interface: i like the XMB. although i'm used to the 360 dashboard, the PS3's interface is much faster to navigate and has much more direct access to files. also, i was afraid the DL times would be slow, but they were actually comparable to XBL. the PS store reminded me of itunes. it was fine, could use some minor tweaking. and hopefully we'll get downloading-during-BR-playback eventually.


I have always wondered why some folks have a dislike for the XMB. I find it slick and simple. Everything is logically organized into what seemed to me to be a very sensible structure (settings, photo, audio, video, game, network and friends). If I need to do something, I know where I need to go. I don't need it to have crazy graphics, or faux folders etc. I like it's simplicity and elegance. And honestly, I don't mind the store at all. It is more like online shopping so the interface is instantly familiar to anyone that shops online.

I also had to laugh about someone making fun of the wallet type purchasing and somehow they were comparing it with the 360's system and how much less of a hassle the 360's was. Somehow they forgot that the points don't magically appear and that you have to add them via creditcard which is the same process for funds adding as the PS3.

Anyhow, there are games on both platforms that are going to keep me pretty darned busy this late summer and fall/winter. Bring on the snow, baby!

Cal

I have rented a good number of PS3 games so far but finally bought my 1st one. MLB 07 - The Show was $20 off at FS this week so I picked it up. It's a pretty decent game. I have always played baseball on every system I have had and can't complain too much about this version.

MLB 07 - The Show was $20 off at FS this week so I picked it up. It's a pretty decent game.

how is it compared to 2K7?

I have only played the demo of 2K7 but I did read up quite a bit on the two and the consensus was that the better and more realistic gameplay is with The Show. I think the graphics are a little bit better in 2k7 but it appears to have more issues from my reading. I would rather have the better gameplay than the slightly better graphics.

The graphics in both is way better than the last console baseball game I played which was on the PS1 or Gamecube.

I also have only played the demo of 2k7, and own The Show. I would say that the graphics in 2k7 are flashier, but not better, per se. The Show's graphics look more realistic to me.

a few more days with the PS3; i love the fact that i can DL the apple HD trailers and with a little exporting i can load them onto the PS3. i'm a huge movie trailer guy so this is a big deal. i used to dl the hidef wmv trailers and burn them to DVDr so that i could watch them on the 360. but the PS3 actually lets you transfer them onto the hard drive. and of course with the apple site there's more variety. i don't know how much space the OS takes up but i've already used up 27 gigs on my 60 gig HD.
with the superior (NIGHT AND DAY folks) HDMI connection, i've now resolved i HAVE to go HDMI with HDDVD too. the only question is, do i upgrade to an elite or just leave that alone and get an A20 or something? don't know but i have a couple months to ponder and see how price actions go.

It's articles like these that continue to make me excited (in addition to viewing the trailer with gameplay):

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6929484.stm

Cal

Yep that game looks really cool. There should be lots more to choose from in 2008.