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I just went to the Sony Style store and checked my cart and I still see the message..."PLAYSTATION®3 (80GB) PS398011 is currently not available. Please remove it from the cart before proceeding."
That's the same message I got when I put it in my cart a month ago.
BTW, if you want to order it from an Amazon reseller it's going to cost you over $600.
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Originally Posted by kexodusc
So for a guy like me with zero PS2 titles, am I not getting an 80 GB, otherwise equal or better PS3 for less money than the current 80 GB price? Or is this thing crippled somehow?
Frankly, I don't keep up on the PS3 architecture as much as others. It will have the same playback as every other PS3's.
As for Back Compat, there are many PS3 owners that have PS2 games. This seems to upset some fanboys that Sony is dropping this aspect.
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If you guys aren't concerned about BC, why not just wait for the $399 80g?
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That's probably what I'll do L.J., but (and I didn't read the links) I'll bet it doesn't come with a game.
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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas
That's probably what I'll do L.J., but (and I didn't read the links) I'll bet it doesn't come with a game.
I'd skip the game to save 100 bucks. I'll rent MGS4 eventually but I'm in the middle of playing Lego Star Wars with my kid :thumbsup:
If the 80 does turn out to be a "40" with a 80g HD, than you may loose the memory card slots and 2 USB slots. I don't have the details though so just throwing that out there.
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Yeah, I'll sit on the fence at least until some details come out - this doesn't sound like a super great bundle to be honest, just a visual price point change. Still I suppose it's a starting point.
I'll be very honest, I expect to use the 360 for gaming a lot more for the foreseeable future unless PS3 gets some killer games fast, but as BluRay player this is still a great deal.
I bet as we get closer to Q4 and Christmas, the pressure for a price cut or better bundled packages mounts too.
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I'm browsing over at newegg.com right now for a BD player for my computer. My concern though is whether or not they pass the lossless formats. I thought I read one review somewhere along the lines that said the player will, but I'm wondering what the soundcard does or doesn't do with the stream. HDCP is another potential barrier...
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Originally Posted by kexodusc
I'll be very honest, I expect to use the 360 for gaming a lot more for the foreseeable future unless PS3 gets some killer games fast, but as BluRay player this is still a great deal.
I have a pretty decent amount of PS1/PS2 titles to keep me satisfied. I'm not a hardcore gamer so I really don't know what's out there. I plan on making some use of my Gamefly account and exploring some new games though.
I have nothing against the 360, just never got into the original xbox. I rarely play online and I'm not really into FPS(but I do think Resistance is kinda fun). I wish MS would have integrated HDDVD into the 360 with full audio/video support. Then I would have a 360 sitting on my shelf instead of a A2 :(
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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas
I'm browsing over at newegg.com right now for a BD player for my computer. My concern though is whether or not they pass the lossless formats. I thought I read one review somewhere along the lines that said the player will, but I'm wondering what the soundcard does or doesn't do with the stream. HDCP is another potential barrier...
Dude, will you just get a PS3 and be done with it :incazzato:
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Originally Posted by L.J.
Dude, will you just get a PS3 and be done with it :incazzato:
Sony won't let me! :incazzato: :incazzato: :mad2:
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Originally Posted by L.J.
I have a pretty decent amount of PS1/PS2 titles to keep me satisfied. I'm not a hardcore gamer so I really don't know what's out there. I plan on making some use of my Gamefly account and exploring some new games though.
I have nothing against the 360, just never got into the original xbox. I rarely play online and I'm not really into FPS(but I do think Resistance is kinda fun). I wish MS would have integrated HDDVD into the 360 with full audio/video support. Then I would have a 360 sitting on my shelf instead of a A2 :(
I'm not so big into FPS either - but I really enjoyed Halo, more for the story, sound and visuals, and I like the Call of Duty games. My favs on the original Xbox were the Knights of the Old Republic games though which are more RPG/FPS combos.
Mass Effect for the 360 was absolutely phenomenal too - not a pure FPS or RPG, but elements of both.
I play more goofy games like Guitar Hero and Star Wars lego than anything but I like burning through a good title now and then.
Lately I've been addicted to Bioshock, which is an FPS but with an incredibly weird, 1960's utopia-gone-wrong setting with genetic-manipulating zombies and little kids you eat, and an incredibly cool story to boot. I believe a movie is already in production? Not sure if this one is exclusive to the 360 but it's a lot of fun...
Agree with you on the 360 and the HD-DVD drive, Microsoft did enough prolong the war without realing doing anything to help Toshiba or make the HD-DVD add-on appeal to enough home theater shoppers - smart business move for them since they benefit more from Live movie rentals than HD-DVD sales. But it sure gave Toshiba a false sense of confidence, and those that bougth the drive have a severely crippled piece of equipment now, I hope they have enough good movies to make it worth while. Oh well.
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Originally Posted by kexodusc
I'm not so big into FPS either - but I really enjoyed Halo, more for the story, sound and visuals, and I like the Call of Duty games. My favs on the original Xbox were the Knights of the Old Republic games though which are more RPG/FPS combos.
I have Halo II for PC installed. I like the visuals as well, especially during the hot summer months down here. (Lottsa snowfall scenes)
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Originally Posted by Kex
Mass Effect for the 360 was absolutely phenomenal too - not a pure FPS or RPG, but elements of both.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R and Crysis for PC are also similar styles.
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Originally Posted by kex
I play more goofy games like Guitar Hero and Star Wars lego than anything but I like burning through a good title now and then.
Lately I've been addicted to Bioshock, which is an FPS but with an incredibly weird, 1960's utopia-gone-wrong setting with genetic-manipulating zombies and little kids you eat, and an incredibly cool story to boot. I believe a movie is already in production? Not sure if this one is exclusive to the 360 but it's a lot of fun...
I almost bought Bioshock. I was able to get a pretty good picture on my HDTV the other day while playing Doom3 & Half-Life II, so it's time to start blowing up monsters again.
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Looks like the new 80GB version will be the same as the current 40GB, but with more storage. So that means:
No more BC.
No memory card slots
Only 2 USB slots
No SACD
Sony claims that no one cares about these things.
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Originally Posted by GMichael
Looks like the new 80GB version will be the same as the current 40GB, but with more storage. So that means:
No more BC.
No memory card slots
Only 2 USB slots
No SACD
Sony claims that no one cares about these things.
I care...That's why I picked up a 60g :p
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Originally Posted by L.J.
I care...That's why I picked up a 60g :p
It's why I paid an extra $100 for my 80GB.
Well, that and the 2 games that came with it. Oh, and the BR remote that I never use. (The controller is right here. Why dig for another remote?)
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Originally Posted by GMichael
It's why I paid an extra $100 for my 80GB.
Well, that and the 2 games that came with it. Oh, and the BR remote that I never use. (The controller is right here. Why dig for another remote?)
Are you connected to the PSN?
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Originally Posted by L.J.
Are you connected to the PSN?
I don't have a PSN. But it seems like I have access to all the demos. I downloaded a couple before I noticed. Was all excited about trying out a new game but got shot down when I tried to run it.
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Originally Posted by GMichael
I don't have a PSN. But it seems like I have access to all the demos. I downloaded a couple before I noticed. Was all excited about trying out a new game but got shot down when I tried to run it.
You have internet going to your PS3 right? Why don't you sign up for it?
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Originally Posted by L.J.
You have internet going to your PS3 right? Why don't you sign up for it?
Maybe I'm confused. (Ha, when am I not) I thought you were talking about the little mini portable player thingy. Is that the PSP instead?
Oh yeah, the online store? Yeah, I got that. Luv playing the free downloads.
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Originally Posted by GMichael
Maybe I'm confused. (Ha, when am I not) I thought you were talking about the little mini portable player thingy. Is that the PSP instead?
Yeah, that's the PSP(playstation portable). So you are connected to the PSN(playstation network)?
Oh ok, just read your post. If you like strategy games, try the Civilization Rev. game. I liked the demo so much I ended up buying the game. I love it. It's a nice break from the usually "button smashing" stuff.
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Originally Posted by L.J.
Yeah, that's the PSP(playstation portable). So you are connected to the PSN(playstation network)?
Yeah, I've filled almost 50GB with free dowloads.
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this thread has me thinking: I could get a projector and a 100" projection screen, and a ps3 with a mouse & a keyboard (darn controllers ain't for me...)...
:ihih:
should get a job first... :(
Keep them spinning,
Bert.
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Hey Bert, are ya looking forward to drinking Budweiser over there in your country? :thumbsup: Bud's going global now that InBev owns that brand. :crazy:
BTW, happy birthday youngin'.
Okay, back on topic... :biggrin5:
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I was just notified by Newegg that the PS3/MGS4 bundle is in stock. Here's the link:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16868110029
I think I'm still going to hold off until the fall...
Frick it! I just bought it. I need a drink.
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Originally Posted by Rich-n-Texas
Hey Bert, are ya looking forward to drinking Budweiser over there in your country? :thumbsup: Bud's going global now that InBev owns that brand. :crazy:
BTW, happy birthday youngin'.
Okay, back on topic... :biggrin5:
maybe, haven't tasted it before...
what's it like? :D
and thanks for the birthday wish, even though you're one month early :D
Keep them spinning,
Bert.
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