I would tend to think the same, but hypothetically, lets say it doesn't, and actually costs a bit less than the PS3 80GB. The problem I still see is, how is MS goind to utilize the HD-DVD drive? Is it for games or simply for movies. If for movies, then why all the hoopla for a new sku? If for games, how, without alienating current owners? It sounds really strange to me.
Second, if MS brings the system in at a lower price point (which will not be by much), Sony will counter by l...
They wouldn't use Bill Gates to announce software titles (this isn't Windows). Usually, he announces major directional changes. If built-in HD-DVD is the word, then I'd say a bit too late to join the party. This would also strongly contradict the stance MS has taken against built-in HD mediums. If Blu-Ray, then almost same argument can be had. I suspect, that the rumor of licensing out the Xbox platform is revolutionary enough to warrant Gates' involvement. Remember, he's most involved in R&a...
Both of your are correct in part. The difference with Vista is that MS didn't extend Windows XP wantingly. Dell and HP (especially Dell) repeatedly demanded that XP be extended based on the consumers demand for it. That's fairly unprecedented. Usually, when a new opersating system is released, most people complain due to the spectrum of bugs it contains, or that their older systems simply do not run the OS smoothly. This time around, system integrators got involved forcing XP's lifespan. Thes...
I suspect Sony incorporated the ability to upgrade based on future services which will be offered by Sony, primarily PlayTV which turns your PS3 into a TV tuner / DVR. The additional storage capacity will work wonders at that future time. Since storage capacity usually increases substantially over a few year period, and Sony is wanting to push the PS3 for 10 years, it would seem natural that the bottleneck would be the hard drive. By allowing users the freedom to upgrade by using notebook har...
After upgrading my PS3 HD, I just saved $300 on my car insurance!
Tell that to Nintendo with Super Mario Bros.
For clarification, in regards to flat panel TV's, Samsung and Sony are synonymous. Samsung manufactures Sony's flat panel TV's.
I'd have to agree with Resistance100. The game is really underrated. If you like FPS's then this game is a must have. The story line is actually pretty nice. I really enjoyed the single player campaign, but like most FPS's, the online is absolutely fun and challenging. For a PS3 owner, this game is a must have.
Online Features include:
Ranked Games (Death match, free-for-all, and team objective)
Unranked Games (Customized games, however you like them - unl...
Not quite sure I understand your point. If the PS3 is 90% of the BR market, then Sony is genius for adding the format in the PS3. As for the fire sale, when HD-DVD came out not too long ago, the average price was right around $500. Selling HD-DVD players at sub-$100 a year and a half later sure doesn't send a great message. I'm not calling it a fire sale, but hypothetically, if it's not a fire sale, then what is it?
They will actually go up. Since Sony controls the majority of blue laser production, the cost of production will decrease, thanks to the sale of BR players in general. As a result, the price of the PS3 will go down, and Sony will market the hell out of it at a lower price point. As such, the sales will go up. I don't think Sony really cares whether a stand alone BR player or the PS3 sinks the format war, as long as the format war ends in BR favor. That alone will sell the PS3. That's seems to...
It's been a long year for gaming as a whole. We have seen may unprecedented evolutions to this industry. As for the PS3, I'm staring to understand Sony's direction and vision on this system. This year was actually great for the PS3, considering a stagerring price point and fierce competition (can't knock the X360's success). I don't want to be one who says wait until '08, but '08 is looking better and better for Sony, and it's offerrings for next year are nothing short of awesome. This genera...
Exactly what "sh*tty things" do we buy? Automobiles? I don't see your arguement. So please don't make this a US v World application.
The problem with your arguement is a hardware vs. software issue. PS3's complaints are software related, whereas X360's are primarily hardware related. If you had to pick, which one would you prefer? I personally prefer software issues, they are much easier to fix or avoid.
Second, the PS3 problem are far and few in between. The X360's failure rate is astronomical. I've been hit with it a few times and it's just terrible.
Is a certified genius.
First and foremost, MS has a longstanding partnership with NBC (MSNBC). Second, your analogy with Windows is a bit skewed. Windows is an obvious monopoly throughout the world. It is a name that is synonomous with PCs. For over a decade, MS did not have competition with Windows, so although everyone complained about their product, there was absolutley nothing most users could do about it except wait for updates (i.e. Windows Update). The difference between the gaming consoles is that the X360 ...
Not quite sure your statement is correct. From what I gather, MS has issued a $1 Billion warranty program and sends out refurbished units to existing users. Is that a fix to the problem? I'm not being sarcastic, I just want to understand your point. I'm one of those unfortunate ones that has had this problem on a few occassions and sending in my console for a re-furb isn't really solving the problem.
I think the point Whoooop is trying to make is that the reviews are way too subjective. There seems to be no objective criteria left in these reviews. Frankly, if an action/adventure game, or a FPS was reviewed by solely a sports gamers, then of course the review is not going to highlight the aspects of the game which make thee genres great. Instead, people will be left with reading a review that is very skewed and somewhat biased. Technically, the reviews should have at least some objective ...
They don't need to make a new model. They had 2 that were selling (60bg/80gb). The 60gb had the EE, and the 80gb has software emulation. Why not leave one of those in the marketplace. Those who were willing to part with their PS2 would likely purchase the complete option 80gb. Those with a PS2 could have purchased the 40gb version. This combination, of all the one's Sony came out with, seemed the most reasonable. This article sounds odd enough, but this is truly against how Sony has been runn...
I agree. That's exactly what I understood. We went from 20gb/60gb to 40gb/80gb. But this article suggests differently. The interview states that 40gb is going to be the only model left in the industry "worldwide". Doesn't make any sense to me.
Right. We don't "need" optical media either. Nintendo was doing fine with cartridges. For the evolution of gaming, these features are, however, becoming needs.
The issue is not that MS is probably going to include these features. The issue is the problems it is going to cause early adopters (which happen to be the die hard fans of the system). MS has unprecedently shaken up this industry, and I can't say most of it for the good. They started this various SKU scenario,...