Got a PS3 slim

[OSW]

My dad came home one day with a blu-ray player, he impulse bought a few new things this year (new tv, sound system etc).

Anyways, so me and my brother suggested he return it for a PS3 (Slim, because it's the cheapest, altho we have to chip in 80aud each to cover the difference). But hey, I never expected we'd get a PS3

Stupid thing is though (imo), he paid an extra 60 bucks for a one year warranty extension with the shop game, against my advice. I think it's a stupid waste... but he likes to follow his own ideas.

So... first impressions.

- I don't have any games, but my bro rented DMC4, seems pretty cool.
- Internet is a bitch to set up!!! I finally managed to get a wired connection working, but I can't get the wireless to work. I constantly get some DNS error when I try run connection test. The Wii was way easier to setup.
- The web browser is heaps better than the Wiis, however it still seems pretty buggy on browsing some websites, like facebook. Helps alot to have a USB keyboard and mouse though

And any more advice on DNS error? The same settings work fine on the wii and I've tried everything (entering stuff in manually and all).

In conclusion, I have a PS3, woot... thinking about getting Bayonnetta or Heavy Rain

 

[syko5150]

both Bayonetta and Heavy rain are awesome games you'll enjoy them =)

 

[John Lennon]

congrats man

also, on the subject of extended warranties..
i work at dick smith and although we do get a (small) bit of cash for selling warranties, since it's usually a replacement warranty, it's a good idea to get one (well, more for 360 then ps3 but w/e)

 

[Guild McCommunist]

ps3 has no gaems.

Just kidding, that's a little old. All I can say is you're a luck bastard. I wish I randomly got cool stuff.

People say Uncharted is really good, and you've also got LittleBigPlanet, Call of Duty, Resistance, etc etc. It's got a good library nowadays.

 

[ojsinnerz.]

ps3 has no gaems.

Just kidding, that's a little old. All I can say is you're a luck bastard. I wish I randomly got cool stuff.

People say Uncharted 2 is really good, and you've also got LittleBigPlanet, etc etc. It's got a good library nowadays.

There, I fixed that list for you. Original Uncharted was the worst thing I've played on the PS3 yet. The sequel fixes a lot, and the online multiplayers are fun, so I'll recommend.

If you don't mind RPGs, you should go for Valkyria Chronicles or Demon''s Souls. (If it's not sold over there, you can import, since it's region free)

As for other games, Bayonetta is good, even though it does have a few issues compared to the 360's version. And since it seems like you enjoy action games, you should get God of war 3.

 

[BeatriceTheGolde]

BraeBru

fix'd.

 

[luke_c]

ps3 has no gaems.

Just kidding, that's a little old. All I can say is you're a luck bastard. I wish I randomly got cool stuff.

People say Uncharted 2 is really good, and you've also got LittleBigPlanet, etc etc. It's got a good library nowadays.

There, I fixed that list for you. Original Uncharted was the worst thing I've played on the PS3 yet. The sequel fixes a lot, and the online multiplayers are fun, so I'll recommend.

If you don't mind RPGs, you should go for Valkyria Chronicles or Demon''s Souls. (If it's not sold over there, you can import, since it's region free)

As for other games, Bayonetta is good, even though it does have a few issues compared to the 360's version. And since it seems like you enjoy action games, you should get God of war 3.

Why did you take out Resistance?

 

[Maz7006]

Yeah trying to connect WIFI with the PS3 can be a bitch. I never got it to work, still have a 25m network cable running through the house for the damn thing to recieve internet

try messing around with the encryption, or manually putting in the settings, you probably have tried those already but its s sugesstion. also try resetting your router.

 

[Rydian]

Choose DNS manually, use 8.8.8.8 for primary and 8.8.4.4 for secondary.

 

[p1ngpong]

Congrats on that man!

Check out Resistance 1 and 2 and Killzone 2. Also if you get the chance get Demons Souls, that's a hell of a great game.

 

[XWolf]

OK, whether wired or wireless - make sure you set the Ports on your router to allow these (port forward or virtual server depending on router) - it makes a MASSIVE difference online:

80 - TCP
443 - TCP
5223 - TCP
3478 - UDP
3479 - TCP

Strangely, never had wireless issues with the PS3. I would recommend wired only though as better speed and guaranteed reliability mid game.

 

[Uncle FEFL]

Dude, you must start buying PS1 classics. They are great.

Also, for the good games list, Uncharted 2, CoD Modern Warfare, CoD:MW2, MGS4 (if you follow the story), GoW III (when it comes out for you guys), Bayonetta, Dante's Inferno, Demon's Souls, GTA IV, etc. The list goes on.

 

[OSW]

Thanks for the internet config tips! Will test them out now

Dude, you must start buying PS1 classics. They are great.

Also, for the good games list, Uncharted 2, CoD Modern Warfare, CoD:MW2, MGS4 (if you follow the story), GoW III (when it comes out for you guys), Bayonetta, Dante's Inferno, Demon's Souls, GTA IV, etc. The list goes on.

I already have an original PS1, with pretty much alllll the classics

Any advantage to playing them on PS3?

Will check out the game recommendations, thanks!

kaboose: interesting to know, well maybe I will be thankful for it one day hehe.

 

[ZeWarrior]

Congrats. Wireless is pretty easy to set up, don't get Bayonetta on PS3 if you have a 360 (I'm assuming you don't). Check out Uncharted 2 and Dante's Inferno.

 

[OSW]

WiFi still no good

tried all the recommendations...