Ask PS3 Fanboy: Volume 3
Welcome to Ask PS3 Fanboy: Volume 3: The really late edition. We've had a bit of a dearth of questions recently, so if you have a question about anything PlayStation 3 related, let me know! We can't help with everything, so if we don't answer your question don't worry -- it's not cuz we don't like you, it's just that we didn't think we could adequately answer it.
Question:
Hi i was wondering if you can tell me when the silver Playstation 3 is gonna be available in the uk, the reason i ask is because im going to buy one soon and realy want a silver one and dont want to buy a black just incase the silver release is just round th corner, cheers.
-Patrick
Answer:
Hi Patrick,
As of right now, the Sony has only announced the black PS3. The silver PS3s still reside in the realm of prototype hardware from a couple years ago. Sony has come out with a silver PSP and a silver PS2 though, so it's reasonable to assume that we will get a silver PS3 sometime -- just don't hold your breath.
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Question:
Hi, just a quick question about something I'm not too knowledgeable about. Is it possible to hook up a PS3 to a computer monitor without much extra trouble or equipment? I am curious because I'm without a proper TV at the moment, and a monitor is fairly affordable. A new HD TV is way out of my price range, but I wouldn't want a PS3 without the 1080p gloriousness.
-Darren
Answer:
Hi Darren,
Updated: Thanks for pointing it out guys -- I was mistaken. You can't hook up the PS3 to a VGA input unless you buy a $300+ signal converter, but you CAN hook it up via an HDMI to DVI converter/cable. So all you need is that cable and a monitor with a DVI input (any monitor made in the last couple years pretty much). For 1080p you will have to make sure to find a monitor that supports 1920*1080 though, and most LCD monitors don't support that resolution. So make sure to check the specs first!
Question:
I was just wondering if the placement of my PS3 would affect the Sixaxis and the new Guncon 3 controller's signal. My PS3 is placed directly to the right of me, and my TV, obviously, is in front. So will the Sixaxis motion sensor, and the Guncon 3 controller act a little differently because the PS3 is directly to the right of me? I was thinking that since more people would have their PS3 set up in front of them, having the controllers face directly to them, that left would be left, and right would be right. But since mine is to the right of me, facing my controll to the TV would that affect the motion sensing in any way?
-Ally
Answer:
Hi Ally,
You have nothing to worry about! The motion sensitivity of both controllers is measured internally within the controller itself. And the Guncon knows where it's pointing by a couple little sensors that you put on the top corners of your TV (kind of like the Wii). So you can put your PS3 anywhere you want (though keep in mind ventilation issues).
That's all for this week! If you got more questions, e-mail it in for next week's Ask PS3 Fanboy.
