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FlyACL · 08-03-2007, 09:03 AM

That is a huge post isn't it... I didn't quite realize it till I was done. Funny... Don't worry about the off topic questions, doesnt seem like anyone was to interested in this subject anyway.

As for your questions about the hardware. I have had zero problems. Not one freeze or hiccup, ever. Everything seems to be very well built. The unit it self is very heavy and feels solid. The controllers feel very different then the old PS2 ones, but only because they are super light. I assume this is because they took the rumble stuff out. But I don't know for sure. Picture, sound, blu-ray are all top notch IMO. I have seen posts at other PS3 forums on scaling issues, but to be honest I have not noticed anything like that myself.

Keeping it hardware related I would have only two complaints. The first being the Blue-tooth headset set up. It works well, better then the MS wireless one IMO. But it can be a real hassle to get set up and working. My understanding is the old Socom USB headsets work but I don't care for wires anymore. Being a bit more tech savvy then some, I got it working fine but I can see where people would have problems. Although there are some workarounds that work well. The easiest being to just use one BT headset for the PS3 and not try and share it with your cell phone. The constant pairing and un-pairing can get old real fast.

My second complaint would be the rechargeable controllers. The manual shows how to take the battery out, but I have never see a replacement battery for sale. This could be a problem down the road. You also have to use a USB cable that is connected to the PS3 to charge it. The cable that comes with it is literally 2 feet long. Way to short to play and charge at the same time. The PS3 also has to be on to charge. It would have been better to allow you to charge when it is off. So you can just plug them in when you are done and have them ready to go for next time. But I am sure Nyko or someone will come out with a charging station soon (if they have not already).

Other then them two issues (and they might just be my personal preference) I am very happy with the system. All my other complaints are really software related and I fully expect them to get fixed and improved over time.

Take care~

08-03-2007, 09:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
FlyACL RockStar GamerCard: RockStar AV8R RockStar AV8R Read my Xbox 360 Blog Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 841	That is a huge post isn't it... I didn't quite realize it till I was done. Funny... Don't worry about the off topic questions, doesnt seem like anyone was to interested in this subject anyway. As for your questions about the hardware. I have had zero problems. Not one freeze or hiccup, ever. Everything seems to be very well built. The unit it self is very heavy and feels solid. The controllers feel very different then the old PS2 ones, but only because they are super light. I assume this is because they took the rumble stuff out. But I don't know for sure. Picture, sound, blu-ray are all top notch IMO. I have seen posts at other PS3 forums on scaling issues, but to be honest I have not noticed anything like that myself. Keeping it hardware related I would have only two complaints. The first being the Blue-tooth headset set up. It works well, better then the MS wireless one IMO. But it can be a real hassle to get set up and working. My understanding is the old Socom USB headsets work but I don't care for wires anymore. Being a bit more tech savvy then some, I got it working fine but I can see where people would have problems. Although there are some workarounds that work well. The easiest being to just use one BT headset for the PS3 and not try and share it with your cell phone. The constant pairing and un-pairing can get old real fast. My second complaint would be the rechargeable controllers. The manual shows how to take the battery out, but I have never see a replacement battery for sale. This could be a problem down the road. You also have to use a USB cable that is connected to the PS3 to charge it. The cable that comes with it is literally 2 feet long. Way to short to play and charge at the same time. The PS3 also has to be on to charge. It would have been better to allow you to charge when it is off. So you can just plug them in when you are done and have them ready to go for next time. But I am sure Nyko or someone will come out with a charging station soon (if they have not already). Other then them two issues (and they might just be my personal preference) I am very happy with the system. All my other complaints are really software related and I fully expect them to get fixed and improved over time. Take care~ __________________