Anything goes so long proprietary peripherals PS3 delight

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Microsoft's been doing the talking, Sony is doing the walking. PlayStation 3 is the console for those that value choice. From a standard three-pronged power cord to a standard hard drive bay, Sony's hardware is compatible with a vast range of products, including additional operating systems (e.g., Linux).

Already own a USB headset? What about a web cam? As Microsoft forces us to buy into -- often inferior -- proprietary devices, Sony welcomes us to use those peripherals we might already have lying around. Bravo!


http://www.joystiq.com/2006/11/20/anything-goes-so-long-proprietary-peripherals-ps3-delight-00/
 
Bit ironic that they force BluRay on us then? ;)

As much as I love the quality and design of the 360 peripherals, it would be nice to be able to use something that you already have without any issues.
 
The only reason I would ever get a PS3 is if the open source community take a liking to the PS3 and start developing all sorts of stuff for it (think a more powerful XBMC!). Will definitely get a wii and another console - just waiting to see how things pan out between the 2.
 
I would like more 3rd party products supported on the 360; in the same light though i think there current products quality is very good, the Vision Camera is excellent
 
If those items work on more than 5% of games I will eat my hat. They may work under Linux etc but having a driver database for all those items is just out of the question, particularly when it comes to coding support for individual games.

Although I value the choice of using what I want, I can't help but think Microsofts choice to stick with proprietry stuff means better content can be coded into the games (how many PC web cams have motion sensitivity to play motion-sensitive games) and help prevent people from using items that are basically cheats (remember those auto-fire controllers, for example?).
 
Aye, whilst it's relatively easy for them to work under an OS the games will almost certainly not have the right driver databases for a huge number of devices (or will only work in a basic manner using a general driver for the type of device).

The approach MS is using garuntees that the devices will work without any problems in any games, the only real advantange the PS3 approach has in games is with the hard drive from what I can tell,
 
well realistically, it allows the user the choice to try their own kit. if it works then fine, if not they can buy the sony/recommended product to suite their purpose,

which is better than habing no choice at all?
 
In some ways better, but lets say you get someone who goes to a store, buys a non PS3 endorsed product, and then tries the game on their console, it doesnt work... they just wasted money. At least this way, if you are forced, then you know everything will work A-ok.

On top of that, the MS stuff is usually excellent quality, such as the Wireless adapter, the 360 pad (which works on the PC) and I have heard very good things about the camera (also works on PC) I havent used the camera though, so can't comment from personal experience.
 
Nismo said:
Bit ironic that they force BluRay on us then? ;)

As much as I love the quality and design of the 360 peripherals, it would be nice to be able to use something that you already have without any issues.
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I guess they have at least made the drive versatile enough to accept any current media - the only way I can see it having been forced on us is in the price of the unit.

I totally agree that SONY may have opened up a can of worms with the accepting a large number of 3rd part perifs and that M$ is seeking to reduce support overheads with proprietary hardware, but at some stage the whole concept of the console has to be broadened and SONY is giving it a go.

The idea of changing the perception of the PS3 from a gaming console to that of an entertainment console is a pretty good marketing ploy IMO. Whether it is successful comes down to the consumer.
 
Nickg said:
well realistically, it allows the user the choice to try their own kit. if it works then fine, if not they can buy the sony/recommended product to suite their purpose,

which is better than habing no choice at all?
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Its a shame Sony didn't spend the last year actually making the PS3 a propper mini home PC. It feels like the features have been cobbled together for the sake of the launch.

Still by the time its out over here maybe it will have more supported features.

The same could be said for the 360 but that seems to have stayed in the console domain. If sony had gone "all out" down the mini PC route the price etc may have been more palateable.
 
mrk1@1 said:
If sony had gone "all out" down the mini PC route the price etc may have been more palateable.
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But then they couldn't have afforded to make such a big loss on the hardware as they could not be sure they would make it back on games. Suddenly it would be average PC, on both spec and price.
 
Caustic said:
But then they couldn't have afforded to make such a big loss on the hardware as they could not be sure they would make it back on games. Suddenly it would be average PC, on both spec and price.
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Since they are making a loss anyway why not, they had the opportunity :D. LOL it was just a thought. They seem to have stuck themselves somewhere in the middle atm which may not be a bad thing.

I have my PCs for PC stuff as do most people.
 
If you buy the premium x360 u get a hdd and a headset along with wireless controllers. Those are probably the main accessories / peripherals you are going to use while gaming. A USB keyboard also works on a x360 for the data entry parts.

Lets not go OTT with stuff that might work, might not. Its a console. Focus is on gaming.
 
DeFrEaTs said:
(how many PC web cams have motion sensitivity to play motion-sensitive games)
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its software, as is the webcam i use at home to monitor my gikes being tampered with, and how the PS2 eyetoy worked.

Thats a point, damn MS, copying Sony by releasing a motion tracking camera :roll: :roll: :p

this is a good thing i guess, assuming its as easy as plugging a diff HDD in, but what about the LINUX os/install and the other things it has? Maybe can be ghosted off? Who knows really. Sony did this with ther PS2 tho, used a standard IDE connector, and USB/firewire plugs, and the standard figure-8 power cable. I think its just their way. They also supply a HDMI plug if i'm not mistaken, as opposed to proprietary cables...
 
Pug said:
its software, as is the webcam i use at home to monitor my gikes being tampered with, and how the PS2 eyetoy worked.
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For motion sensitivity to the point of detecting a movement anywhere on screen but "eyetoy" style cameras are much more complex and their firmware is built around this functionality.
 
DeFrEaTs said:
For motion sensitivity to the point of detecting a movement anywhere on screen but "eyetoy" style cameras are much more complex and their firmware is built around this functionality.
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One of the original Eyetoys was a repackaged DLink webcam effectively, and as such could be used on a PC (a few of my friends who dont have PCs bought them as they're excellent for Skype). Its the software that picks up the movement, MS' is no different i'd wager.
 
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