Sony Blu-ray for 399$

[GMichael]

Decisions decisions!

Now that I've found some third party applications that can stream media files to a PS3 from a Mac, I'm more tempted now to go with the PS3 rather than wait for the inevitable price tumbles on standalone Blu-ray players. While the $400 PS3 is a tempting option, its lack of backwards compatibility with PS2 games is a deal killer for me (my audio rack is crowded enough, last thing I want to do is make space for two gaming consoles)

I'm pretty sure that the 40GB has 0% BC with the PS2, but will run PS1 games. The 80GB has s/w for BC that gives it about 80%. I don't know why the s/w for the 80 could not be used with the 40.

[GMichael]

http://www.ps3news.ca/10182007/13/so...0gb_gets_a_cut

Sony has gone and made it official quicker than we had expected -- there will be both a new 40GB PlayStation 3 model and the 80GB version will be getting a healthy price cut.

As we said earlier, this was one of the worst kept secrets in the history of gaming, but we welcome the news nonetheless. The 40GB PS3 will cost $399 US and will include Spider-Man 3 on Blu-ray. As previously reported, there will no PS2 backwards compat, with Sony claiming that the move is "reflecting the availability of a more extensive line-up of PS3 specific titles." Whatever that means. The 40GB bundle will be available starting November 2nd.

This is a move that can truly shakes things up in the next-gen race, and the company is hoping this kickstarts sales immediately. A quick check of Amazon shows that $399 makes it the cheapest Blu-ray player on the market, which ought to help seal the deal as well.

And if you're dead into backwards compatibility, there's always the 80GB which is priced at $499 effective immediately.

[GMichael]

Just spoke to the wife. Looks like the price on the 80GB bundle has already been marked down to $499 at Wal-Mart as well.

[Groundbeef]

Just spoke to the wife. Looks like the price on the 80GB bundle has already been marked down to $499 at Wal-Mart as well.

Well, that actually makes it "official". Because as we men all know, if the wife says its so.....it's so.

[GMichael]

Well, that actually makes it "official". Because as we men all know, if the wife says its so.....it's so.

Hahahahaha She called me from there and asked me if I wanted anything. I told her yeah, I want to know what they are charging for the PS3 80GB. She wanted to buy it till I told her no. I still think that Sony will have to make deals to get rid of the rest of their 60GB units.

[musicman1999]

Just watched my first Bluray film, Casino Royal, very impressed great picture, 1080i for me, and the 5.1 pcm is simply stunning. Connected to my Anthem by 5.1 analog hookup, it sounds amazing.Still trying to decide if i like component or HDMI for video.
Btw my coupon for the 5 free movies, says mail in by Oct 31 but also says player must be bought by Sept 30.I have heard we are getting an extension here in Canada, but have not confirmed.

bill

[L.J.]

Just watched my first Bluray film, Casino Royal, very impressed great picture, 1080i for me, and the 5.1 pcm is simply stunning. Connected to my Anthem by 5.1 analog hookup, it sounds amazing.Still trying to decide if i like component or HDMI for video.

bill

Yes, very nice soundtrack on CR. So what's on your list of must see BR?