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Folding@home for PS3 to update to Version 1.2

Folding@home for PLAYSTATION®3 Version 1.2 is now available..

Improvements:

> 1. Support for Remote Play for PSP (PlayStation®Portable)
> 2. Visibility of Donor Locations on the Globe
> 3. Support for Additional Protein Simulations
> 4. Advanced Participation Mode
> 5. Screensaver Mode
> 6. Link to Project Description

Kleptic6086d ago

nice...

just turned over 110 work units last night...I only have been folding over night now, since we finally got a clip of new games last month...still though, there were times when I would leave that thing on folding for like 4 days straight...

VaeVictus6085d ago

Holy Crap dude. I thought I was doing well @ 22 WU's.

Keyser6085d ago

Dude, I have 230 work units complete.

I get busy at work and go lift afterward so I don't get to my PS3 till late then it's time for bed before work. Busy life but at least somebodies benefiting from my PS3 neglect.

I'll make more time for Warhawk come Tuesday.

Kleptic6085d ago

wow 230!...I didn't even know what the folding@Home app was until late May (it came with the 1.30 update I thought, which was like march)...I remember I downloaded it the day I signed up for the warhawk beta, like the 17th I think...

I haven't been running it as much now, because I have some networking problems at my house...the wifi hotspot needs a booster or relocated, so I haven't been online much this month...but all that will be fixed in time for Warhawk next week...thats for sure...

achira6086d ago

what is the screensaver mode ?

tethered6085d ago

Click the link it explains everything.

Here is what it says:
A screensaver mode can now be activated via the Settings menu. After no controller input has been detected for three (3) minutes, the screen will go blank except for a logo that periodically moves to avoid screen burn-in. Any controller input will exit the screensaver mode.

This feature allows your PS3™ system to consume slightly less power and to increase performance of protein-folding simulations.

madness6085d ago

read the article man. read.

jromao6086d ago

Folding@home is one project from Stanford University where each PS3 owner helps to fold/process proteins simulation hoping that will bring good help in finding solutions for cancer.

Karebear6085d ago

I can finally leave my ps3 in remote play when I'm not at home and still fold :D

snakeak6085d ago

Yeah, that alone is awesome. Since my PS3 is folding constantly, I'll always have access from my PSP. Kickass :D

sajj3166085d ago

Like these. Kuddos to Sony for allowing this initiative on the PS3. What's the longest someone has left their PS3 on for folding? I'm slightly cautious about leaving things on overnight but I also want to contribute more.

hongthay6085d ago

I left mine on doing folding for 23 days straight when I had to make a long business trip. No problems with the PS3. The good thing is, it will shut down automatically if it starts to overheat. Of course it didn't, because when I came back home, it was still folding.

Kleptic6085d ago

haha

didn't SU test a group of PS3's for like 5 weeks straight before releasing the app...it is on their website...I thought it was like 5 weeks straight with not one of the 50 PS3's showing any signs of issues...so they "stopped the test"...

knock on wood though...

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10 Weirdest Video Games of All Time

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JonTheGod16h ago

Why are the Katamari games not on the list??

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Tales Of Graces Ƒ Retro Review – Holding Out For a Hero

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GoodGuy092d ago

Odd this and the xillia games still haven't gotten remasters yet.

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It's A Crime That There's No Sleeping Dogs 2 Yet

Huzaifah from eXputer: "Sleeping Dogs from the early 2010s is one of the best open-world games out there but in dire need of a resurgence."

LG_Fox_Brazil3d ago

I agree, I consider the first one a cult classic already

isarai3d ago

You say "yet" as if it's even possible anymore. United Front Games is gone, along with anyone that made this game what it is

CrimsonWing692d ago

That’s what happens when games sell poorly. And I’ve seen people wonder why people cry when a game sells badly… this is your answer.

solideagle2d ago

Majority of the time it's true but if a company/publisher is big (in terms of money), they can take a hit or 2. e.g. I am not worried about Rebirth sales as Square will make Remake 3 anyway but if FF 17 doesn't sell then Square might need to look for alternative. <-- my humble opinion

Abnor_Mal2d ago

Doesn’t Microsoft own the IP now since they acquired Activision?

DaReapa2d ago

No. Square Enix owns the IP.

Abnor_Mal2d ago

Oh okay, Activision owned True Crime, but when that didn’t sell as intended it was canceled. Six months later Square Enix bought the rights and changed the title to Sleeping Dogs.*

*As per Wikipedia

boing12d ago (Edited 2d ago )

Sleeping Dogs was a sleeper hit back then. It was fantastic. It actually still is. Would love a sequel to this, or at least a revive of True Crime series.

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