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[Zombie James]

Things sound good so far...

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

The next item up for discussion was the SIXAXIS. It was a 20 meter wireless range, 30 hours of battery life for one charge, and a tool that the community is just starting to fully harness. It will come with an AC cord, USB mini-cable, ethernet cable, Multi-AV cable with composite connectors. Tretton said that there is no power brick - only a cord.

First party titles will retail at $59.99. The controller with be $49.99, and the memory card adapter will be 14.99, and the Blue Ray remote will come in December for $24.99.

Sony treats the customer right with cheap accessory prices

 

[Dahbomb]

WTF @ $50 controller. This will NOT end well...

 

[Safe Bet]

Someone's never listened to 1up Yours...

I guess I'm missing something becasue I caught about the last 5 podcasts...

 

[Oni Jazar]

Luke is slipping and IGN is kicking. Guess he's too busy thinking of witty quips.

 

[alr1ght]

The next item up for discussion was the SIXAXIS. It was a 20 meter wireless range, 30 hours of battery life for one charge, and a tool that the community is just starting to fully harness. It will come with an AC cord, USB mini-cable, ethernet cable, Multi-AV cable with composite connectors. Tretton said that there is no power brick - only a cord.

First party titles will retail at $59.99. The controller with be $49.99, and the memory card adapter will be 14.99, and the Blue Ray remote will come in December for $24.99.

**** you.

 

[Amir0x]

F u, Sony, for more assraping on the controllers

 

[DenogginizerOS]

No component is a ****ing travesty.

 

[Mmmkay]

 

[Rice-Eater]

Bah, only the controller is cheaper then what we'd thought it would be. Damn, the Japanese really are getting the better prices all around

 

[M3wThr33]

Uhh, whoop de doo. A whole $10 more than I expected...

 

[Luckyman]

Pack in a Blu-ray movie with composite cables?

Wow just wow.. :lol :lol

 

[Safe Bet]

I can assure you he (Luke) has always been critical of pretty much everything.

Thank you.

That’s what I wanted to know.

I've got no problem with him being a "skeptic" (we need them) as long as he spreads it around equally.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

rofl, weren't the controllers like 40 in Japan when converted to US dollars?

wtf Sony, you are not MS, don't overcharge like they insist on doing

 

[adg1034]

Where's that interview with Sony blasting Nintendo for having an expensive controller?

 

[Kintaro]

No component cables confirmed. WTF is that ghey shit. Next gen hardware w/o decent cables out of the box? ****ing weak.

 

[Karma Kramer]

composite? gahhh
first party = 60? gahhh
controller = 50? gahhhh
memory adaptor = 15? cool :/
remote = 25? cool :/

Wait I thought the controller would be $40?

 

[Zombie James]

Bad choice on cables, VERY bad...

 

[alr1ght]

i predicted sony america would round up their conversion rates to $50 for the controller. so much for affordable.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

No component is a ****ing travesty.

Use the one you already got for your PS2.

 

[Odysseus]

WTF @ $50 controller. This will NOT end well...

Same price as Microsoft.

Competition is great!

:/

 

[Bebpo]

The next item up for discussion was the SIXAXIS. It was a 20 meter wireless range, 30 hours of battery life for one charge, and a tool that the community is just starting to fully harness. It will come with an AC cord, USB mini-cable, ethernet cable, Multi-AV cable with composite connectors. Tretton said that there is no power brick - only a cord.

First party titles will retail at $59.99. The controller with be $49.99, and the memory card adapter will be 14.99, and the Blue Ray remote will come in December for $24.99.

Meh, Japan gets good prices, US gets ****ed. It's like the last 4 gens but backwards :\

 

[jjasper]

Pack in a Blu-ray movie with composite cables?

Wow just wow.. :lol :lol

I am one of the few that has liked what Sony has done leading up to the launch but this gets a big WTF are you thinking from me.

 

[Oni Jazar]

rofl, weren't the controllers like 40 in Japan when converted to US dollars?

wtf Sony, you are not MS, don't overcharge like they insist on doing

JP controller was announced at 5000 yen or about $42US depending on current rate

 

[Raistlin]

Are people really that upset at $50 for the controller?

When you compare what's in it to the dual shock and how much that cost ... it seems like a pretty good price.

 

[alr1ght]

packing in a blu-ray movie, with ****ing composite cables? do you want this format to fail sony? :lol

 

[Dahbomb]

Same price as Microsoft.

Competition is great!

:/

Essentially trading Tilt for Rumble.... :\

 

[Kiriku]

I don't even get why the premium pack gets an ethernet cable as well. You already got wireless with that package, why even bother with a cable?

Should've dropped the ethernet cable from the premium and include a component cable instead. I know, component is probably a bit more expensive but hey, it would justify the premium price a tiny bit more at least.

 

[fse]

wtf, i'll be spending $200 on controllers this nov.
Sony said rumble would add to cost, but come on, drop the controllers to like $39.

AHHH

 

[Angelcurio]

2:23 p.m.: Harrison says the team is in the home stretch, and stresses how proud Sony is of what they're going to show us today. He introduces Ted Price to the stage to talk about Resistance and give a live demo.

2:24 p.m.: Price is showing Nottingham, England after the alien invasion. He demonstrates some of the weapons, like the standard assault rifle, the bullseye (tag an enemy and then fire tracing bullets at him, or a temporary shield.

Gamespot is liveblogging as well here:

http://www.gamespot.com/events/ps3launch/story.html?sid=6160127&tag=topslot;action;1

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Are people really that upset at $50 for the controller?

When you compare what's in it to the dual shock and how much that cost ... it seems like a pretty good price.

Recommend filling it with sand or something because it certainly doesn't feel like something worth fifty samoleans.

 

[adg1034]

Gamespot:
2:20 p.m.: Now it's time to talk demo kiosks. Sony will send out 15,000 kiosks that will debut October 26. They will feature Sony Bravia HD monitors. "Universally, PS products will have the lead-in position. they will have dominant shelf space," he says. He also says the kiosks will be networked so they can stream game demos and they'll no longer be dependent on someone carrying a disc into the store and loading it up.

2:23 p.m.: Harrison says the team is in the home stretch, and stresses how proud Sony is of what they're going to show us today. He introduces Ted Price to the stage to talk about Resistance and give a live demo.

2:24 p.m.: Price is showing Nottingham, England after the alien invasion. He demonstrates some of the weapons, like the standard assault rifle, the bullseye (tag an enemy and then fire tracing bullets at him, or a temporary shield.

2:25 p.m.: Now he brings out the lark, a rocket launcher that lets him pause the rockets in mid-air, then control its speed with the analog stick or have it splinter into a barrage of tinier missiles.

 

[Bebpo]

Pack in a Blu-ray movie with composite cables?

Wow just wow.. :lol :lol

They probably figure anyone with an HDTV and a PS3 will be hooking it up through HDMI.

Cheapasses yes, I'm just glad a I have an HDMI input ^^;

 

[Dwayne]

I don't even get why the premium pack gets an ethernet cable as well. You already got wireless with that package, why even bother with a cable?

Should've dropped the ethernet cable from the premium and include a component cable instead. I know, component is probably a bit more expensive but hey, it would justify the premium price a tiny bit more at least.

Hint : not everyone uses wireless.

 

[Animal]

I can't wait to see what Criminal Crackdown is about!

 

[Matix]

Why in **** is the PS3 coming with composite, when Sony-&-Friends continue to ram this HD shit up up are arse.

 

[Mrbob]

1080P TRUE HD, BLU RAY HI DEF MOVIES.

Composite cables in box.

WTF Sony. Seriously wtf.

This is more dumb than NIntendo not putting component with Wii boxes. At least Nintendo isn't pushing the whole HD mantra.

 

[Karma Kramer]

Are people really that upset at $50 for the controller?

When you compare what's in it to the dual shock and how much that cost ... it seems like a pretty good price.

Are you kidding... they had that "tilt" functionality in controllers 6 years ago. Plus the controller doesn't even have rumble. 360 controllers are a rip-off too... but I thought Sony would 1up them by going $10 under.

 

[Rody]

I understand that it's Luke's character and all, but he is pushing it right now.

 

[ezekial45]

Dammit, i can't believe i missed this! I could've went, but i thought it was press only!

 

[Odysseus]

packing in a blu-ray movie, with ****ing composite cables? do you want this format to fail sony? :lol

Let's be honest here. Most people will never know the difference.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Note to Sony, you can't claim your console as a HD powerhouse without component cables

that is all

 

[LJ11]

$10 HDMI cables @ Monoprice.com. They're just as good as the $100 dollar cables Bestbuy sells to morons.

 

[MiamiWesker]

No kiosks until the 26th, BB lied!! Boooo!

 

[J-Rzez]

Bad choice on cables, VERY bad...

Yes... yes it is... (pets spare HDMI cable still in box)

 

[gofreak]

Press Release:

Sony Computer Entertainment America Announces Extensive Line Up of Game Titles for PLAYSTATION(R)3
Posted on : Thu, 19 Oct 2006 21:00:01 GMT | Author : Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.
News Category : PressRelease

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced its debut game titles and unveiled the online strategy for its highly anticipated PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) system, the company's groundbreaking computer entertainment system which will be available in North America on November 17, 2006.

More than 20 first- and third-party PS3 titles will be available through the holidays, resulting in the most robust software line-up ever offered by a new console at launch. The launch catalog encompasses the most popular game genres, featuring industry leading franchises as well as new intellectual properties to be released exclusively on PS3, with most titles expected to retail under $60.

"Our line-up of PS3 games that will be available through the holidays is unprecedented in terms of volume, variety and innovation, surpassing any previous competitive launch catalog and even our own original offerings for other PlayStation(R) platforms," said Kaz Hirai, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. "We are pioneering a new era of true next-generation gaming through such titles as Resistance: Fall of Man, a visually arresting game that takes advantage of the large storage capacity and exceptional visual clarity offered by Blu-ray Disc(TM) (BD); and NBA 07, running at full 1080p for the highest resolution image possible, creating hyper-realistic characters and gameplay never seen before."

The List of Launch Window Titles Includes: SCEA Launch Titles Resistance: Fall of Man(TM) NBA 07 Genji: Days of the Blade(TM) Third Party Publisher Titles* Blazing Angels(TM) Squadrons of WWII Ubisoft Call of Duty(R)3 Activision EA Sports(TM) Fight Night Round 3 Electronic Arts The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bethesda Softworks F.E.A.R.(TM) Vivendi Universal Games Full Auto(TM)2: Battlelines Sega Madden NFL(TM) 07 Electronic Arts MARVEL(TM):ULTIMATE ALLIANCE(TM) Activision Mobile Suit Gundam(R): CROSSFIRE(TM) NAMCO BANDAI Games NBA 2K7 2K Sports Need For Speed(TM) Carbon Electronic Arts NHL(R) 2K7 2K Sports RIDGE RACER(R) 7 NAMCO BANDAI Games Sonic the Hedgehog Sega Tiger Woods PGA Tour(R) 07 Electronic Arts Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six(R) Vegas Ubisoft Tony Hawk's Project 8(TM) Activision Untold Legends(TM) Dark Kingdom(TM) Sony Online Entertainment PLAYSTATION(R) Network Offers Unrestrained Community and Creativity

In addition to a wide array of software titles, SCEA today also unveiled the online and network services provided through PS3, which will offer distinctive benefits to consumers and developers alike. Consumers will be able to enjoy a wide array of PS3 network capabilities, with basic features offered absolutely free from day one. Developers will benefit from the open platform policy of SCEA, which will allow them more freedom and creativity in the development of their games and online/network services. The end result will be more than just a place to play games, but a rich online environment with strong community aspects as distinctive as the titles themselves.

The entry way into PLAYSTATION Network is XMB(TM) (Xross Media Bar), which is the navigation system that enables a complete suite of entertainment experiences in three key areas: gaming; network and web connectivity; and other entertainment contents such as movies and music. The intuitive XMB interface, which is already featured on more than 20 million PSP(R) (PlayStation(R) Portable) shipped worldwide, allows PS3 users to experience multiplayer games across the network; communicate with other players via chat, voice or video; browse the web; download gaming content; store/view pictures and video; download and listen to music; and shop online.

Through the online PLAYSTATION(R) Store, consumers can find such items as game demos, game-related content and downloadable casual games, including titles developed by Sony Computer Entertainment World Wide Studios exclusively for download and play only on PS3, such as Blast Factor. Once users create a unique, secure PlayStation profile, they cannot only communicate with other PS3 users, they can also utilize an electronic wallet to purchase content in the PLAYSTATION Store. Downloadable first party games will cost less than $15 at launch. More content will be added on a regular basis.

Peripherals to Accompany Comprehensive PS3 Package

PS3 is an incredible value for the consumer and comes standard with advanced technologies, such as the Cell Broadband Engine(TM), built-in BD player, internal hard disk drive (HDD), HDMI output standard*, Wireless Controller (SIXAXIS(TM)) and network capability -- everything required to start enjoying the PS3 right out of the box. SCEA offers a 20GB HDD PS3 system for $499 and a 60GB HDD unit for $599, which includes built-in Wi-Fi connectivity (60GB HDD model only). To further highlight the power of PS3's BD player, the Company also announced today that packed in with the first half million PS3 systems shipped in North America will be one of this summer's biggest blockbuster hits from Sony Pictures Entertainment, "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," starring Will Farrell. "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" will be sold separately in stores nationwide beginning December 12, 2006.

"As the industry leader, SCEA has always offered comprehensive entertainment systems that stand the test of time," said Kaz Hirai. "The PS3 system features technologies that are truly next-generation. With so much packed into our system, we are confident that the PS3 will be just as 'future-proof' as our other PlayStation products, allowing consumers to enjoy a myriad of digital entertainment content for many years to come."

Beyond the standard PS3 system package, SCEA also announced today the roster of peripherals that will accompany the arrival of PS3. The peripherals that will be available in North America on day one will include separately sold Wireless Controller (SIXAXIS), available for $49.99, a Memory Card Adaptor for transferring game save information from PlayStation(R) and PlayStation(R)2 Memory Cards onto the HDD of PS3 for $14.99, and coming soon, a BD Remote Control for $24.99.

 

[Raistlin]

Recommend filling it with sand or something because it certainly doesn't feel like something worth fifty samoleans.

FYI - Sony actively spent extra dev time trying to make it light as possible.

This was done for games that will take advantage of the gyros in such a way that you won't necessarily be resting the controller (or your elbows) on your lap.

 

[BigBoss]

Speaking of cables, where can I get a cheap HDMI cable?

 

[DenogginizerOS]

I understand that it's Luke's character and all, but he is pushing it right now.

It is his blog. If you don't like it, send him an email.

 

[PhoenixDark]

Nintendo's controllers will be more expensive when you add the remote+nunchuck costs together.