If you haven’t seen enough videos of the PS3’s interface in action, here’s another one. Unfortunately, they don’t show much that we haven’t already seen. I’d like to see voice, text, or video chat, or some of the other features we haven’t seen.

So far we’ve seen a lot of pictures of the PS3, which were all very nice of course. But what does it look like in real life?

Answer? It looks really really slick!

[via PS3Land]

QJ.net reports (link from PS3Land) that Sony will start running a billboard ad campaign. The source isn’t confirmed, but the ads look pretty cool. These could be faked with clip art, but if they are, someone still has a good eye for design.

PS3 Ad Campaign

A reader sent in this question (thanks Bryan):

And I have been wondering something for some time now and wonder if you might know anything about it: If the lower level PS3 does not in fact include Wi-fi standard, how would it connect to a PSP to use the “remote gaming functions” that Sony stipulated would be a part of the PS3’s design? I thought that at first a USB cable might be needed but surely that would defeat the ‘forward looking” attitude Sony has about the PS3. Streaming video or information over a LAN for that matter may be a possibility, however again I thought it was stated that the PS3 would have a direct connection to the PSP.

He did some research and the best he could find was from Sony. See question number 9. They basically say that USB or Memory Stick are the two methods of interaction, but that developers can do more. (Like the rear-view mirror for F1 ‘06.) To me, this says that it’s the developer’s choice to use WiFi if they wish, but Sony is only supporting USB and Memory Stick. I don’t think that the rear-view mirror kind of thing will be possible without WiFi.

The folks over at HighDef Digest give no source at all, unless you count “industry sources” as a source. But the rumour they came up with is interesting. Not that I believe it has any credibility, but because I think it’s interesting, do I mention it here.

So what do you think? Do you think Sony will bundle BD movies in with some of their games? If so, A-list games with A-list movies? Or mix and match it up a bit? I know I wouldn’t complain if they gave me Spider-Man 2 with a game I bought.

Sony to Bundle Free BD Movies with Games?

Is this what the PS3 demo booth is going to look like?

The display could be lower, methinks.

First pictures of Wii and PS3 demo booths leak onto the net

First off, the PS3 has been submitted to the FCC for approval and… passed! Whew! According to the labels, the PS3 has already started manufacturing. That contradicts what I’ve heard elsewhere, but who knows? You’d be in big trouble if you lied to the FCC, right? Or maybe the “manufacturing” was just the manufacturing of a few samples, like those SEGA used.

Sony Officially Submits the PS3 for FCC Approval

Now that the PS3 has gone into production (or not), I have to wonder how good these machines are? IGN said that they’re getting a failure rate of “well past” 50% with their Xbox 360’s, which is quite terrible. Hopefully the PS3 won’t go that route!

Only Sailors Get Blown Offshore - Another 360 Bites the Dust

If you live in Hawaii, you can trade in some of your gaming gear and/or games as down-payment for a PS3. That’s handy if you have what they want. And by “they” I mean GameStop. Oh yeah - this offer is also extended to those in Guam. It’s a test-run to see how well it works out.

Reserve a Wii Or PS3 at Gamestop Through Trade-Ins Only

Gaming Horizon has a mildly interesting point counter-point session about the PS3. There seems to be a lot of “point”, but not so much “counter-point”. These folks all seem to be PS3 fans. Nothing wrong with that, mind-you! I’m one myself. But for an article to be point counter-point, I expected a little more banter. They discuss some often used criticisms against the PS3. For example, “The PlayStation 3 costs too much!!!” and “No “shock” in my Dual Shock. Is cheesy tilt-sensing worth the loss of force-feedback?”

Point Counter-Counterpoint: PS3 Editorial

Lastly, if you’re going to buy yourself an HDMI cable for use with your new $600 PS3, don’t think that you have to go crazy and spend a hundred bucks. I bought a very sturdy one from MonoPrice, and it was pretty cheap. Like this one for $6.37.

monoPrice.com HDMI cables

In case you’re a feed reader or your eyes just don’t wander, I put up a new poll in the PS3Blog.net sidebar. So vote now if you haven’t already! Here it is:

How excited are you about TGS?

* Seams busting. (Really excited.)
* Seams barely intact. (Somewhat excited.)
* S alright… (Curious.)
* TGS? (Whatever.)

Previous poll results:

What’ll be the best PS3 racer?

1. Gran Turismo HD: 36% (57)
2. MotorStorm: 33% (52)
3. NFS: Carbon: 13% (21)
4. Ridge Racer 7: 7% (11)
5. F1 2006: 6% (9)
6. Fatal Inertia: 3% (5)
7. Full Auto 2: 2% (3)

Total Votes : 158