PS Business Briefing 2006 March official info

[Carl B]

Babelfish to rescue:

Concerning the specifications of PS3, it made that 60G byte HDD of 2.5 inches and Linux OS are loaded clear. In addition, we assumed that the game for PS3 makes BD-ROM entirely, arranges the system which can produce month 1000 ten thousand BD-ROM in the entire world.

Typical Babelfsh rescue!

 

[typoEDR]

I am wondering about the bootable memory stick thing. Is this going to be a path to legitimate homebrew or perhaps just downloadable game demos?

 

[Titanio]

Look I know this my sound stupid, but what does "develop for it (or it will not succeed)" mean?

It might mean if you don't develop games to take advantage, our optional HDD won't sell

I don't know though.

If Linux is comign on every HDD, optional or not, then YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

I am wondering about the bootable memory stick thing. Is this going to be a path to legitimate homebrew or perhaps just downloadable game demos?

PSone emulator was announced with downloadable games!!

 

[superguy]

It sounds 60GB HDD is standard, with Linux!!

I reitirate: This is not good at all for Sony if true. Blu-Ray ON TOP of a HDD?

I guess RSX might be coming in pretty cheap with that super small G71 die. Still..

Trust me, I know videogames much more than you guys.

I dont believe it though, and if true Sony will change it at some future point. Maybe claim a "misunderstanding" (aka MS I suppose).

 

[Alpha_Spartan]

Crying bitter ****** tears?

6M units at launch is NOT stupid.

1.5M in 2 months IS.

Sorry if Sony can do it in a way that is actually not stupid. But please, keep trying to shit on this with pathetic damage control.

We'll see. We'll see.

I find it odd that I'm the only one that's just a tad bit skeptical.

 

[Kb-Smoker]

IGn is reporting

As part of the PlayStation Business Brief today in Tokyo, Ken Kutaragi confirmed that the PlayStation 3 will require the hard drive peripheral. In total, it will be 60GB big, be completely upgradeable, and support Linux OS. Additionally, the peripheral will act as a home server and allow users to store various forms of media to be pulled up elsewhere.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/696/696056p1.html

Seems like the PS3 will be a location free station.

 

[Titanio]

I don't think the HDD situation is clear yet. Wait for confirmation. But if Linux is included with every one, optional or not, then I'm a very very happy chappy indeed!

 

[Nicked]

We'll see. We'll see.

I find it odd that I'm the only one that's just a tad bit skeptical.

I'm skeptical a bit of them actually meeting these goals, but these goals are truly untouchable in terms of awesomeness.

 

[superguy]

IGN:

March 14, 2006 - Ken Kutaragi, PlayStation Master and keeper of big news has announced at the PS meeting today that the PlayStation 3 will be launching in early November worldwide for the North American, Asian, and European territories.



Once released, Sony will unleash one million units per month with a total of six million units in 2006 alone. Production numbers are higher for PS1 and PS2 in their initial years

.

They are pretty clear about that..now lets see if they do it.

 

[typoEDR]

Trust me, I know videogames much more than you guys.

Video... games?

 

[Tap In]

It sounds 60GB HDD is standard, with Linux!!

whoa!

 

[mckmas8808]

IGn is reporting

As part of the PlayStation Business Brief today in Tokyo, Ken Kutaragi confirmed that the PlayStation 3 will require the hard drive peripheral. In total, it will be 60GB big, be completely upgradeable, and support Linux OS. Additionally, the peripheral will act as a home server and allow users to store various forms of media to be pulled up elsewhere.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/696/696056p1.html

Seems like the PS3 will be a location free station.

OKAY the PS3 has got to be over $600 now. Maybe Merill Lynch was right. :/

 

[Titanio]

Final dev kits in June. Gamespy making contribution to network service. Basic version of network service will be free.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/696/696054p1.html

 

[fulcizombie]

Crying bitter ****** tears?

6M units at launch is NOT stupid.

1.5M in 2 months IS.

Sorry if Sony can do it in a way that is actually not stupid. But please, keep trying to shit on this with pathetic damage control.

I bet you are one of the kids that believed the "spring 2006" date also eh???

Let's wait and see if...
1)The ps3 DOES ACTUALLY launch worldwide(things can change a lot until November)
2)Just how many units Sony will have ready for the launch.

 

[Carl B]

Where the hell where you on Xbox 360 no Hard drive day? Shit!

I was saying MS made the right move, that's where I was.

PS - If the HDD truly is required for PS3... well bold. I wonder if they think flash densities will allow them to go that route in an inexpensive fashion come PSThree? Seems very aggressive, but I wonder what it'll mean for long term cost reductions.

 

[StefanS]

　PS3のスペックについては、2.5インチの60GバイトHDDやLinux OSを搭載することを明らかにした。また、PS3用のゲームはすべてBD-ROMとし、全世界で月間1000万枚のBD-ROMを生産できる体制を整えるとした。

　　http://japan.cnet.com/news/tech/story/0,2000047674,20098591,00.htm

??!!

My translation:

Concerning PS3 specs it was made clear that a 2,5 inch 60 GB HDD and LInux OS will be mounted (better: included). The Games for PS3 (use) will be Blu-Ray only and an organization structure, able to produce 10 million BDROMS in the months to the world (launch), will be set up.

 

[wco81]

Final dev kits in June. Gamespy making contribution to network service. Basic version of network service will be free.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/696/696054p1.html

Basic version better at least include online play. No lame lobotomized setup like XBL Silver.

If they try to charge for online play, then screw them.

 

[Titanio]

Online:

"the system will feature community tools including lobby matching and voice chat, commerce features that includes bootable software via the hard drive.

The service was created with the help of Sony Online Entertainment. Best of all, the "basic" service will be free of charge."

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/696/696059p1.html

 

[superguy]

but I wonder what it'll mean for long term cost reductions

It'll be bad. Very, very bad.

 

[Thunder Emperor]

My translation:

Concerning PS3 specs it was made clear that a 2,5 inch 60 GB HDD and LInux OS will be mounted (better: included). The Games for PS3 (use) will be Blu-Ray only and an organization structure, able to produce 10 million BDROMS in the months to the world (launch), will be set up.

ok this shit has got to be expensive
i am saying now ps3 450 at lunch