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Playstation/Gaming Discussions => PS3 Discussion => Topic started by: jamie84 on November 04, 2001, 12:13:36 AM

Title: ps2 on the internet when??
Post by: jamie84 on November 04, 2001, 12:13:36 AM

whens this going to happen and how will it work. It wont be like the dreamcast internet will it cos thats really rubbish!!!!

will u be able to use any isp ???

how much will the internet box are what ever it is cost???

thanks for help guys!!!!

Title: ps2 on the internet when??
Post by: fastson on November 04, 2001, 03:59:19 AM

Well... Sony has delayed the Ethernet + HDD package for an early 2002 release..
So hopefully early 2002 :)

Sony has said that you can use ANY ISP..

Sony is releasing (as I said before) two packages..

#1: Stand alone Ethernet Adapter, support for v.90(56.6) and Broadband connections. (Cost: $40)

#2: A 40GigaByte Hard drive (7200rpm) + Ethernet Adapter (Cost: Not yet known, I\'d estimate $100-150)

One thing you need to know!
The HDD is not needed to access the Internet. HDD will be used to games (Save data, Stream Textures(faster loading times), download new data to the game. ect ect) or if you want to the Internet (Save pics, Mp3, Save the browser so you don’t need to load it from a disc every time, download demos, movies, vids ect.)

I\'ve read that Sony will release a VGA (or XGA?) cable so you can connect your PS2 to a monitor and surf at a "normal" resolutions.. (1024x768)
Or you could just use a regular TV.. (Netscape is designing a new Browser that is specifically designed for 640x480(NTSC), 640x512(PAL))

Thats all I know... I hope it helped. :nerd:

Title: ps2 on the internet when??
Post by: RichG on November 04, 2001, 07:57:42 AM

Great summary.

I\'d just like to add that according to IGN you can use 3rd party devices to play games multiplayer. They for one have played Tony Hawks 3 multiplayer already.

So I guess you can do it now.

Title: ps2 on the internet when??
Post by: jamie84 on November 05, 2001, 01:07:54 PM

faston thanks very much for that summed it up in pure quailty just lets hope we meet on a round of gta 3 lol

Title: ps2 on the internet when??
Post by: IronFist on November 05, 2001, 01:25:52 PM

The problem with 3rd party devices is that they might not work for future games to go online.  That is why I\'m holding off on buying THPS3 until the official Sony modem comes out.  There is no garantee that the adapters you buy now will work with any other online game for the PS2.

Title: ps2 on the internet when??
Post by: jamie84 on November 05, 2001, 01:27:28 PM

sorry im new to all this but whats thps3????

Title: ps2 on the internet when??
Post by: fastson on November 05, 2001, 01:33:56 PM

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Originally posted by jamie84
sorry im new to all this but whats thps3????

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 :D

Title: ps2 on the internet when??
Post by: jamie84 on November 05, 2001, 01:40:49 PM

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Originally posted by fastson


Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 :D

thank u very much top game that is number 2 was ace