So i just bought a PS3, someone help me with this thing...

Spool · 01-07-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PLAYON

Q. Do you have to install an operating system to use the internet. . .and if you install an operating system can you install programs. . .like say PokerStars software.

U don't need to install any OS to use internet, as for the latter question i don't know...people have used linux and xp on the PS3 i think but im not sure what they can do with that...i like browsing with the big TV...looks insane,

PLAYON · 01-07-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Spool

U don't need to install any OS to use internet, as for the latter question i don't know...people have used linux and xp on the PS3 i think but im not sure what they can do with that...i like browsing with the big TV...looks insane,

I think this thread just sured up my decision. . .

What did you end up paying for the PS3 + whatever games you initially bought. . .were there any deals going on at the time?

And you've got your Keyboard + Mouse hooked up to your PS3 cruising the motherfunking internet. . .so L33T.

Spool · 01-07-2009, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PLAYON

I think this thread just sured up my decision. . .

What did you end up paying for the PS3 + whatever games you initially bought. . .were there any deals going on at the time?

And you've got your Keyboard + Mouse hooked up to your PS3 cruising the motherfunking internet. . .so L33T.

399 for the 80 gig version, then another 100 bucks for the 500 gig HD upgrade...8 bucks for HDMI Cable, 1400 for the 52" LCD and little here and there..

internet on this thing rocks...check out the screen from E90post

kevinbahnz · 01-07-2009, 07:49 PM

You've just missed it, sonystyle had a 150 credit rebate if you apply for their card and get approved and buy a Ps3.

Spool · 01-07-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinbahnz

You've just missed it, sonystyle had a 150 credit rebate if you apply for their card and get approved and buy a Ps3.

yeah i saw that, i was too lazy plus i have enough credit cards...

Spool · 01-07-2009, 07:50 PM

here's another pic of how bright browsing the internet is on the T.V as opposed to my lap top, it look so dim compare to it

PLAYON · 01-07-2009, 08:04 PM

And it pulls the wi-fi signal in or are you rocking the ethernet cord?

Spool · 01-07-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by PLAYON

And it pulls the wi-fi signal in or are you rocking the ethernet cord?

Yeah im using wireless from my router at home...it's decently fast, not super fast but decent enough

PLAYON · 01-07-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Spool

Yeah im using wireless from my router at home...it's decently fast, not super fast but decent enough

I am endlessly impressed with the PS3. . .I think I need to find a PS3 forum or something to see what else it can do.

nardoM4 · 01-07-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PLAYON

I am endlessly impressed with the PS3. . .I think I need to find a PS3 forum or something to see what else it can do.

http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/

http://www.ps3forums.com/

PLAYON · 01-07-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dtmbmw

http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/

http://www.ps3forums.com/

Prissy · 01-07-2009, 09:02 PM

hey I got some used PS3 games for sale:
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Devil May Cry 4
Metal Gear Solid 4
Pm me if y ou want them

kevinbahnz · 01-07-2009, 09:22 PM

Nice LCD, what cables are you using to connect from PC to TV? I've seen that done with a plasma but the color doesnt look as good as yours.

Spool · 01-07-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinbahnz

Nice LCD, what cables are you using to connect from PC to TV? I've seen that done with a plasma but the color doesnt look as good as yours.

I got some cheap ones from new egg for 7 bucks...i tested it against Monster cables that i bought from best buy with every intention to return while i wait...and i really can't tell the difference between 7 dollar HDMI cables and 90 dollar Monster Cables...

Cables are cables, all the same...im very happy with the way it looks

Spool · 01-07-2009, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Prissy

hey I got some used PS3 games for sale:
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Devil May Cry 4
Metal Gear Solid 4
Pm me if y ou want them

hmmm how much u want for them? im not much into those type of games but if it's cheap i'll add it to my collection

Wake27 · 01-08-2009, 12:12 AM

Wow that looks friggin awesome on your TV. I wish my flatscreen was that nice. Then again you did pay a whole $1,000 more than I did. And where are you getting all of those pics on these forums?

Prissy · 01-08-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Spool

hmmm how much u want for them? im not much into those type of games but if it's cheap i'll add it to my collection

3 games +1 MSG4 DVD shipped for $80. All in Mint condition.
And ya you are right about all cables are the same... monoprice.com gogo!

sandyeggo325i · 01-08-2009, 10:37 AM

spool...

get TVersity. you can use that stream media to your PS3. i use my desktop as a server and just stream movies, music, pictures to my ps3 via wifi from a pc. pretty simple and works great. you can stream mkv too...

Spool · 01-08-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sandyeggo325i

spool...

get TVersity. you can use that stream media to your PS3. i use my desktop as a server and just stream movies, music, pictures to my ps3 via wifi from a pc. pretty simple and works great. you can stream mkv too...

seriously? How is the quality, and MKV files are large, will it be glitchy when you stream it to the PS3? Is this the same as Slingbox?

Enjoiyourlife · 01-08-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Spool

U don't need to install any OS to use internet, as for the latter question i don't know...people have used linux and xp on the PS3 i think but im not sure what they can do with that...i like browsing with the big TV...looks insane,

Hey Spool what HD did you end up using for the updgrade?

Spool · 01-08-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Enjoiyourlife

Hey Spool what HD did you end up using for the updgrade?

I bought a Samsung M6...500gig on new egg for $100 i think...that's the one that everyone is using that doesn't have problems.

Enjoiyourlife · 01-08-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Spool

I bought a Samsung M6...500gig on new egg for $100 i think...that's the one that everyone is using that doesn't have problems.

awesome thanks man i'm gonna try it out. nice set up by the way

Sorry to

but does anyone have a PS3 connected to an Apple Airport Extreme network with WEP? I cant get the damn PS3 to connect to it. Im seriously about to go buy a lynksis router

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