Ps3 worth waiting for?

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

PS3 will have 1 million release world wide every month, not just in the US. so if you want one i would suggest being first on pre-order list.

most definately. i just happened to luck out on a 360 cuz i went with my friends so we wouldn't lose our place if someone left, and a bb employee walked by offering credit card offers with no interest til 08, then it hit me; no interest til 08??!? I'M BUYIN ONE!! so i did get one. i was like 13 in line for a premium.

but i agree tho. the 360 is still hard as hell to come by even now.

and since the ps3 is beyond the 360, it will be even harder to come by. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

 

[desertheat 10+ year member]

As soon as I can slap down funds on a pre-order locally I am going to do so... been waiting a long time and my tv has hdmi inputs weeeeeeee! Cannot freakin wait man! 65" of hd video gaming here I come!

 

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

lawl. i need to get up to date with technology...hd tv, plasma screens, home theater systems, etc. man i'm very behind. i'm like in the stone age.

 

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

good news. have some official ps3 launch info:

Release dates, pricing and more. Get ready for PS3!

Hardware specifications and tech demos dominated E3 in 2005, but Sony revealed the last remaining details about the new PlayStation at this year's press conference, including final launch information. Sony originally planned a spring 2006 release for the console, but Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi announced in March that the console will not ship until November due to delays in finalizing the Blu-ray copy-protection technology specifications.

Sony is now planning to give the PlayStation 3 a simultaneous worldwide launch. The new system will be available with two different hard-drive options in Japan, the United States, Europe, and Australia in November. The console will hit Japan first on November 11.

The 20GB model will sell for 59,800 yen, but Sony will let Japanese retailers name their own price for the 60GB version. The PlayStation 3 will launch in the United States, Europe, and Australia on November 17. The 20GB version will retail for $499 and the 60GB version will retail for $599 in the U.S., and 499 and 599 euros in Europe, respectively.

In an attempt to make inroads with the general consumer, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have all given much more attention to cosmetic considerations in this console generation. The new PlayStation 3 console has a simple design, resembling a minimalist stereo component. Early prototypes indicate that the new case will be available in three different colors — white, black, and silver — but initial U.S. models will be black.

Like the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 will be able to stand vertically or sit horizontally on an AV rack. The curved console-top suggests that the PS3 will need to sit at the very top of your equipment stack if placed horizontally. The console will weigh in at a solid 11 pounds. In comparison, the relatively chunky Xbox weighs 8.5 pounds and the Xbox 360 weighs 7.7 pounds. The PS3 measures 12.8" (W) x 3.8" (H) x 10.8" (L), which is in line with the other consoles.

 

[SyKo13 5,000+ posts]

Atari Ftw!!!!!

 

[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

good news. have some official ps3 launch info:
Release dates, pricing and more. Get ready for PS3!

Hardware specifications and tech demos dominated E3 in 2005, but Sony revealed the last remaining details about the new PlayStation at this year's press conference, including final launch information. Sony originally planned a spring 2006 release for the console, but Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi announced in March that the console will not ship until November due to delays in finalizing the Blu-ray copy-protection technology specifications.

Sony is now planning to give the PlayStation 3 a simultaneous worldwide launch. The new system will be available with two different hard-drive options in Japan, the United States, Europe, and Australia in November. The console will hit Japan first on November 11.

The 20GB model will sell for 59,800 yen, but Sony will let Japanese retailers name their own price for the 60GB version. The PlayStation 3 will launch in the United States, Europe, and Australia on November 17. The 20GB version will retail for $499 and the 60GB version will retail for $599 in the U.S., and 499 and 599 euros in Europe, respectively.

In an attempt to make inroads with the general consumer, Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo have all given much more attention to cosmetic considerations in this console generation. The new PlayStation 3 console has a simple design, resembling a minimalist stereo component. Early prototypes indicate that the new case will be available in three different colors — white, black, and silver — but initial U.S. models will be black.

Like the Xbox 360 and the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 will be able to stand vertically or sit horizontally on an AV rack. The curved console-top suggests that the PS3 will need to sit at the very top of your equipment stack if placed horizontally. The console will weigh in at a solid 11 pounds. In comparison, the relatively chunky Xbox weighs 8.5 pounds and the Xbox 360 weighs 7.7 pounds. The PS3 measures 12.8" (W) x 3.8" (H) x 10.8" (L), which is in line with the other consoles.

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[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

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news to me. i never looked into the ps3 after i made this thread until just now. at least we have a price now and a date.

and 2 different models.

if best buy has another interest free promotion, i'll be getting an early xmas gift. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

 

[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

I have had one in the demo room for a little over a week. I havent had much time to play on it. Work has been very busy. I will say from what little time I have played on it, I expect it will definatly be a better unit then the 360. The graphics are excellent and sony has always had a good grasp on the game share. Meaning that they offer anything from 7 year old games to how ever old you want to go.

Maybe work will free up for a little while in the next few days and I can get on it and snap some photos. No promices, but Ill do my best.

 

[vettelovr1124 10+ year member]

I'm waiting until MGS4 comes out. I figure by that time, the system will be significantly cheaper.

 

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

yeah i went to cc today, and they had 1 of both xbox 360's sitting in the locked case. thought ppl wanted them so much. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif do all compusa's have the ps3 demos or just certain ones? i'd have to check it out if so.

 

[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

yeah i went to cc today, and they had 1 of both xbox 360's sitting in the locked case. thought ppl wanted them so much. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif do all compusa's have the ps3 demos or just certain ones? i'd have to check it out if so.

None of them have demo's at this point. I got this one from our sony rep and I dont work in the stores.

I can tell you where they will be in the next week or so. But they wont be demo'd until launch date. All game systems work this way.

 

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

None of them have demo's at this point. I got this one from our sony rep and I dont work in the stores.
I can tell you where they will be in the next week or so. But they wont be demo'd until launch date. All game systems work this way.

ah i gotcha now. was hoping to get a sneak peak. haha. but if the credit card promotions are in place at that time, then i will get one from best buy. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/up2something.gif.dd110ecf3ae4b76050d87598f2f8de7c.gif

 

[ndnbolla 10+ year member]

None of them have demo's at this point. I got this one from our sony rep and I dont work in the stores.
I can tell you where they will be in the next week or so. But they wont be demo'd until launch date. All game systems work this way.

Do you work at the CompUSA HQ?

Anyways are places already recieving shipments of the PS3 next week or is that when you will be able to tell us where they will be on launch date?

I thought it would be way to early to already start shipping PS3s so I am thinking the latter.

 

[9512ds 5,000+ posts]

yes he does he was telling people when shipments of 360s were coming in at their locations lol

 

[Slammed 5,000+ posts]