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post Jan 1 2011, 02:04 AM

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Happy new year guys~ laugh.gif

Wanna ask something.Should i get PS3 40Gb or 120 Gb version?I read the first page,but is there any technical difference between the big bulky with the slim one other than the design and size itself? biggrin.gif
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post Jan 1 2011, 05:33 AM

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QUOTE(nwk @ Jan 1 2011, 02:19 AM)
there is no more 40gb / 120gb ps3. the latest version are now the 160gb / 320gb. be smart, buy from sony malaysia or from trusted sellers here.
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Really?Wow i still see ppl selling 40 and 80 Gb here in Ipoh sweat.gif How much does a 160 and 320 Gb cost?Any free gifts currently?
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post Jan 1 2011, 06:20 PM

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QUOTE(dark_heart07 @ Jan 1 2011, 01:31 PM)
by any chance,did u see it in Ipoh Parade?its a recon unit.better get the official MY set from Sony Center at Kinta City (near foodcourt). nod.gif
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Yea,it's in Ipoh Parade.Any idea how much it's cost for the 160 Gb?Any free games?
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post Jan 2 2011, 11:26 PM

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Wow..i never knew Ps3 can do so many stuffs...the last console i have was gameboy and Ps1.
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post Jan 2 2011, 11:37 PM

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Anyway,how does Ps3 works?U put in the Bd and can play adi?Or u hav to install?Or u download from the internet?
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post Jan 2 2011, 11:44 PM

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So i must hav the disc,install first and then only i can play?After finishing the game can uninstall?Sorry for asking too simple questions as my console knowledge is only in ps1 era biggrin.gif
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post Jan 10 2011, 01:30 PM

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Should i buy Ps3 or Xbox 360?The only reason i think for buying PS3 is because of Final Fantasy and God of War.
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post Jan 12 2011, 01:30 PM

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Hello guys i got some questions to ask.Forgive me if this has been ask before sweat.gif

I am planning to get a PS3,should i get 160Gb and 320Gb?I can upgrade the hard disk in the future right?Do i have to install every game before playing?

I wanted to use my Samsung monitor to play Ps3.I hav an external 2.1 speaker too.Wat kind of cable and settings would i need to connect both my Rig and Ps3 to the monitor and speaker to both of them?
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post Jan 12 2011, 01:53 PM

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QUOTE(PPZ @ Jan 12 2011, 01:33 PM)
buy one HDMI to DVI cable and get one Y-splitter to connect your speaker. erm.. you can upgrade if you buy 160G but with only rm 60 difference you can get 160G which is quite a good deal for me. that is why i bought 320G white colour. tongue.gif
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So that means i will need 2 cables?HDMI to DVI for Ps3 to monitor?Y-spliter is for speaker to connect both Ps3 and Rig?
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post Jan 12 2011, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(kyaz87 @ Jan 12 2011, 01:56 PM)
not all BD games need to be install...cuz the game will run when u insert the disk.

only some CAN be install to ur HDD so that it decrease the loading screen etc...not meaning u can play the game without the disk ya?
most of the BD games that have multiplayer/bug/glithes will also prompt about patch update. this will eat some of ur HDD...

as for PSN games, that is the one that u need to install on ur HDD...u dont install it u cant play it...u want to install it u need to buy it...thru PSstore ( one of the PS3 apps )
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Oh!Thanks for the explaination biggrin.gif And yea one more thing.how to i differentiate whether the Ps3 is original or not?Which region the Ps3 comes with?Coz i plan to buy at Yik Foong shopping plaza in Ipoh.Not at Sony Centre.

QUOTE(PPZ @ Jan 12 2011, 01:59 PM)
yeah. correct. i also havent buy those 2 cables yet. tonite will drop by Digital Mall to grab those 2 cables and test it. tongue.gif
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How much does those cables cost?Wat if my monitor got both HDMI and DVI port?Can i juz connect the DVI cable from monitor to PS3?
My Monitor

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post Jan 12 2011, 03:34 PM

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QUOTE(sjn hassan @ Jan 12 2011, 03:25 PM)
u'r monitor already got HDMI port..so why do u need to get Y-splitter?

u can use HDMI for video+audio...then u connect u'r speaker direct to the output audio at u'r monitor

there's is no such not-ori PS3..all comes from sony..only DS3 got fake...the most important thing u better get a MY set..hassle free..100% guarantee original stuff and warranty
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I am not sure wat cable to get.PPZ advice me take Y-spliter and HDMI to DVI cables.

Currently,my HDMI cable is connected to my rig,so how?
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post Jan 12 2011, 04:41 PM

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QUOTE(man_hakim87 @ Jan 12 2011, 04:35 PM)
A HDMI cable is both audio and video. A DVI cable is for video only. So common sense u need to have a separate audio cable if u use a DVI cable. In my opinion better use the HDMI port. Less wire hassle. If your monitor have only one port, then i suggest u buy a HDMI switcher. So u can switch which input you want. The PC or PS3.
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Yea,i think my monitor has only 1 HDMI and 1 DVI port.So wat i need is a HDMI switcher so that i can connect both my Rig and Ps3 to the monitor right?
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post Jan 12 2011, 05:02 PM

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Eh,the switcher is to connect both my PS3 and Rig to my monitor...then the speaker?
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post Jan 12 2011, 05:20 PM

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QUOTE(man_hakim87 @ Jan 12 2011, 05:08 PM)
What speaker are u using dude?
I am using 2.1 Sonic Gear Tatoo Series 3 speakers.

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Q) I'm on a budget but wish to enjoy PS3 in HD rather than my old TV. What are my cheapest options?
A) Get a wide-screen LCD monitor ~RM700. Make sure it has DVI(HDCP) or HDMI input and supports 720p. Buy a DVI-to-HDMI cable. Get a budget 2.1 speaker set if needed.

Q) I'm using PS3 with PC monitor. But the monitor don't have speaker/sound. How?
A) You need a 2.1 speaker set. For the audio, you need to get yourself a Y-splitter cable. Like this:
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

Then, connect the composite cable to the back of your PS3, the red and white audio to the Y-splitter, and the other end of the Y-splitter to your speakers. Just ask any computer shop for it. Must have one. Only RM10 I think. - TheUndead
The Y-splitter cable RM4-5 bucks if u buy from imbi plaza , electrical shop behind imbi mario, they have a lot of conversion cables of any type - Synco
Can also buy at Jalan Pasar - theGOne
How do i connect my speakers?HDMI switcher connects both my Ps3 and Rig to my monitor,but my monitor no sounds right?So i have to use the Y-splitter to connect the speaker to Ps3 and my rig.

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post Jan 12 2011, 05:42 PM

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QUOTE(man_hakim87 @ Jan 12 2011, 05:39 PM)
Does your monitor have inbuilt speaker? If yes, the sound will come out from monitor speakers. Because a HDMI = Video+Audio. If you want to use your Sonic gear, then you should use the Y splitter method.
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No,i dont think my monitor has build in speakers.I think i kinda get it.I need HDMI switcher for my PS3 and rig to connect to my monitor.Then i need Y-splitter to connect my speakers to my PS3 and rig. biggrin.gif
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post Jan 12 2011, 05:49 PM

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QUOTE(man_hakim87 @ Jan 12 2011, 05:44 PM)
But from your LCD spec u give, your lcd got audio out. U can use that too.
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Really? hmm.gif

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Features                          Plug & Play  DDC 2B
Multimedia Speakers        No
Optional Accessories        DVI Cable
USB powered hub option  No
Mac compatibility          Yes
Wall-Mount                          75 x 75
TCO                                  No
I tot my monitor doesnt has any build in speakers hmm.gif

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post Jan 12 2011, 05:56 PM

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QUOTE(man_hakim87 @ Jan 12 2011, 05:53 PM)
Apparently u have this..

Video Signal  Analog RGB, DVI
Connector  DVI-I, HDMI, Audio Out

So.. if my theory are correct, the audio signal from the HDMI cable stops there. So buy a audio cable, and jack it into your input speaker.
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WAU!Complicated! X_X can u explain it in a more simple way? sweat.gif
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post Jan 12 2011, 06:01 PM

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QUOTE(sjn hassan @ Jan 12 2011, 05:58 PM)
u monitor got no SPEAKERS but must have the speaker PORTS...afaik all the HDMI monitor should have the port since HDMI carrying AV

pls check u'r monitor for the port
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If i am not mistaken,there is a port behind my monitor that looks like an audio port.But i've never bother with it coz i tot since my monitor got no build in speaker,how to display sounds?
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post Jan 12 2011, 06:03 PM

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QUOTE(man_hakim87 @ Jan 12 2011, 06:01 PM)
I know.  sweat.gif  Hard without a diagram. Ok. Simple way..

PS3----
xxxxxx HDMI Switcher ------- HDMI Input LCD ------ audio output behind lcd ----- input speaker.
PC------

Thats the best i can do.  sweat.gif
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Hmm..i kinda understand a bit...how does a HDMI switcher look like?Is it a wire?Coz i tried to google for it and it looks like a modem to me XD
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post Jan 12 2011, 06:09 PM

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QUOTE(man_hakim87 @ Jan 12 2011, 06:06 PM)
It does look like a modem. Some models even have remotes.  biggrin.gif
Ahaha.. Yup.
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Y got 3 inputs?And it doesnt look like speaker port XD I tot speakers got 2 cable?One red and 1 green?Then the monitor only got 1 audio port???

I sudah pening rclxub.gif

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