Playstation 3 Information, hardware, games & more discussion...

[SoMiss2000]

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Optional is fine, as a consumer I would like the OPTION to purchase the PS3 without functionality I already have.

My point exactly APOC. Fishpa said it better than I.

[APOC]

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My point exactly APOC. Fishpa said it better than I.

Do you currently have all of these features? If so, then it would make sense for Sony to sell just the gaming console to those of us who have some of that.

But I don't think they are marketing it that way. Most people I believe, don't have all of that technology in house. They'd be getting it all for one price which is why I see Sony going about in the manner speculated. It's a business decision. And I don't think that desicion will affect the consumer community in a negative way.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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Why not? Would it have been smart for Sony to announce everything about their online service with enough time for MS to copy what they didn't have already?

No.

YOur too funny, what do you think Sony is going to do, there going to copy everything that LIVE has right now, I Will bet you that Sony service will not be as good ad LIVE, thats my opinion.

[APOC]

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For Sony's online network, wouldn't it be nice if the head-sets were blue-tooth? The PS3 supports it, so I anticipate we will have wireless head-sets. I wonder how much that might cost though.

[Graphik]

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The future of PS3 gaming (edit: well not only gaming, but home entertainment as well) will rely on a lot of these features that you dismiss so quickly. It may not make sense to some right now, but I'm sure we'll get more info to help educate those who care shortly.

Put it like this. When I turn on my shiney new PS3 console, that means I will insert a game inside of it....to play. When I wanna watch tv, I have a cable box with DVR already built in. I dont want a PSP so the tranfer thingy wont apply to me. I have over 500+ dvds so I'm not switching formats when I already established a collection. If Blue Ray takes off, then I'll switch. Until now, I see no reason to. Point being, I just want it to play games. I have a PC with a dvd player, Xbox with a dvd player and a PS2 with a dvd player and I have yet to watch a dvd on any of those machines.

[APOC]

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YOur too funny, what do you think Sony is going to do, there going to copy everything that LIVE has right now, I Will bet you that Sony service will not be as good ad LIVE, thats my opinion.

Opinion noted.

[APOC]

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Put it like this. When I turn on my shiney new PS3 console, that means I will insert a game inside of it....to play. When I wanna watch tv, I have a cable box with DVR already built in. I dont want a PSP so the tranfer thingy wont apply to me. I have over 500+ dvds so I'm not switching formats when I already established a collection. If Blue Ray takes off, then I'll switch. Until now, I see no reason to. Point being, I just want it to play games. I have a PC with a dvd player, Xbox with a dvd player and a PS2 with a dvd player and I have yet to watch a dvd on any of those machines.

Well, if you ever feel so inclined to watch a DVD on your PS3, as I've heard, you'll be able to since it will be DVD functional.

[SoMiss2000]

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Do you currently have all of these features?

No Blu-Ray, but who does have that. Like you said the other day, I'm PS3 ready.

[APOC]

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No Blu-Ray, but who does have that. Like you said the other day, I'm PS3 ready.

Well, obviously besides Blu-Ray. The first Blu-Ray player to hit the market won't do so until summer.

You're PS3 ready? Good, then I look forward to kicking your *** online in fall. See ya then!

[SoMiss2000]

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Well, obviously besides Blu-Ray. The first Blu-Ray player to hit the market won't do so until summer.

You're PS3 ready? Good, then I look forward to kicking your *** online in fall. See ya then!

depends on what Sony's live service costs...lol.

[RoyalBoyle78]

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Well, if you ever feel so inclined to watch a DVD on your PS3, as I've heard, you'll be able to since it will be DVD functional.

he doesn't care too, thats what his point was I think.

[aholbert32]

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I can see where your coming from. Sounds like the PS3 isn't for you. I willing to bet a lot of people out there (even fence-sitters) would be thrilled to have a system that is capable of so much.

If you don't want all of these great features that you'll never take advantage of, there are other consoles that may suit you better.

Sure they would but most people wouldnt be willing to pay 600 bucks for it. In order for this to be successful Sony needs to sell to the casual gamer, college students and parents. Most hardcore gamers may be willing to pay 500-600 bucks for a console but most consumers wont. And that is without games or an extra controller. If they dont have two Skus people are looking at paying 600-700 bucks at launch. Question: Has there ever been a sucessful console sold at a higher price point than $399? Honestly, the 360 is the only one so far to be successful at 399.

Another thing is all of these extras arent going to be worth the extra cost in 2006. Bluray means nothing without an HDTV and only 10-15% of Americans have an HDTV. The average consumer isnt going to pay 600 bucks for a PS3 and shell out 600-1700 more dollars for an HDTV. I dont think the DVR is happening either since Ive never heard Sony mention it in a press conference.

Im going to E3 so I'm excited to see what Sony does but I'm just worried that they have shot themselves in the foot by relying on Bluray and their brand name to sell PS3s

[APOC]

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depends on what Sony's live service costs...lol.

If they say it's going to rival Xbox Live, than I can't imagine it being free. Ever since I heard about it, I can't stop wondering what they'll charge.

If Sony incorporated a fee for online gaming already into the PS3 price tag, maybe they would give gamers the option to play online for free with a stellar service. It's a long shot, but possible.

[aholbert32]

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If they say it's going to rival Xbox Live, than I can't imagine it being free. Ever since I heard about it, I can't stop wondering what they'll charge.

If Sony incorporated a fee for online gaming already into the PS3 price tag, maybe they would give gamers the option to play online for free with a stellar service. It's a long shot, but possible.

A big long shot....they are already losing money on the hardware. I dont think Sony could take another huge hit on online.

[APOC]

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Sure they would but most people wouldnt be willing to pay 600 bucks for it. In order for this to be successful Sony needs to sell to the casual gamer, college students and parents. Most hardcore gamers may be willing to pay 500-600 bucks for a console but most consumers wont. And that is without games or an extra controller. If they dont have two Skus people are looking at paying 600-700 bucks at launch. Question: Has there ever been a sucessful console sold at a higher price point than $399? Honestly, the 360 is the only one so far to be successful at 399.

Another thing is all of these extras arent going to be worth the extra cost in 2006. Bluray means nothing without an HDTV and only 10-15% of Americans have an HDTV. The average consumer isnt going to pay 600 bucks for a PS3 and shell out 600-1700 more dollars for an HDTV. I dont think the DVR is happening either since Ive never heard Sony mention it in a press conference.

Im going to E3 so I'm excited to see what Sony does but I'm just worried that they have shot themselves in the foot by relying on Bluray and their brand name to sell PS3s

HDTV's are the new color TV's. Look how that turned out. Yes, people eventually will purchase an HDTV, and then possibly buy a next-gen console. To some people a HDTV might sell a PS3 or to others a PS3 might make people shell out money for an HDTV. I believe it'll work both ways. How many of you saw yourself with an HDTV now that didn't have one two years ago? So, I think most people will have one within a few short years. Blu-Ray will already be established and thriving (assuming the best case scenario).

Well, it's not suprising you haven't heard about Sony's DVR plans at any previous press conference. They haven't had it yet. Stay tuned.