Where are the PS3 demo booths?

"andy" · 28 Mar 2007 at 18:11

Zefan said:
I know, simply awful isn't it :\

havent they added it again now ?

the europe version of GT HD (v2.0) apparently works with usb force feedback wheels now
although they haven't brought out a controller with the dual shock in yet :mad:

Zefan · 28 Mar 2007 at 18:15

andy said:
havent they added it again now ?

although they haven't brought out a controller with the dual shock in yet

I read that as contradicting itself... do you mean they've added it to PS3 functionality but just not made the physical controller yet?

That would make sense seeing as it's the design of a vibration unit that they're not allowed to use I've been told.

fdxd · 28 Mar 2007 at 18:26

PS3 play booth is massive. 40" Bravia running in HD. VF4 looked amazing on it to say the least. :eek:

THey even have a sofa for two people to sit on.

simo182 · 28 Mar 2007 at 18:26

Never seen any back home(Scotland) but every electronics store I have been in in Germany so far has had atleast one. Had a shot of Motorstorm on a 46"(iirc) Pioneer, it was gorgeous.

Atari · 28 Mar 2007 at 19:03

I saw one place with a section laid out for you to play on it. Looked quite swish with its black sofa and black glass table affair. However, they had an old PS2 controller connected to it, which was then wired and stuck to the table. Oh, and there were about 6 chavs sitting there playing Motorstorm for about 25 minutes.

Everywhere else just had a HDTV setup and a random video playing.

Zefan · 28 Mar 2007 at 19:04

Atari said:
Oh, and there were about 6 chavs sitting there playing Motorstorm for about 25 minutes.

I wonder how much they were getting paid

Joebob · 28 Mar 2007 at 19:09

simo182 said:
Never seen any back home(Scotland) but every electronics store I have been in in Germany so far has had atleast one. Had a shot of Motorstorm on a 46"(iirc) Pioneer, it was gorgeous.

PS3 demo booth in Germany - were there protesters trying to ban it?

magick · 30 Mar 2007 at 09:21

G-MAN2004 said:
There are some in Nottingham City Centre.

Where abouts? I live in nottingham and have seen the screens set-up but no demos. Like if there is playable demos how come you never see anyone playing on them. In HMV (vic center) people just seem walk in, have a look at them then walk out!?

magick · 31 Mar 2007 at 09:34

magick said:
Where abouts? I live in nottingham and have seen the screens set-up but no demos. Like if there is playable demos how come you never see anyone playing on them. In HMV (vic center) people just seem walk in, have a look at them then walk out!?

I stand corrected. Just after making this post I went into HMV in victoria center and there were some people playing on the PS3. I had ago after them on motorstorm.

Have to say I was impressed with the game. Awesome graphics though the load times were pretty slow. I liked the PS3 joypads, they were extremely light and the analogue stick had a very nice smooth feel to it. The lack of rumble didn't bother me personaly but I can see why it would turn a lot of people off. I think the joypads are something you'll either love or hate.

Do I think the console if worth the money? Well I would be personaly be more tempted to spend the money on PC equipment 8800gtx or something because for entertainment, no games machine will ever beat a good PC running CS:source or WoW. But if had £1500 (£500 cosnole + £1000 decent HD TV) I could throw away then yes I would be very, very tempted.

Tony Williams · 31 Mar 2007 at 13:42

Give it more time, few months they'll be in store.

Why buy the PS3 when you can play it free? :eek:

Mirri · 31 Mar 2007 at 13:44

Me and Zef saw a playable one in the Birmingham Bull-ring Currys.digital. There was a member of staff guarding it angrily

BenjiSayers · 31 Mar 2007 at 23:39

A popular music store in the metro centre had one as well as games store, another was in a large electronics store in team valley where I got to play F1, which I had to say I REALLY REALLY enjoyed

(motorstorm looked pretty sexy to i might add!) My opinion has dramatically changed on said console.

SgtTupac · 1 Apr 2007 at 09:40

No demo booths cause theres actually no decent games?

neocon · 1 Apr 2007 at 10:03

magick said:
What I've noticed in all high street shops is that you can't actualy get a hands-on demo of the PS3 unlike with the 360. I think this is because if joe public actualy saw that for the best part of £500 the gaming experience really isn't that much different from the 360 he might just buy a 360 and save himself a few hundred quid. It does seem to me that son'y tactic is to hype the console up a lot while not giving gamers the chance to see if console lives upto the hype.

HMV at Trocadero in London has a booth. The booth is huge and the PS3 is hooked up to a 46" 1080p Sony LCDTV. The 360 and Wii are alongside and look insignificant.

I think it looked amazing. I don't suppose they can afford to put them in every store though.

tomanders91 · 1 Apr 2007 at 10:55

there was a demo booth in HMV last week. but the only game on it was ridge racer.

"andy" · 1 Apr 2007 at 12:54

im now claiming this threads start to be BS

went to town yesterday and everywhere where youd expect them to have a console demo booths had ps3 ones