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日本語/Japanese  Sun 11/12 14:12 JST
One of my bothan spies who secured my PS3 and arranged to have it sent to me, is currently securing my Wii as we speak - after seeing all the Wii commercials on TV of late, my wife insisted that we get one ^^;
I'll still go to cover the queues lining for their Wii come December 2nd as somebody needs to go and entertain those folks camping out there.

As you can see from this pic - its a busy weekend for me what with poking around with the PS3 and setting up the MacBook Pro Core 2 Duo that just arrived.
The verdict? Prepare 5 changes of underwear and a mop to clean up all the skid marks you are going to leave behind. Fan bloody tastic. It does get a little hot and I did have to update the system software as soon as I turned it on but apart form that it really does rock!
I really like how the Playstation has become an online gaming machine without having to buy an extra peripheral like the PS2. You can download trail versions, addons and compete with friends online - my Playstation network id is dannychoodotcom - feel free to add me to your friends list ^^. You can add friends to your list and spy on their scores, gather together online to gang up on other players etc. I have not really dabbled in online gaming so this is a new experience for me and I like what I see.
Just uploaded some clips or Ridge Racer 7 with my crap video camera to my video stream at YouTube.
And before I continue, dont forget to check out some of the coverage so far.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
Just out of the box. USB cable for charging the joypad and a few other ugly thick cables.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
The machine comes with an AV cable but the quality really sucks. A HDMI cable was included but my plasma is old and is not full HD ToT.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
Just like the PS2, the PS3 can be stood on its side.
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And can obviously be laid flat just like the PS2.
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Logos representing just some of the things that this baby can do.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
It weighs about 7 kilos not including Winchan2.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
You can replace the HD easily when it dies. I suppose I should try to pull it out and attach it to my mac as an external drive to see whats on it.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
Turn on the machine by pushing the PlayStation button on the wireless pad or just touch the I/O sign gently.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
Looks like Sony have given up trying to ignore the existence of other memory formats, CF and SD are included as well as Memory Stick. You can copy stuff like movies, images and wot not to the drive and view it on the machine.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
4 USB sockets included. The joypad is attached to the machine through the USB but I think you only need have it attached when charging the pad.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
Back of the machine.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
You need to set up the machine when you first turn it on. These screenshots are crap because I only found out that my S-socket cable for my PS2 also worked on the PS3 *after* I had already uploaded these photos. There is a *huge* difference between a standard AV cable and S-socket.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
You can choose what language you want your system in - just about every language is in there.
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The system needs and update! And the machine hasn't even been on for longer than 5 mins!
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But you can update from the net which is cool.
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PS3 version 1.10!
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Comes with a browser which is lousy. Would be better with a keyboard I suppose. Probably looks crap because my plasma is not full HD.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
Signing up to the playstation network allows you to participate in online games and spend all your money downloading extra cars and stuff for Ridge Racer.
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The trail version for Ridge Racer 7 was about 490MB.
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The pad is wireless but needs to be charged though the USB cable. There is an extra PlayStation button in the middle which can be used to turn on the machine.
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The machine is a bit on the large side and am not sure where to put it. Whether to put it lying down...
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Or standing up on its side. Whatever, Igunis looks great next to the machine.
And no - Im not just going to leave it here ^^;
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
Again - crap screenshots because of the AV cable but check out my video stream at YouTube to get an idea of what the graphics are like.
Day off tomorrow - see you Monday.
PS3 Review (click to enlarge)
Polls
Valakrie in CHANNEL 5
Nice review. :)
(ID #41190) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
sandrum in Aomori, Japan
Thanks for the info and pics!! Nice to see that someone is having fun with it and that it seems to rock.  Still a bit too pricey for me though...
(ID #41191) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Very impressive piece of kit guess they ditched the old plastic look, matches the psp now. That bootup OS looks identical to the firmware used for the psp, but thats no surprise. Shame the controller is the same old design.
(ID #41192) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
DarkMirage in Singapore
あううぅ・・・

ほしいいいいぃぃぃぃぃぃ!ほしいな。
(ID #41193) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gelo Bassman in Philippines
Wow!!! Can't wait to here about all the new features and stuff once you get to start fooling around with your new "baby".

... Guess it's time to buy a new HDTV eh! ;o)
(ID #41194) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
adnan in glasgow, uk
nice danny, i envy u right now, but hey, all i got to do is wait till next march. does anyone know the american release date?
(ID #41196) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
mat in Toronto
releases November 19 in U.s. and Canada.  Going to be just as impossible to get over here as it was in japan though !
(ID #41197) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Jonathan in Dominican Republic
Sweet,nice buy Danny. It's great to see 
Sony didn't change so much the controller design and that you can easily change the HD.

Keep us imformed Danny.
(ID #41198) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gerbera in New York
Ooh! So shiny! Love how the style of the controller which hasn't changed. 
(ID #41199) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
AndyH in Birmingham, UK
Jammy bugger!

The Xbox 360 has been doing all those shiny online things you speak of for nearly a year now. Too bad its not doing too good in Japan. Its a much better console than people give it credit for.

Have fun with your new toy!
I trust you got the gundam game?
(ID #41200) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Leo in San Francisco
Groovesome pics of the PS3. And you've got a new MacBook? Will we be seeing a review of that one too? 
(ID #41201) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
JuN in Singapore
Hmm....I wonder if the online play will even reach singapore. Sony doesnt exactly focus on the market outside of Japan & US I guess.
(ID #41202) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Jrome in Kuching
WOW... Soooo SHINY!!!
Now i want it even more....
(ID #41203) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Zip in Newcastle UK, in front of my c...
GOsh!!!....

you have got the the coolest things out there at this moment!!!

for the PS3.....i will wait til the price go down...
for the mac book pro....gosh...i just got my core duo macbook pro around month ago...and now, they release the core duo 2..with the same price...gosh gosh gosh gosh......

Danny you are the man!
tell us more about your new mac !!
(ID #41204) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
super rats in Philadelphia, PA USA
Lucky!  I'm waiting for a few months on it, still have a backlog of PS2 games to finish and keep me occupied.  Of course, if I actually see one I'll probably buy it. :)
(ID #41205) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
I azm really happy that u got u Macbook Pro, now you will understand what i was talking about the 4giga of craps (garbage, idvd, iphoto)
(ID #41206) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Andrew in Toronto
Wow, PS3 rocks!  Great pics.  Your PS3 came with HDMI cable?  I thought it was sold separately.
(ID #41207) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
gnome in malaysia
Congrats on the purchase Danny and you said it came with a HDMI cable? :O
(ID #41208) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Andy
As another commenter had said, a year ago the Xbox 360 was doing all the online stuff PS3 is doing now, plus the 360's online infrastructure is more robust. I'm guessing you don't have a 360 so you didn't know that, not that I can't blame you seeing how you're in Japan.
(ID #41209) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Chrno in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
hm... the ps3's interface looks alot like the psps, perhaps ill get the ps3... but nice pics danny!
(ID #41210) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
N3w_Typ3 in Little dot in South East Asia
Woo, Damm coolz, I wish I could own one now, haha but damm poor student!!! need to start working and saving, meanwhile I'll toy with PS2 till it's limit.

Everything is just so great! and enjoy, remember to update us with more "BAD" news !!!
(ID #41212) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
XYZPDQ in Pennsylvania, United States
Congradulations on your PS3!

I would love to own one, and I can afford one, however I am waiting for the price ultimatly come down, because I am not paying $599.99 USD (roughly 70,500 JPY) for it. I'm sure the graphics are superb, but the price and the hype are way to big right now. Hopefully in another year as well, all the kinks/bugs associated with console launches will be worked out.

I look forward to your Wii review; this is one I will be hunting down from November 19th to Christmas. At $250 USD, that is practically a steal, and I am looking forward to how Nintendo wants to change how games are played (I love Nintendo). Thanks for the coverage!
(ID #41213) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Boris in Maryland, USA
Congratulation Danny, PS3 is a great peace of technology with amazing games that will defiantly add some more enjoyment to life. Congrats, I kind of wish I could get one, but too expensive and now space for it lol need bigger place to live in lol heheheh ok I'm waiting with anticipation for some videos of you gaming online.
(ID #41214) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
flipmac in Vancouver (Canada)
Nice piece of electronic you got there Danny. Though I'm not a big gamer, I'd probably get one too. Although, it is expensive for a gaming console, a PS3 is relatively cheap if you considering that a set top Blue-ray player costs a few hundreds of dollars more, and the PS3 can do much more than play HD movies. It would be great with my 50" LCD HDTV [drool].
(ID #41215) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Adun in Sydney, Australia
Nice. Looks pretty good and I hope you have fun playing with it. But I'll probably hold off a few months before getting one when it gets released in Australia.
(ID #41216) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Sexy! oh and the figures looks nice too. ^^ Although I'll probably hold out a bit more til the price is a wee bit more friendly on the wallet. still I have to admit, after seeing those pictures your posted, I'm sorely tempted to order one for myself now. ^^
(ID #41217) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Windbell in Singapore
Ah. it looks great! 
I'll probably wait till a year or so before getting it. :P

Only thing is, it's 7KG :/ Ah well, heavy machine with impressive specs :)
(ID #41218) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
IceCoolBeer in Singapore
an PS3 surf the web like any PC?
(ID #41219) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
Wow I was expecting your review to be something like this:

"I got it and pluged it in, and without a moments hesitation the bloody thing sploded!! oO"

But hey if its all in working order then I suppose thats better then I anticipated. You havent encountered any bugs or anything?
(ID #41220) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Chopper Dave in Medford, Oregon
Holy crap! I just noticed that Sandrum posted! oO I know some people think thats not a big deal but that guy can seriously model a 3D Gundam! Yo Sandrum, im the same Chopper Dave from DeviantART! :P

sorry for the off topic, AND double post T.T
(ID #41221) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
MAGIC CHEF in that one place with the thing,...
PS3 is way to expensive for me right now. If I do decide to get one of the new consoles itll prob be the 360 because halo 2 is the only game I really play. My second choice would be a wii because of zelda. But I dont think I'll ever get a PS3 unless all my friends are like "you gotta get this for (blah) games" 
(ID #41222) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gav in Northumberland, UK
The PS3 is going to be too expensive for most to afford on release here in the UK. I'm gutted because I can't afford one and I really wanted to play MGS4 as soon as it came out :(
Just like the other playstation consoles, its just a matter of time before manufacturing becomes cheaper, and the price of the console drops.
(ID #41223) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
FoxGear in Pearl Station
Omg ! Danny, you drugging me...Too bad i'm low of budget, still need to wait for another half or one year before i can get a PS3 on hand...ahhh
(ID #41224) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Gordon Pekeur in south africa -cape town-
wow, the machine is great!! I hope you have fun with it!! Im gonna have to wait for a while before I get mine!! Great review Danny =)
(ID #41225) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
BeLe in Cebu, Philippines
ENVY...PURE ENVY! heheh :D
(ID #41226) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Micky Mouse in litte red dot in SE Asia
Man.. you got cool stuff like i got bills

Keep us updated on the lowdown on the PS3 man

Good looking out
(ID #41227) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Huk in SG
Used to indulge quite alot in online games, but not anymore, it can be rather taxing, tiring and the ping from my country can never fight with those from the US.

The PS3 design looks pretty slick and rather un-Sonyish
(ID #41228) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
David -M- in France, Strasbourg
I really wait for your Nintendo Wii photo review ! I think it would be my next console (before a PS3), cause it should really fun to play with the wiimote.

PS3 is a bit expensive, and I'm just interessed for the moment by the gundam game, target in sight !
(ID #41229) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Lunch in London, UK
Sounds interesting, Danny, but I'm not getting too excited as I'm an Xbox boy through and through ;) By the way, is your Ridge Racer footage from an on-line game or was that the off-line version? Just seems a little 'clean' if you get my meaning....no jostling or bumping each other.
(ID #41230) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Vinson in New York
Dan your the man PS3 all the way i just can't wait till it comes out in USA 11/17/2006 so lucky u.... lol
(ID #41231) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Doc in Kansas
very delicious looking pics. ^^
i'd like to hear some more info on the online aspect of the ps3. would it be as awsome as xbox live? >.>
(ID #41232) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Alex in the U.S.
Geez...between the PS3 and your MacBook Pro, your wallet is probably just a black hole now. Not to mention that you're still getting a Wii...you must be loaded.
(ID #41234) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Saviour in Canada
The hundreds of people waiting in line must want to gut your heart out right now. lol
(ID #41236) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Danny in Tokyo
Doc in Kansas,
Will update as soon I get the chance to play more.

Lunch in London,
That was the demo running^^;

Chopper Dave,
So far so good.

IceCoolBeer,
Yes but the CSS looks very broken.

Gnome and Andrew,
I have not been taking any illegal substances but I think I was hallucination re the cable. Im sure I saw one! But alas I was wrong - no HDMI cable ToT

Zip and Leo,
Macbok Pro review soon!
(ID #41237) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
razgriz in ???
danny, with that macpro core2 and the ps3, the technophiles reading your site are probably either
1.) really really want to smack you now out of envy.
2.) really really pity your wallet.
3.) do both.

*LOL*
(ID #41247) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
V1ltR in US
That's awesome, Danny.

RR7 looks more insane than it usually does.
(ID #41248) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Frank in Mexico
Damn danny thats a hotbuttered machine u got there can u get me one? :P(yeah right -.-) well enjoy the ps3 ill get one of those as soon it comes to america :D 

 c ya danny
(ID #41254) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Windbell in Singapore
Hi Danny. Found this site on the net. It's about the interior of the PS3.

http://www.play3-live.com/news-ps3/2438/la-ps3-les-tripes-a-l-air.html
(ID #41257) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
MrIncognegro in Detroit, MI US
You are so lucky danny! I'll have to wait until sometime next year to get mines (-_-)
(ID #41262) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Cribba
So sexy.... Can't wait til March :).
Gah, In Japan it cost something like 500 USD and here in Sweden it's 650 and the releasedate isn't even set yet either, Feel sorry for us in Europe please :P
(ID #41267) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
~nath in Brisbane, Australia
That sure looks shiny. Really makes the ps2 look quite dated...
(ID #41290) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
ARC in Navarre, Florida
ah awsomeness, ps3 looks so clean. i even bought a new samsung plasma 42inch to go with my ps3 when i get it. love the site btw, my first post too. ^.^
(ID #41306) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Akiraman in a Slipstream
Congrats on your purchase for getting a PS3, Hopefully sony will get enough units out by early 2007, cause right now prices are jacked up. Definitely getting one before DMC4 & MGS4 comes out...

On another note will you be installing WinXP on your Core Duo Mac Book? I am curious how its done and if you intend to do it will you write a review about the experience of a dual-boot system? Thanks. 

Oh n Enjoy the games on your PS3 ^^
(ID #41386) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
radical anime fan in Planet Earth
Look cool. Unfortunately, [and a lot of people are gonna burn me for this] i still play the Xbox. and hopefully the 360 someday.
(ID #41447) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Yerv
Hello Danny!!

Mate its been ages!! haven't been able to get around checking your blog in ages! but i had to see if you got your hands on a PS3!! and congradz!!! its amazing isn't it?
(ID #41846) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Jeffrey Li in Vancouver, B.C
Plasma T.V? I heard that playing games on a plasma t.v really shortens its life but since you're smarter than me i guess you know what you're doing! You're so lucky that you were able to get one i pre-ordered it at a Sont store! I'm number 66 on the list but they only had 5 instock the first day it came out. So i was pretty disappointed. Just wondering, what games did you get? 
(ID #41923) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Jeffrey Li in Vancouver, B.C
Plasma T.V? I heard that playing games on a plasma t.v really shortens its life but since you're smarter than me i guess you know what you're doing! You're so lucky that you were able to get one i pre-ordered it at a Sony store! I'm number 66 on the list but they only had 5 instock the first day it came out. So i was pretty disappointed. Just wondering, what games did you get? 
(ID #41924) Posted on 2007/01/02 01:23
Kousaka in US in USA
DAMN it all!  I don't have a PS3 as of yet...But I will soon.
(ID #47632) Posted on 2007/05/10 14:11
Valakrie in CHANNEL 5
Nice review. :)
(ID #83194) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
sandrum in Aomori, Japan
Thanks for the info and pics!! Nice to see that someone is having fun with it and that it seems to rock.  Still a bit too pricey for me though...
(ID #83195) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
Very impressive piece of kit guess they ditched the old plastic look, matches the psp now. That bootup OS looks identical to the firmware used for the psp, but thats no surprise. Shame the controller is the same old design.
(ID #83196) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12
DarkMirage in Singapore
あううぅ・・・

ほしいいいいぃぃぃぃぃぃ!ほしいな。
(ID #83197) Posted on 1999/11/30 14:12