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[Beantown]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

That's what people said about HDTV's 3-4 years ago. Look how that turned out. It's exploding!

Say xbox came out 3 or 4 years ago, before HDTV's were popular and said "With HD technology...only an extra 200 dollars because of this new technology" would you have spent that extra 200 dollars for something you wouldn't use for 3 years?

If the big thing that puts ps3 over the Xbox is blu-ray technology, and they charge 200 dollars more, I'll pass. Unless blue-rays are going to compeltely replace DVDs within the next year and a half to two years, it's not that important to me.

[APOC]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

Say xbox came out 3 or 4 years ago, before HDTV's were popular and said "With HD technology...only an extra 200 dollars because of this new technology" would you have spent that extra 200 dollars for something you wouldn't use for 3 years?

If the big thing that puts ps3 over the Xbox is blu-ray technology, and they charge 200 dollars more, I'll pass. Unless blue-rays are going to compeltely replace DVDs within the next year and a half to two years, it's not that important to me.

Yeah, I see what your saying. I agree, I don't think right off the bat blu-ray is gonna be a hit. It may take 2-3 years before the average consumer embraces it. Then again, it may not. It seems like every year now some type off revolutionary technology is being invented. I guess in a few years we'll find out what was worth our money.

[Beantown]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

Yeah, I see what your saying. I agree, I don't think right off the bat blu-ray is gonna be a hit. It may take 2-3 years before the average consumer embraces it. Then again, it may not. It seems like every year now some type off revolutionary technology is being invented. I guess in a few years we'll find out what was worth our money.

Which is why I'll wait to buy a ps3 until the price drops, or until spending the extra money for this technology is worth it.

That's all I'm saying. Charging extra money for something that wont be fully-usable for a year or two isn't smart.

[Victor99]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

I will be waiting on the PS3 as well. Many games are multi-platform now. It's the big exclusives like Halo, Metal Gear Solid, etc. that set the systems apart.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

Yeah, I see what your saying. I agree, I don't think right off the bat blu-ray is gonna be a hit. It may take 2-3 years before the average consumer embraces it. Then again, it may not. It seems like every year now some type off revolutionary technology is being invented. I guess in a few years we'll find out what was worth our money.

Funny, you say the PS3 is worth whatever is being charged for it, and the 360 isn't, but the biggest selling point for the PS3 won't really be a household item for 2-3 years. So what in the box makes it worth it?

I personally feel that both Blu Ray and HD DVD will both fail...but if one wins it'll be HD DVD because the average consumer can afford it and actually understands what HD means.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

That's what people said about HDTV's 3-4 years ago. Look how that turned out. It's exploding!

I wouldn't say having HDTV's in 5% of households exploding. But I know what you mean.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

That's what I said about the 360.:y4:

Don't get me wrong, the 360 is somewhat impressive, but not worth the money they are charging for it right now. Not by a long shot. I think too many people bought into the hype too early and now there are regrets. I'm not saying everybody has regrets, but I do know people who wish they would have waited. And after reading OS'ers problems with the system, rushing out to get one is not appealing to me. I absolutely love my Xbox though. So no. I'm not a MS *****.

I think the PS3 will be pricy, yes, but for all the great technology inside it will be money well spent. I just wish Sony would start some pre-launch advertising before E3. And no, this wasn't to start a Sony/MS war as this topic was being discussed in previous posts.

What technology? The core of the system is almost identical to the 360.

[Victor99]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

Feature wise, they may be different. But in terms of power, performance, etc. I think the Xbox 360 and PS3 will be very similar. They haven't even begun to tap into the technology of the Xbox 360. Remember the PS2 launch titles? The Bouncer? X Squad? Madden 2001?

[jmood88]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

That's what people said about HDTV's 3-4 years ago. Look how that turned out. It's exploding!

There still aren't that many people with HDTV's. The number may be rising but it's not very high.

[countryboy]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

I don't see the PS3 being anymore than $500.

Sony has stated that they are taking a billion dollar loss on the launch of the PS3, and if they are taking a billion dollar loss on a $800 console, then it must be one hell of a machine.

My guess is $500 for the PS3. And I don't mind paying $500 for a next gen system.

[APOC]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

Feature wise, they may be different. But in terms of power, performance, etc. I think the Xbox 360 and PS3 will be very similar. They haven't even begun to tap into the technology of the Xbox 360. Remember the PS2 launch titles? The Bouncer? X Squad? Madden 2001?

For sure. The Xbox 360 is gonna be one hell of a system once MS figures out how to keep it working longer than six days before you have to send it in for repairs after spending $400.00-$500.00 on it.

If the PS3 launches for $800.00 and it has major kinks like the 360 does, then they totally ruined next-gen launches and didn't take advantage of the power the Xbox and possibly PS2 still had.

[Ice Cream Truck]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

Bah more speculation, these guys are never right. Wasn't right for PS2, PSP, or X360. C'mon now, we'll have info in a month, no point in posting anymore articles that give no solid information.

EDIT: Oh and btw, maybe some diehard Sony fans will buy a PS3 for $800, but there are alot of casual gamers that just lean towards Playstation. IF they find out it's $800, they are going to explore X360.

Why in God's name do you think PS3 will be more than $500??? Pleeeeeease, get your head out of your ***. It's not going to have a top of the line Blu-Ray player.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

For sure. The Xbox 360 is gonna be one hell of a system once MS figures out how to keep it working longer than six days before you have to send it in for repairs after spending $400.00-$500.00 on it.

If the PS3 launches for $800.00 and it has major kinks like the 360 does, then they totally ruined next-gen launches and didn't take advantage of the power the Xbox and possibly PS2 still had.

Has your 360 died? I've had my 360 since launch, played it every day not a single lock up or freeze.

[ExtremeGamer]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

Bah more speculation, these guys are never right. Wasn't right for PS2, PSP, or X360. C'mon now, we'll have info in a month, no point in posting anymore articles that give no solid information.

EDIT: Oh and btw, maybe some diehard Sony fans will buy a PS3 for $800, but there are alot of casual gamers that just lean towards Playstation. IF they find out it's $800, they are going to explore X360.

Why in God's name do you think PS3 will be more than $500??? Pleeeeeease, get your head out of your ***. It's not going to have a top of the line Blu-Ray player.

So, they are going to make a cheaper Blu Ray player just for the PS3? Blu Ray will just be getting out there this fall, so to launch it they will release a sub-par player?

[APOC]

Re: IGN says PS3 might break you

So, they are going to make a cheaper Blu Ray player just for the PS3? Blu Ray will just be getting out there this fall, so to launch it they will release a sub-par player?

I highly doubt there will be anything sub-par about the PS3, including the Blu-Ray tech.