RobertR1 said:
Ok but why do all your top games show only 720P which the 360 can already do? Sorry, my TV's only do 720/1080i so I have no need to for 1080P and I'm not in the market for a new TV anytime soon.
Obviously this is a benefit for those in the market for new tv's, what sony is saying is that "we offer a resolution higher than any other console."
I've never seen something techonology related hold out for 10years and still be useful. I just wanna play games and right now I can't see a good library for your console for until late 2007+
Surely you have used DVD's, even to this day, which was first available to consumers in 1996. Hmm...thats about 10 years I think.
Having it plugged in via an ethernet cable isn't a big deal to me but thanks for the free feature!
Again, this is aimed toward users who only use wifi or prefer wifi in their home. But again sony could say this is a feature none of their competitors have.
Can you confirm that no MS games will make use of the HDD? I already know that Oblivion benefits from having a HDD as I'm sure other devs will recommend one also.
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Sony has said that every game that comes out of their company will take use of the HDD, and I dont see why every third party developer wouldnt do the same. This cannot be said for MS games.
How do you know that MS won't make Live Free once it has some decent competition? Also, I like that I can buy games off live and play them on my Vista PC, 360 and cell phone (for some titles). Will your Online allow that also? If you're gonna open it up to the internet, what anti virus, anti spam and other technology you have that'll stop hackers from messing up my PS3? I don't want to deal with the same issues that I have on the PC! Too much hassle.
How do you know that MS will offer live free even after decent competition? As for the vista/pc/cell phone games, you obviously would have to have different sku's for that to be possible as you cannot install pc games on your 360. and thats more money, Live anywhere seems to just connect the three. And Sony has mentioned that there will be ways to connect your ps3 games through the internet of your computer or through your psp. As for hackers/viruses, PS3 will have regular firmware updates just as the PSP does to fight back viruses and such, but will also support homebrew at the same time. Sony even has a site to support indy developers who would like their own games and ideas offered over Sony's network. (
http://us.playstation.com/beyond/default.htm )
Right now, I don't see a lot of games you have that interest me until late 2007 onwards but I definitely keep an eye out. Didn't you say that heavenly sword got pushed back to 2007?
I dont think Heavenly Sword was ever confirmed to be a launch title, and Sony could argue that the reason launch titles were pushed back would be to assure quality over getting games rushed out. (the same thing happened with oblivion, graw, etc.)
Do you have Mass Effect, Lost Planet and Bio Shock also? It seems this time around they also have a lot of exclusives and picked up GTA 4 and exclusive episode content. Also, a lot of games this generation are cross platform and I don't know anything about your release dates except for what year. A better timeline would be really nice.
Bioshock is rumored to be coming to the PS3, as for the others...Does MS have Lair, 8 Days, Getaway, Rachet & Clank, Heavenly Sword, MGS4, FFXIII, Virtua Fighter 5, Naughty Dog's new IP, etc. I could go on, hell any other company could go on about their exclusives(meaning all of the big three). Sony could argue that games sell the hardware, and you probably noticed that in their previous 2 consoles they offered the most software and will continue to do so.
Ok, I'll wait but how long will I be waiting? I guess I'll get one when I see the benefit which right now I don't. I don't care how powerful it is in the numbers but for 2006 and well into 2007 the 360games look better. Also, I have no idea how the CGI stuff will actually look like as a game but I'll play close attention.
Sony could argue that it varies between developers but what they can guarantee is that the games offered in the future will look exponentially greater than the games you see in the first 1 or two years, because of their high learning curve. And that you will continue to see games that will amaze in years to come.
I didn't buy a new console to play old games. Again, you guys are really far behind the library since you're a year late.
Again not aimed toward you. Sony could say BC is not about a sales pitch, as with MS, they will offer the biggest backwards catalog so that 99% of your previous games bought will not go to waste. It also aims towards the developers who will continue to support their old consoles for years to come, as they are not giving up on the ps2 as soon as the ps3 drops. For example, god of war 2 is coming out after the ps3 comes out.
I'm going to have to learn linux now!? I just wanna play games! If you give me full web browser that means I'll be able to watch all the different movie clips online, open up PDF's, listen to different music formats and all the other browser things my PC allows? Can I save attachments from my email and view them? what about printing? If not, I rather use my PC, it's more convenient. How will you protect my PS3 from viruses, spyware and hackers?
Ofcourse not, for the average joe there will be the regular PS3 OS which is simple for anyone to use. But Sony could say to support the growing homebrew community, we offer an alternative no other console does. With homebrew, who says you wont be able to do those things?
huh? Most of your games are also 720P and the 1080p titles don't appeal to me. DVD can do 720P HD fine. Where are you getting this information from?
Probably not aimed at you again, but sony could say for those who want 720p--we give you 720p, for those who want 1080p--we will offer 1080p. Blu-ray is also not just about more resolution, its also more content, something DVD cannot offer you on the levels that Blu-ray can. But for those who want more resolution, of course blu-ray will support higher resolutions than DVD can.
Ok, I guess but I just want it for games first and foremost. Right now I can't see a reason to get the PS3 until late 2007 onwards but thanks for your time! Hopefully your price drops a little also, we see True HD like you said on all your top titles and reviews on the BluRay player built in are much more clear. It's still a great console but I can't see a need for it for some time.
The hardcore buyers will be the ones who dish out big bucks in late 2006 and early 2007, for the casual buyers sony could say that we will continue to support the games and other content well into the next decade so If you want to buy in late 2007 sony will be right behind ya, and will probably offer price drops accordingly.
Of course this all goes back to what Bobbler said...
Bobbler
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Generally people interested in a product and are on the fence aren't the type who will actively counter rationalize like you just did.
Most wont argue on every single point such as you did, and will find benefits out of the arguments that you cannot. As I said, some features are aimed at the general public, and not just you personally.
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