Did you know...? (#1)

And now I begin a new series of posts in which I share little gaming tidbits because.... well, 'cause I want to. These bits of info will probably be old news to many gamers, but I'm sure I'm not the only one making the switch from one console to another, or someone new to the gaming world in general. Either way, this is my blog and I'll post any old bit of outdated info I want. :D

Here goes...

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**PS3 plays PS1 games**

If you own a PlayStation 3, you can get your retro gaming on by grabbing a PS1 game (lots of cheap ones in used game stores, on Amazon, or Ebay) and plopping it in. Yeah, this is probably old news to most of you PlayStation Zealots, but for those of us just finding our PS groove—again, or for the first time—this is epic.

First, make sure you create a virtual memory card on your system. It has two virtual card "slots" just like the PS1s, which means you can only have two "active" memory cards, but you can create as many memory cards as you can fit on your hard drive. There's a "memory card utility" section under "game" in the dashboard. It's kinda self-explanatory from there.

All you do then is put in the game you wanna play and have fun. It really is that simple. It doesn't work with PS2 games, unfortunately, unless you have one of the early PS3 models—if memory serves, the 80 GB models were the ones that played PS2 games, but don't quote me on that.

Until next time... 

New Loot! (#26)

A few non-FF games we've gotten recently... 

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***White Knight Chronicles II***

Published by Sony Computer Entertainment/D3 Publisher

Developed by Level 5/SCE Japan Studio

Released 2011
PlayStation exclusive

*Rated T for Teen*

When I first asked hubby about getting a PS3, he told me to look for playstation exclusive games and let him know how many there were that I wanted. He was trying to determine if there were enough to make the purchase worthwhile. This was one of the games I found and added to the list.

I originally wanted the first game, White Knight Chronicles, but then I discovered that II includes a remastered edition of WKC I. Soon as hubby informed me that he'd ordered a PS3, I had him order this game for me. :D

Image links to Amazon. This game is also available in the PlayStation Store. 

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***God of War***
Saga

Published by Sony Computer Entertainment/Capcom

Developed by SCE Santa Monica Studio

Released 2012

PlayStation exclusive

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Five games in one, though the copy we got doesn't have the two games that are download codes. It's a chance one takes when ordering used games. Ah, well.

This one might have been a mistake anyway. Not sure yet. I'll have to play it and see if it's too gory for my delicate sensibilities. ;) It might end up being hubby's game, but he never really cared for bloodbaths either. We'll see.

Image links to Amazon. These games are also available in the PlayStation Store. 

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***Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec***

Published by Sony Computer Entertainment

Developed by Polyphony Digital

Released 2006
PlayStation exclusive

*Rated E for Everyone*

Hubby's latest retro score. He had to complete his Gran Turismo collection, after all. Now he's waiting for the new GT game to be finished. Meanwhile, he can relive the joy of these older games.

Until next time... 

New Loot! (#24)

More loot. It's been a great week in this particular gaming household. :D Tomorrow's post will detail why it's been such a great week...

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***PS3***
LEGO The Hobbit Bundle

Produced by Sony Entertainment

Released 2014 

Yeah, that's right. We got a PS3. I said we would and hubby surprised me. Now my copy of Heavenly Sword isn't so lonely. ;)

It's got a 500 GB hard drive and I know that's gonna come in handy. (My Xbox 360 has a 250 GB drive and it's only 25 GB away from full—yeah, I'm a game hoarder.)

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***LEGO: The Hobbit***

Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Developed by Traveller's Tales

Released 2014 

*Rated E10 for Everyone 10+*

This came with my used PS3, and I was thrilled to discover it was a disc. I was afraid it would be a download code. It's a chance you take with used games and systems. :)

This game happens to be available for just about every system under the sun. I won't list them all here, but clicking either image above will take you to Amazon, where you'll see all the formats. 

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***Gran Turismo 5***
XL Edition

Published by Sony Computer Entertainment 

Developed by Polyphony Digital 

Released 2010 

*Rated E for Everyone*

Back when we had a PlayStation (about 16 years ago now), we had the first two Gran Turismo games. We loved them. Even I played them and I don't care for racing games. I will probably give GT5 a try, but this really is hubby's new game.

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***Gran Turismo 6***

Published by Sony Computer Entertainment

Developed by Polyphony Digital

Released 2013 

*Rated E for Everyone*

Can't buy 5 and not 6, right? So, of course, hubby bought 6 too. Once he receives GT3: A-Spec, he'll have them all.

He's a game hoarder too. 

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Until next time... 

New Loot! (#19)

I can't seem to stop buying games, even knowing I don't have time to play them all. There's something broken in my head...

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***Heavenly Sword***

Published by Sony Computer Entertainment

Developed by Ninja Theory

Released 2007
PlayStation Exclusive

*Rated T for Teen*

I bought a PS3 game and I don't even have a PS3. I think that might mean I have a problem. However, this is a Ninja Theory game and I LOVE them. L.O.V.E. It's an unhealthy obsession, really. Stalkerly, even. OK, maybe not that bad. Still.

Oh, and guess what else? I discovered there's a movie of this game, one that runs parallel to the game, according to the reviews I've read on Amazon. I've added it to my wishlist, of course.

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***Dante's Inferno***

Published by EA Games

Developed by Visceral Games

Released 2010

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

Um, yeah. I can't exactly remember why I got this other than it seemed to be the type of game I'd enjoy. I don't even remember exactly what it's about, other than the classic poem by Dante. You know the one. Inferno? [snort]

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***N3 Ninety Nine Nights***

Published by Microsoft Studios

Developed by Q Entertainment/Phantagram

Released 2006

Xbox Exclusive

*Rated M for Mature 17+*

I have the second game, so I needed the first. Right? Am I right? Yeah, sure. Anyway, I got it. I'll play it. I enjoy the second game though it gives me fits from time to time. Crazy psycho, throw-the-controller fits. Yeah... there's  definitely something broken in my head...

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***Venetica***

Published by dtp entertainment/Atari

Developed by Deck 13 Interactive

Released 2009 

*Rated T for Teen*

Another I bought 'cause it seemed like a game I'd like. I opted for the PC version 'cause it was cheaper and I like my PC. We'll see how that goes...

Also available for PS3.

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***The Last Wish***
Introducing the Witcher

Written by Andrzej Sapkowski

Published by Orbit

Released 2008 

Not a game, but certainly related to a few. I'm not sure how much I'll actually like this book, but I figured I'd buy the first in the series and give it a shot. I have a feeling the gore might be a little more than I'm comfortable with, but who knows. Maybe the games are more graphic. LOL

Until next time...