PS3 to cost....

[HeavyB3]

500 for the regular version, 600 for the upgraded version. Ouch.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,195128,00.html

 

[Bada0Bing]

I think I'll stick with PS2.

B-Bing

 

[thirty-two]

Wowza...

 

[dreamcastrocks]

I had to win $450 playing poker in order to justify buying a 360. Even with a new TV that can maximize the new upgrades of the PS3, I will not be buying one. (that is unless I start playing poker again)

 

[Evil Ash]

Not unexpected with the new technology (blu ray) that they are putting into this it was going to be expensive. If you wanted to buy a PS2 at launch, it was about $350.

One of the good things about buying an Xbox 360 on the 2nd run is that I'm not in such a hurry to buy one.

I'm still curious about the Wii's (dumbest.name.ever.) price. They still haven't announced a price yet

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Not unexpected with the new technology (blu ray) that they are putting into this it was going to be expensive. If you wanted to buy a PS2 at launch, it was about $350.

One of the good things about buying an Xbox 360 on the 2nd run is that I'm not in such a hurry to buy one.

I'm still curious about the Wii's (dumbest.name.ever.) price. They still haven't announced a price yet

It will not be more than $250, and a lot of people suggest that it will be $200.

 

[Evil Ash]

It will not be more than $250, and a lot of people suggest that it will be $200.

You'd think so but if it were that low I'd expect them to announce that like there's no tomorrow. That would be the thing that could be the determining factor in them "winning" this generation.

I get a funny feeling its going to be more expensive than expected say around $300 - $350 still not bad but not as good as $200.

I still have my fears about that system even though it looks like fun such as a) will the uniqueness of the controller wear off and b) the fear that Nintendo is going to be sued early and often for this (ie when someone get hurt because of the controller). If they don't have a strongly worded Disclaimer, my guess is they are going to be in serious, serious trouble.

Having said all that though, I'm still planning on getting one

 

[vince56]

PS3 to cost....

...an arm and a leg.

But hey, not to worry, the new PS3 comes with this wonderful new gaming controller which nicely replaces the lost arm.

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[Assface]

...an arm and a leg.

But hey, not to worry, the new PS3 comes with this wonderful new gaming controller which nicely replaces the lost arm.

Not funny, I'm getting bad Power Glove flashbacks. Good lord, that thing sucked.

 

[vince56]

Not funny, I'm getting bad Power Glove flashbacks. Good lord, that thing sucked.

everyone bought one. I got it for christmas one year. You just knew that thing was gonna suck when you had to put the crummy little tubes on the side of your TV.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

everyone bought one. I got it for christmas one year. You just knew that thing was gonna suck when you had to put the crummy little tubes on the side of your TV.

um Vince, you do realize that you will need to put sensors near your TV for the Nintendo Wii, correct?

 

[vince56]

um Vince, you do realize that you will need to put sensors near your TV for the Nintendo Wii, correct?

This isn't nearly as bad as that power glove garbage:

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http://www.gamesarefun.com/news.php?newsid=6405

 

[abomb]

http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3086&Itemid=2

Doubts Over Pre-owned PS3 Bombshell


A story claiming that Sony is preparing to stop the potential sale of pre-owned PlayStation 3 games is being met with some skepticism by industry insiders.
According to a UK news source, citing retail contacts, Sony is preparing to make it illegal for consumers to sell used PS3 games. The plan would involve Sony adopting a licensing system whereby gamers would agree that they are purchasing a license to play a game, rather than the game itself.

If true, such a move would be a massive boost for publishers and developers which do not profit from the lucrative and damaging retail trade in used games. In fact, many publishers are furious that they have to spend support money on consumers who have not actually contributed a dime to the company's coffers.

In turn, it would be a catastrophe for retailers, which make a significant proportion of margin from used games. Consumers would likely be less than overjoyed.

Sony, which is refusing to comment on the story, does have a patent on technology which would tie a piece of software to an individual piece of hardware. But technology and desire are not the only parts of the puzzle. Whether the company would be prepared to take on retail, consumer goodwill and, most likely, the U.S courts, is another matter.

One expert in retail law told Next-Gen.Biz, "Sony can theoretically sell a license to play the game, but the user would have to acknowledge acceptance of the license. You've seen this when you install software on a PC. I'm not sure that the license agreement is enforceable if the licensee doesn't agree to it.

"Also, even if the agreement is enforceable, it's hard to preclude subsequent sale of the disc. The consumer could theoretically agree that he doesn't own the right to transfer his license, but why couldn't he sell the medium that held the license (the disc)? Sony can't enforce the agreement against a third party, as it lacks privity with the third party.

"Stated differently, I don't believe Sony can keep someone from selling a disc, even if they create a license agreement. The only way that this can truly be effected is to require registration of the disc with a specific PS3 console. Sony has a patent on such a technology, and could render a disc unplayable once registered. That would accomplish their goal (if they really have such a goal). In summary, I don't believe this is real."

A senior games publishing source told us, "Sony and the rest of us would love to put an end to this damaging trade, but actually making it happen looks like a fight that's beyond even Sony. I can't see it happening, but i hope I'm wrong."

Another senior manager at a third party publisher said, "I know that Sony is very upset about the used games market. But this story seems a bit far-fetched."

 

[dreamcastrocks]

http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3086&Itemid=2

Doubts Over Pre-owned PS3 Bombshell


A story claiming that Sony is preparing to stop the potential sale of pre-owned PlayStation 3 games is being met with some skepticism by industry insiders.
According to a UK news source, citing retail contacts, Sony is preparing to make it illegal for consumers to sell used PS3 games. The plan would involve Sony adopting a licensing system whereby gamers would agree that they are purchasing a license to play a game, rather than the game itself.

If true, such a move would be a massive boost for publishers and developers which do not profit from the lucrative and damaging retail trade in used games. In fact, many publishers are furious that they have to spend support money on consumers who have not actually contributed a dime to the company's coffers.

In turn, it would be a catastrophe for retailers, which make a significant proportion of margin from used games. Consumers would likely be less than overjoyed.

Sony, which is refusing to comment on the story, does have a patent on technology which would tie a piece of software to an individual piece of hardware. But technology and desire are not the only parts of the puzzle. Whether the company would be prepared to take on retail, consumer goodwill and, most likely, the U.S courts, is another matter.

One expert in retail law told Next-Gen.Biz, "Sony can theoretically sell a license to play the game, but the user would have to acknowledge acceptance of the license. You've seen this when you install software on a PC. I'm not sure that the license agreement is enforceable if the licensee doesn't agree to it.

"Also, even if the agreement is enforceable, it's hard to preclude subsequent sale of the disc. The consumer could theoretically agree that he doesn't own the right to transfer his license, but why couldn't he sell the medium that held the license (the disc)? Sony can't enforce the agreement against a third party, as it lacks privity with the third party.

"Stated differently, I don't believe Sony can keep someone from selling a disc, even if they create a license agreement. The only way that this can truly be effected is to require registration of the disc with a specific PS3 console. Sony has a patent on such a technology, and could render a disc unplayable once registered. That would accomplish their goal (if they really have such a goal). In summary, I don't believe this is real."

A senior games publishing source told us, "Sony and the rest of us would love to put an end to this damaging trade, but actually making it happen looks like a fight that's beyond even Sony. I can't see it happening, but i hope I'm wrong."

Another senior manager at a third party publisher said, "I know that Sony is very upset about the used games market. But this story seems a bit far-fetched."

Could you imagine alienating every GameStop, EB games, every mom and pop game stores, as well as every Blockbuster, Hollywood Video, even online services as Netflix.

I brought this up in an earlier thread and at other places, I just do not think that Sony will commit this type of suicide.

I guarantee that PS3 will lose a HUGE portion of their market share if they do implement this. I will NEVER own a PS3 if that is the case, and I am sure that there will be many that share my feelings.... even PS fanboys.

 

[abomb]

Could you imagine alienating every GameStop, EB games, every mom and pop game stores, as well as every Blockbuster, Hollywood Video, even online services as Netflix.

I brought this up in an earlier thread and at other places, I just do not think that Sony will commit this type of suicide.

I guarantee that PS3 will lose a HUGE portion of their market share if they do implement this. I will NEVER own a PS3 if that is the case, and I am sure that there will be many that share my feelings.... even PS fanboys.

I concur on your stance. It will be very interesting to see what happens with all this stuff.

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

Sony puts some sort of disk/system "tie in" like that and they are doomed. Not only would you not be able to buy used video games, but you wouldnt be able to rent them, play them at a friends house, and possibly worst of all, if your PS3 breaks your games are all now worthless as well. Nobody is going to pay such an outrageous sum of money for a system so limited. The 360 is looking more attractive every day.

 

[PHX 4 LIFE]

man no way am i playing that much for a videogame system especialy when i already got a 360! plus the 360 has better game anways! :notworthy