PS3 - Not so good this year?

[JoeyK.]

While last year PS3 seemed to many to be the "ultimate console", this year the news from Sony doesn't seem to be as good.

First off, the great news is that the hideous controller is gone. It's been replaced with a uch more familiar looking one, which (like the Wii) will have motion sensor capabilities. Unfortunately this means no rumble pack, so no more good vibrations for you guys. Oh, and it's got a 360 style "guide" button.

Now to the more important stuff. Despite heavy criticism of MS's release of 2 different spec consoles, Sony are doing the same. The basic version is going to cost 499 euros (around £340) and the more advanced version 599 euros (around £410). While the advanced version has a 60GB hardrive, the basic one has just 20GB, and it also loses the advanced capabilities of Memory Stick and Compact Flash Inputs, Wi-Fi intergration and HDMI output.

Both consoles will now only support one ethernet port (as opposed to the previously said 2) and four USB ports (as opposed to 6).

Still, I'm sure the console will be great; but a bunch of (frankly) nicked ideas and a downgrade from what everyone was expecting isn't exactly impressive, to say the least.

Actually, the 499.99 and 599.99 are in USD, not Euros... So a bit cheaper...

And about the controller- At least Sony listens. Everyone complained about the boomerang, so they went with something more familiar.

[Bear-Max]

Actually, the 499.99 and 599.99 are in USD, not Euros... So a bit cheaper...

And about the controller- At least Sony listens. Everyone complained about the boomerang, so they went with something more familiar.

Actually the USD and euro prices are the same.

http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/action/in...ml?sid=6149470

[Timewarp]

Actually the USD and euro prices are the same.

http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/action/in...ml?sid=6149470

yup i knew that they will translate into £ and then bump it up loads
lol
go wii

[NekkLe]

yup i knew that they will translate into £ and then bump it up loads
lol
go wii

Its a universal price, ofcourse its going to be the same from no matter what country there purchased from, its not going to be bumped.

[paradox]

I have enough money, I prefer PS2 games to Xbox.
Don't know whether to get a 360 or spend all my cash on a PS3.
Decisions, decisions. Maybe the Wii will impress me.

[Jordan3]

Well a Wii and a Xbox 360 will probably cost the same amount combined as the PS3, as the 360 price will have gone down to about £250 by then, and the Wii is expected to be £150.

[Bear-Max]

To be honest, the price isn't universal. Those of us in Europe seriously get the raw end of the deal, as the get the crap taxed out of us on the system.

If we look at the American prices to the European prices, the lower tier PS3 is £260 in the US, but £340 over here. And the higher tier is around £320 in the US, and will be £410 here.

It's ludicrous.