shopping list...

[fronebullare]

I'm pretty sure i'm gonig to play psu online.What equipment will I need?

[VioletSkye]

Depends on if you will play the PC or PS2 version. If PC, then as long as you meet the requirements for running the game and have (strongly suggested) a broadband connection, then you're good to go. If PS2, then you need to have the network adapter for the older model (the newer slimline has a built in ethernet port) and a broadband connection. You may want/need a router so that you can share the connection between your pcs and your PS2. If you have a wireless router, and the PS2 is in another room, then you will need to get a wireless ethernet bridge (which you can pick up alot cheaper these days for around $50.)

[fronebullare]

I have the newer model of the ps2.

[Atayin]

So, with a wireless ethernet bridge like the one you mentioned.. I can use that and just connect on my PS2 with my already existing connection I'm using right now? It sounds like getting online with it should be pretty easy, but I figure I might as well ask since quite a few people here would already know what it involves.

I've never gone online with a PS2. I don't even plan on buying a PS2 until the next couple months, so I'm very new to this and quite clueless.



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[Ladriachan]

hmmm

newest geforce card...
dualboot amd 64s :3
5.1 digital surround sound card
a projector
a new chair with back massaging controls (yes, you need it)
PS2 USB port connector so you can flip off your keyboard and not have to use it
and a PS2 controller...

oh yeah, and you might wanna buy the game ><

[rena-ko]

dont toss that keyboard too far away tho, unless you want to use thirdparty voicechat rooms.

ah and for the ps2 version...
http://image.lik-sang.com/images/170/ps2-cosmokeyboard.jpg (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=22&products_id=3535)

[F-o-x]

I'd go for the Powerboard (Or is it called a Sharkboard?) personally. Its cheap @ about ten bucks and its been working great for me for almost three years. Or if you have a USB keyboard just lying around somewhere you could use that.



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[rena-ko]

true but that would be juggling with pad an kb like back in the DC days... i'm ascii-kb-controller-spoiled.

[F-o-x]

What do those things feel like? Are they heavy? I just can't imagine using a controller like that... its just so huge compaired to the PS2 controller.

I've kinda wanted to check them out... I saw the one made for GC but I wasn't online for that long (that and the fact that they were about $60). How much do the PS2 ones cost? Thats one reason I went with the powerboard; the fact that it was cheap.



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[OdinTyler]

On 2006-02-12 02:37, rena-ko wrote:
dont toss that keyboard too far away tho, unless you want to use thirdparty voicechat rooms.

ah and for the ps2 version...
http://image.lik-sang.com/images/170/ps2-cosmokeyboard.jpg (http://www.lik-sang.com/info.php?category=22&products_id=3535)



That looks like the Logitech kb I have. The controller parts didnt last a long time. I still have em, but, theyve collected dust as theyve konked out on me. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif The kb itself is detachable & still works fine. Ill be relying on that for PSU. You could always use any USB kb & that would still work tho.

[F-o-x]

I didn't even realize that the controller portions were detatchable. Interesting...

[Tystys]

Logitech Keyboard FTW.

[OdinTyler]

Yes, thats what I said, & Ive been meaning to ask you: what does FTW mean? Youve been saying that...ALOT. LOL

[Kano-Okami]

On 2006-02-12 03:44, F-o-x wrote:
I'd go for the Powerboard (Or is it called a Sharkboard?) personally. Its cheap @ about ten bucks and its been working great for me for almost three years. Or if you have a USB keyboard just lying around somewhere you could use that.



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There is both a Shark and Powerboard. I personally prefer the PowerBoard, it has a better quality, and more resilience to advanced typing.. the SharkBoard on the other hand , while at 10 bucks,..isn't worth its salt..keys jam frequently and is made of cheap materials.
Although If you do have a USB keyboard, then the more power to you. Just be weary of the compact usb keyboards, most tend to have poor spacing, leading to frequent typos.

[Kano-Okami]

On 2006-02-12 15:40, OdinTyler wrote:
Yes, thats what I said, & Ive been meaning to ask you: what does FTW mean? Youve been saying that...ALOT. LOL

FTW means For The Win, its an odd yet simple acronym. Its kinda rare o.O..

[OdinTyler]

But how would 'For The Win' be used in a normal convo? Is every convo a contest or something? LOL

[ShadowRaze]

Well, I'm glad to say that i don't have to deal with that issue

PC FTW!!!
btw Odin, i believe he's saying For The Win http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

[ShadowRaze]

Darn, he beat me to it http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

woops, sorry for double post


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[JasonWFD]

OdinTyler, I thought you'd be a little more learned in the way of the Internets than that. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_smile.gif

FTW is shorthand for "For The Win".

Edit: Oh, looks like I'm late on the response. Multitasking ftl.

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[OdinTyler]

I am, Jason, & in all my years, here is where Im first hearing it. Believe me, Ive heard ALOT of abbrevs but thats new to me.

[ShadowRaze]

Seems to be used faily frequently in contexts such as mmorpgs

[OdinTyler]

I included MMOs & I never saw it there. I still dont get how its supposed to make any sense. Any other abbrev I understand but 'For The Win'? Since when is an MMO like a gameshow?