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Written by asap
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Friday, 27 October 2006 |
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 Though Sony can't seem to catch a break from delays and diving profits as it launches the PlayStation 3, the games themselves are starting to trickle out. And they look gorgeous.
asap got hands-on with a few of the titles due out when the console is released in stores Nov. 17, priced at $500 or $600. And we checked out what you'll see before you start gaming.
 The PS3's user interface emulates the intuitive PSP format — with separate sections for games, video, audio, photos, settings and user profiles.
The photo viewer featured a 3D animation option that displayed photos as if they were printed pictures dropping onto an all-white screen. It's impressive if a bit gimmicky.
There will be an option for "remote play" allowing PS3 owners to transmit video, audio and photos to their PS3 through a wireless connection. And there's an Internet connection meaning you can surf the Web on your TV, either using a keyboard attached by USB or your PS3 controller (though that is a clunky process).
We have mixed reactions about that controller, dubbed SIXAXIS. It feels a bit too light at times. We want heft with our gaming, and this one felt like it was about to fly away.
We also missed the PS2 controller's rumble feature. But motion-sensing tilt action was seamlessly built in to certain games, and the SIXAXIS has the potential to steal the thunder of Nintendo's Wii.
As for the thing gamers care most about — games — there's a formidable lineup. In the accompanying video, take a look at a few of the games we tried, and hear our initial reactions.
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