Your first paragraph sums it up quite nicely, ITS FREE. I read a bit of the responses to this article before heading to work, and was somewhat miffed at all the folks out there who constantly complain about this and that concerning any particular game. I, for one, have really enjoyed the GT series, and have been playing them since GT3. When I downloaded GT: HD, my eyes literally watered when the opening trailer started. (I purchased a 46" DLP prior to the x360 launch last year, so, in HD, it truly is an amazing-looking simulation.) Your statement on some saying GT:HD is a high-res GT4 made me think that those stating said statement are full of smelly excrement. I've played GT4 in the 1080i setting on my DLP, and GT:HD is at least 3-5 times better-looking. (Frankly, I think the differences are night and day, based on pixelation, frame rate, and detail.) My only 'complaint' is the GT Force feedback wheel (for GT4) works well, except the 'force-feedback' isn't, um, forceful at all. (Probably will be patched soon.)
I too, have R:FOM, and think that game is quite nice. Sure, let the Gears of War guys laugh and laugh- I'm waiting for what's available on the PS3 after it's been out as long as the 360 (at this point), and developers have had time to 'settle in' with the technology (then we'll see who's laughing). One of the best things about Resistance is the fact that frame rates never drop. Period. When I was in the latter stages of the game, I found myself wasting all the enemies, and then just wandering around, and looking around at the wonderfully detailed world I was playing in. FPS's have been pretty much played-out in any scenario one can think of, but, like you, Resistance kept (and is still keeping) me coming back for more.
Haven't tried Full-Auto, a few reviews were horrible, and, at $60/pop, I'd prefer to wait for something like Rainbow 6: Vegas (I live there, matter-of-factly), or Motorstorm.
On a side note, my PS3 gamertag is the same as the one I use here, so feel free to add me, but let me know who you are...
When I first read about the infantile stages of the Cell B.E., and it's possible consumer debut in the PS3, I knew when the time came that the PS3 did launch, I would be first in line for one. A few years later, that did in fact happen. I took the necessary steps to stay informed on pretty much any and all information leading to the release of Sony's next-gen system, but was prepared to camp out for one, if necessary. My efforts paid off when I received an email from Gamestop informing me that a limited preorder for the PS3 would occur for one day, and a $100 deposit was necessary. I happened to be the only person outside my local Gamestop for almost two hours, and was eventually handed a post-it note with the number '1' on it. A month later, after my work day was done, I walked in, paid my balance, and walked out with a 60GB PS3, an extra controller, and a few games.
In addition to staying on top of things PS3-related, I also paid attention to the Wii, it's unique controller, and the fact that it would debut a more than half the price of the PS3- but with (for all intensive purposes) half (if not more than half) the performance of Sony's offering. Being an 'early-adopter', I felt that although the Wii was presenting the gaming world with a radical method of game control, it really didn't offer much more in the way of taking the next step in console performance. It would be new, and play older Nintendo games in one form or another, and would also offer a new(er) perspective in console gaming. But that was it. No high-definition graphics, no multi-core processor, no hard drive storage, and most of all, no games (for that platform brand) that really appealed to my personal tastes in gaming. (I'm 31, and have been playing just about every platform since my Atari 2600) Outside of any iteration of Zelda, and Metroid, I knew the Wii would only be something I'd buy in a few months 'just to have it', if not so that I could personally experience what all the commotion is about concerning the controller(s).
So, what is my impression of the PS3? It's simply worth every penny for those who believe in the technology inside it. Sure, $600 was a bit steep, but I paid $400 for the Xbox 360, plus another $100 for the wireless adapter, making the PS3 'only' $100 more than it's closest competitor. At this point, I've had the machine for four days, and have played roughly 10 hours on it (life gets in the way), and say 'wow' every time I've had the chance to sit down with it. It's smooth, quiet, and has exceeded my expectations in just about every category. "But it doesn't upscale DVD's and games to 1080i"....Yet. "Sony's online offerings are bland and basic."....Give it time, remember, this is Sony's first real attempt at the whole online community (no, the PS2's extremely basic online capability does not count here- PS3's approach is completely different), and for those who continue to complain about it (online)...IT'S FREE. I've had the Xbox 360 since launch last year, and will admit it is a great system, with great games, a great online community, and an overall great presentation of graphics. But, as with the 360, the PS3 will only get better....and this is going to be a big deal. Knowing the capabilites of the Cell, coupled with genuine high definition software and output (HDMI), and a history of console 'war' domination, Sony's latest offering in the gaming world is a wolf in sheeps clothing. When I read of others mentioning the lack of anything 'new', 'next-gen', or 'revolutionary' concerning the PS3, I'm a bit confused because outside of the motion-sensing controller, and the overall aesthetics of the Wii experience....nothing is new with that platform. (I'm not picking on the Wii, but I've noticed those who comment negatively about the PS3 seem to find the Wii being the next best thing since sliced bread.)
To honestly comment on anything regarding the PS3, one should be an owner, period. Witnesses to in-game footage, or those who've spent 10 minutes playing with one, or those who comment based on what they've read from other med
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Your first paragraph sums it up quite nicely, ITS FREE. I read a bit of the responses to this article before heading to work, and was somewhat miffed at all the folks out there who constantly complain about this and that concerning any particular game. I, for one, have really enjoyed the GT series, and have been playing them since GT3. When I downloaded GT: HD, my eyes literally watered when the opening trailer started. (I purchased a 46" DLP prior to the x360 launch last year, so, in HD, it truly is an amazing-looking simulation.) Your statement on some saying GT:HD is a high-res GT4 made me think that those stating said statement are full of smelly excrement. I've played GT4 in the 1080i setting on my DLP, and GT:HD is at least 3-5 times better-looking. (Frankly, I think the differences are night and day, based on pixelation, frame rate, and detail.) My only 'complaint' is the GT Force feedback wheel (for GT4) works well, except the 'force-feedback' isn't, um, forceful at all. (Probably will be patched soon.) I too, have R:FOM, and think that game is quite nice. Sure, let the Gears of War guys laugh and laugh- I'm waiting for what's available on the PS3 after it's been out as long as the 360 (at this point), and developers have had time to 'settle in' with the technology (then we'll see who's laughing). One of the best things about Resistance is the fact that frame rates never drop. Period. When I was in the latter stages of the game, I found myself wasting all the enemies, and then just wandering around, and looking around at the wonderfully detailed world I was playing in. FPS's have been pretty much played-out in any scenario one can think of, but, like you, Resistance kept (and is still keeping) me coming back for more. Haven't tried Full-Auto, a few reviews were horrible, and, at $60/pop, I'd prefer to wait for something like Rainbow 6: Vegas (I live there, matter-of-factly), or Motorstorm. On a side note, my PS3 gamertag is the same as the one I use here, so feel free to add me, but let me know who you are...
When I first read about the infantile stages of the Cell B.E., and it's possible consumer debut in the PS3, I knew when the time came that the PS3 did launch, I would be first in line for one. A few years later, that did in fact happen. I took the necessary steps to stay informed on pretty much any and all information leading to the release of Sony's next-gen system, but was prepared to camp out for one, if necessary. My efforts paid off when I received an email from Gamestop informing me that a limited preorder for the PS3 would occur for one day, and a $100 deposit was necessary. I happened to be the only person outside my local Gamestop for almost two hours, and was eventually handed a post-it note with the number '1' on it. A month later, after my work day was done, I walked in, paid my balance, and walked out with a 60GB PS3, an extra controller, and a few games. In addition to staying on top of things PS3-related, I also paid attention to the Wii, it's unique controller, and the fact that it would debut a more than half the price of the PS3- but with (for all intensive purposes) half (if not more than half) the performance of Sony's offering. Being an 'early-adopter', I felt that although the Wii was presenting the gaming world with a radical method of game control, it really didn't offer much more in the way of taking the next step in console performance. It would be new, and play older Nintendo games in one form or another, and would also offer a new(er) perspective in console gaming. But that was it. No high-definition graphics, no multi-core processor, no hard drive storage, and most of all, no games (for that platform brand) that really appealed to my personal tastes in gaming. (I'm 31, and have been playing just about every platform since my Atari 2600) Outside of any iteration of Zelda, and Metroid, I knew the Wii would only be something I'd buy in a few months 'just to have it', if not so that I could personally experience what all the commotion is about concerning the controller(s). So, what is my impression of the PS3? It's simply worth every penny for those who believe in the technology inside it. Sure, $600 was a bit steep, but I paid $400 for the Xbox 360, plus another $100 for the wireless adapter, making the PS3 'only' $100 more than it's closest competitor. At this point, I've had the machine for four days, and have played roughly 10 hours on it (life gets in the way), and say 'wow' every time I've had the chance to sit down with it. It's smooth, quiet, and has exceeded my expectations in just about every category. "But it doesn't upscale DVD's and games to 1080i"....Yet. "Sony's online offerings are bland and basic."....Give it time, remember, this is Sony's first real attempt at the whole online community (no, the PS2's extremely basic online capability does not count here- PS3's approach is completely different), and for those who continue to complain about it (online)...IT'S FREE. I've had the Xbox 360 since launch last year, and will admit it is a great system, with great games, a great online community, and an overall great presentation of graphics. But, as with the 360, the PS3 will only get better....and this is going to be a big deal. Knowing the capabilites of the Cell, coupled with genuine high definition software and output (HDMI), and a history of console 'war' domination, Sony's latest offering in the gaming world is a wolf in sheeps clothing. When I read of others mentioning the lack of anything 'new', 'next-gen', or 'revolutionary' concerning the PS3, I'm a bit confused because outside of the motion-sensing controller, and the overall aesthetics of the Wii experience....nothing is new with that platform. (I'm not picking on the Wii, but I've noticed those who comment negatively about the PS3 seem to find the Wii being the next best thing since sliced bread.) To honestly comment on anything regarding the PS3, one should be an owner, period. Witnesses to in-game footage, or those who've spent 10 minutes playing with one, or those who comment based on what they've read from other med