Quote Originally Posted by Vivi22
Actually, if I remember correctly, Blu-Ray players were all more expensive than the PS3 at launch at around $1,000. I know for certain it was being pushed as the cheapest Blu-Ray player on the market at the time.
i do suppose this is one reason why sales have dropped, since bluray players are now a LOT cheaper than what they used to be.
It was one of the biggest sales factors on the ps3 launch, and it worked. Maybe Sony should try some more of their incredible innovation and create something new for the ps3? rather than keep in trend by re-designing an existing model? Maybe try to make it somewhat more "pc" compatible, to complete the "entertainment center in-one" sort of package ( i know you can install Yellowdog Linux, but the last experience i had with Linux, you needed to be a genius to use it)...although i doubt that would ever happen.

Infact, i just thought of something...
As a kid, i alwayds wanted one of those game headsets which is basically like a 3-d tv on your head with 360deg visuals, those would be awesome for FPS'. Imagine those, coupled with the PS3 and HD1080p graphics - i think that would = legend.

i do understand size reduction is cheaper than to keep making over-sized models, but i didnt think the chips were much smaller. i was obviously wrong..

I wonder if the bluray disc will ever be developed into a mini version like the standard cd was? that would make the disc drive even smaller, then we'd end up with a PS2 Slim-sized PS3 model.

The other concern i have about shrinking console sizes/chipset sizes is over-heating. I dont tend to like smaller stuff being crammed into smaller spaces, it has to work at the same rate, but it's a lot smaller - logically this would generate more heat. Or is this assumption wrong?