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[GMichael]

I see a PS3 in my near future.

[L.J.]

I see a PS3 in my near future.

Add Pirates to that list. Excellent demo matl

[GMichael]

Add Pirates to that list. Excellent demo matl

Oh yeah,

That's on my short list.

I hope they still have the 5 or 7 free movie offer when I'm ready.

The new 40G looks like it will fill my needs. I don't have any PS2 games now to worry about BC. There was a rumour that it wouldn't play SACD's, but I see it on the list of playback medium on several other links. Just have to look close before I pull the trigger.

Also depends on what packages they come out with for the 60G. Looks like they have excess stock on those. They may start making some deals to move them soon. A second wireless remote and a game to start off with would get my vote.

[L.J.]

Oh yeah,

That's on my short list.

I hope they still have the 5 or 7 free movie offer when I'm ready.

The new 40G looks like it will fill my needs. I don't have any PS2 games now to worry about BC. There was a rumour that it wouldn't play SACD's, but I see it on the list of playback medium on several other links. Just have to look close before I pull the trigger.

Also depends on what packages they come out with for the 60G. Looks like they have excess stock on those. They may start making some deals to move them soon. A second wireless remote and a game to start off with would get my vote.

GM, where are you finding specs on the 40g at?

[GMichael]

GM, where are you finding specs on the 40g at?

I get a Google alert each day with news on the PS3. Some of the specs were from the UK. Some were from Best Buy. If you Google "PS3 news" You'll get plenty of hits. Most of them are just rumours though. You'll have to sift through the BS.

[Groundbeef]

I get a Google alert each day with news on the PS3. Some of the specs were from the UK. Some were from Best Buy. If you Google "PS3 news" You'll get plenty of hits. Most of them are just rumours though. You'll have to sift through the BS.

I think that if you are on the fence for the 40GB, you might just bite on the 60GB "clearance". After they are gone, then the 80GB is supposed to take the top price spot. From what I have read, the 40GB is a rather open "secret" as Sony doesn't want to introduce until after the 60GB inventory is gone. Don't want to leave a bunch of orphens.

The 60GB has better BW compatiblity, as there is some sort of hardware chip inside to help. The 40GB drops it in a cost saving measure. I don't know how much they are saving, but even a couple of dollars per unit is a substancial savings.

Here is some info about the system, and apparently its dropping 10/28 w/ spiderman 3 and a controller.

http://www.gamingbits.com/content/view/2845/2/

Here's a pretty decent site for all PS3 news:

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/

It is a collection of news stories related to PS3. Scroll to the bottom, and there is a whole collection of news sites. Engadget HD is pretty good. Lots of HD info on new systems, TV's, and HD players.

[GMichael]

I think that if you are on the fence for the 40GB, you might just bite on the 60GB "clearance". After they are gone, then the 80GB is supposed to take the top price spot. From what I have read, the 40GB is a rather open "secret" as Sony doesn't want to introduce until after the 60GB inventory is gone. Don't want to leave a bunch of orphens.

The 60GB has better BW compatiblity, as there is some sort of hardware chip inside to help. The 40GB drops it in a cost saving measure. I don't know how much they are saving, but even a couple of dollars per unit is a substancial savings.

Here is some info about the system, and apparently its dropping 10/28 w/ spiderman 3 and a controller.

http://www.gamingbits.com/content/view/2845/2/

Here's a pretty decent site for all PS3 news:

http://www.ps3fanboy.com/

It is a collection of news stories related to PS3. Scroll to the bottom, and there is a whole collection of news sites. Engadget HD is pretty good. Lots of HD info on new systems, TV's, and HD players.

That's what I've been hearing too. I'd rather get the 60GB, especially if it comes in a decent package/bundle. I don't see myself buying any PS2 games, but why not have the option if available? The upgrades they are making to the 40GB seem very minor at best. Uses a little less power. A little more wireless range. Not sure if either add up to much.

I'm waiting to see what the next few weeks bring.