Sony Make 40GB PS3 Standard

[HeX]

I do not however notice you complaining about Nintendo's Wii and the profit levels that Nintendo are accruing here, or indeed in Japan. They actually sell the hardware for a profit, unlike Sony...

I do.

Wii shouldn't have been more than £129.99 possibly £149.99 from the start.

Its an OC'd Gamecube with motion controllers. Its a great system, but they are milking it.

Still its not outlandishly expensive piece of kit so loads of people still bought em.

 

[FrankJH]

What we need to remember is that the current crop of PS3's are the full versions, what happens if one blows up and it needs replacing? They can't replace it with this 40GB version because it's a lower spec so they'll need 4 USB/card reader/BC enabled hardware hanging around. Hanging around .

Very good point actually I hadnt thought about it

Obviosly there is a chance that the returned unit is actually repairable (it could just be a RAM or PSU problem which Sony would have anyway) saying that Sony would still need a lot of new/repaired units of the original type anyway

 

[nero120]

hey guys, should I pre-order the 40gig + 2 free blurays for £299.99 set from one of the popular big high street media stores or do you think there will be many available if I go into the store on oxford street tomorrow lunch time?

 

[mmj_uk]

Rumour has it this new model has 65nm Cell (possibly RSX too?) and overall reduced power consumption by about 100W, less heat etc as a few air vents have been removed.

 

[Bigpig]

Sony just can't do anything right in most people eyes. tut tut

A new afordable ps3 to most and they moan.

If this 40gb model still has wifi then it a cracking bit of kit for its price.....

That white model does look sweet!! Go well with them white samsung lcd

 

[Deleted member 651465]

hey guys, should I pre-order the 40gig + 2 free blurays for £299.99 set from one of the popular big high street media stores or do you think there will be many available if I go into the store on oxford street tomorrow lunch time?

If it's anything like the launch then there'll be loads mate

 

[Demon]

Well, even though I don't rate the PS3 that highly, I can't see any issue with Sony lowering the PS3 price, it's clear they are very much no where near where they wanted to be at this period in time, what choice did they have...

I'd wish they chucked the WiFi and anything else that's not a necessity and get the price down lower..

We need competition, the only winner is us..

 

[Johnnytoxic]

Well, even though I don't rate the PS3 that highly, I can't see any issue with Sony lowering the PS3 price, it's clear they are very much no where near where they wanted to be at this period in time, what choice did they have...

I'd wish they chucked the WiFi and anything else that's not a necessity and get the price down lower..

We need competition, the only winner is us..

Throwing wi-fi out would be dumb. Say you take your PS3 to a mates you don't have to faff around locating a cat5 cable.

 

[Reeve]

Throwing wi-fi out would be dumb. Say you take your PS3 to a mates you don't have to faff around locating a cat5 cable.

It would have saved them a bit more and it certainly isnt a nessecary part of the console. I dont see anyone complaining that the xbox 360 doesnt have wifi built in, its shame about their retarded wifi adapter pricing.

I certainly wish my xbox had it built in though, its a pain having to turn your pc on everytime you want to play online or download something so it would definately get used by me and im glad they kept it in as i intend to purchase a ps3 eventually(not sure what versions will be available when i take the plunge so it may not matter)

 

[wwwebber]

Well, even though I don't rate the PS3 that highly, I can't see any issue with Sony lowering the PS3 price, it's clear they are very much no where near where they wanted to be at this period in time, what choice did they have...

I'd wish they chucked the WiFi and anything else that's not a necessity and get the price down lower..

We need competition, the only winner is us..

Yeah - lets remove the power cable & sixaxis too because they're not necessary either

 

[msmalls74]

The Wifi on the PS3 is more than just a way to connect to the net and multiplayer, it seems Sony is heavily integrating the PSP with the PS3. Remote Wakeup Lan, remote play on the PSP, using the PSP as a controller/ extra screen etc etc. Im sure some things could be implemented via Ethernet but im sure the PSP would have to be connected via USB to use some of the features (which isnt ideal IMO) so WiFi is the only way. I know the 20Gb doesnt have WiFi and that was a big mistake for me.

 

[wannabedamned]

The Wifi on the PS3 is more than just a way to connect to the net and multiplayer, it seems Sony is heavily integrating the PSP with the PS3. Remote Wakeup Lan, remote play on the PSP, using the PSP as a controller/ extra screen etc etc. Im sure some things could be implemented via Ethernet but im sure the PSP would have to be connected via USB to use some of the features (which isnt ideal IMO) so WiFi is the only way. I know the 20Gb doesnt have WiFi and that was a big mistake for me.

Thats a good point I never thought of that, removal of the wifi is going to destroy the psp\ps3 relationship!

 

[MoNkeE]

I picked up a PS3 today for £350 including Heavenly Sword, Ridge Racer 7 and Casino Royal - not a bad price in my opinion! Also grabbed a HDMI cable and the remote control

-RaZ

 

[nero120]

I got the 60gig with f1, fifa and heavenly sword for £360, come on clock!

 

[wwwebber]

Good deals there fellas

Enjoy

 

[Deleted member 651465]

I've actually sold most of my games in preperation for the next month or so..

That, and I've finished the ones I've had

Taking the WiFi out would be a BIG mistake IMO.

Any news on the rumble/dual shock controllers for us?

 

[NokkonWud]

I picked up a PS3 today for £350 including Heavenly Sword, Ridge Racer 7 and Casino Royal - not a bad price in my opinion! Also grabbed a HDMI cable and the remote control

-RaZ

I hope you enjoy it. I hated RR7 though, Motorstorm, Resistance, Formula 1, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, The Darkness are the games I'd recommend taking a look at.

 

[Twinblade]

I've just purchased a second one, this time as a present for my brother, but he got Heavenly Sword and Fifa with his, so have stole those and replaced them with Motorstorm and Conan that I have from my deal.

I'm sure he wont mind

 

[Demon]

The Wifi on the PS3 is more than just a way to connect to the net and multiplayer, it seems Sony is heavily integrating the PSP with the PS3. Remote Wakeup Lan, remote play on the PSP, using the PSP as a controller/ extra screen etc etc. Im sure some things could be implemented via Ethernet but im sure the PSP would have to be connected via USB to use some of the features (which isnt ideal IMO) so WiFi is the only way. I know the 20Gb doesnt have WiFi and that was a big mistake for me.

I agree with your sentiment, but it's not like removing it stops you connecting wirelessly, they could simply support official/unofficial USB adapters, or just use a £20 wireless bridge.. the upside is an even cheaper console if you don't want to use WiFi, and the 'option' to use WiFi should you want to ..
Quite frankly memory card/usb slots come into the same category, just use a usb hub for more usb sockets, and use any £3 usb card reader..

And PSP interaction is something few people care about, it's been promised a million times, bugger all seems to have materialised becuase people don't really want it, it' seems more of an exercise in futile features..

Yeah - lets remove the power cable & sixaxis too because they're not necessary either

Less of the rollie eyes and flippancy young man although getting rid of the sixaxis part of the pad wouldn't harm it


My biggest gripe with the PS3 (I do have one!) is it's way too overpriced as a console, and whether fanboys want to agree or not, sales are proving that this is a credible statement..
it may be 'cheap' as an all singing all dancing machine, but it's a jack of all trades and master of none to me and it seems perhaps many others.
Now it's getting sub £300 and likely to get to £250, then it's a great games console for the money (we still need games).. and when it's sales pick up due to Sony now back tracking on their arrogance and giving us a 'cheap' next gen console it will really shake MS up who are going to have to fight for our money!..

 

[Johnnytoxic]

I agree with your sentiment, but it's not like removing it stops you connecting wirelessly, they could simply support official/unofficial USB adapters, or just use a £20 wireless bridge.. the upside is an even cheaper console if you don't want to use WiFi, and the 'option' to use WiFi should you want to ..
Quite frankly memory card/usb slots come into the same category, just use a usb hub for more usb sockets, and use any £3 usb card reader..

And PSP interaction is something few people care about, it's been promised a million times, bugger all seems to have materialised becuase people don't really want it, it' seems more of an exercise in futile features..

Less of the rollie eyes and flippancy young man although getting rid of the sixaxis part of the pad wouldn't harm it


My biggest gripe with the PS3 (I do have one!) is it's way too overpriced as a console, and whether fanboys want to agree or not, sales are proving that this is a credible statement..
it may be 'cheap' as an all singing all dancing machine, but it's a jack of all trades and master of none to me and it seems perhaps many others.
Now it's getting sub £300 and likely to get to £250, then it's a great games console for the money (we still need games).. and when it's sales pick up due to Sony now back tracking on their arrogance and giving us a 'cheap' next gen console it will really shake MS up who are going to have to fight for our money!..

No it wasn't overpriced even at £425. It was expensive. The PS3 is no jack of all trades at playing a blu-ray movies. It outperforms probably every single standalone out there.