I'd rather get the cheaper model. Seeing as how so far the only reason to get one is for MGS4, Virtua Fighter 5, and possibly FFXIII. Since it's been stated the cheaper model won't have internet or HDMI inputs it's better for me since I don't plab on using it for internet gaming and I don't own a high def television.
How can Americans complain, us in the EU, have to pay nearly £100 more than you. Geez....
From what I remember reading in the buzz of activity yesterday, Sony is launching their own online version of iTunes that also supports video download. The plan from their point of view is to make the PS3 your entertainment center, so the 60GB HDD will allow just that--theoretically, you can download hundreds of albums and maybe even whole movies or TV shows. I seriously doubt there will be any difference between the HDDs capabilities-wise; if developers can use a harddrive to decrease load times, it's not going to matter what size it is. Plus, if the PS3 is designed the same way the 360 is, only 12 of those 20 gigs will be usable. It's probably not going to work out that way, but I wouldn't be surprised if a few gigs are reserved for system processes, especially since there is no version of the console without a HDD. The core Xbox 360 is a joke, and the PS3 looks to be a little bit better, but those who really want to take full advantage of the system will spring for the better model.
Hi, can we stop saying that the base model will not support Hi-def? HDMI produces BETTER uncompressed video output at resolutions close to 1080i/p, however, component video (the cables you use to connect a 360 to a Hi-def TV) produces Hi-def video output up to 1080i/p just fine. Also, although around 25% of American households are slated to have HDTV sets by years end, only a small fraction of those HD owners have TVs that support 1080p. Most of us will be playing our PS3s at 720p or 1080i. The reason why HDMI is talked about is because it offeres content protection that the movie studios want. So, with the base model that lacks HDMI output, it is possible that when you watch a Blu-ray movie, that it will be artificially downgraded to 480p (DVD quality). Most people agree, though, that movie studios will not do this (at least not in the beginning) in order to gain an audience rather than to restrict one.
The PS3 base model will have Gigabit ethernet, but no Wifi. You can still go online with the base model. In fact it would be dumb to wirelessly stream content (especially HD quality demos/trailers) onto a PS3. It would lag like hell. Lack of Wifi is not a big deal.
What im worried about is a 600 dollar system breaking down in 6 months. All those first PS2 and Xbox 360 stories have scared me.
Though to be honest, my PS1 and PS2 have worked perfectly as long as ive owned them but my NES (of course), Super NES, and Gameboy have all broken down and needed replacements. :mog:
I'd say the base model not having it would be a good indication that they really aren't going to downgrade the video since they know for sure now that lots of people won't be able to display it.Originally Posted by Yamaneko
Yeah, with people shelling out this much money for the systems (and sony taking a hit and raising thier 'royalty' costs) I see games getting more expensive, and developers looking for a less royalty intense system to produse on. The game industry is hitting the 'Corperate Slide' and will wind up doing what they can to get the $$$ to stay on top. This will include screwing either:
A: The customer
B: The Developers
C: The Retailers
D: Themselves
It will evidently be the system that finds the best mixture of these dark concepts that wins this market. Though I do have faith in Nintendo if they win this round. Damn money.
Bipper
I have my 360 and that was a stretch. I will definately not be getting a PS3.
Oy. Well, I never buy a system right off the bat anyways.
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Next next gen consoles will probably be closer to $1000 the way this is going. And the games will get more expensive as well. Ye gods. I better win the lottery soon.
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how can people complain???
They're giving you the best graphics out there, LOTS of MEMORY, newest media(blu-ray), wireless internet connectivity and GREAT games.
I'm gonna buy it the day it comes out
how can people complain???
They're giving you the best graphics out there, LOTS of MEMORY, newest media(blu-ray), wireless internet connectivity and GREAT games.
I'm gonna buy it the day it comes out
The rest of us mortals don't have $5-600 kicking around especially since the release date was, last I heard, and not terribly surprising, near Christmas. Well, Novemberish, but close enough.
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This is why I'm waiting for the PS3 to come out to get the Xbox 360. When the PS3 is released, the 360 should drop it's price a little again. Then, by the time i'm done playing all the Xbox games I wanted to play and done playing all the suave looking games on the 360, the PS3 should have dropped it's price. :D
Yay, bells and whisltes. No, definatley not worth it. There is a little computer hardware trick that tells you to buy first gen or second gen hardware as the price diference between that and bleeding edge hardware is just too great. Besides, Sony has a horable track record using current technology in thier previous products (See lawsuit history). Seeing Sony try to push the envolope (especially with third party outsourced products) is obviously going to arise a trust issue with me. I think the only thing they have going for them is thier developers - whom they will screw with royalty costs. I guess you can consider their blind fanboy following as another perk for them.how can people complain???
They're giving you the best graphics out there, LOTS of MEMORY, newest media(blu-ray), wireless internet connectivity and GREAT games.
I'm gonna buy it the day it comes out
Bipper
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*points to Bipper* I'll still buy it
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