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PlayStation 3D: Performance Analysis

Eurogamer-Digital Foundry's technical analysis of Killzone 3D demo and PlayStation 3D launch titles: MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, WipEout 3D and Super Stardust HD.

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Dazel5712d ago

A balanced, objective and well written ps3 article. bravo.

outrageous5712d ago (Edited 5712d ago )

What I found interesting was how Digital foundry didn't want to examine the KZ 3 Demo...lol It's pre-alpha and has obvious technical issues so they will wait for the " REAL " game...REALLY, when has that ever stop them before. They love to manhandle screen shots and developer diary vids, NOW its not fair to judge a game demo until it's release. Nothing new there tho, any regular reader of Digital Foundry knows the deal. These guy's are constantly wrong until they are corrected by people who ACTUALLY make games. Making up terms and definitions when they don't know what's happening on/in the screen/game. Maybe they have finally learned to wait till the final code/game hits retail before attacking it, BUT I doubt it.

BTW...I agree in part with Da Truth down below. Yes, there articles are better than the average " Ten ugly games on PS3 " type of stuff, but the problem is when people/groups try and manipulate the information available to skew the truth and attempt to pull one over on the average gamer/user to push there agenda. Conduct a interview or tech break down of some video/demo/game and let the reader decide what to make of it. Offer your opinion at the END of the piece and your reasons WHY.

Many times outfits like Digital Foundry ( as well as others ) talk about things nobody will/can notice or even see under regular viewing. Freezing frames and magnifying them 500% ( something they love to do ) then complaining about how they look is shady at best. Using a technique like that to discredit a game is unprofessional and irresponsible.

deafwing5712d ago

.. super star dust hd looked better ... not that I didn't like it to begin with ... but damn, if they can make games 3D and improve their frame rate and resolution because of it, then that's not a bad thing.

peeps5712d ago

Interesting read as always from digital foundry. I bet ssdhd is crazy in 3d lol

DaTruth5712d ago

Once again, an informative article flies under the radar for the regular flamebait sales crap that we generally see here all the time!

I take issue with Digital Foundry's general bias in PS3-360 articles, but the read is always interesting, educational and informative, which is generally better than mindless, flamebait crap!

Captain Tuttle5712d ago

It's 210 degrees as I post this and near the top of the front page.

DaTruth5712d ago

You must be in the 360 section, where there is always a lack of news. In the PS3 section 13 comments doesn't get you to the top!

Blitzkid5712d ago

Looks unbelievable gooooood! but the performance could be better

Dylantalon15712d ago

@ Blitzkid

you havent seen ssdhd judging by your post or youre an idiot. ssdhd looks amazing in 3d with no graphical compromises. i have the game which i play in 3d a lot and it looks amazing where the 3d gives a better experience with no degradation. motorstorm p.r. looks amazing in 3d also but there is graphical degradation with a few pop-ins. ssdhd and motorstorm p .r are the best 3d representations currently available on the ps3 with ssdhd being the best. i cant wait to see gt 5 in 3d in november and killzone 3 in february of 2011.

3d is amazing and relevant in the gaming industry and potentially offers a better experience if done correctly. 3d is way better than the 2 dimensional 3d images of today.

nickjkl5712d ago

i wonder if the ps3 is maxed out now

because as it stands pre alpha killzone 3 in 3d cuts the resolution

da305kratos5712d ago

in pre alpha...i'm sure things will improve between now and release...

kevnb5712d ago

a gtx 7900 can only be stretched so far, they are already using tons of smoke and mirrors to make games like killzone 2 look good.

P1NKY5712d ago

"a gtx 7900 can only be stretched so far" True but who said they were only using the GPU? If you didn't already know the CPU (CELL) is used to boost graphics is practically ALL games. I very much doubt that a GTX7900 could even produce a game looking that good. CELL is very powerful when used effeciently.

ALFAxD_CENTAURO5712d ago (Edited 5712d ago )

They are using most of the CPU.

Is using MLAA which is the best Anti Aliasing on Consoles only on PS3, and is used in few games like God of War 3, Infamous 2, and more tech settings to make a better visual effect.

It is Pre Alpha, can't imagine how will be the final product.

thewhoopimen5712d ago

I dunno but if you "happen" to read the article Killzone3 2D's framebuffer is rendering the game at 1280 x 1470. Remind me how much stretching we're talking about from the predecessor's 1280 x 720.

Redempteur5712d ago

did you read the articles ... these were early shots these 3d conversion were made when the devs are not accustmed to 3D ... They said that motrostorm was way more impressive ....

Also killzone 3 is pre alpha code ...

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PS3 system software update 4.92 is available now

Please check our page for the latest system software features and how to update.

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DaniMacYo353d ago

Feels so weird seeing updates for the PS3 in 2025.

Amplitude353d ago

The only reason they do it is to give very tiny inconveniences to the modding community. I'm surprised they even still bother. They haven't even done this to the Vita in quite a while

fsfsxii353d ago

The update is for Bluray drive keys, to keep them functioning. the system is cracked wide open by hackers since ages ago, it wouldnt make sense to cover exploits on a retired system.

Chocoburger352d ago

It needs updates for Blu-ray keys in order to watch newer movies. But also likely security updates as well.

Amplitude350d ago

oh word my bad. Makes sense

OhReginald353d ago

I love my multiple phat backwards compatible 60gb ps3s.

jznrpg353d ago

I have 2 and love them as well. I had the shell of one of them refinished so one is nice and shiny.

Dagexon352d ago

I found one in a charity shop for 40 quid (best find ever!) I fell in love and got another. My first one got nicked and got a replacement so I still have 2.

Chuuzuu352d ago

My original launch day "phat" PS3 is still part of my entertainment center and running like it was new, I've never had a game system last this long. It's had no repairs whatsoever except for taking it apart a couple of times to clean out the dust but of course I had to upgrade the HDD from it's original capacity. I've got a handful of games that I still break out and play every once in a while on it.

DivineHand125353d ago (Edited 353d ago )

Why would anyone continue to update their PS3 in 2025?

My old PS4 has been disconnected from the Internet since 2020. If I keep it I can mod it and if I sell it, it will have a higher value.

gold_drake353d ago

i still play my ps3 and download games.

so ... yeh.

badz149352d ago

me too. there were lots of gems on the PS3 I think I want to play that I didn't get the time to play before. plus the used games are dirt cheap now. good luck finding Deadpool though haha. that game and its PS4 port are worth more than gold now.

RedDevils352d ago

You can still play online with it.

Kassanova07352d ago

It's for Blue Ray movie playback.

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piroh453d ago

There's too many games to choose from

No Metal geat solid 1,2,3,4?
No Resident evil?
No Silent hill?
No Midnight club 3?
No NfS Underground 2?
No Final Fantasy?
No Burnout 3?
No Dragon quest 8?
No Days gone?
No Ace combat?
No Tekken/Soul calibur?......
just from the top of my head

PS1 era was full of great RPGs, PS2 was racing generation i would pick top 200 and even that would be just a fraction.

FinalFantasyFanatic453d ago

30 is way too low over the entire history of Playstation, I just wouldn't be able to narrow it down that much, I would pick 100 at least.

Storm23453d ago

Yeah...really odd list. I get that it is personal preference and I love most of the games listed, but my list would definitely be different. I agree though, it would be incredibly difficult to come up with just 30.

lockedongamer1453d ago (Edited 453d ago )

I only picked first-party titles. Otherwise, I agree!

EDIT: Except for Days Gone, I don't get the love for it but you do you!

Chocoburger443d ago

I didn't like Days Gone either, it doesn't deserve to be on any best of list.

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PS3 Update 4.91 Released and Does What You Expect This Feb. 27

You read that headline right! It's not a typo, as Sony has released PS3 update 4.91 this Feb. 27 2024, and it does what players might expect.

darthv72725d ago

It says it is for an updated Blueray key but we all know its to also try and patch the exploits that were found in 4.90. And soon this one will be exploited and released as CFW 4.91

Pyrofire95724d ago (Edited 724d ago )

One day the PS3 is gonna be the most STABLE OS every created.
I think I might as well look into some Homebrew at this point. There's probably a cool scene on it.

aaronaton724d ago

I play my PS3 on a CRT @576i. There is a clear bug that Trophies aren't popping up once earned, you hear the noise, but they do not appear at the top right.

CobraKai723d ago

You hold on to that CRT for as long as you can.

anast724d ago

They are still supporting the PS3 that's one reason why people prefer Sony gaming.

FinalFantasyFanatic723d ago

I only finished Xenogears on it in January, nice to see it's still getting the ocassional update.