Playing Nintendo's Donkey Kong on Sony's PS3

by Christopher Grant { Nov 11th 2006 at 11:28PM }

Since Nintendo's Virtual Console service isn't live, we decided to do the next best thing: fire up a Flash version of Donkey Kong inside the PlayStation 3's web browser. Sites like everyvideogame.com require Java, so we had to settle for a Flash implementation. Even though the PS3 browser's Flash implementation churns though YouTube video like butter, it has some difficulty with most of the web games we tried. Take this version of Donkey Kong, where our poor Jumpman has managed to get himself stuck in the first ten seconds of gameplay. We'll wait for the VC version, thanks.

Tags: blogathon06, Donkey Kong, DonkeyKong, Flash, Web browser, WebBrowser

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Inspired @ Nov 11th 2006 11:40PM

Wow.

You guys have a PS3, a Wii, and a 360 with an HD-DVD drive, and what do you do?

You take the console that is supposed to be the "true" next gen, and you play a NINTENDO game on the browser.

Oh, the irony.

Daniel @ Nov 11th 2006 11:40PM

I think it needs to be pointed out that this is probably a problem with the game and not the PS3. (As a Nintendo Fan-Boy I can't believe I just said that).

magicchicken @ Nov 11th 2006 11:46PM

It's likely that Daniel is right. Could you guys try this again with something like Bejeweled or Zuma, or link us to the flash game so we can see a comparison.

Although, since the ps3 doesn't support java, it makes sense that flash games run like crap while flash movies are just fine...i doubt youtube movies have a single line of actionscript

Vince @ Nov 11th 2006 11:47PM

Why would anyone ever want to play Donkey Kong?
I got bored of it about... 25 years ago after spending far too many 10p pieces on it.
Your better off playing chuckie egg.
Some games are best left in the past.

Zac @ Nov 12th 2006 12:02AM

I foresee websites popping up in the future for flash games compatible with the PS3 browser.
.. and hopefully one day Java.
(I mean the PS3 doesn't connect up with the PSP out of the box.. so I'd imagine lots of functionality will only come later with updates.)

lets just put the gun down and we go get me those fries @ Nov 12th 2006 12:15AM

6. loL!!PS3 is weak , it cannot play DKK game , ROFL! ,im better off with Wii60 they are both more powerfull than the PieceofShit3 , GayStation 3.

Posted at 12:07AM on Nov 12th 2006 by ShockWave 0 stars

lets let japan do the talking.

DarkTetsuya @ Nov 12th 2006 12:24AM

....yyyyyyeah I think I'm gonna wait for the WiiVC.

Pulse @ Nov 12th 2006 12:25AM

Shockwave, thats a weak statement :p Who are the chickless, p****less, brainless fools who make up these nicknames for any console, they really need a life :S

This vid was rather funny though :)

Sonic_Extreme @ Nov 12th 2006 12:29AM

Who the hell cares of using a web browser through a game machine. Anyone knows who is into web editing that if its not a FULL TIME computer it wont work as good. ASK WEB TV THAT?. Yes it read a few sites and email but for 100% compatibility for every type of language on the web its all about computers.

Give me Stars or Give me Death! @ Nov 12th 2006 1:08AM

It's funny that the most enjoyable parts of Sony's two latest offerings are their abilities to play emulated Nintendo games.

Miyamoto @ Nov 12th 2006 1:36AM

*applauds* That was brilliant.

Splinter @ Nov 12th 2006 1:44AM

OMG!!! CHECK OUT THOSE FULL HD GRAPHICS!!!!!111!!!11

Xel @ Nov 12th 2006 2:25AM

IS there a reason why those stupid Netscape Videos don't work in FireFox 2.0? Stop posting them, post them on you tube, I hate having to load up IE to view the damn movies.

Maniaco @ Nov 12th 2006 3:23AM

Number 11 is sooooo right lol

Epsilon @ Nov 12th 2006 3:47AM

Uh... just a thought, this has probably been said before but the PS3 IS a computer and as we all know computers DO get viruses, so problems there anyone?

C. Grant @ Nov 12th 2006 4:27AM

Xel: I'm using Firefox 2.0 and so is the entire Netscape dev team. There's something up on your end.

james @ Nov 12th 2006 4:35AM

yeah but its also linux.... so prob not so much of a problem as you think. although wether its enough of an implentation of full linux to get the security benefits is arguable

Moogle @ Nov 12th 2006 8:06AM

If you're using noscript, you have to allow netscape.com. *rolls eyes at stupid internet trends and every site having its own bizarre flash video player that needs java for no good reason*

Triforceowner @ Nov 12th 2006 9:21AM

That was so freaking funny, "As you can see, this [Mario gets stuck] is much better than playing a $5 download."

rafa @ Nov 12th 2006 9:22AM

meh, the ps3 will play all your emus through linux at some point.

Matt @ Nov 12th 2006 10:34AM

Flash9 for linux is out...works flawlessly for the most part. But the netscape video seemed really choppy. (linux comp not ps3)

Babylonian @ Nov 12th 2006 9:53PM

Okay, somebody's definitely too proud of his new subwoofer.

Good bass can be pleasant and immersive, but when it's up so loud it's completely noticeable all the time, it kind of detracts from the rest of the experience.

Paul Gale @ Nov 13th 2006 1:28AM

Behold the almighty power of the Cell Processor! LOL, pretty funny video, but it's a cool concept. Donkey Kong should stay on Wii, no offense PS3.
Paul Gale
1up.com

rockintom99 @ Nov 13th 2006 1:55AM

Christ, you think the ps3, with their much-overly hyped Cell processor would be able to run the flash player decently, but no, of course not!

Here's hoping they update it soon.