I think I'm gonna make the jump

By kazuyette
in PlayStation

 Share

Recommended Posts

Mentor

kazuyette

Posted
Posted

I'm the happy owner of a 360 since its beginnings ( I got 16 games right now and bought around 30 so I know my way ;) ). But more and more I've been watching what's going on on Sony's side and I think I'm about to buy a PS3 with LBP and MGS4.

Is there anything I'm missing or should know about ?

P.S. :

here's the games I already own on 360:

Gears of War 2

Beautiful Katamari

Burnout Paradise

GTA 4

Saints Row 2

Saints Row

Fight Night 3

Eternal Sonata

Table Tennis

Forza motorsport 2

And some other gamez I don't remember :)

Link to comment
https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/700006-i-think-im-gonna-make-the-jump/
Share on other sites
Grand Master

+Audioboxer Subscriber²

Posted
  • Subscriber²
Posted

Stone wall advice, wait till around Christmas.

Buying right now is suicide, seeing as in the run up to Christmas you'll have bundles left/right/center. Or even after Christmas in the January sales.

As long as you like the games coming out on the console, you won't see a vastly different experience from the 360, at least not that of which you'd get from going from a PS2 or Wii. Both are hardcore consoles targeting similar markets.

Mentor

kazuyette

Posted
  • Author
Posted
I think this good time is exactly why kazuyette is thinking of getting it, i am sure there will be good offers launched in France too . :)

Right now i can snatch a pack with a PS3/80 a DS3 with LBP for 409? (around 515$ according to google). And I think aboot buying MGS4 and a little hdmi cable for good mesure on my 32&quot:):).

Grand Master

Smigit

Posted
Posted

Yeah I'ma grab one when I move out in Jan/Feb next year. Anyway at least locally I expect a decent price drop to happen within the next month. MS just dropped the prices of the Xbox to $280AU, 400AU and 550AU for the Arcade, Pro and Elite with the later two coming with 3 or 4 games (and decent ones). I can't see Sony being able to remain competitive here selling the machine at $688 still with a single game, not at over twice the cost of an arcade or almost $300 more than an XBox pro.

Actually I made a bet with my friends that we'd see a $100AU drop at least by the 1st of Dec.

Looking to get resistance 1 + 2, Uncharted, LBP, Killzone 2 (eventually) and MGS4

Veteran

madd-hatter

Posted
Posted
Besides the two games you mentioned, what other good games does the PS3 have?

I mean, in the recent months, 360 has been flooded with many great games?

Besides Fable 2 and Gears, what game does the 360 have "in recent months" that isn't cross-platform?

Yeah... None.

Grand Master

.KICK

Posted
Posted
Besides Fable 2 and Gears, what game does the 360 have "in recent months" that isn't cross-platform?

Yeah... None.

Er,

Left 4 Dead

Banjo

The Last Remnant

to name a few!

However, Kazuyette, it's up to you really. The PS3 does have some games coming out such as Resistance 2 this year and Killzone 2 next year. Also, the games library for older titles on the PS3 would be cheap since most have been out for a while such as Resistance and others. Although, waiting till closer to Christmas might be more wise due to better bundles possibly.

Grand Master

+Audioboxer Subscriber²

Posted
  • Subscriber²
Posted
Besides the two games you mentioned, what other good games does the PS3 have?

Games I've bought this year which are reviewed as Good -> Great titles.

Resistance 2

LBP

Motorstorm Pacific Rift

MGS4

Wipeout HD

Siren: Blood Curse

Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

The only admission to the trend of scoring well is I bought Socom: Confrontation. A lot of it's problems have been fixed (and more will be), so it's maybe worth a gamble, and to get the headset.

Games I haven't bought that have scored well

Valkyria Chronicles

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

Buzz! Quiz TV

Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds

So there's definitely 2008 content to check out if you're interested, coupled with what good games hit in 2007 (less of them, but there's still a few, notably Uncharted).

Grand Master

gigapixels Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

Good choice (Y)

I'm always one to support getting all of the consoles if you can afford it (though I emphasize the 360 and PS3 over the Wii). They each have their good exclusives, and if you prefer one over the other you can always get multi-platform games for that one.

Mentor

kazuyette

Posted
  • Author
Posted

First impressions : My GF is going to luv Singstar ( we tried a duet ... ;) ), LBP is teh cute but even if we can D/L an awful lot of stuff ( including full games for PS3 ) which is really cool, the navigation is a REAL pain when compared to XBL. I haven't tried MGS4 yet ...

Grand Master

PiracyX

Posted
Posted

You probably should of waited really for more games to come out.

IMO you just brought the two biggest disappointment games for the PS3 in 2008 (and yes i own both of them)

I'd give it about a month then you will go back to the 360 while the PS3 gathers dust or you use it for F@H only which many here do.

Hope you enjoy your purchase though :) I am sure the gf is going to like singstar.

Grand Master

+Audioboxer Subscriber²

Posted
  • Subscriber²
Posted
First impressions : My GF is going to luv Singstar ( we tried a duet ... ;) ), LBP is teh cute but even if we can D/L an awful lot of stuff ( including full games for PS3 ) which is really cool, the navigation is a REAL pain when compared to XBL. I haven't tried MGS4 yet ...

LBP and MGS4 are really good, enjoy :)

Mentor

kazuyette

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Some quick and updated impressions after my week end playing with MGS4, LBP and some demos :

For starters, I've hooked my PS3 to my 32" via HDMI and got the audio via my Yamaha RXV-363 + NSP-270.

- installation was fairly easy and the audio/video setup went like a breeze.

- No more nuclear reactor to hide ( a.k.A the power adapter of the 360)

- Subscribing to the PSN with the console was easy but long (due to writing a lot of stuff with the pad).

- The Playstation Store is a real mess when compared to the Xbox Live Marketplace ( I own a 360 since its european debut).

- I haven't found yet if there was trials available for the "Xbox Live Arcade" games of the Ps Store ( please point me the right place if there's any ;) )

- The DS3 feel feels like a real joypad and not a toy like the first Sixaxis even if I can't thinkingabout the L2 and R2 triggers being badly implemented.

- Playing HD content without losing hours to convert it so you can keep 5.1 sound is a real pleasure thanks to GotSent.

- I can feel the beautiful sensation of playing games with a hot and sexy DTS sound ( last time was with SSX Tricky on the PS2 )

- I'm IMPRESSED by mgs4 and its EXCEPTIONAL audio/video presentation, and the gameplay too but am I too dumb ( last MGS played was the second episode and also the first one ) or the game is a bit hard even on normal difficulty ?

- The XMB can be a little scary for someon not really tech savvy ( not my case :p ) with a bit too much settings.

Grand Master

Corris Veteran

Posted
  • Veteran
Posted

You could have made the account on the PC to save time before you went to get it. :p

I don't think the Store is that messy, but could still be organised better, but that could be said of anything, at least you aren't having to deal with it when it was back in website form, lol.

There aren't really many demos for the Smaller PSN games, which is a little iffy sometimes, but they usually appear eventually, but if you can't find a demo of something, either look on-line or come and ask us what we think.

The Triggers aren't the best, if you can find some, see about getting some Gioteck Real Triggers.

5675248l.jpg

After buying them a few months ago, I haven't taken them off since, lol.

I've never had a problem with the XMB myself, at first I kept pressing right to get further into a menu when selecting, but got use to it, its very simple to use, if you need any help setting options etc just ask, i'm sure someone will know the answers.

Hope you enjoy your purchase. :D

Grand Master

+Audioboxer Subscriber²

Posted
  • Subscriber²
Posted
The Triggers aren't the best, if you can find some, see about getting some Gioteck Real Triggers.

5675248l.jpg

After buying them a few months ago, I haven't taken them off since, lol.

+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1

:p

Best cheap purchase you'll make this generation coming in at like ?3.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Posts

    • Why you need to take back control of your synced passwords and how to go about doing that

      By sdvxvcxbfghdgfhdfgh · Posted

      You literally have to do it on a desktop, which is incredibly annoying in our mobile-first world. What???
    • Why you need to take back control of your synced passwords and how to go about doing that

      By SteveL · Posted

      What part of "you can’t really depend on service providers to maintain features forever" is not clear enough?
    • Creative Sound Blaster AE-X PCIe review: your headphones will love it

      By Jaybonaut · Posted

      Nope. That lack of surround sound capability (analog) won't fly with me. Sure, I use headphones most of the time, but still.
    • Creative Sound Blaster AE-X PCIe review: your headphones will love it

      By Steven P. · Posted

      Creative Sound Blaster AE-X PCIe review: your headphones will love it by Steven Parker If you have been reading Neowin for any length of time, you may remember that I reviewed the Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro back in April. I found it to be an excellent budget sound card, even though it lacked support for formats such as DTS over the included SPDIF port. Anyway, Creative reached out to me again asking if I was interested in reviewing the Sound Blaster AE-X. It is a card mainly targeted at headphone wearers, which I'll get into a bit later. Before we get underway, here is a disclaimer: Creative Labs provided a free sample without any review pre-approval. Here are the full specs of it: Creative Sound Blaster AE-X Dimensions: 179 x 126 x 18 mm Weight: 263g / 9.28 oz Platform: PCI-e DAC: ESS ES9039Q2M Connectivity Options Side: Rear: 1 x HD Audio Front Panel Connector, 1 x ⅛“ Headphone port, 1 x RCA Line-out (Left) port, 1 x RCA Line-out (Right) port, 1 x Coaxial SPDIF-out port, 1 x ⅛“ Mic in/Line-in port, 1 x TOSLINK SPDIF-in port Surround: No DNR / SNR: THD+N: 0.0001% Dynamic Range 130 dB Recording Resolution: PCM up to 32-bit / 192kHz (Stereo) Direct Mode: Line Out (Stereo): PCM up to 32-bit  384 kHz Coaxial SPDIF Out: PCM up to 24-bit 192.0 kHz Headphone Amp: PCM up to 32-bit / 384kHz (Stereo) Native DSD: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 Output Impedance: 1Ω, Supported Headphone Impedance: 8–600Ω, IEM: 0.5Vrms, Low: 1.5Vrms, Mid: 3Vrms, High: 6Vrms, Maximum output power: 350mW @ 32Ω (High), Maximum output voltage: 6Vrms (High) Front Panel Headphone Amp: PCM up to 32-bit / 192kHz (Stereo) Native DSD: DSD64, DSD128 Output Impedance: 10Ω, Supported Headphone Impedance: 32–300Ω, Maximum output power: 40mW @ 32Ω, Maximum output voltage: 1.9Vrms ASIO: ASIO 2.3 Total Harmonic Distortion: THD+N: 0.0006% Dynamic Range: 114 dB Scout Mode: Yes EMI shielding: No (but it passed all the FCC emission tests) Operating temperature: 0–45°C Input Power: 12V⎓0.5A Warranty: 1 Year (MSRP) Price: $179.99 / £169.99 The Sound Blaster AE-X was announced at the end of May, and it becomes clear that it is mainly for headphone wearers. I should also note that the card does not support DDL/DTS encoding technology, but it is said to support decoding through the coaxial SPDIF port. I was able to test this working with the classic Windows Sound properties, but I could not get a DTS (decode) signal through my Logitech Z906, it defaulted to 3D sound whenever I played DTS content through Plex or Emby. In addition, this card only supports two channels (stereo) over the speakers. The surround support is limited to the Headphone Amp, so before I get underway, what we have here is a card mostly intended for headphone use, especially with its SPDIF In (Toslink) port where you could connect another device like a console. So what about the highlights of this card? The AE-X is powered by the ESS SABRE DAC (ES9039Q2M), which is capable of a 130 dB dynamic range. In addition, it supports 32-bit/384 kHz playback for deeper detail and clarity. The headphone amplifier delivers up to 350 mW @ 32Ω, which admittedly far surpasses standard onboard audio, offering support for studio-grade headphones. DSD256 and ASIO 2.3 are also supported. What doesn't it have? No support for What-U-Hear, Super X-Fi, or the SmartComms Kit No EMI shielding, but it passed all the FCC emission tests (from the FAQ) I also want to make it clear that I am no audiophile. For me, it's purely subjective and it should just "work" out of the box. First impressions As I said in the introduction, I was a bit sad to see that the AE-X only supports stereo output, meaning it would not be on par with my ALC1220 over my speakers, as I mentioned it seems like this card is marketed toward headphone users. Since I am not an avid gamer that would rule me out as a potential customer, but I can still test its capabilities! The card arrived in a nice-looking box, as shown above. It's quite a bit larger than the Audify FX Pro that I reviewed back in April, and at first I thought the covering meant that it was EMI shielded, but it isn't as mentioned above in the highlights section. What's in the box: 1 x Sound Blaster AE-X PCIe card 1 x 3.5 mm CTIA TRRS to Dual TRS Headset Splitter Cable 1 x Quick Start Guide Aside from the Quick Start Guide, which someone at my age (I guess) needs a magnifying glass to read thanks to the tiny fonts, Creative Labs also has the manual online, which first requires you to prove that you're human in order to access it (so I can't direct link it). Anyway, the box is mostly made up of cardboard, and the only plastic in it is the anti-static bag for the card itself. Design Top Bottom The card itself looks pretty cool and actually wouldn't look out of place in an all-white build. There's only one connector, and for some reason it is awkwardly placed on the side (front-facing) that is for the front panel audio connector, which will let you use the headphones through the front PC audio jack. Since the front panel Headphone Amp has fewer capabilities than the rear headphone port, I decided not to use it. Rear of card PCI-e interface The rear of the card is completely open and is normally where you would find the front panel connector. The PCIe interface side is completely covered, which initially made me think it was EMI shielded. I/O panel Side (front-facing) with Front panel connector On the outer rear bracket side we have the TOSLINK SPDIF in, Coaxial SPDIF out, RCA line out (Right), RCA line out (Left), Headphone out, and Mic/Line in ports. On the front facing portion of the card itself is the F-panel connector. Usage Test System Our test system consists of the following: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D Gigabyte X870E AORUS MASTER (BIOS F12) Corsair RM1000x (2024) Thermal Grizzly Kyronaut (33x33x0,2mm) 2x 32GB Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5 6000MT/s CL36-38-38-80 T-Force Z540 2TB (PCIe Gen5) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition (NVIDIA) Creative Sound Blaster AE-X Windows 11 25H2 Pro I installed the card into the Gigabyte X870E AORUS MASTER which includes the RealTek ALC1220 onboard audio. For our subjective listening tests, I used the Coaxial SPDIF port to my Logitech Z906 speakers. For headphone tests I used the OneOdio Studio Max 2 Wireless DJ Headphones that I reviewed last month. After installing the audio driver, I installed Creative Nexus, which is a relatively new app designed for the latest Sound Blaster cards. Then I discovered the AE-X needed both a driver update from 1.00.15.0001 to 1.01.09.000 and a firmware update from 1.00.06.0000 to 1.00.06.0002, then I was set to go. It should be noted that the card did not work without the driver (not Plug and Play). As you can see above, you can manage the firmware, driver, and inputs via Advanced Settings on the Device tab. By default Nexus enabled "Direct Mode". Upon clicking on Acoustic Engine, the Equalizer can be enabled and set to four different presets, which are: Gaming Music Movies Footsteps Enhancer There's also a dedicated Scout Mode for gamers. I mainly used Tidal and Spotify in the past week to listen to some of my Liked Songs (which now total over 700) in Shuffle mode; there were no pops or interference that I could hear. I also found a 5.1 Surround Music playlist on Tidal that sounded really great over Studio Max 2 headphones. When I reviewed the Audigy FX Pro, I went out and purchased a Logitech Z906 set second-hand for €100 specifically to use with the card, but in this instance all I could get on the AE-X was the 3D output of surround sound through Coaxial SPDIF and although it still sounded great, it isn't quite as good as DTS Interactive via my onboard Realtek ALC1220. Conclusion So what have I learned? The AE-X lacks multi-channel support for 5.1/7.1 setups and drops support for modern surround technologies like Dolby or DTS, functioning strictly as a stereo output device. So to really benefit, you will need Studio-grade headphones to "hear" the benefits of this card. With that being said, I can imagine it will appeal to gamers who are switching between console and PC. By utilizing the SPDIF in port, you could just plug your headphones into the AE-X (front or rear port) and then switch between PC and Console without having to move the headphones to a different port. As I said in the Sound Blaster Audigy review, the EQ in the Creative Nexus app offers safe presets, which allows a user to further tweak the lows, mids, and highs for a personal listening experience. Of course it all depends on the headphones you hook up to it. Speaking of headphones, I kind of wish I had higher-quality Studio-grade headphones to really test this card with; I'm not usually wearing headphones in my day to day duties. The only time I will wear them is if I want to listen to music very late at night and I don't want to disturb my neighbors, so my rating (verdict) is based on this fact. Someone with a PC/Console setup and wears headphone religiously to game, and consume media will benefit much more than I from the high-quality Headphone Amps that are included in the AE-X. Once again, I do feel like Creative could have gone the extra mile to support the S/PDIF port a bit more. Why include it if you're not supporting the main popular digital formats? It seems like the decision was more of a legacy-based one, offering uncompressed 2-channel PCM audio, for users with high-fidelity audio systems and external DACs. Maybe I will be lucky enough to review a card that truly includes all these features in the future. I am sure readers with far more knowledge on audio systems than me will correct me in the comments below. I'll just say I am happy to learn what I don't know! Where to buy The Sound Blaster AE-X is available to purchase now in preorder for $179.99 on the U.S. Creative website, or for £169.99 on the Creative UK website and will start shipping to customers from June 25.
    • Poll: Grand Theft Auto VI price predictions, cast your vote

      By noobient · Posted

      $80 or 90%, anything else would be financial suicide one way or another.

  • Recent Achievements

    • Week One Done
      Supreme Spray LV earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • One Month Later
      Genuinetonerink- Dubai earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Week One Done
      Genuinetonerink- Dubai earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • One Year In
      hhgygy earned a badge
      One Year In
    • Week One Done
      AMV earned a badge
      Week One Done

  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      513
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      165
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      88
    4. 4
      Steven P.
      74
    5. 5
      Michael Scrip
      73
    Show More

  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!