The Official PS3 Thread Part II.
08-08-06, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
I don't understand why the PS2/PS1 slots couldn't have been built in to the actual face of the system, though. Are you telling me people want a memory card reader for their photos more than PS1/2 memory card slots?
08-08-06, 11:47 AM
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It probably was a space issue; trying to not make the unit too big. Again, it isn't a big deal to me as long as I can still PLAY old games, but still it would have been nice to use old game saves.
08-08-06, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by kvrdave
Hell, I'm just happy we finally have some news of any kind.
08-09-06, 01:14 AM
#31
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Originally Posted by Decker
Once again, this ISN"T NEWS! Just because some asshat finally read the specs from E3, doesn't make it any less of a story.
08-13-06, 12:02 PM
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Here's some pics of the 360 and PS3 side by side. The PS3 is massive.
http://www.gamesradar.com/us/xbox360...sectionId=1006
There's tons more there but this one will give you the best idea of how big it is.
http://www.gamesradar.com/us/xbox360...sectionId=1006
There's tons more there but this one will give you the best idea of how big it is.
08-13-06, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Fandango
That particular one is misleading, the other side by side shots show the PS3 to be a couple of inches bigger.
This pic makes it look like it isn't much bigger.
But when you zoom in...
08-13-06, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Fandango
I wouldn't really say that is massive compared to the 360.
It's just going to be funny when the size argument isn't important when the shoe is on the other foot.
08-13-06, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by tenaciousdave
It's a good bit bigger than the 360 and that puts in bigger than the original Xbox and it got loads of shit about it's size.
It's just going to be funny when the size argument isn't important when the shoe is on the other foot.
It's just going to be funny when the size argument isn't important when the shoe is on the other foot.
08-13-06, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Fandango
I thought it was because they didn't like any of the games out for it.
08-13-06, 08:56 PM
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This post courtesy of Vandelay Industries in his own thread which was locked:
http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/12/op...ant-a-ps3-yet/
Dana Jongewaard, editor of Official PlayStation Magazine, says in her 1Up blog that even she will be passing up the PlayStation 3 this November for the less-expensive and currently available Xbox 360. Yes, the OPM editor says she is turning to the "dark side" and picking up the less expensive console. She writes:
But when I know that a console's direct competitors cost two-thirds or half of that price, it becomes harder for me to justify shelling out that kind of money. $600 might be worth it if there were several huge titles on the near horizon that were PS3-exclusive. But for the first year at least, there are very few big titles that are PS3 exclusive. GTA4 and Assassins will be available for the 360 at the same time.
The other big reason for people to shell out $600, BluRay, is frankly something I don't care about. So ultimately, I can't justify it. $600 is a lot of money, especially when I can get what -- for me at least -- will be a very similar experience for $400. I would like to own a PS3, and I hope that the price drops soon so I can consider it.
So there you have it. Even the OPM editor seems to be a bit discouraged by the start of the PS3. It's starting to look like Sony will really have to come out with some great exclusives to sell people on the console as months pass by. That first year, though, is shaping up to be a rough one.
Entirely agree. I don't believe that chasing after every new gadget and technology makes for a good life. $600 represents a lot of work, and could be more wisely spent in a whole variety of ways, rather than in a single console or a new movie format, specially when you've got more than adequate substitutes available for much less.
Seems though these companies believe we're their slaves, and will work three shifts to have the privilege of being part of their world. Let me tell you something Sony, I'd rather go out and have an ice cream while watching the sunset, than work my ass off to "upgrade" to your new movie and game format.
http://www.joystiq.com/2006/08/12/op...ant-a-ps3-yet/
Dana Jongewaard, editor of Official PlayStation Magazine, says in her 1Up blog that even she will be passing up the PlayStation 3 this November for the less-expensive and currently available Xbox 360. Yes, the OPM editor says she is turning to the "dark side" and picking up the less expensive console. She writes:
But when I know that a console's direct competitors cost two-thirds or half of that price, it becomes harder for me to justify shelling out that kind of money. $600 might be worth it if there were several huge titles on the near horizon that were PS3-exclusive. But for the first year at least, there are very few big titles that are PS3 exclusive. GTA4 and Assassins will be available for the 360 at the same time.
The other big reason for people to shell out $600, BluRay, is frankly something I don't care about. So ultimately, I can't justify it. $600 is a lot of money, especially when I can get what -- for me at least -- will be a very similar experience for $400. I would like to own a PS3, and I hope that the price drops soon so I can consider it.
So there you have it. Even the OPM editor seems to be a bit discouraged by the start of the PS3. It's starting to look like Sony will really have to come out with some great exclusives to sell people on the console as months pass by. That first year, though, is shaping up to be a rough one.
Seems though these companies believe we're their slaves, and will work three shifts to have the privilege of being part of their world. Let me tell you something Sony, I'd rather go out and have an ice cream while watching the sunset, than work my ass off to "upgrade" to your new movie and game format.
08-13-06, 09:40 PM
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That's pretty bad for Sony. Even the editor of the OFFICIAL Playstation magazine isn't going to buy one at launch. You think they'd get a free one, but apparently not.
08-13-06, 11:52 PM
#43
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That is indeed bad news for Sony. You'd assume everyone at OPM would be singing its praises but instead it seems even they (or at least their editor) doesn't like it. 
08-14-06, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Fandango
I thought it was because they didn't like any of the games out for it.
But it should be interesting. Perhaps the Japanese gamers can deal with cognitive dissonance on the issue.
08-14-06, 02:43 AM
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I'm getting so sick of people saying stuff like "The other big reason for people to shell out $600, BluRay, is frankly something I don't care about" like in that article. Why do so many people forget there is a $500 version as well, and it's not crippled like the cheap 360. If you don't want to spend $600, buy the $500 model.
If you don't care about Blu-Ray, you won't need an HDMI port. A majority of HDTV owners still don't have HDMI ports on their tvs anyway, so losing it isn't a big deal. Chances are, most of us who already have a PS2, XBox, or 360 already have a wireless adaptor, so the built-in wi-fi isn't necessary. If you do need wi-fi, you're looking at a $100 accessory for the 360, or it might go ahead and make sense to get the $600 PS3. Still just a $100 price difference. Not to mention the PS3 will have free online play versus $50 for XBox live, which most people on here seem to have. So now you're looking at only a $50 price difference, and if MS continues to charge for Live, that's an ongoing $50 that you don't have to pay for with a PS3. The last thing you lose on the $500 version are the multimedia slots, which are useless if you ask me.
So, with the $500 version, you still can do 1080p gaming over component if your tv supports it, which isn't even an option on the 360, free online play, and oh, by the way, a Blu-Ray player. I think that's a pretty good deal, especially since I would really like to check out the Blu-Ray without having to buy a seperate $800 or more player. Even if it's not the best player on the market, it will work fine until Blu-Ray becomes more affordable, and if Blu-Ray never really takes off, I won't be out a the cost of standalone unit. It still will provide game developers with an excellent platform to try new things with games that would have been impossible on a dvd format though.
So I'll be camping out on the release date for my $500 PS3, and I'll be happy to do it.
If you don't care about Blu-Ray, you won't need an HDMI port. A majority of HDTV owners still don't have HDMI ports on their tvs anyway, so losing it isn't a big deal. Chances are, most of us who already have a PS2, XBox, or 360 already have a wireless adaptor, so the built-in wi-fi isn't necessary. If you do need wi-fi, you're looking at a $100 accessory for the 360, or it might go ahead and make sense to get the $600 PS3. Still just a $100 price difference. Not to mention the PS3 will have free online play versus $50 for XBox live, which most people on here seem to have. So now you're looking at only a $50 price difference, and if MS continues to charge for Live, that's an ongoing $50 that you don't have to pay for with a PS3. The last thing you lose on the $500 version are the multimedia slots, which are useless if you ask me.
So, with the $500 version, you still can do 1080p gaming over component if your tv supports it, which isn't even an option on the 360, free online play, and oh, by the way, a Blu-Ray player. I think that's a pretty good deal, especially since I would really like to check out the Blu-Ray without having to buy a seperate $800 or more player. Even if it's not the best player on the market, it will work fine until Blu-Ray becomes more affordable, and if Blu-Ray never really takes off, I won't be out a the cost of standalone unit. It still will provide game developers with an excellent platform to try new things with games that would have been impossible on a dvd format though.
So I'll be camping out on the release date for my $500 PS3, and I'll be happy to do it.
08-14-06, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by collven
So I'll be camping out on the release date for my $500 PS3, and I'll be happy to do it.
I purchased a PSP and regret that desision. Just goes to show that just because it says Sony on the box, does not mean that it will be a success...
I will get a PS3 when it is LESS than an 360 or when it has WAY BETTER games than the 360...
08-14-06, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by collven
Why do so many people forget there is a $500 version as well, and it's not crippled like the cheap 360.
08-14-06, 09:40 AM
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I'd just like to go on record and say that I used to date Dana Jongewaard back in college (she went to the same school as one of my best friends), she is a cool chick, very smart and I trust her opinion explicitly.
And I agree wholeheartedly with her here. It's too much money for a video game console. It might be cheap for a Blu-Ray player, but that's not it's primary purpose.
And I agree wholeheartedly with her here. It's too much money for a video game console. It might be cheap for a Blu-Ray player, but that's not it's primary purpose.