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

[dagger55]

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http://www.psxextreme.com/scripts/ps....asp?newID=124

PS3 Titles to be Downloadable?


An interview from Japanese site Watch Impress with Tetsuhiko Yatsuda of Sony Computer Enterainment Asia, reveals that PS3 games may be available for download through Sony's online service. Furthermore, they would supposedly be far cheaper to buy direct through Sony than at retail. Mr. Yatsuda claims that this is to combat the widespread pirating of Playstation games in certain regions of Asia.
Whether or not this service will actually come to fruition or be offered globally is still unknown, but it wouldn't be surprising considering the company's long-time battle with software pirates.

I remember in the past where MS said that they didnt need an HD-DVD drive/ Blu-Ray drive in their system, because when games finally started to use that format, it would be easier and cheaper to have people download them off of Xbox Live....

[USF11]

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I remember in the past where MS said that they didnt need an HD-DVD drive/ Blu-Ray drive in their system, because when games finally started to use that format, it would be easier and cheaper to have people download them off of Xbox Live....

When microsoft said that though, they were talking about the generation after 360.

[dagger55]

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Sony says Spring 2006 it is. I think June/July is reasonable for Japan and November here. Here is an article.



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like i said...

that means one of two things...

1) they really intend to launch this thing in less than 4 months in Japan.

or

2) They are trying to hold on to the people who are 'waiting' on the PS3 by saying "Just keep waiting, its coming soon...."

For some reason, when i look at Ken's picture, I just get an uneasy feeling like he is a sleezball


We'll see soon enough if they make it to the market this year. For the sake of the video game industry, I sure hope they get it out soon.... I dont think it would be a good thing to have two 'different' generations of consoles out at the same time, which is what will happen if Sony keeps delaying

[CaptainZombie]

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PS3 Still on Target For Spring
Sony claims no current change in PS3 launch plans, admits delay possible.
by Anoop Ganayat

ign.com

February 20, 2006 - Sony Computer Entertainment has reaffirmed its aim to release the PlayStation 3 in Spring. However, it has also admitted that some areas of the system's specifications have yet to be finalized, and if finalization is delayed, the system's launch could be pushed back.


SCE's comments are in response to a recent report from Merrill Lynch Japan. According to Reuters, a Merrill Lynch analyst claimed in a report dated the 16th that many hardware and software companies have mentioned a possible delay for the PS3 to some time between Fall and the end of the year. As reasons for the delay, the report mentioned a delay in production of the system's video chip, problems with heat generation from the PS3 hardware and incomplete software content. However, the report also noted that Sony hadn't issued an official statement on the matter, and that Merrill Lynch would continue with the assumption of a Japanese release by May 31, the last official day of Spring.
A Sony public relations representative didn't specifically deny the report, stating to Reuters, "We cannot comment on analyst reports. At the present, we're aiming for a Spring 2006 launch, just as planned." Reuters points out that Sony's comments did not specify a territory.

While sticking to its guns regarding a Spring launch, the SCE PR agent admitted, "If we cannot finalize the specifications, we cannot release the PS3," adding, "We're currently waiting until the last minute for the specifications to be finalized." Asked what would happen in the case of a delay in finalizing the specifications, the Sony rep said, "We'd end up selecting the best time and releasing it. However, we cannot comment yet."

[USF11]

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like i said...

that means one of two things...

1) they really intend to launch this thing in less than 4 months in Japan.

or

2) They are trying to hold on to the people who are 'waiting' on the PS3 by saying "Just keep waiting, its coming soon...."

For some reason, when i look at Ken's picture, I just get an uneasy feeling like he is a sleezball

Does that mean you wouldnt buy a car from this man?

[fishepa]

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Who cares, moving on...

[TheLetterZ]

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Calm down, everyone. Let's get back on topic to the PS3.

[Skyboxer]

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WOW, He voted Yes to having a malfunction that caused he to return your unit, and he doesn't even own a 360. Thats just childish if you ask me, people just downplaying the 360, he's a Sony Guy, so sould we be suprised. I bet a lot of that stuff goes on around these type of boards. This why I make the point that I don't believe many people when they say there 360 has broken down, I'm very suprised at you ICT

Yeah I'm disappointed in ICT also. Even though I know there are those that do that kind of stuff because they are for only one system and want to downplay others, I never expected it from ICT. I guess you never know.

[Klocker]

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2) They are trying to hold on to the people who are 'waiting' on the PS3 by saying "Just keep waiting, its coming soon...."

like with Dreamcast


I'm going to have to go with this one as I really doubt that Sony is ready yet. But... we'll see.

[Blzer]

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87 pages too long to browse for it, but another price rumor:

Also, Merrill Lynch analysts in San Francisco have estimated that the initial
bill of materials for PS3 could approach $900, falling to $320 by three years after launch.

Merrill Lynch says the revolutionary multi-core Cell processor, developed with
IBM and Toshiba, at the heart of the console appears to be difficult and expensive to manufacture, costing at least $230 per unit initially. The Blu-Ray DVD drive, which is a new Sony standard in competition with Toshiba's HD-DVD, will cost an estimated $350. With expensive memory, graphics and other components the total cost could be $900 per unit in 2006.

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[RoyalBoyle78]

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87 pages too long to browse for it, but another price rumor:







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Blzer, you shouldn't have posted that, now your going to a lot you think they what is going to shoot this down by saying "no way the PS3 is going to $900" when it just might be around that price.

[aholbert32]

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Blzer, you shouldn't have posted that, now your going to a lot you think they what is going to shoot this down by saying "no way the PS3 is going to $900" when it just might be around that price.

It wont be 900 but I think people can get these $399 dreams out of their head. No way Sony is going to lose 500 dollars per console.

[cjonesfan921]

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It wont be 900 but I think people can get these $399 dreams out of their head. No way Sony is going to lose 500 dollars per console.

I've stood by the fact that I believe it will be 500. I was optimistic at first that it would be 400 but after all these features that are cramming in, I just don't see it. BTW if it doesn't come out with a HD, that would be rather dissapointing. I can't see myself forking over 600 for the system plus an HD. Not to forget that I actually have to buy the games too.

[Flawless]

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87 pages too long to browse for it, but another price rumor:







Link

Yes, this was already posted. Like I said before, this is the manufacturing cost of each PS3 according to ML, but manufacturing costs do not equal MSRP.

[Flawless]

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Sony pisses off online Korean developers

LOL at the faces on these guys...




With Sony announcing that the PS3’s online support will be similar to Microsoft’s, it is only natural for the Japanese electronics giant to approach Korea’s online gaming industry for help. South Korea boasts one of the strongest online gaming communities globally. Sony Computer Entertainment Japan and KIPA (a Korean government agency that promotes IT) co-organized a business proposal PS3 event for developers in Korea.

The meeting didn’t go as planned and ended in a heated Q&A. Korean developers were upset and offended. Kotaku reader Torokun kindly provided us with a translation of the main issues:

1). KIPA and SCEJ will provide the entire development cost for an online PS3 title. The project will be funded up to the Alpha version. Moreover, the PS3 tool kit and support will be provided. There’s also an option for the team to become a first party developer. The game will be published under SCE in Japan. A worldwide release will follow. Korean developers were pleased with these terms. (The remaining ones pissed ‘em off.)

2). Even if the prototype of the game is finished, the quality or marketability could be deemed “low” (a subjective term not clarified by either Sony or KIPA), the entire development cost would need to be paid to KIPA.

3). Since the game is slated for the PS3, the entire rights including the source code would be owned by Sony — regardless of whether the title is published or not.

4). If the game is successful and a sequel is made, Sony will own all rights to the title.

5). When the game is released, all initial profit will go to the SCEJ to cover the development cost. After that is paid off, Sony and the development team would divide the remaining profit. However, at what percentage the development team starts to receive profit cannot presently be revealed.

http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view...02&subcategory