Sony Make 40GB PS3 Standard
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I purchased my PS3 at the weekend. I knew at the time that the prices were coming down, but after weighing up the options and the details for the release on Wednesday I felt the deal at the time was better for me than the new lower priced versions. (That and the missus wanting to play her Singstar still so had to get it for the BC, not that she will get the chance.)
Personally I have never owned a Playstation before, the PS2 in the house belongs to the wife, I have always been a xbox fan, however, I am enjoying the PS3 immensily and my 360 is sitting there looking neglected at the moment.
As for the arguement people are making and getting all annoyed by Sony reducing the price and removing some features, personally I don't see it as a problem, had it not been for the wife or the poor package options for the new release I would have waited till Wednesday and been just has happy.
Sony for once have listened to the market and responded accordingly, whereas MS didn't and for this Sony should be commended. MS released their 360 knowing full well it had problems (I have lost count of the amount of people that have had to return dead 360's) and Sony to my knowledge haven't had that problem. Yet the 360 was released, not in a full working state for a similar price to the current PS3 iirc.
Some people have said it here, and some more publically, we don't need the card readers (we have PC's for that) we don't need that many USB ports and the hard drive is too big for us at the moment (yet it is still twice the size of the 360's). So Sony have responded and reduced or removed all these and given the market what it wants, and even the option to upgrade should they feel the urge. Yet, after all this, people who were complaining about the unnecessary addons hiking up the price are now moaning that Sony have given them what they want for a reduced price. Whereas MS decided to change the colour of their 360, whack on a bigger and unnecessary hard drive and release the same thing with an inflated price, I know which one makes more marketing sense. Also, wasn't MS way of combating the fact Sony released the PS3 with a Blue-Ray drive to release an external HD with an inflated price. I think MS are realising that Sony have finally begun to learn from their mistakes.
In fairness to Nintendo, it still out sells the pair of them, whenever they have any stock. but to compare the Wii to the other 2 as a games console isnt really fair, as the Wii isnt really a gaming console rely on graphics, but more of an entertainment device.
Personally, not usually being a Sony fan I feel they have acted very well in this instance and announced this move at just the right time, with Christmas coming up a lot more people are going to be able to get a PS3 from Santa and Sony are going to reap the benefits.
Personally I have never owned a Playstation before, the PS2 in the house belongs to the wife, I have always been a xbox fan, however, I am enjoying the PS3 immensily and my 360 is sitting there looking neglected at the moment.
As for the arguement people are making and getting all annoyed by Sony reducing the price and removing some features, personally I don't see it as a problem, had it not been for the wife or the poor package options for the new release I would have waited till Wednesday and been just has happy.
Sony for once have listened to the market and responded accordingly, whereas MS didn't and for this Sony should be commended. MS released their 360 knowing full well it had problems (I have lost count of the amount of people that have had to return dead 360's) and Sony to my knowledge haven't had that problem. Yet the 360 was released, not in a full working state for a similar price to the current PS3 iirc.
Some people have said it here, and some more publically, we don't need the card readers (we have PC's for that) we don't need that many USB ports and the hard drive is too big for us at the moment (yet it is still twice the size of the 360's). So Sony have responded and reduced or removed all these and given the market what it wants, and even the option to upgrade should they feel the urge. Yet, after all this, people who were complaining about the unnecessary addons hiking up the price are now moaning that Sony have given them what they want for a reduced price. Whereas MS decided to change the colour of their 360, whack on a bigger and unnecessary hard drive and release the same thing with an inflated price, I know which one makes more marketing sense. Also, wasn't MS way of combating the fact Sony released the PS3 with a Blue-Ray drive to release an external HD with an inflated price. I think MS are realising that Sony have finally begun to learn from their mistakes.
In fairness to Nintendo, it still out sells the pair of them, whenever they have any stock. but to compare the Wii to the other 2 as a games console isnt really fair, as the Wii isnt really a gaming console rely on graphics, but more of an entertainment device.
Personally, not usually being a Sony fan I feel they have acted very well in this instance and announced this move at just the right time, with Christmas coming up a lot more people are going to be able to get a PS3 from Santa and Sony are going to reap the benefits.
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dude if the 40gb was the same as the 80gb there would be no point in selling the 40gb at all, as the price difference would be minor.
the whole point of the 40gb is a cheap entry level system that offers everything that a Ps3 does as core job. i.e play PS3 games, play Blu-Ray, provide wi-fi etc.
if you do want ps2 back compatability you can buy the 60gb cheaper than its ever been before in this country. at least they give you the choice... XBOX360 = no choice because u cant buy any version with decent compatability...
I suppose they have to make some sacrifices to get the price down. Glad i have the 60GB version with everything. Its nice to know i have all the bits and bobs. I have only used 1 USB port ever but the memory card readers and backwards compatibility is really handy!
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That's bad news for Sony.
They'll sell more (as the price is a lot more tolerable), but all the hardcore fans who waited for the price to drop are going to be left out in the cold.
Especially if they can't get a hold of the 60GB (or 80GB) come Christmas!
EDIT: Also, having 4 USB ports + the card reader is a deal-breaker (for me!);
I like to charge my iPod whilst playing Co-Op, and I've often thrown the CF card into the PS3 from my dSLR to check out some shots quickly.
They'll sell more (as the price is a lot more tolerable), but all the hardcore fans who waited for the price to drop are going to be left out in the cold.
Especially if they can't get a hold of the 60GB (or 80GB) come Christmas!
EDIT: Also, having 4 USB ports + the card reader is a deal-breaker (for me!);
I like to charge my iPod whilst playing Co-Op, and I've often thrown the CF card into the PS3 from my dSLR to check out some shots quickly.
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That's bad news for Sony.
They'll sell more (as the price is a lot more tolerable), but all the hardcore fans who waited for the price to drop are going to be left out in the cold.
Especially if they can't get a hold of the 60GB (or 80GB) come Christmas!
EDIT: Also, having 4 USB ports + the card reader is a deal-breaker (for me!);
I like to charge my iPod whilst playing Co-Op, and I've often thrown the CF card into the PS3 from my dSLR to check out some shots quickly.
If they were hardcore fans they would have bought a 60gig one by now or will buy one before they sell out
So why does co-op stop you charging you ipod ?
and why cant you just charge your ipod with the original supplied charger ? Also, you can buy a USB CF card reader for a few quid no hassle.
A very weak agrument to be honest.
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If they were hardcore fans they would have bought a 60gig one by now or will buy one before they sell out
So why does co-op stop you charging you ipod ?
Also, you can buy a USB CF card reader for a few quid no hassle.
A very weak agrument to be honest.
Actually a lot of hardcore gamers haven't bought a PS3 because they're waiting for more games.
Say both my controllers are flat and I need to charge them.. I would need 2 USB ports.. leaving me none for the iPod I use to play music whilst in game.
iPod's don't come with a charger as of the 3G iPods.
Yes, I could buy a USB CF Card for a few quid, but would it be compatible with the PS3? ...and what would I plug it in to if I'm physically using the 2 USB ports?
You know for a fact that if the PS3 was released with 2 USB ports people would have moaned anyway.
It sounds like your grasping at straws EVH, if both your controllers needed charging......sure....
That would require you to be playing with someone else in the first place, it would also require both controllers to be flat and it would also require you wanting to have music playing from your ipod at the same time.
Sounds like another reason to go sony bashing if you ask me
And if a gamer is truely 'hardcore' they would have a PS3 on release, its the normal gamer whos patiently waiting for the price drop and better games to get released
You have the opportunity to get a 60gb ps3 now and will still have the opportunity in a few months time, the old stock will not just evaporate
That would require you to be playing with someone else in the first place, it would also require both controllers to be flat and it would also require you wanting to have music playing from your ipod at the same time.
Sounds like another reason to go sony bashing if you ask me
And if a gamer is truely 'hardcore' they would have a PS3 on release, its the normal gamer whos patiently waiting for the price drop and better games to get released
You have the opportunity to get a 60gb ps3 now and will still have the opportunity in a few months time, the old stock will not just evaporate
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get a stand. that'll give you an extra port for your little ipod. and it glows blue. and its about £15.
One of these costs £16 and it gives you 2 extra usb ports + memory card reader. Don't know if it works on PS3 but as I understand any standard USB hub or mas storage device based memory card reader should work.
just thought i'd mention it...
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just thought i'd mention it...
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Even if you buy the above product and a second hand PS2 to go with a 40GB PS3, it will probably still be cheaper than £425 in total. There is no arguement against the 40GB model at all.
It wouldn't even need to be a second hand PS2 you can pick up a brand new PSTwo for £90.
Nah I don't think they will stop supporting it because the US PS3's will still use it, the BC on PS3 is pretty darn good as it is now anyway.
2 HDMI's on a PS3? WHY!?
Actually, I'd quite like 2 HDMIs on a PS3.
At the moment I have the PS3 connected via HDMI to my TV, and via VGA to my SD projector, which is fun now and then on a 108" screen.
I plan at some point to upgrade to a HD projector, and would be nice to connect the PS3 to it via HDMI as well as the TV, for bluray viewing on the projector, but so I can still game on the TV during the day.
As for the arguments about Backwards Compatibility, isn't that always one of those things that sounds great at the time, but after a while, is rarely used?
I was worried about BC when I got my PS3.
When I sold my PS2, I kept Burnout Revenge, and a few other titles.
After playing PS3 games for a while, and trying to go back to PS2 titles on the PS3, they just look bloody awful, and I don't play them any more.
Similar situation with the PS2. When I'd got used to the PS2 graphics, and used the PS2s BC to play PS1 titles, they looked awful too.
As has been mentioned though, for some reason, you get people who seem to love to be Sony bashers. They thought bluray was a waste of time, "I want a console to play games, nothing else" extra cost... blah blah... as far as I can tell these people already have XBOXs, so should be happy with that, what's the point of moaning about the PS3 if you're happy with what you've got? They've cut some features, and done a good price cut, good for them. I'm sure they'll sell a lot more units now, without these unneeded extras.
BC missing is a shame, though hardly a biggie.
As has been mentioned, two USB ports should be more than sufficient for most gamers, and if not, a usb hub can be easily and cheaply attached. I'm not aware of many consoles that have memory card readers built in, I know I've never used mine, but again, USB ones are easily plugged in if you'd like to use them on the PS3.
The price cut is great, and about time too frankly... and as has been mentioned above, it would come as no shock if after the 60gb units are cleared, if the 80gb version magically appeared on our shores, with it's dazzling extra usb ports and memory cards readers, and the mystical BC that all the naysayers previously thought was a waste of time, but now seem to find essential.
V1N.
How many different versions of the X360 are there now - 3 or four?
Elite, Core and Premium -all of different abilities etc
You cant have it both ways - either manufacturer has different ideas, just because one goes one way doesnt mean the other one has to also.
Yes, that's my next plan.
I got the TV this year.
Planning on getting an HDMI amp in the spring hopefully, so I can finally enjoy the 7.1 uncompressed sound, also use it as an HDMI switcher, and I gather, upscale other sources plugged into it?
I don't really know enough about it all yet, just read some of the posts about the Onyko (spelling?) amps that James.Miller and so post about, and it sounds great to me. That's my plan anyway, amp first, then look into HD projector, as I'm waiting for the 1080p models to drop first anyway... I can wait another year or two
Still got a spare bulb for my current projector anyway.V1N.