NokkonWud said:
Yes, Sony promised many things and then removed them, such as:
7 Bluetooth Controllers - Only 4 now
3 Ethernet Ports - 1 Ethernet Port
2 HDMI Ports - 1 HDMI Port
All Games output in 1080p - no games on launch (and not many after) output at 1080p
They also promised Wi-Fi on all models, but now they are only fitting it in the £425 version.
As it stands Sony still have poor yields on it's cell processor, with many of them lacking the use of all cores 100%.
I don't think they explicitly promised these things, they were just being optimistic like any company. All of this stuff was announced a whole 18 months before the actual release of the PS3, so its not surprising that it changed.
Who would need any of these parts anyway? Most people find it hard enough to afford one HDTV, never mind 2! The dual screen idea was never going to be mainstream, so one HDMI is all thats needed.
They also said that the PS3 can handle 7 Bluetooth
devices, which it can. As for controllers, it can have 4 wireless and 4 wired, which is more than enough.
I also don't recall them promising that all games will be 1080p, they only said that PS3 has the capability to output games in 1080p, which it does.
The 3 ethernet ports were at first intended to make the PS3 a router aswell, but this would be pointless since most people already have a router.
And as for the Wi-Fi only on the premium model, Sony have stated that everything on the cheaper model can be upgraded with non-official products. This means you can buy a cheap Wi-Fi adapter and use it with your PS3. Now just compare this to the Xbox 360; you can only buy the official adapter which is quite expensive, and that goes for both the core and premium models.
Btw, im not sure where Zip is getting his release date info from, since Sony have only given two release dates so far: May 2006, then delayed to November.
Whats taking Sony so long to get it out?
Whats happening with it lately?
What does and doesnt it have?
It seems the main reasons why its taken ages to be released are the Blu-ray drive and the low Cell Yields. It is also one of the most complicated and advanced pieces of consumer electronics ever made, considering the technology inside it. Also consider that the PS2 is still selling well all over the world.
At the moment, there are (unconfirmed) reports that the PS3 is already being produced and the components being shipped to manufacturers.
Link
The official PS3 site gives a very clear specification list of both the 'core' and 'premium' models,
here