Sony: PS3 News and Discussion Thread
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Ya and I was quite surprised they did that. First you tout some features as your product's selling points. Then slowly, you do an aboutface and start removing them. Messed up product development and marketing right there.
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PS3 to Outsell 360 This Year in Europe...
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Electronic Arts has just released predicted hardware sales for the coming year, with the Xbox 360 predicted to sell between 6 to 8 million units in North America and Europe, while the PS3 is expected to shift 9.5 to 11.5 million units.
The software giant expects the two consoles to be neck and neck in North America, with estimates for both the Xbox 360 and PS3 coming in between 4.5 and 5.5 million. It's in the European territories that Sony looks to steal a lead in the console race, with a predicted 5 to 6 million units sold as opposed to the Xbox 360 with 1.5 to 2.5 million. Nintendo's Wii is predicted to maintain a clear lead over the opposition, with combined European and North American sales of 12 to 14 million.
The software giant expects the two consoles to be neck and neck in North America, with estimates for both the Xbox 360 and PS3 coming in between 4.5 and 5.5 million. It's in the European territories that Sony looks to steal a lead in the console race, with a predicted 5 to 6 million units sold as opposed to the Xbox 360 with 1.5 to 2.5 million. Nintendo's Wii is predicted to maintain a clear lead over the opposition, with combined European and North American sales of 12 to 14 million.
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Originally Posted by mystikk
I think the people who have been planning to wait for a few years from the start to buy a PS3 are finally starting to come out .. I be one of them. 
Once GT5 and MGS comes out, I'll be there to get one.
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Silver PlayStation 3 Model Coming to Japan
Oooo...
From IGN...
From IGN...
February 5, 2008 - Sony Computer Entertainment Japan announced today that a new "Silver Satin" 40GB PS3 model will be available in Japan on March 6 at the recommended retail price of 39,980 yen. This will be the third available color option for Japanese PS3 owners, along with the previous options of Clear Black and Ceramic White.
Furthermore, a Silver Satin Dualshock 3 will also be available for purchase on the same day for 5,500 yen, though it will not be included in the new PS3 package. We contacted SCEA for a comment regarding this recent announcement and whether there were any plans to bring the model outside of Japan. Their response: "there are no plans for a silver PS3 in North America at this time."
Hopefully we'll see more information in the future, as well as new colors for stateside PlayStation fans.
Furthermore, a Silver Satin Dualshock 3 will also be available for purchase on the same day for 5,500 yen, though it will not be included in the new PS3 package. We contacted SCEA for a comment regarding this recent announcement and whether there were any plans to bring the model outside of Japan. Their response: "there are no plans for a silver PS3 in North America at this time."
Hopefully we'll see more information in the future, as well as new colors for stateside PlayStation fans.
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
From IGN...
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Originally Posted by uzzmaan
they have absolutely definitely undoubtedly won the hd war? when did this happen? have the other studios also caved?
ps3 does suck.
ps3 does suck.
When you have Netflix, Best Buy all committing to Blu-Ray...I think all you can say about HD-DVD is: roh-oh. But, this is not about the high-def format...it's about how the PS3 finally has something absolutely FOR it. No debate at this point.
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Thread confirming the HD-DVD's demise: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...8&page=1&pp=25
When you have Netflix, Best Buy all committing to Blu-Ray...I think all you can say about HD-DVD is: roh-oh. But, this is not about the high-def format...it's about how the PS3 finally has something absolutely FOR it. No debate at this point.
When you have Netflix, Best Buy all committing to Blu-Ray...I think all you can say about HD-DVD is: roh-oh. But, this is not about the high-def format...it's about how the PS3 finally has something absolutely FOR it. No debate at this point.
Sweet! Now my PS3 will be used for movies as well.
Maybe this generation of consoles will finally see some proper competition now. The 360 has been so far ahead of the PS3 till now. It's healthier for the industry to have at least two different consoles/companies marketing their products.
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Originally Posted by ViperrepiV
man, maybe i'll just get a ps3 instead of a blu ray player.
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is there a way to create sub folders in the video section of the PS3?
its getting really annoying having that one huge list of videos when im just trying to find say a music video or a movie on the HD.
its getting really annoying having that one huge list of videos when im just trying to find say a music video or a movie on the HD.
Originally Posted by Mizouse
is there a way to create sub folders in the video section of the PS3?
its getting really annoying having that one huge list of videos when im just trying to find say a music video or a movie on the HD.
its getting really annoying having that one huge list of videos when im just trying to find say a music video or a movie on the HD.
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Metal Gear Solid 4/PS3 Bundle
February 26, 2008 - For months, Metal Gear Solid fans have eagerly been looking forward to a release date of the upcoming title from Kojima Productions, Metal Gear Solid 4. Since its delay last fall, the only thing fans have known is that the game is expected to be released later this year. Earlier today at Destination PlayStation, a retailers only conference for Sony products, Sony announced that a Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle pack will be released in Q2 2008.
The bundle will include MGS4, an 80GB PS3 and a Dual Shock 3 included for an MSRP of $499.99. It will also include an Metal Gear Online "Starter Pack. For players that pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4, there's an added bonus: they'll be guaranteed access in the multiplayer beta of Metal Gear Online in late April.
"Working closely with our retail and publishing partners and sharing our hardware and software roadmaps at Destination PlayStation gives us a great opportunity to outline some key milestones for the year. In response to incredible demand, we will be manufacturing more 80GB PS3s for North America and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 80GB PS3 bundle is an ideal way to offer that continued value to our consumers," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO of SCEA. "With Blu-ray having won the format war, our stellar software line-up and a broad product portfolio, we will continue to drive the incredible momentum we've been generating since last fall."
The bundle will include MGS4, an 80GB PS3 and a Dual Shock 3 included for an MSRP of $499.99. It will also include an Metal Gear Online "Starter Pack. For players that pre-order Metal Gear Solid 4, there's an added bonus: they'll be guaranteed access in the multiplayer beta of Metal Gear Online in late April.
"Working closely with our retail and publishing partners and sharing our hardware and software roadmaps at Destination PlayStation gives us a great opportunity to outline some key milestones for the year. In response to incredible demand, we will be manufacturing more 80GB PS3s for North America and the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 80GB PS3 bundle is an ideal way to offer that continued value to our consumers," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO of SCEA. "With Blu-ray having won the format war, our stellar software line-up and a broad product portfolio, we will continue to drive the incredible momentum we've been generating since last fall."
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DualShock 3 Dated
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February 26, 2008 - Most PS3 gamers have been looking forward to the DualShock 3, the redesigned Sixaxis controller that sports motion sensitivity as well as rumble. However, while the peripheral was released in Japan, North American players have been waiting for word on when they'll be able to go to stores and pick up a controller for themselves. That day has come. Announced at Destination PlayStation today, the DualShock 3 will be released in North America on April 2008 for $54.99.
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MGS4+PS3
Is it a good deal? I must admit, I havn't been following the pricing of the system too closely, since 1) no time to play 2) no games to play. But now, with the baby hitting 6 months by April, and MGS4 coming out, I think I'll pick up the PS3 (and finally a flat panel tv). Is the bundle really worth it? I really think that the only games I will buy in the next two years will be MGS4 and GT5(whenever it comes out). I don't think I will even play anything online, just because of lack of time. Do I even need the 80GB?
Is it a good deal? I must admit, I havn't been following the pricing of the system too closely, since 1) no time to play 2) no games to play. But now, with the baby hitting 6 months by April, and MGS4 coming out, I think I'll pick up the PS3 (and finally a flat panel tv). Is the bundle really worth it? I really think that the only games I will buy in the next two years will be MGS4 and GT5(whenever it comes out). I don't think I will even play anything online, just because of lack of time. Do I even need the 80GB?
^ pretty good deal
400$ for system, 55+ for controller, 60$ for game?
ehh i actually would buy it separately
but 80gb does fill up fast with music, videos, pics and recorded tv
400$ for system, 55+ for controller, 60$ for game?
ehh i actually would buy it separately
but 80gb does fill up fast with music, videos, pics and recorded tv
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Originally Posted by Acuraluvr
^ pretty good deal
400$ for system, 55+ for controller, 60$ for game?
ehh i actually would buy it separately
but 80gb does fill up fast with music, videos, pics and recorded tv
400$ for system, 55+ for controller, 60$ for game?
ehh i actually would buy it separately
but 80gb does fill up fast with music, videos, pics and recorded tv
$399 is for the 40GB PS3
the 80GB is $499
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Originally Posted by F-C
So you basically get the game and controller for free with this bundle? Nice.
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Originally Posted by TL CHROMETIDE
Damnit, I got shitted on by Sony again.
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Originally Posted by Acuraluvr
^ pretty good deal
400$ for system, 55+ for controller, 60$ for game?
ehh i actually would buy it separately
but 80gb does fill up fast with music, videos, pics and recorded tv
400$ for system, 55+ for controller, 60$ for game?
ehh i actually would buy it separately
but 80gb does fill up fast with music, videos, pics and recorded tv
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Originally Posted by F-C
Wait, you can record tv off the PS3? I didn't know you could do that. Is it like Tivo?