momaw Posted March 23, 2007 Posted March 23, 2007 Well, how do you? You wait by the letterbox for the next 3 months. My Spiderman 2 UMD took that long to come
Trigg Posted March 23, 2007 Author Posted March 23, 2007 You wait by the letterbox for the next 3 months. My Spiderman 2 UMD took that long to come Thought as much. Shame you can't log into your profile and see what member number you are like you can with these forums!
momaw Posted March 23, 2007 Posted March 23, 2007 Thought as much. Shame you can't log into your profile and see what member number you are like you can with these forums! That would be very cool.
Kirium Posted March 23, 2007 Posted March 23, 2007 Well, how do you? I think Sony said they had 10,000 pre-orders. I don't even think they brought 20,000 consoles into the country for launch. I'd say you're one of the 20,000 if you bought a PS3 today... The cynic in my says you could still make the first 20,000 if you buy a PS3 any time in the next 2 months... :ph34r:
T800 Posted March 23, 2007 Posted March 23, 2007 i agree, wouldb be nice ot get some type of confirmation. w\oh well i ont buy it just in case
-Bishop- Posted March 23, 2007 Posted March 23, 2007 I think Sony said they had 10,000 pre-orders. I don't even think they brought 20,000 consoles into the country for launch. I'd say you're one of the 20,000 if you bought a PS3 today... The cynic in my says you could still make the first 20,000 if you buy a PS3 any time in the next 2 months... :ph34r: With 40 people at one of the biggest launch parties, and some people saying some major stores only sold like 2 the following day, you could almost be really cruel, and suggest as long as you buy one before Christmas, your probably good for a copy...
AndrewW Posted March 23, 2007 Posted March 23, 2007 You wait by the letterbox for the next 3 months. My Spiderman 2 UMD took that long to come The terms of the promotion said you would be waiting "at least 45 days for delivery". So I wouldn't be expecting them any time soon. You'd be able to pick it up in the bargain bin by then Andrew.
Tweet Posted March 23, 2007 Posted March 23, 2007 The chances are the disc hasn't even been 'pressed' yet ! It's like promising a kid a new bike when you win gold lotto. Sony treats it's consumers as though they were urchins or bottom feeders. How loathsome is that not to include the disc with the machine,it would be less than a dollar to make and package, postage would cost more. C.M
Raja Posted March 23, 2007 Posted March 23, 2007 With 40 people at one of the biggest launch parties, and some people saying some major stores only sold like 2 the following day, you could almost be really cruel, and suggest as long as you buy one before Christmas, your probably good for a copy... Interesting coverage of the Launch in IGN http://au.ps3.ign.com/articles/775/775302p1.html
momaw Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 Interesting coverage of the Launch in IGNhttp://au.ps3.ign.com/articles/775/775302p1.html Great Read that was Raja. Thanks
HoffY Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 So does anyone know if you use a pre made account and accosiate it with your master acccount... does that pass as created an account like they say you need to do?
momaw Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 So does anyone know if you use a pre made account and accosiate it with your master acccount... does that pass as created an account like they say you need to do? The conditions said it must be your first registered master account.
AndrewW Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 Interesting coverage of the Launch in IGNhttp://au.ps3.ign.com/articles/775/775302p1.html That was brilliant. I love this photo http://ps3media.ign.com/ps3/image/article/...22084418597.jpg Andrew.
-Bishop- Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 I like the last page when they went into a Toys be Us store, and there was like one guy standing there ready to by a PS3, that's just harsh...
brodricj Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 I tried BlackHawk Down BR (Amazon import) on my PS3 yesterday. The PQ was nothing special, certainly didn't get anywhere near the wow factor impression that I got when I tried HD-DVD on my 8720 for the first time. Actually I'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between the BR and DVD version after VP30/ABT102 processing. Also the SQ seemed slightly compressed over optical and it was crap over HDMI, I just didn't get the surround sounds effects impressions that I was expecting. My sound system is high-end and I think it was revealling the inadequecies of the PS3 for SQ. I have seen better PQ with many FTA HD broadcasts, eg last night on 9, Rising Sun or whatever it was called (Bruce Willis), excellent SQ and good PQ (except for the crushed blacks problem from the Toppy PVR). It's not all negative. PQ from video gaming is very good. Mind you I'm jumping from PS1 to a PS3, having skipped buying a PS2. PS3 pumps out alot of heat so keep it well ventilated! All this is OT but what the heck, I'm not starting a new thread for this as anyone reading will probably be interested in these observations.
AndrewW Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 I tried BlackHawk Down BR (Amazon import) on my PS3 yesterday. The PQ was nothing special, certainly didn't get anywhere near the wow factor impression that I got when I tried HD-DVD on my 8720 for the first time. You did watch it past the initial grainy bits, right ? I thought the PQ in Black Hawk Down was variable, brilliant in some parts, OK in others. I wouldn't blame the PS3. Blame the transfer. Casino Royale, for instance, looks bloody fantastic. As good as any HD DVD I own. Andrew.
Taki Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 Also the SQ seemed slightly compressed over optical and it was crap over HDMI, I just didn't get the surround sounds effects impressions that I was expecting. My sound system is high-end and I think it was revealling the inadequecies of the PS3 for SQ You're running Uncompressed PCM through HDMI right? Make sure you select it in the Black Hawk Down Sound options. You should be blown away by the PCM track.
johnn1503560523 Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 Its weird that you are complaining about the AQ of the PS3, when plenty of US owners (as noted on AVS forums) praising it. I am sure many own much better equipment than you are
nagelixin Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 Well, how do you? I guess as others have mentioned we will have to wait. The other thing you could keep an eye out for is the Playstation site. If they remove the details for the promotion, then you can assume you are one of the 20,000. It would be nice if you did receive some sort of confirmation advising that your copy will be posted ...eventually.
momaw Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 Well I contacted Sony and put this question to them. The guts of their response is as follows: Thank you for your recent email.If you have registered via your PS3 for the Network Platform and you were one of the first 20,000 to register then you should be eligible. All copies of Casino Royale will be dispatched on the 11th April to coincide with it's Australian release. We are unable to confirm if you are eligible at this point in time. If you have any further queries, please contact us on the number below. Guess waiting is the only option.
Skid_MacMarx Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 Well I contacted Sony and put this question to them. The guts of their response is as follows:Guess waiting is the only option. I thought you're purchasing a US copy momaw? I noticed a number of the stores up here have cut the price to $899 and throw in a BD movie of choice.
momaw Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 I thought you're purchasing a US copy momaw?I noticed a number of the stores up here have cut the price to $899 and throw in a BD movie of choice. I have. That's still $300 too much.
Tweet Posted March 24, 2007 Posted March 24, 2007 Toshiba must be totally delighted with the PS3's launch given all the money spent on Sony's advertising campaign. I wonder if ACA will highlight Blu-ray's resounding success. Sorry, I am just being cynical ........HJ where are you ? C.M
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