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Post by Rasengan on Jul 25, 2005 15:44:15 GMT -5
Holy crap
The ps3 can also use psps for controllers
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Post by Sorien on Jul 25, 2005 23:42:55 GMT -5
. Those stats...really cement me buying one when they come out...*drools* 35...times...more powerful. Thats good. Real good. Long gone are the days of the faithful PSX...
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Post by SeraphMazrakiel on Jul 26, 2005 1:50:17 GMT -5
Might I add Nintendo's wisdom. 'Bigger numbers don't mean better games.' If people use the system to its full potential... good good.
I also think the number is 0.36TFLOPS. XD
I am impressed with the use of PSPs as controllers however.
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Post by Sorien on Jul 26, 2005 2:54:17 GMT -5
Yes. Which means you should be able to have a corded version. Oh...you know what I heard too? The wireless controllers charge on USB...don't know if thats rumour...in fact I think Heinz told me. Well...I agree with what you said. Like...I don't think the Final fantasies were utilized on PS2 to be honest...I think they could make that step up. That phrase is best represented by the evolution of the Tekkens. Anyone played Tekken? Yeah...not 3...or 4...TEKKEN! Yeah? Then what about 2...same speed, however, more detailed. Then what about Tekken 3? Very good game, probably the full potential of PSX. Then what did they do...-_-' Tekken tag. Same engine as 3...no way was it a big improvement. Don't get me wrong, its an awesome game, but in terms of the debate about using things to its potential. Tekken 4...well...sure, new engine, create graphics, fluid movement...but gawd! Only like 10 characters... but you see where I'm going.
The numbers are fantastic. Providing they utilise it.
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Post by Kiri on Jul 26, 2005 3:02:58 GMT -5
I hate getting used to new controllers...
...you should have seen it when my brother got a Gamecube.
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Post by Rasengan on Aug 1, 2005 0:03:49 GMT -5
i think gamecube controllers are the best of the 3 they fit to your hand
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Post by Sorien on Aug 1, 2005 1:04:30 GMT -5
Hmm...it really comes down to the user I guess. Still hanging out for the PS3...which is funny, cos around here all of the PS2 games and consoles have suddenly dropped in price quite substantially. Its cool.
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Post by Kiri on Aug 2, 2005 14:39:57 GMT -5
Yeah, NOW I like the GCN controllers... but at the time, since I'd been using N64 controllers for so long... lol.
The "PSP as a controller" bit is pretty cool.
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Post by SeraphMazrakiel on Aug 4, 2005 2:57:03 GMT -5
Sony could wait till '07 to launch PS3
Sony strategists may see a priced-down PS2 as all the company needs in '06; would ride $99 sticker--and profits--all the way to 2007.
Buried in an analyst's memo, written shortly after last week's Electronic Arts earnings call, was a hidden gem. According to the widely read team at Wedbush Morgan Securities, Sony may delay the release of the PlayStation 3 until 2007--if exactly the right conditions prevail.
Currently, the console is slated to appear in Japan before the end of that company's fiscal year--March 31, 2006--and in North America before the end of 2006.
Given the right set of circumstances, however, that release window (at least in North America) could intentionally lag until after the 2006 holiday buying season.
In a research memo sent to investors, Wedbush senior analyst Michael Pachter set up the following scene for a delayed PS3 launch. It starts with the current-generation Xbox being priced down to $99 post-Xbox 360 launch, but no lower. Concurrent with that situation--an Xbox 360 at an unspecified price and the Xbox at $99--Sony would drop the price of the PlayStation 2 to $99.
There are two components to that pricing strategy: the first is that a $99 PS2 would offer a significant distraction as the 360 launches. As Pachter states: "We believe that the company will attempt to disrupt the Xbox 360 launch with a price cut, and as a result may succeed in diverting attention away from the higher-priced next-generation console."
In addition to the "diversion rationale" is the supporting fact that "the redesigned PS2 carries a manufacturing cost of less than $99," according to Pachter. New consoles are noteworthy for the fact that at the beginning of their manufacturing cycle, the units are sold at a loss. Given that the PS2, according to Pachter, would cost less to make than to sell, it behooves Sony to extend demand for that product for as long as possible. And if Microsoft takes the Xbox price no lower than $99 (still a loss for Microsoft, according to Pachter), Sony will find itself in a win-win situation.
Another cornerstone in Pachter's theory is Sony not wanting to disappoint consumers and retailers by having too few units in the channel over the high-demand weeks of this coming December. Pachter says, "we believe that Sony suffered the ignominy of being unable to satisfy holiday ['04] demand in order to increase its gross profits over the short term."
If the PS3 launches in late '06 and suffers the same fate, Sony would be embarrassed for a second straight year. Without any PS3's in the channel, there's no chance of a shortage of stock. A backward theory perhaps, but a theory based in fact nonetheless.
The key point in Pachter's argument weighs heavily on what sort of showing the 360 has at launch. If the 360 tallies significant sales early, Sony would need to fire on all cylinders and get the PS3 into the channel ASAP. However: "Should Microsoft fail to garner sufficient software support to gain an insurmountable lead, we think that there is a possibility that the PS3 launch will slip into early 2007."
Following the distribution of the memo last week, GameSpot spoke with Pachter who emphasized that he "posited the thought as option value for Sony." Continuing, he said, "I think the 360 will do quite well."
But if the 360 does an about-face at launch and tanks, the above Plan B could be an option the cash-strapped Sony might just consider.
((from Gamespot.com))
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Post by Sorien on Aug 4, 2005 3:00:12 GMT -5
Thats a cut and paste if I ever saw one. Acknowledge your sources mate ^_^. Naa...I've read that as well...well. The cheap PS2s cool...but...well I'm saving for a PS3...not a blasted PS2...and delaying it...kinda annoys me. www.gamespot.com/news/2005/08/02/news_6129862.htmlWas the link for that one. So...if you want it fresh...theres the page. Yeah yeah...mod your post ^_^ Good on ya mate.
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Post by UchihaJyounochi on Aug 4, 2005 12:44:27 GMT -5
Yah... while I'm kinda dissapointed about the delay, I just hope its worth it. Besides, Sony is still pushing strong with the PS2 with upcoming titles like FFXII, Kingdom Hearts 2, and many others. Besides, as of right now, if they slated an earlier release date, I'd be a little skeptical, seeing as how we have absolutely no game footage yet, as far as I've seen.
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Post by LastWarrior0 on Aug 4, 2005 21:08:57 GMT -5
So true...besides, if they rushed it for 2006 to meet Xbox 360, there might be some kind of a bug or hardware problem making the first few waves of the PS3 completely horrible. I'd rather get an awesome, yet reliable system later than a horrible and expensive one sooner. Of course Sony always has problems being reliable. Xbox360 will benefit from Nintendo and Sony's later releases as it will be the only nextgen on the market for a good couple of months with Christmas plesantly in the mix.
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Post by Sorien on Aug 5, 2005 1:20:43 GMT -5
Mmm...yeah I'd have to agree. I'd much prefer a bug free PS3...and one that has decent games to its name too. Because by delaying it. It gives the creators a chance to toy around with the new possiblities of the PS3 as opposed to having little time to do so... and as for the XBOX360...there ARE some gamers out there who will see....you know like: $300 vs $99....what would you buy...if new to gaming....and you've heard PS2 is very good...and game are cheap too...
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Post by UchihaJyounochi on Aug 5, 2005 19:16:43 GMT -5
Lol, I think Microsoft will greatly need the time that they've been graced wit. If the 360 is anything like the original, we can look forward to... 2 good games before PS3 and Revolution come out.
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Post by LastWarrior0 on Aug 6, 2005 9:53:31 GMT -5
and a paperweight we can decorate. I need another $350 paper weight.
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