As Sony stays mum on PS3, doubts grow

[Zeus]

MSNC report "Sony's future as a hardware company and legacy as a media company are both riding on PlayStation 3 — its long-awaited next-generation game console. But the less Sony says about the device, the louder skeptical voices grow".


Sony's future as a hardware company and legacy as a media company are both riding on PlayStation 3 — its long-awaited next-generation game console. But the less Sony says about the device, the louder skeptical voices grow.

Sony hasn't said much about the PS3 since May 2005, when it spilled details about the console's new processor and high-definition graphics. It's been mum since then. And when no new details were presented at the Consumer Electronics Show this month — either during Sony Chief Executive Howard Stringer's keynote speech or under the roof of the company's megabooth, where it showed off a demo of the machine but wouldn't provide any other details — the buzz got only stronger.

Now industry observers are wondering when the machine will finally debut and what the price tag will be — both for consumers and for Sony itself.

The company made sure to warn consumers in May 2005 that the new machine would be expensive. It didn't say how expensive, but with advanced components like a new "Cell processor" and a high-definition Blu-Ray disc drive, the PS3 will likely cost consumers more than the Xbox 360, which retails for $400.

Even at a pricey $500, Sony will be taking a loss on each machine, just as it did with each earlier PlayStation model. The company will hope to make money selling software for the console down the line — the same strategy Microsoft and Nintendo have taken.


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[medafor]

A projected release date from Sony would be nice. Seems the machine is far from complete with the lack of info. MS got the jump on eveyone this time. Im starting to hear more about Nintendos nextgen console. The big N may beat Sony to the market too. My favorite line from my buddies is when they say..."IM WAITING FOR THE PS3"...LMFAO

[nufan]

i think sony is just all talk and it's all BULL! they haven't shown us any gameplay yet! all GC video! they can show GC video in anything, even my psp can play GC video. Microsoft atleast pull it off and show us something. Nintendo haven't shown much but the sensor controller sounds pretty kool. I just laugh like you guys when my friend said, Yea i m waiting for the Sony Ps3 and i ask them have you seen any gameplay video yet?!@ lmao

[attachment]

Sony already did show real time graphics. MGS4, Gateaway, Fight Night Round 3, Unreal Tournament 2007, I-8, Gundam, all these were real time. Real time!! Maybe not gameplay, but realtime never the less! So shut up about CGI, just because PS3 has better graphics than Xbox 360.

[Mr Doctor]

I think its funny that sony always lie about their consoles and over exagerate their power (remember the PS2 prelaunch info? ahhahah!!) They also make awful quality machines that fail on their own within in a year or two in a lot of cases.... yet people still flock to them in droves.

PS1 was beat by the saturn (yes it failed, but mainly because of poor marketing, it was a far better machine)
PS2 was beat by the fecking dreamcast a year before it was even relesed, and when it was released the X and Cube both whooped its ass.
PS3 looks and sounds stale before its even out, just like the 360. Graphics are good enough, think like nintendo and start making some good games already!

[SolidSnake]

lol, i dont understand why ppl get so one sided, what do u get out of being a fanboy?? All of these were n are great consoles, but it all comes down to games library and developer support, that's what dictates a system's lifespan. And that's where the ps1 n ps2 excelled.

The 360 is almost a good product and i'm more than tempted to sell my psp for a 360. But 360 is lacking the titles. Having checked out ign's release dates, there's not much that stands out. And to say kindly, ps3 is taking the piss with its schedule.

Oh well, if Hideo announces mgs4 on the 360, i'm sold.. til then ..."IM WAITING FOR (MGS4) ON THE PS3"... ;)

[cory149]

Big surprise this quote is coming from a Microsoft news site (MSN)...

I think MS's boots are filling with, well, lest just say I think they are afraid of what the PS3 is really going to be and are trying to prod Sony to release more details (even through rumor to end users, it would seem) - especially after looking at their initial sales in places like Japan... I expect X360 market saturation is not going to happen until a final consumer version of the PS3 is out and prooven to be insuperior to the 360 (which in my mind will likely not happen).

[Crazycasem21]

After all the problems the 360 had (BS shortage, overheating, disc scratching plus the "Brick" PSU, halt on backwards compatibility) its better to wait a working launch unit. And in any case, games sell the system. From what I've seen 360 has a few good titles but so did several systems at launch. A big lineup of games including big name sequels at or near launch will have ppl kicking down the door to get it. Higher end specs are to be expected. After PS3 is out 6 months then make the comparison. Now the real problem is which LCD TV that is not Big name brand (Samsung, Sony, JVC, Panasonic ). "Yea I'm cheap and I hope you burn in hell!!" (Quote from SLJ with some liberties)