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Yet to enjoy full PS3 1080p

I thought for sure when I got my PS3, then recently acquired a 1080p Sony Bravia, that I’d finally enjoy some PS3 games in full 1080p. Not so fast, though.

Turns out, a lot of early PS3 games were made in 720p only. That’s sad enough, but when I finally popped in Prince of Persia, I was expecting 1080p greatness until it read “720p.” I was confused and then read the fine print on Prince of Persia’s cover.

Turns out, 1080p on Prince of Persia is only possible with an HDMI cable and a TV whose HDMI outputs support something called HDCP. What? Ripoff! My PS3 is a Sony product; my TV is a Sony product; and still no 1080p? Total ripoff. I’ve come away far more satisfied from experiences with online storage.

(Not that 720p isn’t pretty… but it’s not 1080p pretty.)

DualShock 3s have arrived

Sony has finally delivered a true next-gen controller to the gaming public; the DualShock 3s arrived at retail last week, and not a moment too soon. With a bit more weight and a great feel, the return of force feedback to the Sony platform is like welcoming back a long-lost friend.

I’ve used them at in-store displays, but haven’t landed my own just yet. But tell all your friends in their alcohol rehabs that they can give up the bottle and return to PS3 gaming the way it always should have been.

Anyone want a couple slightly-used SixAxis controller? I’ll, umm, start the bidding at $10? $5? $1, anyone?

Ahh, forget it. They’re worthless crap anyway.