Gamespot writes: "Laptop hard drives, like the one found in the PlayStation 3, take up little physical space. However, going smaller generally requires compromises. Performance takes a backseat, because manufacturers design the drives primarily for lower power consumption and heat emission. Sony likely wanted to make a smaller console and had to settle for using a space-saving laptop drive. That means we're stuck with a slow drive, and the console reminds us of it every time we install or load up and play a game. To speed things up a bit we could replace the 5,400rpm stock hard drive with an incrementally faster 7,200rpm drive. But that's the easy way out. We'd rather go the Tool Time way and slap in a next-generation solid state drive (SSD). Traditional hard drives have motors and platters that spin and move, and both of those devices take up power and generate heat. SSDs have no moving parts whatsoever--they're based entirely on NAND flash memory like the kind used in memory cards and USB storage devices. SSDs use very little power, emit far less heat, are completely silent, and provide excellent performance--if you can afford them."
Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.
Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.
They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.
they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.
Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted
Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments
Omar writes: "With the Horizon Festival coming to breathtaking Japan, you’ll need the essential gear to prove you’ve got what it takes to become a Horizon Legend as you cruise, drift and explore an open world full of spectacular driving experiences. That’s why we’re happy to announce the newest Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller and Wireless Headset collection, featuring inspired designs from Forza Horizon 6. The bright cyan and lime colorways celebrate the Horizon Festival’s recognition of iconic cars and hit music, with special features that are sure to impress any collector."
A brutal reset, a smarter story, and a return to what made it great—Mortal Kombat (2011) revived the series.
Underrated comment. I used to hate that game so much that any time my siblings asked me to play it, I just picked Hom and shut myself down mid-match.
15 years went by so fast. I remember playing through the story mode at launch.
"we're stuck with a slow drive, and the console reminds us of it every time we install or load up and play a game." Jesus this guy ever booted up a ps3? Mines still got the factory 'slow' drive and boots faster than my top of the shelf desktop... and bumping up the drive speed wont improve that by any measurable amount... games load fine its quiet efficient and easy to upgrade.
Saying anything else makes me question your motives harping on the ps3 non stop like gamespots mission in life is to try and stop the black tidal wave sweeping the world. Cnet's not gonna take your bias forever at least not if it wants to retain any semblance of impartiality....
I swear they write this crud jus to stir things up so they can stand back and say look at the rampant fanbois froth...
Sic Sarju Shah hope they paying you well for writing this drivel too bad it cost you your credibility. Like working at gamespunk wasnt bad enough.
Booting up the system does not have much to do with the speed of the hd..... it deals more with how the OS is designed....
There is NOT much to the ps3 os... IT loads up quite fast thus demonstrating LESS overhead vs a windows OS
My old athlon 700 loads just as fast as my opteron system with faster HD.
guys, dont buy this thing, it's way too expensive for 'power save' and 'heat generated'. your PS3 is extremely good at eliminating heat and keeping cool. And since when is your PS3 too 'noisy"...
you do NOT need to buy this 400 dollar hard-drive with little benefit (the graph shows a longer install time as well). just stick with the original drive for the next few years.
they are hilarious
point and laugh people!! ----->GS
I wonder how much microsoft paid gamespot to write this one.
now the next few days all what we will see posted on n4g is hard drive speeds of ps3 vs 360