Woah. Sony says they can sell 14.5 million by the end of March

[hippy fascist]

Originally Posted by Electro UK

Reasons to buy PS3 before March:

I know in the UK, people will buy the PS3 for GTAIV despite it being mutli-platform and more content on 360. People are like that here, you won't find anyone with a GTA on an X-box. They'll be more comfertable with it on PS3, they're just crazy like that.

That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Who is going to go, shall I get GTA for my xbox which I already have for about £40 or shall I go out and and spend £470 just so the controller feels a bit more familiar?

I'm sorry but you're dreaming there :

[Devil May Cry]

Originally Posted by hippy fascist

That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Who is going to go, shall I get GTA for my xbox which I already have for about £40 or shall I go out and and spend £470 just so the controller feels a bit more familiar?

I'm sorry but you're dreaming there :

GTA has always done well on Sony brands, that's all he is saying. The 360 version is more complete (even though you have to pay for the additional services) but if you own one or the other you'll get it for one or the other. Just IMO.

[hippy fascist]

no, read what he said again. He said no-one would buy it for the 360

also..."GTA has always done well on sony brands"?

Maybe that has, y'know something to do with every GTA game so far being released on playstation first and for the most part it was an exclusive deal.

With the ability you have to ignore facts right infront of your face you should consider a job with the bush administration

[Devil May Cry]

Originally Posted by hippy fascist

no, read what he said again. He said no-one would buy it for the 360

also..."GTA has always done well on sony brands"?

Maybe that has, y'know something to do with every GTA game so far being released on playstation first and for the most part it was an exclusive deal.

With the ability you have to ignore facts right infront of your face you should consider a job with the bush administration

No he didn't. He said "you won't find anyone" when he clarified his first sentence. He's using his personal experience, which doesnt denote a good argument, but he was just giving his 2 cents as to how it is over there in relation to what he has experienced.

Woah! LMAO Calm down there, guy. I didn't ignore s**t.

[WhatsHisFace]

Originally Posted by Electro UK

I know in the UK, people will buy the PS3 for GTAIV despite it being mutli-platform and more content on 360. People are like that here, you won't find anyone with a GTA on an X-box. They'll be more comfertable with it on PS3, they're just crazy like that.

Are we talking about the same UK where almost no-one showed up at the launch party? And then MS sent out a little boat to sail past with a sign that read "Nice Launch!"?

Obviously the PlayStation brand is/was bigger than the Xbox brand in the UK, as it was everywhere. However, things have changed since the time of the PS2, and between Sony royally screwing Europe with console releases, PS3 versions of games being delayed in Europe (Darkness is the most recent example I can think of) and the loss of the "Football" exclusives, Sony's not the "driving force" they used to be. Especially now since they are at a huge software and pricing disadvantage.

[Electro UK]

Originally Posted by hippy fascist

no, read what he said again. He said no-one would buy it for the 360

also..."GTA has always done well on sony brands"?

Maybe that has, y'know something to do with every GTA game so far being released on playstation first and for the most part it was an exclusive deal.

With the ability you have to ignore facts right infront of your face you should consider a job with the bush administration

I didnt say no one would buy it on 360, what I mean is people in the UK are just like that, why do you think the PS3 broke the records on launch over here, despite there being a much better service on the 360 for a cheaper price?

People are comfertable with GTA4 on the PS, and casual gamers that play it will prefer to play it on PS3 as opposed to 360.

I'm not justifying it here, its downright crazy imo, but the majority of UK gamers have 2 things on their mind: Pro Evolution Soccer and Grand Theft Auto, both famous brands that their comfertable with on the PS1-3, despite them being on 360.

All the casual gamers I know (and thats a fair few) want a PS3 for those games, dspite them being on 360, its just the way casual "spend most of my life in the pub" people think.

[KALEL114]

I guess I should put this in this thread instead.

For our UK peeps.

PS3 Sells Out after ShopTo.com Slashes 60GB PS3 to £329

Online DVD and Video Game Retailer ShopTo.com has slashed the price of the Sony PS3 by £95.00. This is by far the cheapest price we have seen the PS3 being sold anywhere in the UK.

There is still no news on High Street retailers and other online retailers dropping there prices anytime soon, but with the new ps3’s with larger storage space coming out pretty soon i wouldnt be surprised if we see them sell even cheaper in the near future.

I spoke with one of ShopTo’s representatives about the decrease in price and the reasons for doing it. Here is what they had to say:

1. Whats the reason behind the massive price cut of £95.00?

(A) Sony launched a value bundle for £425.00 with 2 extra games and a free extra
controller. This I believe is a great value bundle and hats off to Sony for
reacting so quickly. My thoughts and our forum members thoughts is that it
is the initial cost of £425.00 that people are finding hard to pay,
regardless of the extra incentives.
We decided we want to give our consumers “ a choice” and therefore chose to
promote various bundles. By far the most successful campaign was the console
on its own for £329.99. This give consumers the chance to then go and
purchase the software and accessories at later stage when they can afford
it. We have given consumers a great “leg up” on the way to becoming a PS3
console owner.

2. On what date was the price dropped?

(A) We started 3 days ago and we went sold out in 1 day.

3. What kind of response have you had from customers? Have you seen a quick rise in sales?

(A) Yes, we have just received more stock and they are selling really fast..

4. Are there any plans to increase the price in the future or will it now remain at £329?

(A)This price will be for our August campaign for now.

So if you guys want this bargain price of £329 get over to ShopTo.com before they sell out and before August is over! Considering Sony PS3’s are selling for around the same price on Ebay, this is a great offer since your buying from a registered company and not people selling on an auction site.

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[KALEL114]

20GB PS3s on sale for $450 at Gamestop.

We were on the edge about whether or not to bring this to your attention, because we didn't know how they would be in stock. But, just so you know, you can now buy a 20GB PS3 for $450 at Gamestop.com. It's weird, largely because it's just not really a good bargain. Is saving $50 bucks really a fair trade for a hard drive with less space than your discs? We don't think so.

But hey, maybe you've got an extra hard drive just lying around, who are we to say? Maybe you just like depriving yourself. Either way, we doubt these will last long, so you may want to act fast if you're in the market.

http://www.joystiq.com/2007/08/06/20...0-at-gamestop/

[KALEL114]

HOME Japan Trailer. Very cool. This should help persuade some to get the system.

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[KALEL114]

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[KALEL114]

80GB PS3 Units Now Available At Retail for $599

SCEA announced the availability of a new 80GB PS3 units at online and brick-and-mortar retailers in the United States and Canada. The system, available immediately for a suggested retailer price of $599US/$659 CND, comes with the hit online-enabled off-road racing game MotorStorm packed in the box.




Featuring an expanded hard disk drive, the new 80GB PS3 is designed to appeal to the online gaming and entertainment enthusiast, providing ample storage space to download more games and other entertainment content from PlayStation Network. There are currently more than 60 playable games and game-related downloads available through PlayStation Store, with expanded entertainment content coming soon. The new model features the million-selling game MotorStorm in the box, allowing up to 12 players to play online at one time, hitting the dirt in this visually-arresting, fast-paced racing title.

"The 80GB PS3 offers expanded options in the PS3 family of products for those who want to enjoy more downloadable content," said Peter Dille, senior vice president of marketing, SCEA. "The new model will provide ample storage space to meet the appetites of those who wish to download content today, and for many more years to come. With the expanded disk capacity and dynamic system upgrades, we have effectively created a system that is 'future-proof', providing consumers an exceptional entertainment value that will stand the test of time."

The 80GB model joins the existing 60GB PS3 that has been available at retail since launch last November. The 60GB PS3 is currently enjoying a surge in sales following a price reduction in the US and Canada on July 9 of $100 to $499/$549 CND. Since that date, unit sales at the company's top five retailers have jumped 113% when compared to the average sales of four weeks prior to the price drop. SCEA will continue to sell the 60GB in the US and Canada at the new, reduced price until current inventory is depleted, which is predicted to be this fall based on current consumer demand.

Throughout the holidays and this fiscal year, more than 120 new first and third-party software titles will be available for North American PS3 users to enjoy, in addition to the more than 40 software titles currently available. Key upcoming first-party titles include Folklore, Heavenly Sword, LAIR, NBA '08, Ratchet & Clank(R) Future: Tools of Destruction, SingStar, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation, The eye of Judgment, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, PAIN, and Warhawk.

Both the 80GB and 60GB PS3 models come standard with Cell Broadband Engine (Cell/B.E.), built-in hard disk drive, 1080p high-definition output, Wi-Fi connectivity, SIXAXIS wireless controller and Blu-ray Disc player. According to Nielsen VideoScan, there are currently more than 270 high-definition Blu-ray Disc movies available at retail, including the recently released "300," "Shooter," and "Ghost Rider

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[hippy fascist]

singstar, lol

[KALEL114]

It's huge in Asia and Europe.



OK, it sucks.

[hippy fascist]

Originally Posted by KALEL114

It's huge in Asia and Europe.



OK, it sucks.

[The Guardian]

Originally Posted by KALEL114

It's huge in Asia and Europe.



OK, it sucks.

OH COME ON KAL, EVERYBODY LOVES TO SING IN THE SHOWER, ALTHOUGH ALL THE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MIGHT MAKE FOR A LIVELY PERFORMANCE!!!

[KALEL114]

LOL. I bet Raiden (MK) is really stinky. Think about it.

[Zenien]

I can see Sony shifting more units then most people think, the PS3 is doing well in a lot of the lesser known regions, and all those worldwide sales do add up (the Canadian Market is just pathetic even relative to our population wtf).

[Spidey17]

Examples?

[KALEL114]

You want to know how durable Sony made the PS3 and why it only has a 1% fail rate? No red ring or over heating here. I wish they would of put XBOX 360 and Wii through the same tests.

How to kill a Ps3 Console
So how good is the console when put under extreme operating pressure and alternating environments The total concept of the Ps3 console instills robustness, stability and durability, the overall package combines the latest chip technology and peripheral advancements. The following results of the console are noteworthy reading and were done under the following guidelines. Results were recorded accurately to provide an actual operating statistic.


The following conditions were applied to each testing environment

• Continuous usuage of 108hours with no interruption to power supply
• Game of choice was Resistance Fall of Man & Motor Storm, Enchanted Arms
• Blu Ray movies – Several – around 10 different titles , Casino Royale, The Departed, Pirates of the Caribbean, Terminator 2, Superman Returns…
• Console was positioned on standalone timber unit with approximate 10cms of airflow under neath.
• Same 10 players were used over this period each playing or using the unit for a maximum of 1.5hours in any given session.
• Same controllers were used throughout the testing period

The following cycle was copied and used in each testing environment.
Start time Monday 9am –
2 hours blue ray dvd titles
4 hours continuous play on Resistance FOM
2 hours continuous play on Motor Storm
2 x blue ray dvd movies
1 x blue ray dvd movie
1 x blue ray dvd movie
2 hours continuous play on Motor Storm
6 hours of Motor Storm
6 hours of Resistance Fom
10 hours of Blue Ray Dvd 7 titles
1 hour of Motor Storm
3 hours of Resistance
5 hours of Enchanted Arms
2 hours blue ray dvd title
2 hours blue ray dvd title
5 hours Resistance FOM
5 hours Motor Storm
1 hour enchanted Arms
3 hours blue ray dvd titles
Repeated from the top until 108hours

Environment 1 Typical Family Room
Temperature 73 F
Console Ran continuous for the 108hours with only once incident happening at 12 hours in – a slight vibration coming from the tray area which lasted approximately 20 seconds. For the remaining time allocated no incidents were reported

Environment 2 Back of a Freezer Van – unit was placed inside the closed van with controllers and screen mounted outside, - no one was willing to sit in side the van for any extended period of time
Temperature Started at 50F and was progressively scaled down over the next 4 days to reach 0degrees.
Incidents We noticed a slight sluggishness in playback once the temperature reached 0 degrees , this was maintained for the last 24hours, with 12 hours to go we thought we were going to crash with a sudden , blackout to the screen, this was tracked down to condensation on the cord for the screen.
108hours in and still working fine

Environment 3 Heat Sauna – again console inside and controllers and screen outside.
Starting temperature was 100F and Gradually increased to 120F over the last 24hours.
Incidents Strangley enough we thought this would prove to be the ultimate area to kill the console, and to our surprise the only incident we noticed was a slight burning smell that came in around 64hours at 110F, the console was extremely hot when we finished the overall test but had come thru all environments with flying colours.
This console is now back in a normal environment and working fine.

We believe the only way to kill a ps3 console is



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[Havok83]

Originally Posted by KALEL114

You want to know how durable Sony made the PS3 and why it only has a 1% fail rate? No red ring or over heating here. I wish they would of put XBOX 360 and Wii through the same tests.

I dont think MS would want people to see the results

[KALEL114]

I agree. Hey, why haven't you accepted my PS3 buddy invite?

[Havok83]

Originally Posted by KALEL114

I agree. Hey, why haven't you accepted my PS3 buddy invite?

I didnt realize you sent one. I dont really mess with the buffy stuff too much as I dont have any online games or do any online gaming. I'll accept next time Im on

[SupahSaiyangirl]

want to kill a ps3 do the x-play test guaranteed to be 100% fail-proof they did the test with the x-box ps2 and gamecube, after a sledge hamer, and other various attacks the gamecube survived. proving that nintendo is the shiznit when it comes to making cheap, indestructible, and fun products!!!!!

[Zenien]

THAT POOR PS3!!!!!!!

[KALEL114]

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