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by Published on October 23rd, 2006 11:00
The launch date for Sony's first standalone Blu-Ray player, the BDP-S1, has been pushed back yet again - meaning the machine won't now arrive until the PS3 is already in shops.
The BDP-S1, which has been repeatedly delayed, was most recently down for an October launch.
However, according to the official Sony website, the machine will now be available "on our about December 4, 2006". As a result, the PlayStation 3 - which is due to launch in the US on November 17 - will be the first Blu-Ray player to hit the market.
That was not the original plan - but it could be that Sony has now decided against its strategy of getting Blu-Ray established in the marketplace first, opting to use PS3 to promote the format instead.
Or it could simply be that the company is worried about blue laser diode shortages compounding the problem of PS3 shortages, and has decided to delay the launch of the BDP-S1 in order to allocate more diodes to PS3 manufacture.
The BDP-S1 is still set to retail for USD 999.95 in North America - making the PlayStation 3, which costs USD 499 for the 20GB version or USD 599 for the 60GB model, a cheaper alternative for early Blu-Ray adopters. ...by Published on October 23rd, 2006 01:48
A new release from Lick, heres the details:
LoveLite allows you to permanently (that is: power-off-proof) adjust your Lite brightness setting. It’s a project that came out of an earlier experiment (see below). There’s also a very sensitive Power Off button so you don’t have to push the powerbutton (the real one) twice.
I never ran ALite, but I heard that ALite doesn’t permanently save the brightness. So I made LoveLite.
Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...by Published on October 23rd, 2006 01:45
DSFTP is a full-fledged FTP server, with the additional ability to boot .nds files directly from the FTP prompt (currently only tested on SuperCard CF and DS, but should work on most).
DSFTP is a stand-alone program that you can use to run a FTP server on your DS. It is also a software component that makes it easy for you to add an FTP server to your own program with a couple lines of code. With this, you can speed up the build process radically, because you can upload the new version of your program to your own running program, and reboot it immediately. This can even be automated via the command line. No swapping of flash cards ever again! Please refer to the Development section of this document for a quick introduction.
The downloadable archive (get it here) contains the following:
The compiled .nds and .ds.gba files of the stand-alone DSFTP server
The library and headers for the DSFTP software component
Full documentation in PDF and RTF format
The full source code for the stand-alone server program, as an example for how to use the software component
Heres whats in this version:
Noteworthy changes:
o UNZP added (submitted by Bertrand Augereau)
o DS->PC file transfer speeded up a lot (patch to DSWifi submitted by masscat)
o Linked with Devkit R18 again (fixes some showstopper bugs)
o More bugfixes
On the topic of bug reports: reports via email are much preferred to reports posted in the forum, because I can track them much better that way. My email address is right there on DSFTP's GUI. Please include as much information as you can: What you see on the screen, the log output, your hardware configuration, DSFTP version used, etc.
As always, donations are welcome. :-) My Paypal address is the same as my email address.
Have fun!
Regards,
Björn
Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...by Published on October 23rd, 2006 01:45
edited 10-24-2006 - new revision available - PSPSeq 1.01
there were a few minor bugs in PSPSeq 1.00; they are now patched and the latest version is available for download here. enjoy!
original message below...
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hello everyone - i've just released PSPSeq 1.00, a multitrack software synthesizer and sequencer for writing music on the PSP. some of the features that it has over the last version of PSPSeq (0.20) are:
- editable parameters on instruments
- customizable instrument groupings
- multiple loops/song sequencing for writing entire songs
- tap tempo
- improvements and optimizations to many of the generators and fx, along with new instruments
- configurable loop length
- proper swing handling
the main difference between this program and PSPRhythm and PSPKick is that PSPSeq is solely based on software synthesis while the other two are primarily sample playback sequencers.
billy of PSPRhythm wrote a cool demo song. you can grab that here.
enjoy!
Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...by Published on October 23rd, 2006 01:33
Enira has released a new version of his notepad clone for the DS.
Whats New
- Removed the s32 letter variable and replaced it by strlen()
- Resized drawing position (You cannot draw outside the box borders anymore.
- Separated code for loading and saving file, and write headers for future FAT implementation.
- Fixed static cursor when scrolling
- Added breakpoints reworked. Updates now while scrolling. Separated code and fixed minor bugs.
- Reworked main function
- Added scrolling is now possible with R and L buttons
- Added function to hide keyboard and allow caps input
Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...by Published on October 23rd, 2006 01:27
Go Nintendo has early scans from the upcoming Toys R Us "Big Toy Book", supposedly hitting newstands with the October 29th edition of your local newspaper of choice. The shots, from a Toys R Us employee, they say confirm that Toys R Us will allow customers to reserve the Wii on or around that date. ...by Published on October 23rd, 2006 01:26
Via Kotaku
Remember when eBay was shutting down PlayStation 3 auctions, even going so far as to temporarily ban user accounts for listing pre-sale items? Well, that bleak period of time for eBay scalpers has passed. Now, the gouging can continue, nearly unfettered by the overlords at eBay.
So what do you have to do to sell YOUR PlayStation 3 reserve receipt to some chump with too much money combined with too little sense? You, Mr. Seller...
1. Must have a feedback of 50 or more
2. Feedback score must be 98% or higher
3. You can only list one system with a photo of your pre-order recipt
4. You must take PayPal as the only payment option
5. You must include a photo of the receipt of the listing
6. No Buy It Now allowed
7. No one day listing allowed
f you're new to eBay, you better start selling your wares to get that feedback score up. Additionally, there are more rules that pre-sellers must adhere to.
The seller must guarantee that the item will be available for shipping within 30 days from the date of purchase (i.e., the day the listing ends or the date the item is purchased from a store front listing). The seller must also clearly indicate within the listing the fact that the item is a pre-sale item with a delivery date that indicates the item will be shipped by the 30th day from the end date of the listing. Additionally, this text must be no less than the default font size of the eBay Sell-Your-Item form.
The full rules and repurcussions can be found at the Pre-Sale Listing rules page. Anyone interested in screwing over their fellow gamers (or simply taking advantage of a smart capitalistic opportunity) had best get their auction going, as the population of insane PlayStation 3 buyers can't be that large. Can it? ...by Published on October 23rd, 2006 01:21
Its about time we had some dedicated PS3 forums
Now we dont need a massive amount as we have many forums that cover topics throughout DCEmu,
Heres my thoughts
PS3 Hacking & Development Forum
PS3 Gaming & Hardware Forum
PS3 Emulation & Homebrew Forum
PS3 Help & Misc Forum
I think that covers it all, let me know ...by Published on October 23rd, 2006 01:06
New features:
- New background music
- TRIANGLE button changes background effect between: lines, visualizer (synched to music), static image or none
- SQUARE and CIRCLE now move your paddle as well as LEFT/RIGHT or the analog
- Slams added. To slam the ball simply push UP when the ball is near your paddle and it will slam into the ball. You get 3 slams per game.
- START button pauses and unpauses the game
You can change the background music by replacing the music.ogg file with one of your own.
Also the static background image can be changed by replacing the background.png file with a different one (480x272).
New screenshots:
Menu screen (also demo playing is in the top down view with 'lines' background effect)
Playing game in 3rd person view (with static image background effect)
Playing game in 1st person view (with visualizer background effect)
Menu (with no background effect)
Menu (with static image background effect)
Menu (with visualizer background effect)
The screenshots of the visualizer do not do it justice. In gameplay it looks excellent.
Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...by Published on October 23rd, 2006 00:59
PS3 Claim Wrong, Nintendo Wii Online Confirmed As Free
There were many people who wound up confused after reading Sony's recent console comparison chart. After all, the chart stated that the Nintendo Wii online functionality will only be free for six months, which direclty contradicted reports from the Big N. Everybody can now breath a deep sigh of relief.
Gaming publication Total Video Games contacted a representative of Nintendo UK to clear this confounding matter up. A spokesman for the company confirmed that the Wii will indeed be free to play online, exactly like DS.
The aforementioned documentation from Sony was distributed during the recent Games Day in the States, in which Sony compared its PlayStation 3 against the other next generation consoles which will be on the market this Christmas.
The chart itself appears extremely misleading for the average consumer. Xbox 360 is described on the documentation as requiring the external HD-DVD drive for play, when in reality the device is optional.
So what was it then that caused Sony to state that the Wii’s online functionality will only be free for six months? Believe it or not, it must "mixed up" with the Opera Web Browser, which will be free for consumers for the initial six months.
Sony is pervert. They are always saying lies!
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