virgin to launch radio player on consoles

[Gareth]

Nice idea... that would be cool.

I saw that one game is gonna incorporate the forecast from the Weather Channel (can't remember which... it's been a long day) to match the conditions in-game.

[Cerberus]

Originally Posted by Matt D

I'd assume you can use a USB kb/mouse with the PS3 though.

Yes you can.

[Tezcatlipoca]

Originally Posted by Gareth

Nice idea... that would be cool.

I saw that one game is gonna incorporate the forecast from the Weather Channel (can't remember which... it's been a long day) to match the conditions in-game.

It's NiGHTS -

http://games.slashdot.org/games/07/04/04/181229.shtml



I remember Metropolis Street Racer (PGR's daddy) on the DC used the system clock to determine whether tracks would be daytime/night-time, which was pretty cool at the time.

Originally Posted by Cerberus

Yes you can.

That's better, then

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by mertle

I think one thing might be good obout this feature. Is if they link it to certain games which it will be suiyable to listen to music when playing like driving games.

Imagine Playing GTA IV being able to tune the car radio to radio stations you want. Like virgin radio etc. The scope is huge and MS has done an oversight.

You can do this already, regardless of whether the game supports it. Just put an actual radio near your console.

[awibble]

Originally Posted by Stuart C

You can do this already, regardless of whether the game supports it. Just put an actual radio near your console.

Lol... More electric tho :P

[Graham M]

Originally Posted by awibble

Lol... More electric tho :P

I don't know many radios that don't use electricity

[awibble]

Originally Posted by Matt D

I'd assume you can use a USB kb/mouse with the PS3 though.

Yeah, i assume you know that theres actually an option to help you install Linux as a secondary operating system. And if i remember correctly they support the installation of one of the Linux OS's as well.

Its not a major thing, but the missus does like not having to unpack my laptop to do the shopping online... just boots up ubuntu and uses it on the TV.

Need to get her a wireless keyboard and mouse tho, as she has to sit on the floor atm.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by awibble

Lol... More electric tho :P

True.. Unless it's one of those wind up radios.

[awibble]

Originally Posted by Stuart C

True.. Unless it's one of those wind up radios.

Thats true... i never think of using mine, i have it in the cubboard for emergancys.. windup clock / radio / torch....

But then how can you drive while windoing it up :P

[Graham M]

Bendy legs?

[Tezcatlipoca]

Originally Posted by awibble

Yeah, i assume you know that theres actually an option to help you install Linux as a secondary operating system. And if i remember correctly they support the installation of one of the Linux OS's as well.

Its not a major thing, but the missus does like not having to unpack my laptop to do the shopping online... just boots up ubuntu and uses it on the TV.

Need to get her a wireless keyboard and mouse tho, as she has to sit on the floor atm.

Yeah, I've seen that. Official support for Yellow Dog, but you can also install other distros too... I've seen a "How to" guide for Ubuntu over at Ubuntuforums. Quite a nice feature



The Wii browser has been updated now... final version was released a couple of days ago. Definitely an improvement over the beta "Internet Channel". Still a pain with a Wiimote, but works well depending on what your browsing (e.g. it's quite good for the aforementioned internet radio, & also stuff like YouTube).

[wwe]

i got a ps3 wanted to ask when will we be able 2 use it

[Tezcatlipoca]

Right now. It simply makes use of your console's web browser.


Just open your PS3's web browser, & go to http://www.virginradio.co.uk/listen/