Been holding off on that
PS3 Slim pre-order, waiting for Sony to tell you that this whole
PS2 backwards compatibility issue was just a big misunderstanding, and
of course Sony will keep trying its best to reintroduce PS2 compatibility into the PS3? Well, you might want to rethink that strategy, cowboy, because Amazon is warning of "shortages of this product across the US." It's already limiting Slim sales to one per person, and has a more lax five-Slims-per-person strategy in the UK. Meanwhile, Sony in Europe is saying not to worry, since it has "trucks and trailers" of the new console already on the road . We just don't know who to believe these days, but if you're not prepared to wait past September 1st for a crack at the Slim, you've got some deciding to do.
Read - GamesIndustry.biz
Read - MVZ
posted Aug 21st 2009 10:42AM
Wasn't the BC issue already mentioned by John Koller?
- PS2 backwards compatibility "is not coming back, so let me put that on the table," he told Ars Technica, soon after reaffirming, "that won't be returning."
That ship has sailed my friends.
Yes. they are saying they hope that he was wrong.
That's lame of Sony - and shouldn't it be taking it off the table and not putting it on?
Sony should ship more PS3 the reason why there is a shortage because it's Slim+Price drop,Sony did not lower the price for the ps3 for about 2 full years and many people were waiting for the 299$ price.
I wanted to order 3 PS3 slim and there is no place where i can order them, Amazon only allow one, Gamestop only allow for 2 per household shipment "No P.O.BOX shipments allowed" etc wth? you do not want my money sony? >.>
When they say they're putting it on the table right now, it means they're slamming your face down in it.
damnit, thats a bummer for me. that cpu based BC patent really threw me off on the slim, i totally thought it was going to have it. I guess i'll just wait a lil bit longer to replace my 60GB then, hopefully they're gonna shrink the die for the RSX real soon
....and THAT is just the kind of thinking that is keeping the playstation gaming system in last place. Sony don't want to accomodate their customers, they'ld rather force them to conform to what THEY think customers should want.
Rempy: Yes, Sony is CERTAIN to grow the sales of PS3 and PSN games by letting you play old games on their newest hardware. :rolleyes:
You have to remember that, as a tech geek, your opinions and desires do not represent the majority where tech is concerned. Try to put yourself in the shoes of a more average, less tech-savvy customer. They're concerned with price point, first and foremost. Then they're concerned with what you get for that price, vs. the other guys. They see a $300 game console that's also a good BD player. Compares favorably to the competition, don't need to buy any extras.
They're going to take their new PS3 home, with a couple of new games and the beginning of their nascent Blu-ray movie collection. They will be satisfied with their purchase, never even knowing about the missing capability to play games in which they weren't remotely interested.
Maybe I just buy one to resell on eBay. Hmmm
In this economy? Good luck.
Sony had a hard enough time selling the fat PS3's. Now with the price drop, some people might be willing to fork over the $300 to get one, regardless of whether its fat or slim.
$50 profit is still $50. I can turnaround and buy a dualshock for my 20GB or a new game.
And to anyone trying to save every penny they can, $50 is still $50. Again, good luck with that.
not everyone is broke and counting pennies. people will gladly pay $50 extra for a console they won't have to wait for. $50 is a drop in the bucket to some people.
@em1: do it, thats what i am doing, and ive seen ones already go much more than its worth with 6 days left on the auction.
@cruizerzwei: just to let you know lots of people gain from a recession, just because all you hear about on the news is people losing jobs and what not, al lot of people actually are making more money.
Backwards compatability won't be coming back because the try make you buy them again on-line like Microsoft with xbox originals.
That would be good, if they went ahead with Software Emulation. That way:
- No need to buy a PS2 (My old one isn't working since 2007), hence saving 99 €. If they launch games online, at least i could play MGS 2 for what, 20 €?
Still would have 79 € to go, and all in one console, great.
But if it doesn't, then 99 € it is, plus games.
any game that's an xbox original can be played off a disc. i think the same would apply to ps2 games on ps3 if they did anything like that.
Microsoft isn't trying to "make you buy" anything. It's an option to download instead of buying the physical disc, something you can't do with the PS3.
err...ok...
In order to download and play a PS2 game, wouldn't the PS3 need to be backwards compatible?
The Xbox 360 can play Xbox original games because it emulates the original Xbox.
My point (if you missed it)
regardless of the media type (Disc or Downloaded) the PS3 would still need to be able to emulate the PS2 in order to play the game.
What you are saying is that Sony disables the boot from disc option for PS2 games and will force you to download and buy it again. I don't see that happening.
not every xbox game is compatible cause its emulated. i cant even replay fable on my 360 hence i keep my xbox out for most of my xbox originals. i have a 60gb and plan on buying the slim for 2 reasons. 1. Energy costs, if i play the slim instead of my 60gb, it will pay for itself in energy savings in about 6 months. 2. two ps3's means its easier to have friends come over to play psn games like fat princess that are one person per console.
FEAR MONGERING!
I'm just gonna head to walmart and pick one up. Sure I have to pay tax, but I'm a responsible citizen that loves paying taxes.
ye sure, your a much more admirable citizen than Henry David Thoreau and the likes.
oh but good work on getting a ps3, lol.
So, not the kind of shortage I'm after, then? A shortage in dimensions.
+ rechargeable battery locked inside controller could use some removable sense. Perhaps in 2012.
http://www.us.playstation.com/
You know if you read the instruction manual it does show you show to take the controller apart and remove the batteries....
I've had a PS3 since launch, the controller still holds charge like it did on day one. I'm really amazed by it, even Enloops don't last this long. I'm also amazed by how much misinformation is out there regarding this beast that is PS3.
I see this as a lame attempt to spur sales.
"Act now! Supplies are limited! They're going fast! Get 'em before they're gone!"
Relax. The price drop did it for most people.
Agree! Hype!
Nintendo pulls this crap all the time;
"supplies are very limited, please pre-order now".
Day of launch, 500 units stacked on the floor, in a pyramid stack, at the local big box store.
Jolly good job the sensible pre ordered as soon as it was avalible then isn't?
(I CAN'T WAIT! Never played one before)
Marketing!!
Man, enough with the backward compatible stuff already. The slim is going to sell like gangbusters the next few months, and with the PS2 at under $100 who cares if I can't play my old games on the same system?
Well, it saves shelf space.
Anyone complaining about backwards compatibility probably wasn't going to buy one anyway. Used 60GB, FULLY BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE PS3s are going for under $300 on eBay. It's not like you can't get your backwards compatible PS3 at the $300 price point.
"But I want a new one!"
It's called a compromise. You either want a lower priced PS3, or you want a PS3 with backwards compatibility if it's new. Sony decided that people were more interested in a $100 price drop than playing PS2 games on their PS3, and I think they're right.
Let it go, or go to eBay.
Like many others, I have a 60GB and only use the BC every now and again. If the 60GB didn't have BC, I would've kept my PS2.
"Anyone complaining about backwards compatibility probably wasn't going to buy one anyway"
I disagree - I would have pre-ordered the slim if it had it. Now I have to surf eBay and hope for the best. I was hoping to be able to play GOW on the ps3 and chuck the ps2. I'll just live with the clutter =)
Yes, how dare we as consumers ask for the best of both worlds, a smaller console, a lower price and fully-functional backwards compatibility.
That HAS to be asking too much, isn't it? They did it before with the PS2, why not now?
So who's gonna wait in line for one?
Agree! Hype!
Nintendo pulls this crap all the time;
"supplies are very limited, please pre-order now".
Day of launch, 500 units stacked on the floor, in a pyramid stack, at the local big box store.
I had no idea that there would be such a demand for the slimmer, cheaper model. I don't believe Amazon about the shortages, but regardless, it seems that a LOT of people can't wait to get their hands on a Playstation 3 now. Congratulations, Sony. The price drop was brilliant.
I also here the whole economy is making a full recovery in the next 3 months and that stock prices are going to start soaring so now is the time to buy.
I hope you're being sarcastic, because this fall the entire world economy is going to come completely unglued. As in: every dollar in your wallet or checking account will become nearly worthless. Buy what you can, while you can. I'd advise food and clothing, but buying a PS3 Slim might not be the worst idea. When business comes to a standstill this fall, you'll want something to keep you entertained while you fondly remember what used to be your crappy job.
I pre-ordered mine, just hope there's enough room in my dorm for all the gadget I'm bringing.
Just kick your roommate out into the hallway at night.
Damn! I thought the pic was show-casing a white PS3 slim.
I'm sorry...
"We just don't know who to believe these days"
I would take the manufacturers word over the 3rd party retail outlet.
how come the console looks like watermark but the control looks fine ?
how come the console looks like watermark but the control looks fine uh ? =|
hey gamergirl, i'll gladly sell you my 60gb for 300. i bought it new off ebay about 5 months ago and used it for blu rays and such. i even put a 120gb hard drive in it. its no use to me though, i don't have the time to play games anymore.
It's that $300 that gets me - especially used. I spent half that on my xbox (sweet Dell deal). Which is why I was pysched about pre-ordering the slim! I'll pay $50 more for the blu-ray player, fair exchange. Not $150 more though =( If you want to come down in price LMK.
Thanks =)
good luck finding a 120gb ps3 with backwards compatability for $300. used or not. if it's in mint condition what's the diffrerence?