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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 1:35PM supersonic124 said

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Does it include a video on how to get Other OS back?

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 1:37PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said

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@supersonic124

Why would you need a video on how to buy a PC to run Linux on?
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 1:43PM FriedConsole said

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@supersonic124

Really?
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 2:17PM Vidikron said

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@supersonic124

Honestly, I thought that was an unnecessary move on Sony's part, but it's time to let it go and move on.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 3:08PM ExplicitFunction said

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@supersonic124

Seriously, if you know enough about computers to want to run Linux, you know that the other OS option was never that useful to the consumer.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 4:55PM Extinction said

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@supersonic124 Its never time to move on from a company pulling a dick move like that. I used OtherOS a lot and it's part of why I paid through the nose for a launch unit. Given PS3 was hacked without it, it makes sense to put it back. Especially since they plugged the hole in less than a week. Surely if they put their minds to it they can plug whatever hole was in OtherOS.

Also, another solution to too many icons would be letting us hide icons (ie: apps that havent been installed, redundant store icons, etc) and add a section to settings to install/add them.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 4:12PM SmokemeaKipper said

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@Torch Much like the other thread repliers.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 4:50PM Edge of Blade said

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@supersonic124 Yes, right next to "Make my XCM Cross Battle Adapter work".
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 7:09PM phinn said

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@supersonic124 I was also wondering if it had videos on how to do Cross Game Voice Chat and ESPN3?
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 1:36PM Ashkental said

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hauhuaahuhua Panico!

Ronaldo

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 1:37PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said

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Surprised this didn't happen sooner.

Great idea, though!

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 2:29PM superklye said

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@Ezio Auditore da Firenze

Or, instead of making these videos, they could just hire someone to make a UI that doesn't suck and isn't confusing as hell to use. God, I hate the PS3 UI.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 2:42PM Dizazter said

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@Ezio Auditore da Firenze

SuperKyle has a point here. And so does Andrew (author). If people don't understand your interface - shouldn't you make it easier/better/more intuitive? Instead of making videos about how to learn it? Because honestly, 50% of the people who would need this kind of hand holding, aren't going to be able to find the "how to" video to begin with.

Less videos, more cross game chat, PLEASE!!!
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 2:59PM Zacxx201 said

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@Dizazter

Here here
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 3:11PM Extinction said

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@superklye XMB has won awards hor how user friendly and intuitive it is. It's worlds better than 360s and Wiis.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 3:16PM Draco84 said

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@superklye

I find the interface really simple, I mean it's hard to find some of the options but how often am I trying to get into options?

if I want to watch a video I scroll to Video, if I want music scroll to Music and if I want to play a game I scroll to Game (actually I start there)

If I want to watch something stream from my PC downstairs, scroll up till I see my TVersity icon with my computers name beside it.

I would like the option to hide icons though/
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 4:59PM Marzooq said

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@Dizazter i think otherwise i think the UI is pretty SImple but it is clustered in a way, id suggest the creation of Folders that a user could edit , hide create and actually DO EVERYTHING on it :P
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 4:14PM SmokemeaKipper said

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@Extinction

Except when it come sot managing music. Sony needs a music app like the photo and video ones. Add a few hundred albums to the local HD and try to manage them.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 6:12PM chimpsmith said

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@Dizazter if you can't use the XMB then you're stupid as nuts. It's not confusing at all, it's very straightforward on where everything is. The tutorials would probably be for things such as the advanced options that the majority of people won't know what they do.

Sure, it could use a makeover to make it more visually appealing, but it's not like it's bad now, and it's definitely not difficult to use at all. The only thing that really gets annoying is that the what's new section takes a long time to load, and it makes no sense. It's not lag since I can instantly open the psstore, it's like it just doesn't want to load until you sit there for 30 seconds staring at it.


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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 8:09PM KinseySS said

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@Marzooq

Actually you can put your games into Folders. I have all my stuff seperated by PS3, PSP, PSX, and Demos, oh plus minis and Qore.

If you press triangle on a game and scroll down to Info you can change the Album name. and then press square till its sorted by albums.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 1:38PM Xcrucio said

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Sounds a lot like "Inside Xbox" or whatever. I guess it never hurts to have something like this.

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 1:42PM def PD said

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As long as it doesn't clutter the XMB I'm all for it.

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 1:42PM Geo Holyhart said

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Videos tutorials are always nice, but if the XMB becomes so cluttered its only a hassle to navigate, even for experienced users, Sony should really consider a complete redesign.

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 2:11PM mindsize said

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@Geo Holyhart
My thoughts exactly. I like the XMB layout but it does feel really dated. I think it could use a face lift, if not a complete redesign.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 4:38PM Dustin F said

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@Geo Holyhart

I love XMB. It's perfect for a normal game controller.

My main complaint is lack of sorting options for games. I've got over 100 downloaded games, and it's sorted by 'last played', even though the Playstation Store has various excellent ways to sort, such as genre, developer, and alphabet.

I am not asking for much here.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 4:58PM jastani said

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@Dustin F
Huh? Just press the Triangle button for sorting options. Press the Square button for some insta-sort action.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 6:26PM Bigduo209 said

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@Geo Holyhart
But Sony's way is cheaper...
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Posted: Nov 2nd 2010 5:24AM Dustin F said

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@jastani

It's square for sort, isn't it?

But there are only three options for games, as best as I can recall. Last played and creation date up or down.

So, huh? right back at you! I think I'm not asking for much for the games to be as easily organized as they are at the PSN store.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 1:42PM Ospov said

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It would be a good idea for Sony to have these videos come pre-loaded on all new PS3s. If you haven't got a clue what you're doing I doubt you would be able to navigate through the video store to find these...

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 1:44PM Ordeith said

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Xbox 101 gets a PS version from Sony.

I guess it is a good idea, even if late.

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 8:21PM Snappyguy said

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@Ordeith

Yeah, Xbox 101 is a lot of help. Glad the PS is getting something like it since it is a lot more confusing with the XMB. To me anyways =\
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 1:50PM Faceless Troll said

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Moar liek 'it only used to do everything', amirite?

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 2:22PM That Burning Sensation said

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@Faceless Troll

No.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 3:12PM Extinction said

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Actually yes, since they removed Linux...
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 3:46PM That Burning Sensation said

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@Extinction

Actually no.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 2:08PM Jovrick said

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How-to videos won't cure stupid.

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 2:21PM MSKilla aka Sony4Life said

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@Jovrick

We will find a cure for you and the others soon.
Faceless Troll too!We can fix you.......hopefully.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 3:05PM ExplicitFunction said

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@Jovrick

Agreed, if you manage to get lost on the XMB you probably shouldn't have a PS3.

That being said, i do think the UI could do with losing an Icon or two.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 3:31PM Faceless Troll said

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@MSKilla aka Sony4Life I see the Sony butthurt brigade is out in full force.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 2:09PM eNriqeu said

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After all is the best user interface available for any console.
Clean, simple, and no ads!

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 2:17PM CJLopez said

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@eNriqeu i found simpler and cleaner the wii interface. I mean, its point anc click, any 2yo can play with it, its designed like that
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 4:38PM Player1 said

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Can someone tell me how I can get it to not drop a wifi connection when updating software/games, because I'm still struggling with that one? It started about 6 months ago, with no changes to my network configuration. Now it occasionally works, but usually just gets error code 80710723, which they recently updated to display a message blaming your ISP or router. I have been talking to support for months and they have been no help.

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 6:05PM jadalivs2ss said

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@Player1 Go to your settings for your wireless router and change the channel. Might have several people around you on the same channel.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 7:28PM Player1 said

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@jadalivs2ss Thanks, but I've tried that...I have to be on 1 or 11 for the Wii. Neither channel helped...the Wii and Xbox 360 work great though. It's just the PS3.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 2:28PM That Burning Sensation said

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@ben linus

What are you talking about? Anyway, the only place you'll see "educational" and Jersey Shore is in a sentence, even then it doesn't seem right.

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 5:21PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said

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I think it's pretty clean and easy to navigate. The UI is one of the big advantages PS3 has over the 360.
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 2:51PM edofyingfilms said

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It Only Does Everything* (TM)

*except play PS2 games

Posted: Nov 1st 2010 3:11PM Spookimitsu said

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@edofyingfilms No, they do that. If you bought one of the Shiny ones.


and it still works. I heard the BC was compromising the integrity of the system anyways.... which eventually led to its removal. How accurate that is, I cannot say
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 3:19PM Qelgon said

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@Spookimitsu

Mine plays PS2 games just fine
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Posted: Nov 1st 2010 4:38PM edofyingfilms said

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@Qelgon My 60GB launch model died last week, so I'm quite bitter about it right now. :P

Thing is they started this whole It Only Does Everything campaign after they removed BC. I've always felt that was like smacking down the collective lunch trays of their fanbase and calling them "butterfingers".... Okay that was a horrible analogy. Give me a break, I'm sick and my PS3 died.
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