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Sony cuts price on 80GB model PlayStation 3
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article published on 16 July, 2008
Despite recently denying they would be cutting the price on their PlayStation 3 console, Sony has flipped on that notion and announced at this week's E3 event that they will begin phasing out the 40GB model of the console while dropping the price of the 80GB model by $100 USD.
The higher capacity model will now retail for $399 USD, taking over the price spot that has been held by the ... [ read the full article ]
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16. July 2008 @ 22:19 |
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Originally posted by strife10:
I read FF13 was going to Xbox, but its still going to be on the PS3 right?
Maybe eventually, because all the E3 trailer said was "Available on XBox 360 at launch in North America and Europe".
Basically, it looks like a similar situation to RB2. Since they haven't said FF XIII is an XBox 360 exclusive, its probably a timed-exclusive and will come out on the PS3 at a later date.
However, I admit I am speculating its PS3 release based on information I've gathered saying "Available at launch on the 360" aka "Timed-exclusive".
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16. July 2008 @ 22:42 |
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But what about a sale for Christmas ?
"Sony Rocks !"
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16. July 2008 @ 22:44 |
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Originally posted by Pop_Smith:
Originally posted by strife10:
I read FF13 was going to Xbox, but its still going to be on the PS3 right?
Maybe eventually, because all the E3 trailer said was "Available on XBox 360 at launch in North America and Europe".
Basically, it looks like a similar situation to RB2. Since they haven't said FF XIII is an XBox 360 exclusive, its probably a timed-exclusive and will come out on the PS3 at a later date.
However, I admit I am speculating its PS3 release based on information I've gathered saying "Available at launch on the 360" aka "Timed-exclusive".
Peace
Totally incorrect speculation. This is what has come out of E3 ~
It will be out in Japan as a PS3 100% Exclusive first, then out in the US as a PS3 Timed Exclusive (probably) while being ported over to the 360. The PS3 is and has been the lead platform.
Which is good for Squenix as the results will (hopefully) be unhindered for both consoles other than multi discs for the 360 which isn't really a big deal....but then again certain MS types always said installs where "bad" and now that the 360 will have installs how is it now?
I actually think this can be a good thing for Sony but ONLY in the porting department/area as the quality of this game as well as the process of it being developed for the PS3 first will show that
a) it is more cost effective to build on PS3 first
b) the quality of the title will not be compromised as it would be if done the standard way (360 DVD then PS3 BD)
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16. July 2008 @ 23:12 |
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Originally posted by Oner:
Originally posted by Pop_Smith:
Originally posted by strife10:
I read FF13 was going to Xbox, but its still going to be on the PS3 right?
Maybe eventually, because all the E3 trailer said was "Available on XBox 360 at launch in North America and Europe".
Basically, it looks like a similar situation to RB2. Since they haven't said FF XIII is an XBox 360 exclusive, its probably a timed-exclusive and will come out on the PS3 at a later date.
However, I admit I am speculating its PS3 release based on information I've gathered saying "Available at launch on the 360" aka "Timed-exclusive".
Peace
Watch games ported from the PS3 to the 360 be a 4 DVD game or something, lol.
Totally incorrect speculation. This is what has come out of E3 ~
It will be out in Japan as a PS3 100% Exclusive first, then out in the US as a PS3 Timed Exclusive (probably) while being ported over to the 360. The PS3 is and has been the lead platform.
Which is good for Squenix as the results will (hopefully) be unhindered for both consoles other than multi discs for the 360 which isn't really a big deal....but then again certain MS types always said installs where "bad" and now that the 360 will have installs how is it now?
I actually think this can be a good thing for Sony but ONLY in the porting department/area as the quality of this game as well as the process of it being developed for the PS3 first will show that
a) it is more cost effective to build on PS3 first
b) the quality of the title will not be compromised as it would be if done the standard way (360 DVD then PS3 BD)
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17. July 2008 @ 00:06 |
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i really don't call this a price cut 200.00 for a ps3 yes 400.00 for a ps3 no sony is already in th red this is going to just push them in the wrong direction again.
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17. July 2008 @ 00:21 |
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you know what gets me the most about reading some of the comments on here is that...
i dont even think 60 of the gamers that purchase a PS3 plan on using it to play ancient ps2 and ps1 games.
i sure as heck didn't buy my 360 with the intent of playing old games or games still being made for old xbox.
its a low number and thats prolly why PS3 aren't all BWC. seriously if u wanna play PS2. get one. they are so cheap i think getting an OIL change at Goodyear costs more than a PS2 lol
i dont know about some of you. but i can't stand playing last generation games so im that 40% or so that doesn't give a crap about older games. with eye candy games like GTA4 and MGS4 playing old stuff even for nostalgia is enough to give me a migrane lol
the DoomLight has Spoken!
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17. July 2008 @ 04:03 |
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lol while doing this pricecut sony ripped of all those people (not that there were much) that bought the 40gb model LOL nice one sony
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17. July 2008 @ 08:00 |
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Originally posted by blueroad:
lol while doing this pricecut sony ripped of all those people (not that there were much) that bought the 40gb model LOL nice one sony
If core2kid is correct and the new model is the same as the 40GB model, with just a larger HDD, then how were people ripped off? $100 off for double the HDD space? It's an ok deal. But you can buy a 320GB HDD to stick in there (4x the size of the 80GB) for only $120. So in the end you can either have an 40GB/80GB PS3 for $400, or a 320GB PS3 for $520. So if you planned on upgrading anyway, it really doesn't matter. It really depends on why you want the HDD space. I haven't personally needed more than 13GB yet.
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17. July 2008 @ 10:41 |
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17. July 2008 @ 10:59 |
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there realy should just be two lines of ps3's
40 gig core pack (console controler composite cable)eur 299
80 gig elite (hdmi cable 2 controlers 1 game)eur 399
and americans have it sweet compair the price of the ps3 over there to here especialy ireland
400eur for ps3 and 2 sixaxis controlers no game
that is 633.88 dolars we are riped of what are sony thinking
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17. July 2008 @ 11:05 |
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Everyone that just bought the 40GB and can still return it, DO! Wait for the 80GB to come out, You'll have a bigger HD and possibly DS3 with your system.
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17. July 2008 @ 11:41 |
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XBox 360 still comes out WAYYYY on top with better shading and lighting on their games, same graphics, more games, better controllers and cheaper BY A LONG SHOT, price.
I've got much respect for PS3 but it can basically drop dead. Those who invest in that system just because of the name are in for a serious wakeup when they see any and all game comparisons to the XBox.
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17. July 2008 @ 11:57 |
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the 360s fail rate and very short garrentee period is so bad and plus what you said brings to question is the 360 going to start holding the ps3 back with it 9 gig disk space compaired to the 50 on bd and the ps3s processer is far from full speed as of yet they have to figure out how to use the remainder of the 8 cells in the processer you might be suprised id keep quiet for a while and see how the 360 is next year ...........
ps im not a ps3fanboy just a games fanboy
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17. July 2008 @ 13:18 |
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Originally posted by lynchGOP:
XBox 360 still comes out WAYYYY on top with better shading and lighting on their games, same graphics, more games, better controllers and cheaper BY A LONG SHOT, price.
I've got much respect for PS3 but it can basically drop dead. Those who invest in that system just because of the name are in for a serious wakeup when they see any and all game comparisons to the XBox.
Set your RBG color level to Full and then see the difference.
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17. July 2008 @ 14:22 |
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the ps3 will out do the x box in therms of game content and extras regardless of graphics it inevitable ps3 has the better optical disc space the ps3 is future prof i said this elsewhere the xbox needs to upgrade the dvd drive to hd dvd and use two discs on there games that will give the total optical space of 60 gigs if you use dual layer
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17. July 2008 @ 14:27 |
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I doubt a new Xbox will attempt to bring HD DVD out from the dead and use it again.
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17. July 2008 @ 15:04 |
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then they would have to introduce a blue ray dvd tray into there range and admit defeat it the only way to stay "coherant" with the games developers like the xbox is a great itegration of online play and centralisation of this feature with xbolive and live market place all it need is an overhaul of the optical disc tray and a revamp of the cooling system and ms will have a very competitive console
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17. July 2008 @ 15:29 |
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Originally posted by fergus100:
then they would have to introduce a blue ray dvd tray into there range and admit defeat it the only way to stay "coherant" with the games developers like the xbox is a great itegration of online play and centralisation of this feature with xbolive and live market place all it need is an overhaul of the optical disc tray and a revamp of the cooling system and ms will have a very competitive console
Admit defeat to what? And you really think Sony will give MS what they need to be a really competetive console? They would give MS the right to use blu ray at a very high cost. A cost that may not even be worth it to MS.
And forget cooling. MS needs better hardware all-around, period. The PS3 is a freakin space heater...you can fry an egg on that George Foreman Grill. You don't see a high failure rate though. The expression "if you can't take the heat, stay out of the console business" comes to mind.
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17. July 2008 @ 16:33 |
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Originally posted by fergus100:
then they would have to introduce a blue ray dvd tray into there range and admit defeat it the only way to stay "coherant" with the games developers like the xbox is a great itegration of online play and centralisation of this feature with xbolive and live market place all it need is an overhaul of the optical disc tray and a revamp of the cooling system and ms will have a very competitive console
Admit defeat to what? And you really think Sony will give MS what they need to be a really competetive console? They would give MS the right to use blu ray at a very high cost. A cost that may not even be worth it to MS.
And forget cooling. MS needs better hardware all-around, period. The PS3 is a freakin space heater...you can fry an egg on that George Foreman Grill. You don't see a high failure rate though. The expression "if you can't take the heat, stay out of the console business" comes to mind.
I think the 360's a better grill. No modifications needed.
Now all those RROD consoles would go back to use ;)
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17. July 2008 @ 16:45 |
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Originally posted by fergus100:
then they would have to introduce a blue ray dvd tray into there range and admit defeat it the only way to stay "coherant" with the games developers like the xbox is a great itegration of online play and centralisation of this feature with xbolive and live market place all it need is an overhaul of the optical disc tray and a revamp of the cooling system and ms will have a very competitive console
Admit defeat to what? And you really think Sony will give MS what they need to be a really competetive console? They would give MS the right to use blu ray at a very high cost. A cost that may not even be worth it to MS.
And forget cooling. MS needs better hardware all-around, period. The PS3 is a freakin space heater...you can fry an egg on that George Foreman Grill. You don't see a high failure rate though. The expression "if you can't take the heat, stay out of the console business" comes to mind.
well then its back to the good old hd dvd idea they will have to resurect the hd for gamings sake never mind movies ms needs it to compete with sony on a long therm basis or develop a better console lets hope the 720 is comming along nicely
competition is good for the consummer it drives down costs i want sony and ms doing well so we benifet with cheeper games and more inovations online to keep use buying games it will also inprove the quality of games being produced
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17. July 2008 @ 17:12 |
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When will we see these out? so this probably has no bearing on the mgs bundle does it?
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17. July 2008 @ 17:27 |
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Ugh, great. Now I have decided on a PS3 or a 360, purely on price. I was only reluctant on a PS3 because of the price of the 80gb model.
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17. July 2008 @ 18:31 |
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Originally posted by ABMone:
When will we see these out? so this probably has no bearing on the mgs bundle does it?
the mgs bundle will come down accordingly i presume unless you are in about the limeted edition gun metal ps3 and mgs4 game pack you will pay well above the odds for that sucker i saw one on ebay for over a 1000 euro witch is about 1450 dolars at the moment
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18. July 2008 @ 01:48 |
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YOUR NOT GETTING BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY WITH THIS MODEL!
Check online on sites. Wiki, QJ,net, everything. This is the only site saying that the new 80GB will be B/C which its not! The B/C 80GB will still be $499! Sony DID NOT cut the price of the model, they stuck with their promise, they just upgraded the HD in the 40GB to an 80GB.
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18. July 2008 @ 07:10 |
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yes but its more value for your money at the end of the day
and the 80 gig is out in ireland soon yeah i waited till the right time i think this is it !!!!!!!!!!!!
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