PS3 OFFICIAL PRICE, EXE

War_Caymore · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 1:19 pm

Ok, i'm realy damn pumped about the new PS3 coming out next year i believe. But one problem.... Retail price : $549.99 CAN! OMIGOD! and thats only for the litle system. It comes with a 20GB HD, 1 controller, no games, and all the power, av cables you will need. The "big" one is gonna cost easy $649.99 CAN. THAT one comes with 2 (omg!) controllers, a 60 GB HD, and the powe and av cables. I don't know about you guys but, i'm having a hard enough time saving for that new computer...

TheFerret · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 3:01 pm

Not a whole lot of people are interested with a PS3 now after the huge showing that Nintedo did at E3... $600 is way to much to pay for a console since you can get a better computer for the same price... If i did get a next gen console, I would def get a Wii...

[Gandalf] · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 5:09 pm

TheFerret wrote:

Not a whole lot of people are interested with a PS3 now after the huge showing that Nintedo did at E3... $600 is way to much to pay for a console since you can get a better computer for the same price... If i did get a next gen console, I would def get a Wii...

I completely disagree. I'm still quite interested in the PS3. Nintendo is alright, but I don't see anything special in a controller you wave around and a company putting on a nice show. You can get a better computer for the same price? Humm... I don't know what you're basing those stats off of, but the specs on the PS3 are quite impressive for $600. This will obviously change in the not so far future, but I am speaking of now.

That said, I'll wait at least a year to buy one (if I do) till the price drops. Also, PC > PS3 & PC gaming > console gaming. Wink

MysticVegeta · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 6:24 pm

I guaratee by the end of 2008, prices of ps3 would be < 400$ for sure

Mazer · **Posted:** Wed May 17, 2006 6:38 pm

[Gandalf] wrote:

Also, PC > PS3 & PC gaming > console gaming. Wink

I'll disagree with that one, even though the only console I (well, my brother) own is the Sega Genesis. I don't like the idea of upgrading my computer all the time to run new games; consoles tend to last at least three or four years before somebody gets the idea that a the "next generation" is approaching.

codemage · **Posted:** Thu May 18, 2006 10:26 am

I agree that PC gaming > console gaming.

I get far more functionality out of my PC per dollar than I'd get out of any console... except the Wii if it actually goes for $200.

That's a budget rig, if there ever was one. I think that's what I paid for my NES.

MysticVegeta · **Posted:** Thu May 18, 2006 1:37 pm

yeah I agree with PC Gaming > console gaming because

[mod:58861defdf]Winners don't do warez.[/mod:58861defdf]

Toxic_Ninja · **Posted:** Fri May 19, 2006 8:43 am

I also agree, pcgaming will always be better then consols, but i might pick up a wii and get it chiped due to its awesome motion sensor controller, but a ps3 is just the same shit over and over and now its overpriced. so
PC>WII>PS3&XBOX360

War_Caymore · **Posted:** Fri May 19, 2006 10:11 am

New update on the release date. It has been delayed till November 06. And my prices were't really accurate. let me re-state...

499 U.S. for the 60 GB HD (standart). Upgradeable but price is unknown.

Apparantly they dropped the whole idea of a 20 GB becuase they said it wasn't enough room for what the adverage joe will be using it for. Plus, you are able to download previous PS and PS2 titles directly to your HD via credit card. You are still able to use titles form the previous systems but the lack of a memory card slot will really suck, considering you will be unable to transfer data from your memory card onto the PS3's HD.

The online serices will be like the 360 except there will be a free service but it won't include alot of features included in the payed package. It is yet to be said how you are able to pay for the online services, good chances, credit card or mabey pre-paid cards from your local EB Games or Microplay.

I will keep updating as i recieve or research more information. I will try to keep it accurate as well. If you hear anything esle, please feel free to pm me.

[Gandalf] · **Posted:** Fri May 19, 2006 4:17 pm

What's you're source? The only thing from that which I already knew about was that multiplayer support has been confirmed as free, though admittedly I haven't been looking into this stuff a lot. I'm quite sure they haven't said anything about release date yet either.

*edit* Nevermind.

chrispminis · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 12:56 pm

The Wii looks sick, but... everyone I know is getting it, and being the friendy freeloader I can just play it at their houses.

Anyways the PS3 looks sexy, it is overpriced, but they're still gonna get my money =\. FFXIII, Assasin's Creed and MGS4 look like teh sexy.

The motion sensor on the PS3 is weird... and now no more rumble?!! WHHaa?

rdrake · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 10:32 pm

War_Caymore wrote:

The online serices will be like the 360 except there will be a free service but it won't include alot of features included in the payed package.

To be fair, the Xbox 360 has free online service, with some restrictions of course.

Also, I wonder where you're getting your information from. Many gaming sites speculate on launch dates and prices without any knowledge at all.

I'll have to agree with Mazer on this one, can't stand upgrading my computer constantly just to play games. I like games which are tried, tested, and true on a certain platform so you're guaranteed they will work. Not everybody can spend tons of money on upgrades to their video cards and cooling systems.

Sorry [Gandalf], I'm turing into a console freak again. Wink

zylum · **Posted:** Mon May 22, 2006 11:07 pm

launch date and prices for the ps3 have been announced at E3

War_Caymore · **Posted:** Tue May 23, 2006 1:00 pm

Some of my sources are form the official SONY website. Other sources include PSM, Official PlayStation Magazine, Gamepro, and other gaming magazines. I'm a gaming finatic, and i'm trying to stay up to date on current info about the nex gen systems. Also, sony is planning on coming out with the PSP2, which i think is the most rediculous thing to do at the moment, but this is only a rumor and should stay far away form it. Besites, even if they were planning on it, it's too early to start planning a predicessor of the handheld. The system still hasn't even seen it's glory days (which i doubt it will even have any) and there is not much new technology to stuff into it.

I'm sorry i got a little bit off topic there.

PM me for any specific into, not enuff time to type it out.

Andy · **Posted:** Wed May 24, 2006 11:37 am

War_Caymore wrote:

there is not much new technology to stuff into it.

cuz clearly everyone knows everything about sony's advanced technology

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