Archive for December 2008

Playstation Home

After a faulty start (and still some teething problems) I have eventually got into the virtual world of Sony Playstation Home. The icon appeared automatically this evening, and after a download, install and accepting around three terms and conditions screens, it all fired up.

I first had to pick my avatar. I was tempted to make it look dashing and cool, but my conscience got the better of me and I tried to keep it as true to life as possible.

Once in, I arrived at my private sea-side?apartment. Very relaxing overlooking the quay. I then ventured into the town, hit the stores, played pool, had a go at bowling, then looked at some of the art work.

It seemed pretty busy in the virtual world this evening and it looks to be very popular.

Here I am sat on a bench in the plaza watching the world go by… (if anyone is looking for me my handle is NMANSA)

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You can find out more about Playstation Home here. Below there’s a short video clip of me in the Plaza for the first time having a boogie with some other randoms…!

Playstation Home, a damp squib

Very excited to actually get to use the Playstation virtual world, Home this evening. It’s been a long time coming. Sony first mentioned the concept around two years ago. Today is the first day in open Beta testing. However, one small glitch, it doesn’t work.

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Hopefully, Sony will work quickly to get these servers up and running soon, otherwise it may turn into a huge?embarrassment.