PS3 pricing announced: $499 and $599

[LeafHog]

Originally Posted by carbonbased_al

I'm gonna buy it for sure, but sony has a lot of catching up to do. The fact that they are gonna release over a year after x360 gives microsoft a big lead in the next gen market. And PS3 is damned expensive, twice the cost of an 360 core!

True to an extent, but I believe the X360 is standard DVD based, correct? And the PS3 is blu-ray. With the franchise titles and customer base Sony already has I don't think they will have any catching up to do. Also don't forget the interoperability of the PS3 with the PSP.

As far as the next gen market, to me (based on the preview graphics I have seen) X360 only competes with the PS2 and the PS3 is the only true next-gen platform.

Still too expensive for me to justify though. A year or two down the road when blu-ray is the media standard the price will drop and then maybe I can see getting one.

[carbonbased_al]

Originally Posted by LeafHog

True to an extent, but I believe the X360 is standard DVD based, correct? And the PS3 is blu-ray. With the franchise titles and customer base Sony already has I don't think they will have any catching up to do. Also don't forget the interoperability of the PS3 with the PSP.

Standard DVD yes. My beef with sony is giving microsoft such a big lead. They've sold an aweful lot of units already. When PS3 releases it competes with an already established fan base. The whole sony has previous fan base reminds me of the old days when nintendo was king and sony was an upstart. The good ole PS/N64 days You never let direct competetion get that big of a lead on you.

The PSP PS3 compatibility is great, but I doubt it's gonna make a huge impact. PSP is awefully expensive too. It's market segment is miniscule compared to gameboy.

And I agree, PS3 is really the first true next gen system. But I wonder how it will sell given the big price point? I could get a damned old box of cigars for that much scratch.

[LeafHog]

Originally Posted by carbonbased_al

But I wonder how it will sell given the big price point? I could get a damned old box of cigars for that much scratch.

Points well taken, Smitty. I do think the PS3 will sell well. The PS2 had no trouble selling when it was released.

I'm with you, I can buy a whole lotta smokes for that much cash. Besides, the wife would make mince meat out of me! (I'll just have to get one "for the kids" next year )

[RPB67]

Originally Posted by teeznutz

I saw that on the news. Definitely going with the top of the line one. HD DVD picture is going to be sweet!!

I am buying it for the kids !!! Who said that !


Sure I am. I cant wait !