Playstation 3 concept art

**Virix** · 12-07-2003, 07:32 PM

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I still disagree, PS2 makes all their money on all the perphials and stupid crap they sell. And I pity the FOOL!!! who disagrees

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I think its safe to say that both companies make all their money off of add ons. Think about how many people buy an Xbox for the HD features then realize they need to shell out another $30 for it.

"Oh wait, you want the DVD playback that is advertised on the box? $20! Dolby sound for the movies? $30! Oh, and you need to buy the Digital cable since it doesnt come with the AV pack, thats another $20! Cha-ching!"

Fool!

**ShaKobe** · 12-08-2003, 04:25 PM

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I heard that the $700 PSX system is a PS2 system, with a hard-drive, on-board ethernet, dvd playback, a dvd-burner, and TiVo capabilities.

Although that price tag sounds expensive, it's actually on the cheaper side of things. If you have ever looked into a TiVo, you would know that that alone is an expensive piece of hardware. I think it goes for around 3 or 4 hundred dollars. If you get the lifetime subscription for that, than it is well into the $700 area already. On top of that you get a DVD burner which is still a bit costly now a days, at least $300 for the cheapest unit. A PS2 is still around $150, and the ethernet adapter is about $70. And the DVD remote goes for, what? $15.

So, the grand total for all this functionality $1,235 if you want to buy everything seperately. Now that's not worth the money or the space. Instead, you get one box with all this functionality, in one pretty package.

**ShaKobe** · 12-08-2003, 04:25 PM

Re: Playstation 3 concept art

I heard that the $700 PSX system is a PS2 system, with a hard-drive, on-board ethernet, dvd playback, a dvd-burner, and TiVo capabilities.

Although that price tag sounds expensive, it's actually on the cheaper side of things. If you have ever looked into a TiVo, you would know that that alone is an expensive piece of hardware. I think it goes for around 3 or 4 hundred dollars. If you get the lifetime subscription for that, than it is well into the $700 area already. On top of that you get a DVD burner which is still a bit costly now a days, at least $300 for the cheapest unit. A PS2 is still around $150, and the ethernet adapter is about $70. And the DVD remote goes for, what? $15.

So, the grand total for all this functionality $1,235 if you want to buy everything seperately. Now that's not worth the money or the space. Instead, you get one box with all this functionality, in one pretty package.

**ShaKobe** · 12-08-2003, 04:25 PM

Re: Playstation 3 concept art

I heard that the $700 PSX system is a PS2 system, with a hard-drive, on-board ethernet, dvd playback, a dvd-burner, and TiVo capabilities.

Although that price tag sounds expensive, it's actually on the cheaper side of things. If you have ever looked into a TiVo, you would know that that alone is an expensive piece of hardware. I think it goes for around 3 or 4 hundred dollars. If you get the lifetime subscription for that, than it is well into the $700 area already. On top of that you get a DVD burner which is still a bit costly now a days, at least $300 for the cheapest unit. A PS2 is still around $150, and the ethernet adapter is about $70. And the DVD remote goes for, what? $15.

So, the grand total for all this functionality $1,235 if you want to buy everything seperately. Now that's not worth the money or the space. Instead, you get one box with all this functionality, in one pretty package.

**rheller** · 12-08-2003, 05:32 PM

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Although that price tag sounds expensive, it's actually on the cheaper side of things.

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You're right here's a link to a Panasonic DVD Recorder with only a 120 gb HD. (Price $1,199.95) Hell, the current Sony DVD Recorder costs $699.99

Panasonic DVD Recorder

Everyone has to remember that the PSX is NOT an upgrade to the PS2. It is also NOT the next generation console. It is Sony's attempt to package the multimedia experience in one box. The PSX will allow the consumer to get rid of their:

1. VCR
2. DVD Player
3. PS2

Here's a quote from a CNET article:

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The PSX is seen as the first step in Sony's strategy to push "convergence" devices that combine various home entertainment functions.

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CNET Article

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They know a lot of their customers are kids, and how many parents (or kids for that matter) would be willing to shell out $700 for a gaming system?

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The PSX will be a high end video component. It is not intended for kids. IMO it's meant for the person looking to consolidate most of their video equipment.

**rheller** · 12-08-2003, 05:32 PM

Re: Playstation 3 concept art

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Although that price tag sounds expensive, it's actually on the cheaper side of things.

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You're right here's a link to a Panasonic DVD Recorder with only a 120 gb HD. (Price $1,199.95) Hell, the current Sony DVD Recorder costs $699.99

Panasonic DVD Recorder

Everyone has to remember that the PSX is NOT an upgrade to the PS2. It is also NOT the next generation console. It is Sony's attempt to package the multimedia experience in one box. The PSX will allow the consumer to get rid of their:

1. VCR
2. DVD Player
3. PS2

Here's a quote from a CNET article:

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
The PSX is seen as the first step in Sony's strategy to push "convergence" devices that combine various home entertainment functions.

<hr /></blockquote>

CNET Article

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
They know a lot of their customers are kids, and how many parents (or kids for that matter) would be willing to shell out $700 for a gaming system?

<hr /></blockquote>

The PSX will be a high end video component. It is not intended for kids. IMO it's meant for the person looking to consolidate most of their video equipment.

**rheller** · 12-08-2003, 05:32 PM

Re: Playstation 3 concept art

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Although that price tag sounds expensive, it's actually on the cheaper side of things.

<hr /></blockquote>

You're right here's a link to a Panasonic DVD Recorder with only a 120 gb HD. (Price $1,199.95) Hell, the current Sony DVD Recorder costs $699.99

Panasonic DVD Recorder

Everyone has to remember that the PSX is NOT an upgrade to the PS2. It is also NOT the next generation console. It is Sony's attempt to package the multimedia experience in one box. The PSX will allow the consumer to get rid of their:

1. VCR
2. DVD Player
3. PS2

Here's a quote from a CNET article:

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
The PSX is seen as the first step in Sony's strategy to push "convergence" devices that combine various home entertainment functions.

<hr /></blockquote>

CNET Article

<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
They know a lot of their customers are kids, and how many parents (or kids for that matter) would be willing to shell out $700 for a gaming system?

<hr /></blockquote>

The PSX will be a high end video component. It is not intended for kids. IMO it's meant for the person looking to consolidate most of their video equipment.

**PSU** · 12-08-2003, 07:35 PM

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DonovanMD said:
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ActLikeYouKnow8 said:
Whats the suggested retail for this bad boy? I heard on the news over the summer that Japan will get them first, and will be about $700. I also heard its got a hardrive, Tivo, and maybe even DVD/CD burning capabilites. Not sure though.

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I hope its not to much, I already have a computer, I just want a high end online gaming machine for as cheap as possible.

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sony says its not really intended for gaming use...go figure

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Wow, that's pretty stupid.

I would be willing to be the $700 dollars is like a "before you can buy them" price. I seriously doubt they would start at $700 dollars. Sony isn't that stupid. They know a lot of their customers are kids, and how many parents (or kids for that matter) would be willing to shell out $700 for a gaming system?

Even if it does start at $700, you know it is going to go way down. Remember how SEGA Saturn started at $500?

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what r u talkin about sega saturn at 500??? who cares anyways this pic is a fake and its not ps3 so i dont kno what the big deal is hear

**PSU** · 12-08-2003, 07:35 PM

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kweiss said:
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jordan0386 said:
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DonovanMD said:
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ActLikeYouKnow8 said:
Whats the suggested retail for this bad boy? I heard on the news over the summer that Japan will get them first, and will be about $700. I also heard its got a hardrive, Tivo, and maybe even DVD/CD burning capabilites. Not sure though.

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I hope its not to much, I already have a computer, I just want a high end online gaming machine for as cheap as possible.

<hr /></blockquote>

sony says its not really intended for gaming use...go figure

<hr /></blockquote>

Wow, that's pretty stupid.

I would be willing to be the $700 dollars is like a "before you can buy them" price. I seriously doubt they would start at $700 dollars. Sony isn't that stupid. They know a lot of their customers are kids, and how many parents (or kids for that matter) would be willing to shell out $700 for a gaming system?

Even if it does start at $700, you know it is going to go way down. Remember how SEGA Saturn started at $500?

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what r u talkin about sega saturn at 500??? who cares anyways this pic is a fake and its not ps3 so i dont kno what the big deal is hear

**PSU** · 12-08-2003, 07:35 PM

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kweiss said:
<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
jordan0386 said:
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DonovanMD said:
<blockquote>Quote:<hr />
ActLikeYouKnow8 said:
Whats the suggested retail for this bad boy? I heard on the news over the summer that Japan will get them first, and will be about $700. I also heard its got a hardrive, Tivo, and maybe even DVD/CD burning capabilites. Not sure though.

<hr /></blockquote>

I hope its not to much, I already have a computer, I just want a high end online gaming machine for as cheap as possible.

<hr /></blockquote>

sony says its not really intended for gaming use...go figure

<hr /></blockquote>

Wow, that's pretty stupid.

I would be willing to be the $700 dollars is like a "before you can buy them" price. I seriously doubt they would start at $700 dollars. Sony isn't that stupid. They know a lot of their customers are kids, and how many parents (or kids for that matter) would be willing to shell out $700 for a gaming system?

Even if it does start at $700, you know it is going to go way down. Remember how SEGA Saturn started at $500?

<hr /></blockquote>

what r u talkin about sega saturn at 500??? who cares anyways this pic is a fake and its not ps3 so i dont kno what the big deal is hear

**jmood88** · 12-08-2003, 07:40 PM

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Why should people have to pay 700 dollars or whatever for stuff that they probably don't even want? Why don't companies just make the game systems?

**jmood88** · 12-08-2003, 07:40 PM

Re: Playstation 3 concept art

Why should people have to pay 700 dollars or whatever for stuff that they probably don't even want? Why don't companies just make the game systems?

**jmood88** · 12-08-2003, 07:40 PM

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Why should people have to pay 700 dollars or whatever for stuff that they probably don't even want? Why don't companies just make the game systems?

**Virix** · 12-08-2003, 09:03 PM

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jmood88 said:
Why should people have to pay 700 dollars or whatever for stuff that they probably don't even want? Why don't companies just make the game systems?

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Well, there are game systems for people who only want that, and a PSX for people who want everything in one unit. Simply put, if you dont want "all that stuff" buy a PS2. Its not like you are being forced to buy the PSX if you want to play PS2 games. I dont see whats wrong with producing something for both crowds.

**Virix** · 12-08-2003, 09:03 PM

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jmood88 said:
Why should people have to pay 700 dollars or whatever for stuff that they probably don't even want? Why don't companies just make the game systems?

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Well, there are game systems for people who only want that, and a PSX for people who want everything in one unit. Simply put, if you dont want "all that stuff" buy a PS2. Its not like you are being forced to buy the PSX if you want to play PS2 games. I dont see whats wrong with producing something for both crowds.

Playstation 3 concept art

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