A New Poll, We Need Your Help

Federation  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 2:53 pm

@88

Love to see that on the PSN in HD

nokia6250tank  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 3:01 pm

A special column called Center for Rumor Clarification. Do it like Centers for Disease Control.

Rumor = “higher expectation and bigger disappointment”, new PSP rumor is a example - it stopped some people to buy it . You need more speed reaction and do more prevention.

Jeigh  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 3:11 pm

I’m surprised that the idea of a desktop widget didn’t get more votes- surprised and disappointed. I so would love to see that implemented so that I could get the blog at a glance. My second choice was the e-mail notifications since I really would like to know poste haste when there’s new information. Maybe someday…

limitt_45  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 3:20 pm

PLEASE BRING E3 COVERAGE FOR THE PSN AND THIS BLOG

Regret  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 3:24 pm

As I know, x360 will have E3 coverage on Live. We (PS3 owners) should too on PSN.

turstkill  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 3:33 pm

Would like to see live e3 coverage and a widget that had the most current blog posts AND wallpapers/screens. Maybe a live chat area where we could talk with different dev’s?

Herby  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 3:37 pm

Yes finally you guys hearing my request for High-Res screenshots. We should at least get them in the resolution of the game. This will be great to download directly to the PS3 and be able to view them on the big screen. No other game sites provide screenshots in high-res. It is only logical that with the advent of HD gaming the screenshots should be provided in HD resolution.

Thanks you Patrick, keep up the great work.

afrosheen  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 3:38 pm

@Jeigh:

Desktop widget? Bah. I use Firefox’s RSS feed bookmarks instead. It’s just a simple link that sits in the bar at the top, anytime I want to see what’s new I click it and it unfolds the rss links. Very elegant.

tearsofash  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 3:51 pm

I like it just the way it is. Though email updates would be good, because my email RSS feeds works better and faster than the Blog RSS feed.

TheApprentice  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 3:59 pm

definitely the Hi-Res Screenshots…

+ Ranking of posts will be great too

25.year.old.german.child  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 4:03 pm

is there a Chance that, the E3 press conference will be available in the PLAYSTATION Store?

jackrabbit75  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 4:03 pm

Definately need as much info about E3 as possible. Pictures, videos, interviews… or how about a live streaming feed for all of us outsiders to see what goes on in there.

Herby  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 4:08 pm

Amazingly there already is a Flickr photostream for this blog, that has High-Res screenshots. I hope you guys don’t get rid of the Photostream now that it is setup. But being able to download the High-Res screenshots from here would be awesome too and is what I really wanted.

Gavi  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 4:08 pm

I would have checked the box for downloadable videos had it been there. Prehaps allowing us to edit and preview our posts would be nice too.

Oh, and on a separate note, please get some E3 content to us on the PSN during the week. A demo or two or more, lots of trailers of the upcoming games and some developer interviews would be smashing.

the_culture  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 4:12 pm

I understand everyone wanting E3 coverage either here or at the Store. But that won’t happen… at least not right away.

For some reason, all the “pay-for-news” sites and mags (like GameSpot, IGN, EGM, Game Informer, etc.) will get the news and updates first. This may not be a big deal, but when you want to view the latest ratchet & Clank vid in HD, you’ll have to be a paid subscriber to GameSpot or IGN.

We’ve already paid big $$$ for our Sony machines, games, accessories; yet now we have to pay these other sites and mags for exclusive footage and updates? Sony should be offering these things to us first, not last.

So my vote is for Sony to offer us loyal gamers exclusives BEFORE those other sites and mags get it, not after.

Federation  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 4:16 pm

Love #114

air12ick  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 4:43 pm

There should be a previous posts button on the bottom of the blog. I wish I could go back in time to read the original post.

jigglywiggly  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 4:58 pm

I’d like to see some more intimate ineraction with the developers. Perhaps a few features in which we the users interview them with our own questions.

You could give us a couple of day’s notice and put a small form on the side of the page, with something like “Ask Jaffe” on it. People would be free to fill in a question (one per account), and you guys could forward the best onto the man himself, who’d make a blog post answering them, with the usual room for follow-up that’s here already.

androvsky  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 5:13 pm

None of the extra features listed in the poll interest me, all I care about is content of posts. I’d especially like some solid answers to some long-standing questions that don’t appear to have an official stance by Sony, all we have is rumor and innuendo.

1. Will there ever be avi playback? I want to know if I should continue converting the videos I have currently, or work on helping add transcoding support to existing open-source media servers.

2. Will the RSX ever be available in linux? If the answer is no, I don’t mind spending some time in making opengl work with the Cell. If the answer is yes, I don’t want to waste my time.

40cal  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 5:31 pm

Right now we need E3 on the PSN. E3 PSN, E3 PSN!

nabokovfan87  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 5:41 pm

dear sony,

please add one thing, a place to login to your account and change your password, or link the accounts on the blog with the playstation.com websites. lastly, how about an “other” selection in all of your poles, i dont like any of the choices you posted on any of the two polls, first one would have to be lair, and it wasnt a choice.

-nabokovfan87

rukusa  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 6:02 pm

@85

You know, I fear that Peter Moore will show up with a Parasite Eve tattoo on his back or something…

…It gives me the creeps, urgh.

But like #85 said, give us some rumor control. Especially if it can put wind into the PS3.

reesimo  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 7:19 pm

How about a weekly podcast! Many people are excited about this blog. Mostly because it humanizes Sony. Sony’s PlayStation sector is notorious for it’s secrecy and unwillingness to express itself to it’s legion of fans. In the short time that this Blog has been available, a lot of information has been revealed. Even a bit of insight into the inner workings of game development. Podcasting is at it’s most popular now in the gaming scene. Some of my faves are OLR and of course the 1UP Show. I think Sony can benefit greatly by producing a show where focus is strictly on the PlayStation format. Have your developers take the time to talk about their newest games. Discuss what gamers are asking for. I know I’d listen up. Thanks again for the Blog. Now, how ’bout a Home invite?

Psyvariar  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 7:27 pm

I’d like to see a weekly featured video posted on this blog, highlighting something noteworthy each week from PS3/PSP/PS2 new releases, and/or upcoming future lineup.

And 100% compatibility with the PlayStation 3 Web Browser, for all embedded videos (i.e. only use PS3-compatible Flash video players).

bizsnatch9  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 7:35 pm

rumble for six axis…and some new exclusives that no one has herd of!!! Drake looks cool, I hope it pans out.

Vassago  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 7:39 pm

Me to i want to know for the rumble sixaxis please the rumble for the dualshock 2 was one of the best thing …..i almost cry when i learn the new pad dont have it …. i think to put video will be a great thing !!!!

artofwar420  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 7:50 pm

Sony, you guys need to [DELETED]slap Three Speech. Just saying.

Omen_20  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 7:51 pm

I would make this blog an icon on Network for PSP and PS3. Then put up polls after every firmware update to see whats the most wanted feature next. Then just give us the most wanted features in order. By putting the Blog on the XMB you enable all users with a net connection to make their opinion known. Over the life of this generation the polls could reach well over millions of votes. Think of only a percentage of the PS2 audience voted on the features they wanted.

By fixing things people want fixed you make the PS3 perfect in the fan’s eyes. Then every added feature will just be a bonus. Something they love but didnt know they wanted. But you should fix everything first. Most people dont care how long it takes for a firmware to come out as long as the fix is something they care about. By fixing things they dont care about it makes people think your waisting your time.

EvoAnubis  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 8:06 pm

Okay, about all the posts about Hi-Def videos . . . why would i want them here if I can just get them on PSN? Waste. Of. Time.

Now, what Omen_20 is talking about sounds like a good idea. Hell, the only reason I knew about this blog is because it was on joystiq. If you want the opinion of the PS3 owners, it’s be better to do what Omen is talking about.

EvoAnubis  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 8:08 pm

Something else I just thought of; why not have video interviews with the developers as downloadable videos off of the PS Store?

Phospho  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 8:38 pm

how about a poll about what classic PS1 games we want on the PSN? or PS2?

Calleh  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 9:39 pm

I second the PS1 games idea. Dunno about PS2 since the machine is now as outdated as the Commodore. Seriously what is Playstation 3 without the previous strictly Playstation titles renewed. I know I’m not in anyway interested in going out to buy multiported titles that don’t take full advantage of the PS3 hardware. Maybe such a poll would shed some light on what the consumer actually wants.

StormLord  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 10:11 pm

behind the scene video’s would be nice

pao0829  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 11:03 pm

What about some updates regarding special events you guys are doing to promote the ps3? E3 WINK-WINK!!! Bring out Metal Gear Solid 4 demo or something. By the way, why not try to make some more ps1 classics ported onto the psp and ps3. Suggestions: Final Fantasy 7, Metal Gear Solid, Xenogears, Castlevania: Symphony of the night (how come xbox live got that game? that was a ps1 exclusive!!!!!! >.

Nauraushaun  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 11:46 pm

I voted screenshots, but what I’d really like to see is some exclusive ones.

GreyWulf  |  July 2nd, 2007 at 11:54 pm

I would like to be able to log in on my PS3 without it crashing and please just three words.

BETTER FLASH PLAYER

quilliry  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 12:29 am

a sleek looking widget would be awesome, i’d really like that.

starfoxACEFOX  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 4:33 am

Make it more easy to start flame wars Quotes!

lol Well blog look great, just add more user tabs we are good..

Fox

I hardly blog so this is first..

HappySpaceInvdr  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 6:46 am

No point in a widget as we can all simply subscribe to the RSS feed.

starfoxACEFOX  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 7:16 am

Hmm what RSS feed? I spend to much time typing MAN command in UNIX

We need more member’s, there like 4 million PS3 out there, were all users?

Fox

Jim_error404  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 9:16 am

I think you’re on the right track for the blog. You’ve set the tone well and the other bells and whistles aren’t going to substantially change who reads this or how much. What I do think you need is a way for us, your active Sony userbase to give legitimate feedback. Responding to posts is fine, but how about when we want to volunteer information. For example, I’ve been wanting to get this off my chest for a while: get Bluetooth into the PSP slim (or whatever the often denied redesign is called).

Here’s my argument, you went with Bluetooth on the PS3 but you really need to get some convergence on your standards. Finally the PSP and PS3 have started to work together, but frankly no one is getting invested in Bluetooth accessories, and until they do the feature is a lemon on the PS3. If you could link a headset wirelessly to the new PSP, that would both encourage people to invest in the Bluetooth standard and make the PSP so much more accessible when on the road. Frankly, the speakers aren’t designed to be heard over common street/bus/subway noise so there might as well be no audio. The wires for a standard set of headphones make the PSP a pain to carry. Also, if the PSP slim had Bluetooth support, and wifi, IP telephony would be practically built in. Win-Win-Win. I imagine it is too late to license this into the redesign now, but hey, you sprung SixAxis on us in a short time frame, suprise us again!

Maddens Raiders  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 11:01 am

I need more Killzone II info. The PS3 is an awesoe machine ~ we need AWESOME games and a kick a$$ network to play it on. The PSN is outstanding, but the lack of full XMB acess in-game still makes it feel a little archaic. Please implement a way to play PS2 online games on the PS3 even though there is no PS2 network config. loaded onto the PS3. If I want to play KILLZONE I the best experience is still on the PS2 and it shouldn’t be that way. Oh, and btw - where is CEllius and what are they working on if anything? I’ve been playing Ace Combat for years and to lose it to the 360 is almost sacrilege. C’mon guys I have faith, but let’s start acting more like SONY (setting the tone) and do more trend setting than reacting.

P.S. - will there be an update which allows more frinds to be added onto individual PSN accounts? Right now I’ve had to set up apx. 4 accounts just to fit in all of my friends. A fix for this would be great. C’mon SNE I know you guys are out there ~ Let’s WIN THIS WAR DAMMIT! =]

cheers

Invictus  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 11:26 am

I would love to see a game give-away on release dates. Maybe a competition or just a commenter raffle.

Also the PS3 firmware updates need alot more attention, info, and description. Many friends of mine have little to no idea about some of the changes the patches are making. Maybe a little working-mans whitepaper to try and explain some of the features and changes?

Embedded screens and videos?

Just some ideas that I’ve thought about.

Scarecrow  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 11:35 am

You guys do a great job, I mean you get cool interviews to us, as well as special tidbits from Devs themselves and whatever updates the PSN gets.

Lp47  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 4:00 pm

im loving th inside developers blogs. Keep them coming. Also we do need info on Killzone 2, some people dont think the video shown at E3 2005 is reall. I do believe that those graphics can be accomplished. But we need more hype for it to draw away from HALO 3.

DRIVE2FAST4U  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 4:03 pm

I enjoy everything..I am not in dire need of alot of information.

I would like to know more about Gran Turismo 5 and any new developments for F1 Championship for any future news.

gorillapimp  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 5:34 pm

YOU KNOW, ALL TH3S3 ID3AS AR3 GR3AT, BUT I THINK THE B3ST ID3A Y3T IS POLLS ON F3ATURES MOST WANT3D!

Duke  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 5:49 pm

we need e3 coverage on the blog and psn

derrickgott007  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 7:45 pm

We want info on what they are thinking and planning from the PSN developers…Such as what updates they are thinking of, what features they would like to add…etc.

starfoxACEFOX  |  July 4th, 2007 at 3:38 am

Off topic@

Is this true??

http://www.pro-g.co.uk/news/04-07-2007-5877.html

If so, come on we are losing exclusives game titles.. Ohh well, maybe that why PS2 done so well..

Fox