not to flame but where he gets that info? i don't see any links to any good source or something like: last night i've sneaked into sony building and stolen the secret ps3's projects. and the article itself it's written by a kid proud of what is writing against ps3. i mean i can write an article saying that the 360 can do omelettes if you cook them with the xenon heat(joking :P) but who really trust me if i don't post a photo with the 360 oven in action? :P

How do you know PS3 won't have severe launch problems? Stupid Sony Droid. At least i am a fanboy who provides facts to support my arguments.
The PS3 has yet to start manufacture and it's nearly September. 360 started early August. Sony has to launch in Australia as well this time and and in early november. If you don't think Sony will comprimise Quality over quantity then you are a fool. Sony will be pushing their grills out at a supersonic speed to get them out.Just like Microsoft did. Plus they'll want to eat into as much as Microsoft's lead as possible. Plus the PS3 is even more complex to build than 360. So, who are you foolin?

The funny thing is you only hear sony fans questioning the credibility of inquirer articles, when its bad news. I didnt hear you guys complain last week when they published an article about how Nvidea staff praisied the great graphics.

http://forums.e-mpire.com/s...

"I'm reopening the thread for now because as I discussed at B3D, the downgrade is true. Version did in fact call it correctly a couple of weeks ago, and I followed up with several sources to verify. He was wrong about a downgrade to Cell though, Cell is still at 3.2GHz and will be at launch...

The reason why I can't write things up here all the time is because due to the 'Babes' section of this forum, my site access is restricted when I'm actually in my office. So... there ya go.

Yes, the Inquirer is trash, but the RSX, pending further news (because it's still subject to change mind you), has been downgraded.

I don't expect a big performance decline due to this myself, and I'm sure you'll hear many a dev back me up on that point. PS3 = Cell well before it equals RSX, and indeed, I have a pretty monster Cell interview coming up in the next 24 hours.

PS - Incidently, I don't think RSX was downgraded because Sony couldn't reach the speeds onsistently, I think it was downgraded because to get from 500MHz to 550MHz would have required a voltage bump that wasn't worth the added wattage and thermal constraints to the system."

I don't think that it's that big of a deal performance wise. What's more than a little scary is that Sony is changing hardware specs 2 months before launch. I would think that they would have settled on the final product by now.

This is utter crap,and will be proved false in days as usual.PS3/Bluray are the future.

i gave this story a "cool" rating becasue sony has been doing those "whispering campaigns" since day 1.
"As for Sony, I know your reaction, you are going to start a whispering campaign on the forums like last time. Please give the PR genius who thought that one up a promotion and a raise. It worked so well to cower me that I got more inside sources disgusted with you third rate backstabbing attempts than I got in a year. Please do it again, I didn't take offense last time, and I promise not to this time."

PS3/Blu-ray are the future. That's your standard line isn't it PS3 Fan. Here's my standard line. Xbox 360, Wii and all game consoles ever created are the future- except for Blu-station.

Microsoft plays dirty, Sony play dirty, mega corporations all play dirty. What a stupid comment.

seems a bit dodgy to me, this guy seems angry about what happened to him last time he announced something similar, he might be getting revenge. And it is the Inquirer. But I wouldn't be surprised if this were true.

Are the MODS COMPLETE IDIOTS at this site?? STOP ALLOWING PEOPLE TO GET INQUIERER ARTICLES APPROVED!@# The approving process is really in need of an overhaul!

It just does not stop. Who cares if it's downgraded to a ps2. It will still out do the 360.

Hey, does anyone know what's better resolution, an HDTV at 720p or a monitor at 1024x1280? I know it's off topic but I was wondering wether or not getting VGA cables are worth it.

this is the same guy who said that the ps3 cell will be downgraded to 2.8ghz, so dont belive what he says, just wait till the console actually luanches ok.

ps360 all the way. by the way y do the call the x box 360, 360? its not a curcule.

Hyperbear, thanks for getting my point.

HDMI they said ALL PS3's would have it. The extra retarded version of 500 dollars doesn't have any. Now that is lying.

I am not saying one needs HDMI. I think you actually don't, because almost all games will be in 720p, 1080p in movies maybe but then almost no one has a 1080p native tv and won't have it for the majority the next 5 years. Totally useless. But that's not the point. Sony promised 2 x HDMI 1080p and it's not there. A lie

same story with 3 x Gigabit Ethernetport

CGI like in Killzone, well they sold it as ingame. Like they always do. They give false expectations. That's the way they killed the Dreamcast. Which is a shame. Luckely MS/Bill have enough money to show the truth

RSX yes it matters. Sony always overpromisses and underdelivers. When do you open your eyes? Things are always more beautifull then they are in the end in real life. Like the PS2 would be 10x more powerfull as Gamecube/XBOX. Now the PS3 would be 2 x as powerfull as 360. All bull, all lies. Why aren't the real specs of RSX not officially brought out by Sony? Because they can't put up higher numbers then the 360's GPU. The TFLOP story? PS2 was useless, PS3 TFLOP will be useless.

About the online service. Indeed, I think premium has to be paid also. But they lie about it again by giving info it is free but are not saying what exactly. That's just Sony.

PS3 last longer? Like the PS2 that will be replaced after 5 to 6 years? And not 10?

Not a total rush-up? Like the GPU they had to buy instantly because the Cell couldn't do all the GPU tasks as they promised before?

So what does give you the actual info that the PS3 won't have child deseases? Do you already own one? Are there reviews how hot they get? Do you know why they underclocked the GPU?

Right, you're too much talking out of your @ss. I am sorry about the fact if you got a dying 360. The countings are 3 to 5% failure, which is normal for high tech equipment

lies, lies, and lies again, this site is very poor if it approves such bs.

that guy writing this seems angry lol, but this is interesting if it is true...sony wont ever admit it tho, they would just put it on the side of the box...

Ps3 will blow man stick.

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Ok, I had an interesting observation. All Sony fans at bad news "oh it wont make that much of a difference". Ok well, considering that there isnt that much of a difference in power between the Xbox 360 and PS3, what will reducing the power do? Hint: its getting closer and closer to the power of the 360 (if its not already below).

It's still more powerfull than the 360, plus it has better games nuff said!

This is the same unreliable source that stated that they heard that the cell processor was going to be downgraded from 3.2-2.8 and Sony has already stated that it is to late in the development process to change the specs.

30.1 Also I have a 360 and I have about 10 games and they just aren't as big o a leap as I was expecting including Dead Rising. It just gets old very quickly.

Again wait until Sony themselves confirm a downgrade before jumping on the nearest propaganda bandwagon.

Saints Row is out today for the 360. Average review scores right around 9 out of 10. Sure, it is a rip-off of GTA, but one that "improves on the gameplay in many areas- mission structure, the map, the targeting controls, the fun-factor. And, for a first of this type of game, online multiplayer. The 4 modes, with up to 12 players, 6 on each team, will give you hours of unparalelled fun." Better graphics, smoother play, and online. Oh, yeah, and xbox 360 exclusive...

...IGN gave it only 8.5, this doesn't stand so well against GTA:SA's 9.9 ;-)

Has anyone played the Saint's row final retail game yet? I've gotta wait till Friday for the UK release. Is it any good??

Whats the PS3 got on the 360 then? If this is true then I'll be ashamed of Sony....what a FN joke this is turning out to be..not about the games coming out on there but the console itself...Why would I spend $600 again? Come..on plz tell me...

-comment pending upon rumor-

hdmi slot, wifi, next gen player, best graphics on a hdtv 1080p, card reader, FREE ONLINE, good games, up 2 7 wireless controllers with motion funtcions, psp and device connectivity, all ps3s will include a an upgradeable hard drive. but ps3 is expensive.

360-next gen gaming up 2 1080i, most games are 6-8 hours long(except oblivion) 90% coming on pc. pay for your online 50 bucks a year, hd dvd player sold separatly, no hdmi slot, no memory card reader, wifi sold seperatly, ugly console and noobish faceplates and the mart is a b!tch go play ur 360.

this is a lie and we all know it.

Gun
Tonk Hawk something
Dynsty warriers (Good game, but the console has been out a near year and is still releasing last gen games with upgraded graphics!)
Hitman bloodmoney
Need for speed
Burnout
Xmen something
Tomb raider legend
Do these sound like next gen games to you, if i wanted to play these i'd buy them on my PS2 or Xbox, this is like having the choice of having a game on a PC or a port on a console, personnely i would not bother spending all that money for a wee bit better graphics, see my point. the Xbox 360 is on borrowed tme, welcome Chang3!

Im in future shop today, and they are selling a blu-ray player for $1200.00. Nothing special about it, no extra features, just plays blu-ray & dvd.

So WTF??? How can sony sell a gaming system(claimed to be more powerful than the 360) + blu- ray player + for $600???
True, the downgrade is only a rumour--but how else are they going to make any money??
There is something sony is not telling us, and that pisses me off.
All I can say is that they better have GREAT games, or their system is doomed.

Sony lie.

PS3 fanboy's believe.

360 fans laugh.

ect.

Did you here about the 360 downgrade? Yup it overheats and downgrades itself to a paper weight! Almost all consoles are affected!

It migh be true but the Inquirer write a lot of BS

when was the PS3 downgraded? The Inquirer is just plain dumb.

If were a betting man i'd say the the blu-ray player thats out now could play a PS3 game after all they do run on Blu-Ray players right?lol!

Sony Got Pwned big time and their time is up. Nobody wants to see CGI videos anymore. Heavenly Sword Look like a XBox game at most and the Visuals still can't Fuk with Ninja Gaiden Black on a HD TV.

Resistance:Fall of Man will fall by the wayside cause who wants to play a World War game if ain't Called Call Of Duty 3 especially with Fuking aliens? Insomniac games Should have made Ratchet & Clank 4: The Fall of Sony.

Lair Looks Washed like ICO and Shadow of Colossus and i Doubt will be as good as any of them. And if PS3 was ready to Go Then why is God of War 2 being released on PS2?

Sony has 160+ million fans and the highest selling game was GT3 at what 14 million? Now this is what i say suspect, thats like Taking 100 shots in a basketball game just to score 20 points by making 10 shots. A Volume Shooter. Pick a Number Sony You're Next.

Ken and Kaz UPS is hiring.

Ok what is up with this stupid list...

""Gun
Tonk Hawk something
Dynsty warriers (Good game, but the console has been out a near year and is still releasing last gen games with upgraded graphics!)
Hitman bloodmoney
Need for speed
Burnout
Xmen something
Tomb raider legend
Do these sound like next gen games to you, if i wanted to play these i'd buy them on my PS2 or Xbox, this is like having the choice of having a game on a PC or a port on a console, personnely i would not bother spending all that money for a wee bit better graphics, see my point. the Xbox 360 is on borrowed tme, welcome Chang3! ""

Ok first off the 360 is going through the growing pains of a new console getting games that are old-gen that companies want to make sorta next-gen with better graphics so they can make a market share, if the PS3 was first they would have a slew of games that were only graphical upgrades from the PS2, and they most certainly still will, but not as badly as the Xboc 360 had, it's simply because not all studios are ready to switch fully to next gen hardware permanently, but their much closer now than they were when the 360 was released. It's really weird that you try to make points by picking out games that are multi-platform with old-gen systems, what would you expect? If you look at the games that are coming out now that are strictly 360 and ONLY 360 developed games their increasingly getting better scores and much better in quality in all aspects from graphics to gameplay. Anything on the PS3 can't escape the fact they have been working in some sort of fashion on these games since the ps3 was announced, don't deny it. The launch games on the PS3 are definetly going to be much more quality than any 360 launch game, most of them are not old-gen mock-ups, but games built on the PS3. That's not Microsofts or the 360's fault, that's simply the way the gaming market works. Look at Ghost Recon, Prey, Saints Row, Dead Rising, Test Drive, and of course Gears of War, and games in the future and judge the system on that, not some sad launch lineup that you jotted down that were only graphical increases...This is not an excuse for some lackluster games the 360 has had, but many of those were released in the first 7-8 months which is hardly the time to judge a console and say "yeah it sucks"

I've had all the sytems from starting from the early days of nintendo. I've been playing games longer than the 10 year olds on this board. Some "Fanboys" only been around for the "Playstation ERA" while others been playing games from the start. Eventually I could see myself getting a PS3 cause of certain games I've played on sony's last generation of consoles. Not that some of these games are "breathtaking" in gameplay just "updated graphics."

YES, I could see myself being a sucker just for them games...but I also like some games on the 360 and I think it's a better value for me right now. Yes Wii will be right next to it. As most late 80's/early 90's gamers are nostalgic and will want to play Zelda.

I just can't be a sucker for all other things sony is claiming to console to be and why we need it, cause all of it is really not needed now. If they had put a DVD drive it would of made more sense, since people hardley have HDTV's and some don't even have Broadband. That is why they say "sony" forgot about its true gamers and well not the hardcore ones(or fanboyfanatics). You'll be hardpressed not to find gamers that share the same view. I don't care what you or your mama buys ya. Spend your money how you want.

I can't sit here and not have something to say when I've seen gaming industry come along way. Just being real folks. Sonyfanboys just don't like it and have some type of vendetta against the 360 like its a Sh!tbox, well this is where I come in with my 2cents.

Now that Jim Ryan is gone just need to remove Herman Hulst from his position! And maybe give Shuhei the position he deserved.

This gen hasn't been the best for games, last gen consoles are still out there and now there's been talk of the PS6 and Xbox Two for a year or so. Many games this gen will be ported to next gen and the cycle will continue. The re-release of the Neo Geo AES+, games on cartridge for £70 ($95), gaming is going back in time. Gaming has gone pricing mad with the high cost of games, consoles and controllers. The men and women at the top are clueless.

It’s always interesting to hear behind-the-scenes stories like this, especially involving veterans like Shuhei Yoshida and leadership figures like Jim Ryan. That said, there are usually multiple sides to decisions at that level. It could be less about not “listening” and more about differences in long-term vision for PlayStation. Yoshida played a huge role in shaping the brand, so whatever the reason, his impact is undeniable.

If true, and I'm inclined to believe it is, it goes to show that Sony lost their way when they became more western/didn't respect the PlayStation origin story. Andrew House and Jack Tretton did great work, but they also didn't try to fundamentally change the PlayStation DNA. Ryan oversaw the death of Japan Studio and a live service direction.

I already figured this, good lord imagine if Shuhei took over instead, would've been a platinum era 😩

I miss the first three generations of PlayStation. The way they turned PS3 around, we knew they meant business. We were all worried for a bit there around launch. Eventually from 2008 they started shifting slowly. But since Yoshida was fired, it's never been the same. Still enjoy my PS5 daily. I got a backlog dating back to PS2 lol So I'm fine but new games aren't as appealing anymore.

It seems like we were thrown on to the worst timeline possible where everything is too expensive and the wrong people were put in positions that makes the world a shitty place. We could have had Shu as the head of PS but we got the shitty alternative. Same goes for everyone in power around the world. Doesn’t matter the company or country the majority of us got the shitty picks and the world is declining like never before. I do think PS can come out of this because of their studios, talent and IP but they need someone more in touch with gamers leading things like Shu was. They’re still the best place for console gaming imo but it could be much better than it is especially without the massive live service failures. The rest of the world I have a lot less hope for right now. Hopefully the pendulum swings back towards the good ole days but I’m preparing for the worst.

There goes illuminati distraction story

So now there's certifiable proof that Ryan was in fact "fired", as opposed to when it was first announced that he "retired", in order to save face.

There's another guy who recently "retired" as CEO of another large gaming company, after doing a dismantling job as lead for well over a decade.

seems legit, the business man, fires the one who has ideas to move the business forward.

Jim Ryan is the reason why we are entering year 6 since the PS5 launch and many of us don't feel like the PS5 has gotten started as yet.

I hope going forward, we will see a return to form.