PS3 launch date, new controller and prices

Discussion in 'Video Gaming' started by Sniper, May 9, 2006.

  1. Sniper

    Sniper Administrator Staff Member

    Likes Received:
    59
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Launch Date

    - WORLDWIDE November 17th

    View attachment 1030

    Preorder

    - Gamestation.co.uk

    Prices

    - USA 20GB $499 USD ($549 CDN)
    - USA 60GB $599 USD ($659 CDN)

    - JAPAN 20GB 59,800 YEN
    - JAPAN 60GB Retailers Can Set Their Own Price

    - Europe 20GB 499 Euros (£340)
    - Europe 60GB 599 Euros (£409)

    20GB has the following removed

    - No MemoryStick / SD / CompactFlash slots
    - No HDMI output
    - No 802.11 b/g wireless

    PS3 Controller

    - Design similiar to that of the Dual Shock controller
    - Motion sensitive, six degrees of movement (no external sensor)
    - Wireless, using bluetooth
    - Lighter than the PS2 controller
    - Comes standard with the PS3.

    Rumours

    - Possibly no Bluetooth support for the 20GB version, which means no wireless controller
    - 20GB maybe not upgradeable, so your stuck with 20GB
    - 20GB may not be available in the UK (gamestation are taking preorders for 60GB only)
     

    Attached Files:

    Sniper, May 9, 2006
    #1
  2. Exfoliate

    Exfoliate Geek Trainee

    Likes Received:
    166
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Thanks for posting that Sniper, I read that at PS3 land this morning and was fairly dissappointed. I thought Sony would play it hard and price it down at $400 for direct competition against the 360. The control seems fine but I never liked the dualshock for shooters and the fact that it no longer has the shock with the vibration function removed doesn't help.
    I'll be interested to see how the motion sensing device is utilized though.
     
    Exfoliate, May 9, 2006
    #2
  3. ninja fetus

    ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta

    Likes Received:
    65
    Trophy Points:
    48
    yeah, if sony expects the ps3 to sell much it has to be priced competitively
     
    ninja fetus, May 10, 2006
    #3
  4. Karanislove

    Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv

    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    36
    But microsoft is not providing BR DVD with 360.

    It seems that Sony is making the father of gaming consoles...coz it has got all the features.........Nintendo just plays motion sensitive features and XBOX plays high graphic features (PS3 has both).

    Lets see how sony's product stand in the market.~!
     
    Karanislove, May 10, 2006
    #4
  5. Nic

    Nic Sleepy Head

    Likes Received:
    17
    Trophy Points:
    38
    £340...Hmm I better start saving.
     
    Nic, May 10, 2006
    #5
  6. Wouter

    Wouter Big Geek

    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    "But microsoft is not providing BR DVD with 360."

    And almost no one will care...
     
    Wouter, May 11, 2006
    #6
  7. ninja fetus

    ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta

    Likes Received:
    65
    Trophy Points:
    48
    so true

    how will the ps3 be cracked/modded because of BR?
    i won't buy a BR drive for a ps3 =X
     
    ninja fetus, May 11, 2006
    #7
  8. Karanislove

    Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv

    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    36
    Whateva we do, by the end of time we have to buy the HD DVD as well for computers because it will be supported by software companies..

    So, its better to buy a BRDVD with PS3.
     
    Karanislove, May 11, 2006
    #8
  9. Sniper

    Sniper Administrator Staff Member

    Likes Received:
    59
    Trophy Points:
    63
    Update

    - Added one preorder location to first post
    - 20GB - 60GB Difference (More than just the size)
    - UK may not get the 20GB version?
     
    Sniper, May 15, 2006
    #9
  10. Exfoliate

    Exfoliate Geek Trainee

    Likes Received:
    166
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Exfoliate, May 16, 2006
    #10

Share This Page