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IGN: Multiple Gamestop-Related Sources Claim "Death of 80GB PS3 - 120GB Incoming"
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Metalmurphy said:
People are also assuming that Sony are not working on a full software PS2 emulator similar to the XBOX 360's BC method. I find that hard to believe that they aren't looking for ways to re-sell R&C 1, 2, 3 via PSN.
Ideally, I hope Sony does this and allows for disc versions to be playable as well.
Twilight Princess
Member
so, whats a good price for a used 60 gig?
Zombie James
Banned
Twilight Princess said:
Used? I'd say no more than $350.
Beer Monkey
Member
DoctorWho said:
Cost savings. If BC comes back, it will be globally, not just at North America. SCEA isn't going to pay for producing a unique motherboard just for this region. It isn't just the cost of the components, it's economies of scale.
BC isn't going anywhere, there is to much profit in that library to give up. 2 models, one with & one without, Sony gives you the choice, and you just bitch some more! Whats next "wha PS3 doesn't wipe my ass -1 sale"
If you don't want one fine, but stop with the BS excuses that change by the day!
If you don't want one fine, but stop with the BS excuses that change by the day!
squatingyeti
non-sanctioned troll
Mindlog said:
Good question. I wonder if they'll leave it out to encourage people to just get the more expensive SKU. For cost reasons though, you'd have to imagine they want to try to move the PS3 to all one motherboard. That would help them decrease the cost to produce and give them a little more room for price reductions this year.
Chances are that the 120GB won't have PS2 BC, so I would grab one(actually, I did grab one because of this).Vieo said:
The 60GB console isn't sold at most retailers anymore. You're lucky if you manage to find one. If you really want a 60GB, you're probably going to have to try eBay.
Okay, so assuming this is really the case, when can we expect the announcement? The stores in my area are still well stocked with 80GB bundles, and I do intend on getting a PS3. But, I would rather get the bundle that has the DS3 included, instead of buying it separately. Hopefully it will still have the BC that the 80GB version currently supplies. I'm not too worried about BC though, since the only games I would really care to replay in the future would be the DMC, God of War, and MGS series. I guess I could still play them on my PS2.
Link
The Autumn Wind
If this new model really doesn't have any BC like the 40GB unit, I'm so glad I hunted down my 60GB just in time, because prices for them are gonna go up even more now. At least now I can always get a bigger harddrive or a DS3 if I choose to. Can't say the same for BC in the newer models.
The plot thickens.
I think it'd be great if the new one does indeed include BC, but after thinking about it for a while the other day when the rumors about the end of the 80gb came up, I don't know if it's really a huge deal for me personally. I really would like to have one console that plays the entire PS legacy, but my PS2 (bought in '02) still runs like a champ.
A 120gb with BC and the DS3 would make for the ultimate PS3, though.
I think it'd be great if the new one does indeed include BC, but after thinking about it for a while the other day when the rumors about the end of the 80gb came up, I don't know if it's really a huge deal for me personally. I really would like to have one console that plays the entire PS legacy, but my PS2 (bought in '02) still runs like a champ.
A 120gb with BC and the DS3 would make for the ultimate PS3, though.
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
Yep looks more or less official now. I wonder if the rumors of them dropping the price of the 40GB PS3 to $299.99 are true too!
Guy Legend
Member
Pai Pai Master said:
I don't think they will eliminate BC in the high end sku. Consumers have spoken that they want it. Sure the 80gb system has twice the harddrive space, more usb ports and card readers, but by and large BC is by far the largest difference that seperates the hardware and is what in my estimation drove the 80gb to higher sales than the 40gb.
In fact, I think the 120gb unit will launch in other territories as well, effectively re-introducing BC to other territories for consumers who who have been clamoring for it. Such a sku should prove to be a huge revenue boost in all territories. If it turns out that this new 120gb sku doesn't have BC, it will be a fool's unit like the XB360 elite and I would expect sales would reflect that. Oh, and the extra hard drive space of the 120gb compared to the 80gb system wouldn't make up the ommission of BC - the loss of a packed in game of Motorstorm would be it.
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
Nuclear Muffin said:
Monday came and went, the rumor died a very unsexy death.
eatyobeans
Member
Sonys constant SKU shuffle=
Seriously, im really f'ing confused about this, and i used to work at a Gamestop. Sony, if you just included rumble and made it affordable for a reason, you wouldnt constantly have to change the harddrive space and features to "fit the changing market"
Seriously, im really f'ing confused about this, and i used to work at a Gamestop. Sony, if you just included rumble and made it affordable for a reason, you wouldnt constantly have to change the harddrive space and features to "fit the changing market"
The thing is, I dont get why publications ask for information concerning a rumor when they know that they are going to get the generic response that all companies use.....who knows though, they probably just put that there without actually contacting anyone because its a guideline for presenting rumor reports on their site.:lolLightning said:
Metalmurphy
Member
They've said from the start they would do something like this. Keep updating the HDD as time passes. All consoles have revisions over time, PS1 had it, PS2 had it, and now with the PS3 they're upgrading the HDD as well with each revision. I think it's great that they do that, what I don't think it's smart is marketing the SKUs with the size of the HDD as the name. That only confuses people.eatyobeans said:
Firewire said:
Sony has already decided what they are going to offer for a choice. This year, they are likely going to give people an option to play PS2 games for $100 but it's not going to be in a PS3. PS2 is going to get the drop to $100 this year.
Yes it's really shitty that they are deciding not to offer PS2 BC with PS3 but don't kid yourself, there isn't going to be HW BC of any kind in any new PS3 any more.
They ARE working on SW BC. This is evidenced by their continued updates to the PS2 BC already in place in the PS3s that are out there via firmware update.
OldJadedGamer
Banned
I planned on picking up a system at Christmas time this year and going by past trends for the system, I'll have a $299, 500 gig, with two dual shocks, and a pack in game waiting for me!
