"I don't get how this even theoretically fixes the 1080i problem."
It makes it so that the PS3 searches outputs a 1080i connection before it attempts 720p. Thus if you don't have a 720p capable set it will not down convert the image to 480P rather display it as 1080i unless you disable the 108oi resolution. It's not really an update as much a re-ordering of the resolution algorithm that the PS3 uses to select a resolution. Since 1080i is actually a lower resolution than 720p I'd expect it to down convert a 720p game (RFOM)to 1080i instead of 480p. At least I would hope that is the case for all those early HDTV adopters.
"This is cool and all but what really needs to happen is a controller addon so we can plug our old PS2, you know the ones that vibrate, controllers in the PS3 and play."
Can't you buy a PS2 to USB adapter for like five or ten bucks on ebay? If the Chillstream is recognized without drivers then a PS2 controller converted to a USB controller aught to work also.
This article couldn't be more wrong. I had no problems or complaints transferring my saves. At least they (SONY) gave you an option to keep your saves unlike other nameless companies who force you to abandon all your past game saves.
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Jun 25th 2009 12:57PM (Engadget)PS3 firmware 1.30 "fixes" 1080i problem
Dec 6th 2006 10:58AM (Joystiq)It makes it so that the PS3 searches outputs a 1080i connection before it attempts 720p. Thus if you don't have a 720p capable set it will not down convert the image to 480P rather display it as 1080i unless you disable the 108oi resolution. It's not really an update as much a re-ordering of the resolution algorithm that the PS3 uses to select a resolution. Since 1080i is actually a lower resolution than 720p I'd expect it to down convert a 720p game (RFOM)to 1080i instead of 480p. At least I would hope that is the case for all those early HDTV adopters.
Kludge alert: PS3 memory card adapter
Nov 28th 2006 10:50AM (Joystiq)Can't you buy a PS2 to USB adapter for like five or ten bucks on ebay? If the Chillstream is recognized without drivers then a PS2 controller converted to a USB controller aught to work also.
Kludge alert: PS3 memory card adapter
Nov 28th 2006 8:17AM (Joystiq)PS3: component cables sold separately [update 1]
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