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Re: Front Mission 3
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Date: 
Tue, 22 Feb 2000 21:25:14 GMT
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Jeff,

Jeff Stembel wrote:

> Some news:
>  ~ Not all PSX games will work on the PSX2.  Those that don't use specific
> hardware in the original system.  Sony will be releasing a list of most of the
> incompatible games (I don't think it will be a very long list).  I'm not sure
> if this is a rumor or not.

I thought it was 100% compatible, from what i read (NEXTGEN, etc.)

>  ~ The PSX2 will include a Texture Interpolation function that will improve the
> 3D graphics on some PSX games.

Hmm... that will be interesting to see.

>  ~ The Japanese PSX2 will come with a DVD System Card that plugs into the
> memory card slot and allows the the user to view DVDs.  Unconfirmed Rumors
> indicate this card will allow the system to view DVDs from Territories 1, 2,
> and 3.  Later this year, Sony will release a DVD Remote Control for the system.

I thought the DVD was built right in, they will have a card for it? I
thought the controller was supposed to be the remote.

>  ~ The DVD drive will be upgradable, by upgrading the Firmware.

Another interesting item...

> Ahhh...  I love AnimeNation.com...  Best news site I've found...  :)

> Oh, and I'd suggest pre-ordering it.  I've been adding a couple bucks a month
> to mine each month, so when it does come out, I only have to pay about half the
> price.  :)  Also, you're practically guarenteed a copy (unless the Home Office
> screws up).  Price is between $249.99 and $299.99.

Ah, I am so far in the hole it doesn't matter. I will save some bucks,
and put the rest on maybe the Best Buy card, and get free financing for
6 months.

Scott S.
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  Re: Front Mission 3
 
[FUT off.topic.fun] (...) Like I said, it might be a rumor. It was in the February 10th News section on Animenation, and was reported by a Japanese Newspaper. Apparently, some PSX games are programmed to work directly with the PSX hardware. (...) (...) (27 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)

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  Re: Front Mission 3
 
(...) Some news: ~ Not all PSX games will work on the PSX2. Those that don't use specific hardware in the original system. Sony will be releasing a list of most of the incompatible games (I don't think it will be a very long list). I'm not sure if (...) (27 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.build.mecha, lugnet.off-topic.fun)

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