New PS2

[Fez]

http://uk.ps2.ign.com/articles/816/816367p1.html


Are you one of the 13 people who hasn't purchased a PlayStation 2 but really wants to sing off key with your friends? Well, Sony has a deal for you.

For $149.99, you'll be able to pick up SingStar Pop, two microphones and the brand-new Ceramic White PlayStation 2 when the latest Sony bundle ships in November. The company says the move is part of its initiative to emphasis social gaming this holiday.

"With our expansive library of titles for PlayStation, led by social gaming experiences such as SingStar, and Buzz!, we have an incredible offering for first-time gaming families," said Jack Tretton, SCEA's president and CEO, in a news release. "At $149, the limited edition Ceramic White PlayStation 2, bundled with the family-friendly social gaming title, SingStar Pop, is an unbeatable value that will provide fun for everyone this holiday."

http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/article/816/816367/singstar-pop-20070828013905131-000.jpg (http://uk.media.ps2.ign.com/articles/816/816367/img_4838992.html)Just when you thought it was safe to stop buying PS2s ...

SingStar Pop features 30 songs and six medleys from artists such as U2, Gorillaz and 3 Doors Down and challenges players to sing along with pitch and timing indicators on the screen to score points and bring down the house. The Ceramic White PS2 and Dual Shock controller feature all of the bells and whistles -- DVD and CD playback, digital surround sound, memory card slots, Ethernet port, etc. -- that the other slim models of the system have.

[Technologic]

Oh i like that

[Jack.]

That looks sweet in "ceramic" white.

[JoeyK.]

It looks nice, would have been nice to have a few years ago though...

[Nemo]

a bit late alert :P

[CJW93]

I agree with a person above that it woild of been great a few years ago. Not sure why they are bringing it out now with Sony releasing Ps3

[Fez]

I agree with a person above that it woild of been great a few years ago. Not sure why they are bringing it out now with Sony releasing Ps3
There bringing it out to give the PS2 one last breath before they stop manufacturing it in 2009

[Neil]

Yea PS2 is still a majour console even with next gen consoles out now
Almost everyone has a PS2
They're good for a first console because they're cheap, they have good games and they have ok graphics
So they easily make more money from PS2s if they keep going with them

[Johno]

They wont stop production of the PS2 for a while (2009 like Purple said)

Its still a good money maker for them, They will make alot of cash from the games and its a good console for younger children or casual gamers. You wont go out and splash £425 on a brand new PS3 for your 8 year old kid (Im sure some people would, but I am thinking logically)

But yeah, It looks very hawt in white xD

.:; Johno

[Fez]

Well 2009 is just what I heard from the rumours and stuff... I expect it to be much longer though, they've stopped making Xboxes and Gamecubes because of the PS2's lifespan, I expect it to live on until it's hardware has gotten to the point we're it can only be transfered to PS3's blu-ray, until then god know's how much it'll sell for the new generation of gamers...

[JoeyK.]

Yea PS2 is still a majour console even with next gen consoles out now
Almost everyone has a PS2
They're good for a first console because they're cheap, they have good games and they have ok graphics
So they easily make more money from PS2s if they keep going with them
Exactly -- Almost everyone already has them. I doubt many people will spend $150 to replace theirs just for a new colour.

[Neil]

Exactly -- Almost everyone already has them. I doubt many people will spend $150 to replace theirs just for a new colour.

Yea but not everyone, some people may not be really into gaming but if they feel like it and see a PS2 they may decide to buy it, even though it's old it's still something millions of people enjoy and even more will enjoy
And some people do actually replace consoles for a new colour so it is extra money for them really

[Fez]

more money for Sony = Killzone 3

Killzone 3 = more people towards Sony

more people towards Sony = more money for Sony

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

[Neil]

more money for Sony = Killzone 3

Killzone 3 = more people towards Sony

more people towards Sony = more money for Sony

THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

Killzone stinks, one game and everyone acts as if it's sonys flagship game :S

[Fez]

Killzone 2 will be better, the E3 2007 presentation blew me away.

[Neil]

Killzone 2 will be better, the E3 2007 presentation blew me away.

The graphics look ok but the first one was sooooo boring, this one may be better but tbh it isn't looking good, first Killzone was boring, Killzone Liberation on PSP was rubbish, Killzone 2 has a chance but with two pretty bad games already I can't see it happening

[Fez]

Sony are going to be fully commited to this one and with a budget of £11m, I'm sure it'll be a awesome game - and yeah, Killzone 1 was rubbish : the only thing I liked about it was the multiplayer.

[Neil]

Sony are going to be fully commited to this one and with a budget of £11m, I'm sure it'll be a awesome game - and yeah, Killzone 1 was rubbish : the only thing I liked about it was the multiplayer.

Same with Halo really, loads of money spent on a game with terrible story but the multiplayer makes it worth the purchase

[Fez]

As long as Halo has brilliant multiplayer, I don't think it'll stop selling

[Andeeh]

Probabbly For The younger kids and possibly girls who its marketed at ;)

Good Idea if i was like 8-10ish :P