capability are being keeped according to Kaz Hirai. --Ragnarok Addict 04:21, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Their slide was incorrect. http://ps3.ign.com/articles/705/705934p1.html clearly shows only the numbers 1-4 on the controller. Ign thinks it's 4 controllers and 3 bluetooth devices. Seraphim 05:40, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Okay, SONY wrong and the slide presented by they on yesterday is completely false. --Ragnarok Addict 10:26, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Has it ever occured to you that perhaps they just didn't put 7 leds on the controller because most likely only a few games will support it and in that instances you'll survive without visible feedback? 82.135.15.28 21:11, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Pricing

Now that the pricing has been released, can someone with access add the pricing to the page? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 220.233.198.182 (talk • contribs) .

E3 2005 vs 2006

When mentioning information released during E3, it should be said which year. The old entries from 2005 and new from 2006 should be edited. demo 09:32, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Cost (recent news 5/9/2006)

I work in Japan and there was just a news post saying that the PS3 will cost 59800 yen which is $USD 536.32 . Heres the source in Japanese. PS3 to cost 59800yen

Thats not to say the price wont be different- I find a lot of things out here cost more. But its a pretty solid number to go by, incase someone could update the main page with this information ASAP. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 202.248.61.99 (talk • contribs) .

As stated in GAF, the 60GB version is being preordered at 75390 yen, around USD 676 [6] -- ReyBrujo 19:57, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Controller (response)

I dont feel its at all necessary to include info about who came up with the idea first. It will only lead to vandalism by Nintendo fans. You may claim Sony had the idea first but others will claim they would have shown it earlier if it had been their intention all along. Keep it factual; talk about the controller. draw up comparisons but dont post speculation as to who stole whos ideas. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 212.219.191.135 (talk • contribs) .

Actually neither Sony or Nintendo had been thinking about this for a while, PC controllers almost exactly like the functionality of the new PS3 controller have been around since 1999 they can be seen here http://www.gamespot.com/e3/e3blog.html?topic_id=24600407 also, Atari had a "motion sensing" controller about 20 years ago. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.187.106.24 (talk • contribs) .

Controller

http://sony.gamerfeed.com/gf/news/4815/ somebody add this in about the controller, Sony had thought of the idea for the motion controller YEARS before nintendo's wii. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 67.142.130.46 (talk • contribs) .

Edit: Did it myself, I felt this was vital and will help quench the whole blaze of forum/nintendo debate of all this senseless "Copycating", at least a little. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Dream Rurouni (talk • contribs) .

This mentions only using camera technology to track motion, nothing about a motion sensing handheld device. Xnolanx 01:29, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

These links indicate that the dual shake may have been a recent http://www.joystiq.com/2006/05/09/dual-shake-functionality-tacked-on-at-last-minute/

http://sickr.wordpress.com/2006/05/11/sony-reveal-dual-shock-features-at-the-last-minute/ Spastastic 06:33, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Rumble feature off

It is being speculated [7] [8] [9] that a reason for dropping rumble support has also to do with the continuous legal battle Sony is keeping with Immersion about the rumble feature. Sony may have been prevented from selling PS3s if the dualshock control still held the rumble feature. -- ReyBrujo 11:47, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

That will be crap, if the control doesn't have a rumble pack!

>x<ino 12:20, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

It appears that the rumble feature would interfere with the motion-sensor. GameInformer Delta 22:28, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immersion_Corporation for info about the lawsuit. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 64.40.60.88 (talk • contribs) .

The Wiimote has more sensors and rumble. If it interferes that will ROCK it will be harder to aim while you are being hit makes it more realistic.Qwerasdfzxcvvcxz 02:58, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

Can PS2 controllers be used on the PS3?

I'm wondering if the PS2 Dualshock can be used on the PS3? The motion sensor thing looks cool for Warhawk, but I doubt most games would use motion sensing technology, so I'd like some rumble. Anyone know if PS2 controllers would work on the PS3? Dionyseus 12:18, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

It should work....the console as some USB ports.

>x<ino 12:21, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Rumble is so last generation. But seriously, I doubt developers will even bother adding rumble capabilities to their games anyway. Optichan 15:52, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

PS3 Conference

Lol owning day:P

• Sony's been playing some hardcore gangsta rap: we note this because Nintendo would never, ever play that music. The rap song (which we failed to identify) was followed by Michael Jackson's "Billy Jean." The music is eclectic, we're hoping the games line up is similarly so.

That's right! Sony also rememberd that there are blAck gamers out there, and most of them are nearly there fAn:P

• In 3 years...over 100 million units soldWhen ps2 was released, it didn't do to well...Later people started to buy it. Made some pretty good sales, Sony reduced the price to 100pounds. Yes after doing that it surpasses xbox & gamecube. The worst of all....releasing the PS2 Reborn, made Sony over sold over 100 million units. Owning console:P

• The RSS channel and Macromedia Flash support. Later we plan to add RSS video, GPS, and VoIP." PSP will include "Memory Stick Boot," voice over IP, network support this winter via firmware updatesDAMM! Owning Handheld! Nintendo better come up with something killingful!

• Blu-Ray slide -- obligatory comparison showing how the Blu-Ray disc just destroys other discs in the category of storage. It didn't just destory other disc..it Gangbanged them!

• Phil Harrison: "The next demonstartion is actually an interesting combination of three different things. The first is a traditional card based game. Added to that is the power of the PS3." The Eye of Judgment. A card game using the EyeToy. He's sticking his hand under a camera and moving a card from spot to spot -- as he moves the card, the monster hovering over it also moves.

Wasn't this device the same one they showed at GadgetShow? Where you move some mini objects around an interactive table with motion senors.

• The e-distribution of PLayStation connect playable on the PSP. PSP users will be able to enjot the PS titles Spelling mistakes:/

• You'll be able to download these older titles to a memory stick and run them on the PSP. We have a PSP running one of the first PlayStation titles that was released... [navigiating to the game] ... [loading] ... let's see if you can guess the title ..."

"The game is powered by Namco ... it's Ridge Racer! Ahh! This brings back memories ... Just to show you, since its running on a PSP, you can change the screen size." Another exciting ability is for consumers to make mircotransactions. We will be selling a pre-paid card in various denomination." This is exciting, but there's a little bit of manufactured excitement in this: Ridge Racer will never hold the emotional attachment for gamers that Mario will, and it appears at this moment that Kaz is trying just a bit too hard to talk about how exciting it is to play a really old version of Ridge Racer. "We will be selling a pre-paid card called 'The PlayStation Card' sold in varying demonimations." Oh my g0d! It is like Revolution having the ability to download old classical games...OWNING! Nintendo better come up with something better!

• "My Singstar online" -- this is allowing you to develop your own profile, to find out who is online, download new content (skins, graphical effects) to personalize your experience, and to add your performances to the network. YouTube bootycams on the PS3. That's the headline right there, folks. It'll be hot if Sony can actually deliver anything nearly as addictive as a late-night romp through YouTube's most popular videos.Oh days! Its like xbox console skin changer. YOU TUBE!

• 5:59 - AFRIKA: a grazing rhino, birds chattering noisily in a tree, a giraffe, zebra, wildebeasts, all sorts of other animals we should know, but don't. Lol...this people do act like me:P they spelled Afrika the same way i do:P

• 20GB for $499, 60GB for $599.In UK it will cost: 20GB 399pounds and 60GB 500pounds

That's about it...when I get home I will watch Sony's conference and Nintendo

>x<ino 12:47, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Just remembering.. Wikipedia is not a gaming forum. --Ragnarok Addict 12:51, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Agreed. All of this seems to be "OMFG, Nintendo is PWNED!!! LOLOMGWTFBBQ". --Thaddius 16:11, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

512 Mb graphics memory

is what it says in the area about the rsx. shouldent it be 256 Mb? -- matjet 18:30, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

No, sony has said 512. (70.71.162.88 02:01, 9 May 2006 (UTC))

The memory specifications are: 256MB XDR Main RAM @3.2GHz 256MB GDDR3 VRAM @700MHz

The "512 MB" number is obviously from people adding the numbers, and confusing it as "graphics memory", or confusing it with Xbox 360's memory specs, which are 512 MB shared CPU/GPU RAM. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Magnus alpha (talk • contribs) .

PlayStation Katana

Has anyone heard about the name change to "Katana"? I saw it on the News about an hour ago over here in Mexico, I was just wondering if it was true. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Katana3 (talk • contribs) .

Well, seeing its not on news.com or digg or slashdot or wired or google news, its likely a hoax -- Tawker 05:19, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

And Playstation's official website still refers to it a Playstation 3.--Joe Jklin 05:20, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

Wasn't that the Dreamcast's codename during development? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 86.142.9.32 (talk • contribs) .

You would be correct. Katana was the project name for the Sega Dreamcast. Douglasr007 02:41, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Picture change

I changed the picture with the Final retail design (black) and the new controller. --Ragnarok Addict 04:05, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Thanks for your contribution. However, we can't accept it right now. The first Fair use policy states that we can only use images under the Fair use license when there is no free alternative. And as addition, a free image (if appropriate, although this may be discussed) will always have more priority than a Fair use image. -- ReyBrujo 04:14, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

The current image is outdated... it is a TGS 2005 image, showing the old controller.. up-to-date information is more important than license priorities. --Ragnarok Addict 04:16, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I am sorry, but that is not correct. I have provided you with the guideline that states free images have always the priority. Where in the policies it is said that up-to-date information is more important than license? I am reverting your image again, as you haven't provided any reference for your claim. -- ReyBrujo 04:23, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I agree with Ragnarok. Besides, the old picture is unsatisfactory (can barely see the console) and shows the scrapped controller model. Dionyseus 04:21, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Well, since another voice has joined the discussion, I am not reverting and instead discuss the matter. I will ask you too: where in the guidelines and/or policies is stated that up-to-date information is more important than license? -- ReyBrujo 04:24, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Okay.. I know GNU image must be priorized but the question here is the obsolescence.. the image that ReyBrujo are reverting turns the article 7 months obsolet and absolutely unfair and disinformative due to conferecence today. According to ReyBrujo, license must be pushed against the nature of good information, I guess. --Ragnarok Addict 04:27, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

The only difference between both pictures is the controller. The console is still the same one. Anyways, I am posting about this in the Fair use talk page to see what is their opinion. I won't be reverting to the free image unless they state the free image is fine enough. Of course, any other editor who agrees with me is able to revert to the previous image. -- ReyBrujo 04:39, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

In case you are interested in the follow-up, go here. Also, I am removing the image from the Talk page, that is a Fair use violation. -- ReyBrujo 04:46, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Ok then...if this picture is allowed, then I suggest that other picture from 6th gen and 7th gen consoles picture should be change back with the white background!

>x<ino 12:11, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I object the free image because it shows an outdated controller design, and you really can't see the console very well. I much prefer the fair use version because not only does it show the new controller design, the PS3 console itself is clearly visible. If someone can come up with a free image that shows the new controller next to the console, I would support it as well. Dionyseus 12:41, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Remember that in Wikipedia we listen to all the voices and reach an agreement. Continuous reverting will only bring people near blocking due WP:3RR. -- ReyBrujo 12:56, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Agreed, therefore we should discuss the matter. Me, Ragnarok, and EliasAlucard say that the free image is inadequate because it looks unprofessional and displays an outdated controller, we therefore prefer the fair use image. What's your argument? Dionyseus 12:59, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Looking unprofessinal does not make it inadequate. The new controller is almost identical to the PS2 controller, and is illustrated further down the page. Of course one prefers the professionally taken promotional shot, but that is not a luxury we can afford as a free project. You make take your objections of our policy at Wikipedia talk:Fair use. ed g2s • talk 13:04, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

If anything the free picture is better. It shows the console from more angles and in various colours. Being slightly outdated does not make it in any way an inadequate representation of the PS3. We can't simply use promotional shots because they're better than what we have, as this is almost always going to be the case. ed g2s • talk 13:08, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Look, the picture is obviously old, and although high resolution, its not a bright picture. The controller is outdated, and the picture isn't professional. I'm positive that Sony won't mind if we use the new image—no matter what license it is labeled with. It'll only promote their product better; not hurt Sony. Stop being so meticulous about a picture license. EliasAlucard|Talk 15:07, 09 May, 2006 (UTC+1)

It does matter. Once we start taking shortcuts on copyright policy we're on a slippery slope. jaco♫plane 13:09, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Oh for Christ's sake, man... it's just a picture of a product. Wikipedia isn't making money out of it, and it's used for displaying a product. Unbelievable. EliasAlucard|Talk 15:14, 09 May, 2006 (UTC+1)

I agree with EliasAlucard, I highly doubt Sony would sue Wikipedia for including an image that helps to promote their product. But that's besides the point, the free image is clearly inadequate. Unless an adequate free image can be found that properly represents the PS3 console and its controller, I say the fair use image should be used. Dionyseus 13:12, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Whether or not Sony sue is completely irrelevant. We can't use copyright images because they're nicer than the free one we have. Sorry, it just isn't going to happen. ed g2s • talk 13:20, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Now you're really starting to piss me off. Look, this picture is all over the Internet. How could it possibly hurt if it is included in Wikipedia? Listen to yourselves, you're making a big deal out of nothing. It's ridiculous. Fair use images are—whether you knew it or not—allowed on Wikipedia. Please knock this off, you're just wasting our time on something completely irrelevant. EliasAlucard|Talk 15:23, 09 May, 2006 (UTC+1)

Perhaps you should read WP:FU. We may use copyright images provided a proper fair use claim is made and it is used under the circumstances detailed in our policy. Specifically, they are only allowed as a last resort when no free alternative is available, not when we probably won't get sued for using them. ed g2s • talk 13:31, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I think that you're serious dorks, and I'm going to do something else with my spare time now. I can't take this any longer. Stop censoring me. EliasAlucard|Talk 15:36, 09 May, 2006 (UTC+1)

Ed, I suggest you read WP:IAR and WP:SENSE. The way I see it, you are inadvertently hurting the article by being so strict about a rule. Dionyseus 13:50, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I vote to use the new image. There is currently no correct free version. Daniel.Cardenas 13:52, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Finally, some common sense here. I vote for the new image too. EliasAlucard|Talk 15:55, 09 May, 2006 (UTC+1)

This is not a vote. jaco♫plane 13:58, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

No one cares. Get your act together and stop trolling EliasAlucard|Talk 16:20, 09 May, 2006 (UTC+1)

Please remain civil and refrain from personal attacks. ed g2s • talk 15:07, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

That doesn't mean you have a right to censor me. Wikipedia is not for censorship. Stop censoring me. EliasAlucard|Talk 18:13, 09 May, 2006 (UTC+1)

This is not about censorship, its about respecting other Wikipedians. Personally attacking other users does not further the debate. ed g2s • talk 18:54, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

the picture gives false information, if the new pic with the new controller is not put it, then wikipedia is giving false information to the public, it is lieing right to your face, its saying, HEY this is the ps3, the exact thing(which the current picture is not.) I thought the point of wikipedia was to get CREDIBLE information, not a battle of legality(which on the internet amounts to a hill of beans.) Are you telling me that lieing is better than a small legal issue? i thought this was a site of morals and nuetrality...but if Wikipedia is sponsoring false advertisement, perhaps I should take my web browsing elsewhere...

Full Protection because of a fair use image?

Hmm isn't that being a bit too extreme? We're talking about whether or not the free image is still adequate, I and several other editors no longer believe the image is adequate due to new information revealed during the Sony press conference at E3 last night. Dionyseus 13:27, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I warned before that, how things were going, we were going to have some people blocked due 3RR. Apparently things went out of hand. I agree with the protection, as the latest five changes were about the same thing. This is not about who reverts faster, or which side has the most votes. The policy is very clear about this. Existing a free alternative, it overrides the priority of the Fair use one. The policy is written and has been that way for some time. If you want to change it, discuss it in another page, not this one. -- ReyBrujo 15:17, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

The image in question is a freely distributed PR asset from SCEE. As it is both free and intended for distribution, I fail to see the problem here. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 70.106.198.113 (talk • contribs) .

They haven't released it under the GFDL or a Creative Common license. Thus, it is free as in beer but not free as in freedom. Remember that Wikipedia is ruled through the GFDL license, and is already making an exception allowing the use of copyrighted pictures (other Wikipedias don't have that luxury). The problem is that Wikipedia needs to license it under Fair use (in fact, when a site puts that picture online, they are also using it under Fair use, even if they don't know that, and at least in USA). Wikipedia's Fair use policy is extremely clear: a fair use image can be used if there is no free alternative. There is one. Sure, a bit old, but as it was explained in the Talk page of the Fair use page, we can wait a week until a real free picture is taken and uploaded. -- ReyBrujo 15:27, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

If you want to only have free images, the two pictures of controllers further down the article need to be removed too. I think the information is more important than arguments of whether a picture is "free", and whether it's of acceptable quality, and so on. News and information should come first. Put back the original image, or remove all non-free images from wikipedia --Falcon9x5 15:42, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

On reflection, I think it'd be better to remove the current image (with the outdated controller), until a "free" image with the final controller, overall design, and colour can be found. Better to have no information than misleading information --Falcon9x5 15:50, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I took the free image provided and cropped the outdated controller out of it [10]. I think at the moment it's the best we can do- it provides accurate information while still retaining its "freeness". What do you think? Daniel Davis 17:18, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Fair enough. -- ReyBrujo 18:07, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Fair enough alright --Falcon9x5 19:58, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Wikipedia should technically qualify as an open information source, right? Those images were released as promotional items in Sony Press packs, so I would imagine they are useable. Sony does want the images out after all. GameJunkieJim 04:48, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

It doesn't matter what Sony did; Wikipedia's policies about Fair Use are clear- as long as a free version exists, we must use it, and not the fair use version. Daniel Davis 10:36, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Where can I see the free image with the new controller? It doesn't exist. Daniel.Cardenas 14:47, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

It doesn't HAVE to have the controller as long as the system is still accurately pictured; the system image was free because it was taken by a person who actually attended the conference and took the picture of the PS3, then released it to be freely used and edited by Wikipedia. Besides that, there's already a picture of the controller on the page AND it's almost identical to the DS2- there isn't a pressing need for a picture that requires the system and the controller too. Daniel Davis 16:21, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

so what ur saying is, that giving false information is ok? no, the dual shock controller is not the ps3 controller, so telling ppl to go look at it is fraud. because that pic is basically a lie.

Are you batty? What I specifically said is that the SYSTEM IS ACCURATELY pictured, and, since this is an article about the PS3, using an image that just has the accurate system is fine. Furthermore, since the PS3's new controller IS ALREADY PICTURED further down the page, there is no concrete reason that it must also be included in the main picture. Learn to read. Daniel Davis 02:50, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Here is my attempted summary of the issue and proposals:

1. Use a poor dark image without a controller that is free of copyright restrictions. The new controller is pictured lower in the article anyways.
2. Fair use image of high quality image that includes the new controller.

Can we include the free image and move the controller up to the top also? Plenty of people hated the old boomerang so picturing the new controller early on is significant. Daniel.Cardenas 02:59, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

How about pasting the new controller into the free image? Dionyseus 03:06, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

I like that idea too. Daniel.Cardenas 03:17, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Combining a free image and a fair use image does not result in a free image. If you are talking about two free images though, then that shouldn't be a problem though. --James 03:51, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

The free image and the no free image are not equivalent. ESPECIALLY, the image showing the back of the console is not duplicated anywhere, and is quite important in the hardware section of the article. It's pretty obvious to see that --larsinio (poke)^(prod) 16:46, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Australian Prices, Release Dates

"The PS3 will launch November 11 in Japan and seven days later in the United States, Australia and Europe, Sony officials said at a news conference."

20 GB model: $799 AUSD 60 GB model: $999 AUSD

Source: http://www.smh.com.au/news/breaking/playstation-3-out-in-november/2006/05/09/1146940522183.html

Synystar 13:55, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

How is it going to be $1000AU when the 60GB version in the US is only going to be $599US? 128.184.2.1 01:20, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

The West Australian today Said... 20GB Model: AU$829 60GB Model: AU$999

And too Above, Remember we have a Big Fat 10% extra thanx to the GST. And $599 US is about $905, so that works out fine. - Boochan 09:23, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Headline Picture

Change it back to the old one, where the black PS3 is shown with the new PS3 gyroscopic controller. --63.208.17.115 14:05, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

agreed. Dionyseus 14:06, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

The policy is clear. Allowing the use of a Fair use image when there is a free alternative would set a very bad precedent for the current Fair Use policy. We appreciate your comment, but Wikipedia can't just have some luxuries. -- ReyBrujo 15:19, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Posted this a little earlier- I took the free image provided and cropped the outdated controller out of it [11]. That should satisfy those who say the older free image is outdated. I think at the moment it's the best we can do- it provides accurate information while still retaining its "freeness". What do you think? Daniel Davis 17:18, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

It's an improvement. Would be even better if the Dualshock 3 controller is pasted in somehow. Dionyseus 18:28, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

We are consensus here.. or not? Back with updated black PS3 with the new controller. --Ragnarok Addict 00:44, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Actually, it seems it is simple. The old image without the control that Daniel suggested, or none. -- ReyBrujo 02:09, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Also agreed, change to the blAck console

>x<ino 01:57, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

If you are not going to provide a relevant image, then please take down the false and outdated image altogether. Not only is the image unprofessionally taken (which is beside the point, but an annoyance non-the-less), it is outdated and misleading.

Copy right is one thing, misleading users of a ENCYCLOPEDIA is another. If you do not have relevant information, don't use it.

What's ridiculous about this whole debate is that the Fair Use page says that it's a guideline, not official policy. Opponents of the fair use image need a better argument than "it's policy". We should be able to have a discussion about the merits and demerits of the two images without some users acting as if the argument is closed by default.64.81.115.243 00:54, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Non-vibrating controller due to motion sensors or lawsuits?

In the latest coverage of the PlayStation 3, I noticed that the vibration feature was dropped because it would interfere with the motion sensor capability. There is one other reason they might have dropped vibration that does not seem to have been brought up: lawsuits.

Sony was sued by Immersion Corporation about the haptic features of the PlayStation controller back in 2003. Microsoft was also sued and responded by buying Immersion. Sony lost the original case back in 2004, and recently lost the latest appeal:

• http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/03/16/playstation_ruling_upheld/

Removing the vibration feature from the controller makes sure that this lawsuit can't block the PlayStation 3 release. Would this info be worth adding to the article when it gets unprotected? --James 15:31, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Yes, it is quite possible. Somewhere earlier I posted about this. This could be inserted as a comment (Several sources [src1] [src2] [src3] claim Sony dropped the rumble support due Immersion's lawsuit...). -- ReyBrujo 15:36, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

It would be almost impossible to have an accelerometer working next to a vibrator. Making speculations about legal reasons is not very encyclopaedic. ed g2s • talk 15:46, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Adding to that, the original versions of the Dual Analog stick released in Japan had a rumble motor in them. It only had one level of rumble in it; it was inferior to later rumble tech. If Sony REALLY wanted a rumble in their controller they could have it in there. But, as has been stated, having the darn thing shaking all over the place would disrupt the tilt sensor inside the controller. Daniel Davis 16:55, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

The Wii has both the Motion senseing and the Vibration so they cannot not interfer with eachother to much. Also not all games will use the motion sensor but might of used the vibration to add immersion like an FPS. You could put in a controversy section at the bottom of the controller section a and talk about the Immersion problem, as if you just use the Sony press release information you are reciting company propaganda and not giving a full picture of the situation are you? TheEnlightened 17:12, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Good lord. There's no reason to add a "controversy" section over a lawsuit avoidance suspicion that doesn't even have a source. And talking about "propaganda" is an extremely POV statement, which leads one to believe you're not being impartial. Daniel Davis 17:15, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

What a disappointment. They changed their cool "boomerang style" controller to some shit up Dualshock half-ass with an important feature such as SHOCKS removed because of those pussies complaining about the classy controller (probably the same people who don't eat meat, spam with userboxes, use IE, support Bush, and on top of all, bitch about spicy food). I know that those people weren't [probably] responsible for the removal of shocks, but I DON'T want to see anything else than the controller design they had in E3 2005. It simply rocks.

X360.. it was so quiet when it came out, I could even hear into the outer space! So, go and take a Wii. :) --nlitement ^[talk] 17:21, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Unfortuantly mate your view that the Boomerang was cool is only shared between you and 0.01% of the gaming community. The final shape on the controller had nothing to do with the vibration feature just the fact that like i said 9.99% of the gaming community mocked it and mocked it more so after the 360 controller came out. Also what has the noise generated by an 360 got to do with the point that the Immersion law suit should be mentioned in the PS3 article? TheEnlightened 17:52, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I think that the possible link between the lack of vibration and the Immersion law suit should be mentioned as it gives a fuller picture to a reader. As for Sony's comments being propganda well if they're not they are PR statments and as for not having a source there are many sources of information supporting the idea just google it as you'll also find that Sony cannot sell DualShock controllers because of the law suit and failed to have the ruling overturned. Just because some one says something you don't agree with you cannot brandish that comment POV, it is something to many wikipedians hide behind and is hiighly irrertating TheEnlightened 17:59, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

That would be called PRopaganda. :) --nlitement ^[talk] 21:58, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Inserting a "link between the lack of vibration and the Immersion law suit" is original research, which violates Wikipedia's core policies. Unless there is some hard evidence to support it, it cannot be here. Daniel Davis 00:30, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Sony says the rumble feature has been dropped because it interferes with the motion sensors, but it's likely that the company's ongoing legal problems surrounding rumble technology played a role too. [12]

But not a bit of rumble! Sucks to be sued, huh Sony? [13]

I like Kikizo's link, but I guess it should be easy to find a even better one. -- ReyBrujo 02:18, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Those two "links" are both from very small sites AND are extremely tongue-in-cheek. They don't offer any substantive proof that avoiding a lawsuit is Sony's motivation whatsoever. Again, Sony also had a rumble technology before they began using the one in the DualShock- it was in the first Dual Analog Japanese pads [14] . That combines both a lack of subsantive evidence with an easy alternative Sony could insert into the pads, if they felt it profitable that rumble was needed. Daniel Davis 04:09, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Note that Immersion has been claiming that pretty much any haptic feedback system is covered by their patents. As for references, the possible link between the removal of vibration and the Immersion lawsuit was mentioned in a GameSpot news story [15], so I think it is worth noting the possible connection. --James 15:04, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Whoever calls Kotaku a very small site having an Alexa ranking of 5,874 and a page in Wikipedia needs to take a second to think about it. Anyways, James provided a better link, as I expected someone else would do. -- ReyBrujo 17:08, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Heere is another link about sony losing the plea and information about the original suit. http://news.com.com/Sony+loses+round+in+DualShock+patent+case/2100-1047_3-6049177.html Just because Sony hasn't relessed a press release saying "yeah we lost, we can't sell vibration controllers anymore but here's a tilt sensitive controller to make up for it2 doesn't make it wrong. And like many people have mentioned above there are tons or other links about the recent release on many game sites. It should also be mention the controller is tilt not motion sensitive and unlike the Wii Controller it cannot understand jabs or swings but i suppose you'll want a link for that aswell wont you? TheEnlightened 16:39, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Just wanted to add both played a big role in the vibration being dropped. Sony lost the suit but the lawsuit isn't the only reason the rumble was removed, most likely. The new controler senses tilt, so if the controller vibrates through the rumble feature, that's going to tilt the controller a lot and intefere with the game. Oh.cera

First of all, nobody was doubting that Sony lost the Immersion lawsuit. However, 1- there haven't been "tons" of links that somehow connect Sony's exclusion of rumble with the inclusion of the vibration technology, only some tongue-in-cheek speculation. Secondly, Kotaku IS a small site, ReyBrujo. Thirdly, Immersion doesn't own all force feedback devices; Sony could still use their own (albeit inferior) rumble tech used in the Dual Analog if they wanted to. Wikipedia is a place for facts, NOT speculation. If you want to create an anti-sony site where you create all the conspiracy theories you want about it, you are free to do so, but Wikipedia is not the place for it. Daniel Davis 00:24, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

THe possible link between the loss of vibration on the controller could be mention as an: Other possible reason for lack of vibration feature from controller. As it appears to be general public consensus that it should be mentioned and it appears to be just you Daniel Davis you doesn't think so. So to state a lovingly overused phrase on Wikipedia "thats your POV!" but most people's is the other. TheEnlightened 17:58, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

After coming away from this and calming down a bit i have come to a near perfect phrase to be used on the article, "Whilst Sony offically states that the lack of an vibration feature in the controller is down to it interferring with the tilt sensor (insert link to page with Sony announcement) many in the gaming community believe that the true reason for the absence of vibration is down to Sony's losing of a law suite with Immersion Inc (all links that have this view)". That is an near perfect a comment i think is possible and can keep all of us happy whilst giving a broad and true view to the problemTheEnlightened 18:25, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Change "many in the gaming community believe that the true reason" to "some in the gaming community have speculated that the true reason" and I think you've got it. Daniel Davis 06:07, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Hmm... are there many links? If there are few, maybe it would be better to have them just after the "some" in Daniel's modification, and adding an extra link about Sony losing the lawsuit after the comment, like "some ^[1][2] in the gaming community believe that the true reason for the absence of vibration is down to Sony's losing of a law suite with Immersion Inc ^[3]", where [1] and [2] are links to the comments, and [3] a link to the news claiming the lawsuit drawback. -- ReyBrujo 06:14, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

I have one other addition possibility: "Whilst Sony offically states that the lack of an vibration feature in the controller is down to it interferring with the tilt sensor (insert link to page with Sony announcement) some in the gaming community note that the Nintendo Wii's controller (link to Wii) successfully combines both features, and thus have speculated that the true reason for the absence of vibration is down to Sony's losing of a law suite with Immersion Inc (all links that have this view)" Just to get the idea in that this is more than some whiny fans- there's proof that these features can be combined. gspawn 14:31, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

The Wii has no problem with the vibration as it is motion sensitive and uses sensor(s) (i think there is more than one) that are placed under the tv (and other places?) to detect the controler's location in 3D space and does not use a cheap little tilt sensor like the PS3. Like many sites have stated, comparing Wii motion sensing with PS3's tilt sensor is like comparing the NES and PLaystation 2. So that wouldn't be a valid comment. The Wii nunchuck thing (is that even its real name) has a tilt sensor though. TheEnlightened 14:40, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

"Most Expensive Console Ever"?

When this thing gets unprotected, that needs to go. While it seems expensive, there are certainly game consoles that were much more expensive. The $1000 CDI comes to mind. Daniel Davis 16:59, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Agreed. Also, the 3DO retailed at $700, and this was back in the 90's when that amount of money was worth far more than today. Dionyseus 18:30, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

In addition after the protection is gone, Wikipedia is also spreading rumors about theGrand Theft Auto 4 name in this article. It is uncited rumor and probably won't have a subtitle. --Who What Where Nguyen Why 04:40, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

I would be careful with this line- since it wasnt the most expensive console ever. The 3DO was. Infact, the reference article similarly points out that the 3DO was more expensive. It should probably read more like "the most expensive console ever (aside from the ill-fated 3do)" which is how the original article is worded. --ColinDoody

Yep, this was addressed, but because of a fight between some editors who really really liked the fair use image of the PS3, the page is still protected. :P Daniel Davis 04:11, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Actually I think no mention should be made of it at all, it is clearly false, the line should be removed. Dionyseus 04:25, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

I am pretty sure the article didn't mention 3DO when I checked it, but I may have pushed the submit button too fast trying to come back for a new reply about the edit war. Yes, either remove the line, or keep it stating that, besides 3DO, it is the most expensive console in terms of amount of dollars. -- ReyBrujo 04:39, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

3DO was the most expensive console ever, which launched at the price of $699. The Neo-Geo was also released at the price of $599 when it was released back in 1992. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.128.3.65 (talk • contribs) .

One HDMI???

Ok, there seems to be a confict. "Full high definition output (up to 1080p) x 2 channels", but only One HDMI output? How is this possable, or is this an error? 207.233.77.15 18:33, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

Supposedly, Sony announced that there would be only one HDMI output, not the original two —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.171.68.161 (talk • contribs) .

So? Does that mean that it can only run one display? If so then the "Full high definition output (up to 1080p) x 2 channels" needs to be clarified! 68.183.43.191 04:50, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

The specification sheet explains that the 60GB version will include 1 channel, while the 20GB version will have none. This will have to be updated after the article is unprotected. -- ReyBrujo 05:21, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Comparision needed between Core and Full System

I got a link to help out as a source. It is not as simple as 20 and 60 gig.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/705/705887p1.html JONJONAUG 19:22, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

OK, I see that it is in there. But a comparison deserves its own section, it's not as noticable right now, and it's a pretty important thing. JONJONAUG 19:24, 9 May 2006 (UTC)

I kind of feel bad for being a 360 fanboy and slamming Sony lately, so I decided to make it up to the Playstation community by adding a "Retail Configurations and Pricing" section, using the formatting from the 360's page. It needs some work, but it's a start. Edited the intro a bit to reduce redundancy.gspawn 15:14, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Yargh! Some reverting around my addition caused me to lose content. Just re-adding it to keep a full history of whatever's going on. gspawn 15:19, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Er...what?

The article explains that the controller responds to translational movement. I thought it was merely a tilt sensor.Agent_Koopa 02:33, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Yea both. Moves Z+Y+X axis. Basically it can tilt up and down, left and right and side ways. But you can't use it in a 3dimentional.

>x<ino 03:01, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, to put it another way, it's sort of like a 3D mouse, but the wiimote is sort of like a stylus - it knows where it is, not just how fast it's moving. 216.221.88.108 03:29, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

All that is needed to calculate speed is your positions and a clock, so Wii can tell speed. Theres no way to tell tilt apart from movement with an accelerometer, so Im wondering how sony is implementing this.64.40.60.88 01:48, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

LINUX???

I'm wondering if Linux will still come preinstalled on the PS3? One part of the article says:

"Hard Drive: Standard 60 GB, 2.5", detachable/upgradeable, with Linux pre-installed."

While another says:

"According to DevStation Conference, the PS3 will use the Cross Media Bar (CMB) already used in the PlayStation Portable and PSX devices. On the E3 2006, Sony presented the "Marketplace" were players can buy and download music, have a profile and act in karaoke's in a service called "SingStar"."

Does this mean that the Linux preinstalled will only be the kernel used to run CMB, or will it include a full Linux Distribution, or not even have Linux at all! 68.183.43.191 22:46, 10 May 2006 (UTC)

Well, I sure hope that the PS3 comes with a full Linux distribution, because that might be the only thing that would convince people to pay $500-600 for a game system! 207.233.77.212 18:52, 11 May 2006 (UTC)

Singstar misconception

"On the E3 2006, Sony presented the "Marketplace" were players can buy and download music, have a profile and act in karaoke's in a service called "SingStar"."

Actually the "Singstar" service they displayed at E3 was an example of case where you could buy more features from the marketplace to specific games. It wasn't an universal service karaoke service or anything. "Singstar" is a gameseries on the PS2 and the E3 presentation was probably an just a preview of things you could do with the next-generation versio of the game. So this should be changed to the article, yes? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 193.160.141.5 (talk • contribs) .

New Proposed Image

I managed to find a free image of the Playstation 3 console and the new Dual Shock 3 controller. What do you all think about this proposed image? : Image:Sony_Playstation_3_free.jpg Dionyseus 04:46, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

I don't see anywhere on the site about it being licensed under CC 2.0. It's just a photo uploading place, and as such isn't it assumed that the guy has copyright unless he explicitly licenses it otherwise? Hbdragon88 04:51, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

http://www.Flickr.com is listed as one of the Wikipedia:Free_image_resources. The current PS3 image is from Flickr as well: [[16]] Dionyseus 04:57, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Actually, the page where the image was taken from[17] explicitly states © All rights reserved for the image. Dancter 05:04, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Hover your mouse to the green icon to the left of the copyright indication, it indicates the photo is public. Dionyseus 05:10, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

I thought "public" referred to as viewable by anonymous users, not necessarily pertaining to its copyright status. Hbdragon88 05:20, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

It does.[[18]] Dancter 05:28, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

You're correct. Dionyseus 05:36, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Keep the current fair use image. Updated and good information is better than license pathetic issues. --Ragnarok Addict 09:57, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Images from Flickr are only free if they are explicitly tagged with cc-by-2.0 or cc-by-sa-2.0, you can search those categories here and here. ed g2s • talk 10:46, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

The free image is sub-par and cannot clearly show the console. PLease keep the fair use image. --larsinio (poke)^(prod)

Wikipedia has a policy of not using copyright images when free alternatives are available, or could be obtained. ed g2s • talk 16:25, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Power

We do not know if the PS3 has an external power supply unit yet; I haven't gotten rid of it, but I feel it should be removed. The xbox 360 also has a three pronged power connector on the actual console, but it still has an external PSU, so there is no reason why the PS3 will not. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 81.178.101.198 (talk • contribs) .

Did not copy Wii controller, but were encouraged by it

According to a interview with Eurogamer/GamesIndustry.biz, Phil Harrison stated they have been thinking about this kind of functionality since 1994, but never implemented it due technical reasons. He states that, while they did not copy Wii's controller, they were encouraged by the good feedback it got:

When asked if Sony had been influenced by the positive response Nintendo received after unveiling the Wii remote, Harrison replied: "I think that some of the research that we've done, clearly other companies have been doing as well - so there's nothing completely surprising about that.

[...] However, Harrison went on to concede, "We didn't start the wave, but we've kind of jumped onto that wave.

I believe this could be included in the article. Also, it would be nice to state that developers were told (or at least, given) the "new" controller two weeks before E3 2006. -- ReyBrujo 11:52, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

"they have been thinking about this kind of functionality since 1994, but never implemented it due technical reasons" riiiight.Qwerasdfzxcvvcxz 02:51, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

ps3 games

I though they said the PS3 Name logo was gotten of Spiderman movie, which means ps3 will feature some exclusive Spiderman games...

>x<ino 13:13, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Sony owns the license for the Spider-Man movies and many bits surrounding it, including the movie's official font. This same font was used for the PS3's logo. This hasn't changed since the last Spider-Man movie titles went multiplatform. 172.149.41.65 14:20, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Dual Shock No More

The controller doesnt shock anymore should it be like Dual Tilt or somthin now?Qwerasdfzxcvvcxz 02:55, 13 May 2006 (UTC)

It's "DualShake," actually.--67.168.69.91 11:46, 23 May 2006 (UTC)

Memory reader

Wait, if the 20gb version doesn't have a memory card reader, how the hell are you supposed to save your games!?

Using the hard drive? Duh.... --M1ss1ontomars2k4 04:56, 13 May 2006 (UTC)