PS3 UK pricecut - PSP-Forum.com

methodactor · 10-08-2007, 10:45 PM

So, the PS3 is getting a pricecut in the UK... good news yes? You would think so wouldn't you?

But that, apparently, is at the expense of the machine's backwards compatibility.

According to Gamespot, once the stocks of the 60gb model have sold out, no more will be made here in the UK leaving us with only the new £300 40gb model which does not have the ability to play PS2 games.

It seems Sony think this is a needless feature because "there will be 65 PS3 games available by Christmas". Now Sony, you seem to be forgetting a few things. One... 65 games isn't REALLY a great deal of choice. Two... PS3 games are damn expensive, so kids can't always afford to buy them. Three... a lot of people might consider replacing their PS2 with a PS3 if they can play their old games on it as well as new ones.

I think Sony are making a big mistake... any thoughts?

VAMP · 10-09-2007, 12:01 AM

I will agree that Sony is making a big mistake when there is no longer a model with backward compatability available for purchase. Since there still is an option to buy a model that plays PS2 games I'm afraid I can't agree. As it is, they're just offering the consumer a choice.

If a consumer wants to have backward compatability they can buy a console that has it, or they can choose to save some money and buy a console that doesn't have it. I don't see how offering a choice is a mistake.

odhranus · 10-09-2007, 08:29 AM

are they going to discontinue the 60gb model in the UK or not?

A friend I know has hundreds upon hundreds of ps2 games that haven't even been glanced at since he got his PS3, so some wont miss it

Monkey Business · 10-09-2007, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by odhranus

are they going to discontinue the 60gb model in the UK or not?

I have heard that Sony will discontinue it.

odhranus · 10-09-2007, 04:02 PM

just been reading up on the 40gig model they're releasing, yes it's cheaper, but you also lose 2 USB ports and you wont be getting all of them memory stick readers, also the biggie of no backwards compatibility.

Kernel Kev · 10-09-2007, 05:12 PM

How much cheaper is that gonna be Od?

Kev

Monkey Business · 10-09-2007, 05:45 PM

The new 40gb PS3 will cost you £299.99.

Monkey Business · 10-09-2007, 06:04 PM

This is a great deal.

at blockbuster

methodactor · 10-09-2007, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VAMP

Since there still is an option to buy a model that plays PS2 games I'm afraid I can't agree. As it is, they're just offering the consumer a choice.

At the MOMENT they're offering the consumer a choice, which is great, that gets thumbs up from me... but once they discontinue the 60gb model all element of choice is gone and that is where they're making the mistake.

VAMP · 10-09-2007, 11:20 PM

That's not true, once the 60 GB models are gone, they'll still have the 80 GB models which offer backwards compatability. They haven't announced anything regarding taking the 80 GB versions off the market, so unless you know something I don't my opinion stands.

10-08-2007, 10:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
methodactor PSP-Forum Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 339	PS3 UK pricecut So, the PS3 is getting a pricecut in the UK... good news yes? You would think so wouldn't you? But that, apparently, is at the expense of the machine's backwards compatibility. According to Gamespot, once the stocks of the 60gb model have sold out, no more will be made here in the UK leaving us with only the new £300 40gb model which does not have the ability to play PS2 games. It seems Sony think this is a needless feature because "there will be 65 PS3 games available by Christmas". Now Sony, you seem to be forgetting a few things. One... 65 games isn't REALLY a great deal of choice. Two... PS3 games are damn expensive, so kids can't always afford to buy them. Three... a lot of people might consider replacing their PS2 with a PS3 if they can play their old games on it as well as new ones. I think Sony are making a big mistake... any thoughts?

10-09-2007, 12:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
VAMP PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: usoffna Posts: 2,710	I will agree that Sony is making a big mistake when there is no longer a model with backward compatability available for purchase. Since there still is an option to buy a model that plays PS2 games I'm afraid I can't agree. As it is, they're just offering the consumer a choice. If a consumer wants to have backward compatability they can buy a console that has it, or they can choose to save some money and buy a console that doesn't have it. I don't see how offering a choice is a mistake. __________________

10-09-2007, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
odhranus PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a tent in a field in North Wales Posts: 3,178	are they going to discontinue the 60gb model in the UK or not? A friend I know has hundreds upon hundreds of ps2 games that haven't even been glanced at since he got his PS3, so some wont miss it __________________ Currently in the pub.

10-09-2007, 04:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
odhranus PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: May 2006 Location: In a tent in a field in North Wales Posts: 3,178	just been reading up on the 40gig model they're releasing, yes it's cheaper, but you also lose 2 USB ports and you wont be getting all of them memory stick readers, also the biggie of no backwards compatibility. __________________ Currently in the pub.

10-09-2007, 05:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kernel Kev Admin / The One Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 6,133	How much cheaper is that gonna be Od? Kev __________________ Say thanks by leaving me +Rep

10-09-2007, 05:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Monkey Business Moderation in HD Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,288	The new 40gb PS3 will cost you £299.99. __________________

10-09-2007, 06:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Monkey Business Moderation in HD Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 4,288	This is a great deal. at blockbuster __________________

10-09-2007, 11:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
VAMP PSP-Forum Demi-God Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: usoffna Posts: 2,710	That's not true, once the 60 GB models are gone, they'll still have the 80 GB models which offer backwards compatability. They haven't announced anything regarding taking the 80 GB versions off the market, so unless you know something I don't my opinion stands. __________________

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