PS3 OFFICIAL PRICE REVEALED

[Pagnell]

Originally Posted by kevinorriss

PS3 is DVD HD playable as well(which is what the 360 is) so even if the blu ray didnt work out then they have other options. I dont think it will come to that.

Oh and pagnell, the ps3 wont be the end of Sony, IF(big if) sony do crumble it will be because of microsoft, but they wont. Sony are one step ahead, they take the chance, thats why they are top, yeah this console is going to be a rough patch for them, but id like to see microsoft keep up with them, in terms of spec with the next xbox and still be cheaper on price.

Pay cheaper, get cheaper. Thats my motto

I didn't mean the end of Sony as a company, but rather as the number 1 console retailer. And I think it will be the case.

As for pay cheaper get cheaper I'm unsure what your point is here. Are you saying thet the PS3 is worth TWICE the amount of a 360? Got to disagree there I'm afraid.

[Kernel Kev]

I didn't mean the end of Sony as a company, but rather as the number 1 console retailer. And I think it will be the case.

As for pay cheaper get cheaper I'm unsure what your point is here. Are you saying thet the PS3 is worth TWICE the amount of a 360? Got to disagree there I'm afraid.

Neither did i, i understand sony are loosing battles in other areas already, e.g. TV's, i see LG getting quite popular now days, any way.

I wasnt saying that the ps3 is twice as better because it costs twice as much no, £100 pounds you pay is for the SONY label on the front. But the general trend is, if you are paying more you get more.

Do a bit of research pagnel, find out how much it would cost to buy a standard 360 and put WIFI on it, and wireless controlers(i believe these are not standard, the 60GB hard drive. And you will find that the XBOX isnt far behind on price. yet the PS3 still outperforms on spec.

Im not slating the 360, i think it quite a machine but when considered it isnt all that cheap compared to the PS3.

[fatalkeyv]

lol....

Wii + XBOX360 = PS3

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Pagnell]

Originally Posted by kevinorriss

Do a bit of research pagnel, find out how much it would cost to buy a standard 360 and put WIFI on it, and wireless controlers(i believe these are not standard, the 60GB hard drive. And you will find that the XBOX isnt far behind on price. yet the PS3 still outperforms on spec.

I suggest you think about that and the chronology involved here. I am willing to put a large sum of money on the 360's price being reduced as well as additional features being added just before the PS3 is released. Everything you talk about there will be included in the package at half the price of the PS3. You talk as if the PS3 is out now - remember there is another six months to go and that is assuming it ships on time. And not only that, a worldwide release will mean drastic unit shortage - if you thought getting hold of a 360 was difficult at the backend of last year, times that by ten and you will have the PS3 scenario in November/December this year. Plus Microsoft will have ironed out any little issues by then which all new hardware has so the 360 will be a very reliable, cheap console in comparison.

The difference between the two consoles just isn't big enough for the price difference that will be there. Numerous develepors have already indicated the visual difference between games that are being developed for the two systems will be zero so I really can't see the point in paying the extra money. Plus there are very few exclusives for either system any more.

I think the serious lack of impact the PS3 seems to have had at E3 is an indication of what is to come and I suspect Sony know it.

[Kernel Kev]

Numerous develepors have already indicated the visual difference between games that are being developed for the two systems will be zero so I really can't see the point in paying the extra money.

fact of the matter is, ps3 can produce better graphics than the 360, it probably wont on release, but when the programmers get more into the machine it will start getting more complex, look at the PS2, how far that has come along. Sure the xbox can put out the same for a few months, but eventually the ps3 will out run it. And its not all just about the visuals either, its how much the machine can handle, how big the levels are etc. There are many aspects that the PS3 out classes the 360.

Also when you say the ps3 is double the price well you are quite wrong there, the 360 basic pack(core i think its called) is £209, the ps3 with the 60GB is £400, so yeah thats double but it isnt if you get the 20GB one.

This is another PSP / DS thing going on here, each down to their opinion, mine is its worth the extra, yours is that it isnt.

[FunkyChunky]

Can't wait, i watched the GameSpot streaming from E3 and it looks awesome

[Pagnell]

Originally Posted by kevinorriss

fact of the matter is, ps3 can produce better graphics than the 360, it probably wont on release, but when the programmers get more into the machine it will start getting more complex, look at the PS2, how far that has come along. Sure the xbox can put out the same for a few months, but eventually the ps3 will out run it. And its not all just about the visuals either, its how much the machine can handle, how big the levels are etc. There are many aspects that the PS3 out classes the 360.

You're confusing ability with what will actually be produced. My point is that, while the PS3 might be a little more powerful than the 360, it will be as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike if no developers take advantage of it on games that will be produced for both systems which will be about 90% of the software. Why bother paying extra to spruce up a game a tiny bit when they could just do a direct port for very little money? The former will produce no more sales so they will take the easy option. Also, I think you are buying Sony's hype a little too much - the difference between the two is less than you obviously think. E3 this year has proven that.

Originally Posted by kevinorriss

Also when you say the ps3 is double the price well you are quite wrong there, the 360 basic pack(core i think its called) is £209, the ps3 with the 60GB is £400, so yeah thats double but it isnt if you get the 20GB one.

Did you actually read any of my last post? Any price and pack content currently attributed to the 360 is irrelevent as Microsoft will have a marketing strategy which will kick in about a month before ths PS3 is released. I can guarantee it will involve more items as standard and less cost which will render you above sums academic.

[Mooneb]

easy now fellas. Why don't you both settle this with an online game of Tekken or something.

Tell us who kicks who's ass.

[Pagnell]

Originally Posted by Mooneb

easy now fellas. Why don't you both settle this with an online game of Tekken or something.

Tell us who kicks who's ass.

It's called a debate mate, no one needs to take it easy.

[Mooneb]

Just seemed like it was getting a bit punchy :roll: