Originally posted by DJ RJT
Weak, I'm glad I can't get this stream to work...
And how can PSP have a greatest hits line... There aren't exactly a ton of awesome games in their library.
All they were doing since the start is:
1) Statistics
2) Promoting the PS2 upcoming titles
3) Promoting the PSP as any amazingly succesful device that is constantly getting better with the firmware updates.
Finally on to PS3.
Pre-installed (removable) hard drive confirmed.
HDD will help game performance through caching and memory saves.
Playable games (PS3) will be available at E3.
Kaz Hirai intro'd Phil Harrison who into'd Kazunori Yamauchi. He's showing off 'Gran Turismo HD' a prototype made specially for E3. They basically took GT4 and upped everything for the PS3. Looks pretty, I guess. Dolby sound is crazy, though.
He's saying that games will run at 1920 x 1080p and at 60 FPS. Also saying that loading times are down to 2 to 3 seconds between selection and actual gaming. (yeah right)
Collage of Gran Turismo through the ages. [Yan's note: First person view in GT:HD is unreal... Jeez]
[Sidenote: Yamauchi was using a silver PS2 controller.]
Beta Testing for online gameplay from GT4 will be done post-E3 in Japan and US.
The next GT will be released close to the release of the PS3.
That presentation is over. Now they're showing off next gen EyeToy with a special card game (YuGiOh-type). Interesting, I guess. Looks like fun.
Harrison pulled out his own card. LOL Duck monster.
Kaz back. Talking about online and networking. "It's essential as the air that we breath."
To be honest, there isn't much new info here. They're just talking about the same crap that they've mentioned.
They're showing off PS emulation on PSP. Ridge Racer from '95 shown off. You can adjust the screen size in the games.
Harrison is back. Showing off microtransactions with what is the 'shop layout'.
They're showing off the SingStar series again. You can use the online services to download a new song + video (through purchase) for the game.
You'll be able to record your performances with a video attachment and then upload it for friends to watch. lol
Showing off fluid gameplay from Genji 2 to promote the CELL processor. You can switch characters seamlessly while battle continues. Make big chains of attacks that way. Version shown was specially made for E3 presentation. Full version available on E3 floor.
Showing off the upcoming F1 Grand Prix game. Interesting "WingMirror" demostration. PSP seamlessly integrates with PS3 to show off realtime rear view image. "Place the PSP next to your TV to keep constant tab" [Yan's note: WTF?]
Now they're showing off actual gameplay from that ninja demo that was premiered last year at E3.
Some really cool gameplay elements. Remeniscent of what God of War brought to the tray... only ninjas.
lol
