Don't Count Sony Out Yet

Eurogamer is hosting a GamesIndustry.biz article, an editorial that wants readers to make sure not to write Sony off yet. From the article: "Even if Sony is failing to endear itself to the media, to analysts or to gamers at the moment, that's no reason for the reality of the next generation console battle to be ignored. Judging from reports in the past fortnight, it would be easy for an outside observer to assume that it's all over already; the media paints a picture of Microsoft being victorious before the first shot is even fired, with Sony's overloaded battlecruiser set to sink before it even leaves port."

Not endeared to ANYBODY

[sehlat]

After the infamous ROOTKIT incident, I'm not interested in giving Sony a dime ever again.

Re:Thanks, but...

[fimbulvetr]

Judas, give the guy a break. Now the sony fanbois are using the "You should make more money, so you could buy one too" line?

Sounds like they're getting wound up. What's next, blackmailing us? I make a pretty good living for being in the US. I have the normal stuff like a car payment, rent, 401k, and I'll have a hard time fronting the money for this because it's a minimum $900 purchase before I walk out of the store (A couple games, a few controllers, etc).

Re:PS3 Baaaaaby!

[Wesley Felter]

Stop posting this crap in every PS3 thread. 1080p over component does not exist, and several of your other points may not exist either.

I love people's lack of memory

[Babillon]

I'd just like to point out for you all the previous prices for Sony consoles: PS2 release -> $600 Yeah, you remember when it first came out right? $600, system only, one controller, no memory card. Games were a good $60 a pop, and so was the frickin' memory card! Oh, here's the fun one... PSX original release, only in Sony Stores -> $600 I like that myself. I just love how no one remembers the fact that *all* of the Playstations in the past (save PSP, but that thing doesn't count anyway, it's a glorified portible DVD player) have been in the neighbourhood of $600. I can also remember a few PS2 games in recent memory that cost roughly $70 (well, $69.99 + tax). I don't see why people complain about the price. Personally, I'll wait until the second batch so they catch any exploders.

Re:I love people's lack of memory

[dr.banes]

Where are you getting $600 from for a PS2?-You're memory is all fucked up!! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playstation_2#History [wikipedia.org] Price history North America * US$299.99 (October 26, 2000, Launch Price) (CAD$449.99) * US$199.99 (May 14, 2002) (CAD$299.99) * US$179.99 (May 13, 2003) (CAD$249.99) * US$149.99 (May 11, 2004) (CAD$179.99) * US$129.99 (April 20, 2006) (CAD$139.99) Japan * JP¥39,800 (March 2000, Launch Price) * JP¥35,000 (June 29, 2001) * JP¥29,800 (November 29, 2001) * JP¥25,000 (2002) * JP¥19,800 (November 13, 2003) * JP¥17,800 (June 2004) United Kingdom * GB£299.99 (November 24, 2000, Launch Price) * GB£199.99 (September 26, 2001) * GB£169.99 (September 1, 2002) * GB£139.99 (October 1, 2003) * GB£104.99 (August 18, 2004) Taiwan, Republic of China * NT$10,900 (January 24, 2002, SCPH-30007, Launch Price) * NT$ 7,980 (January 1, 2003, SCPH-30007) * NT$ 6,980 (2003, SCPH-39007) * NT$ 6,980 (October 10, 2003, SCPH-50007) * NT$ 6,480 (January 1, 2004, SCPH-50007) * NT$ 5,888 (June 1, 2004, SCPH-50007) * NT$ 5,888 (November 3, 2004, SCPH-70007) Australia * AU$749.95 (Original Price; the price begun to drop within weeks of its launch) * AU$249.95 (Slim PS2 Launch Price) * AU$199.95 (June 1 2006 Price Drop) Germany * DEM 869 [EUR 445] (Launch) * EUR 140 (August 2006) Russia * RUR 5500 (current) Middle East * US$149 (current) Philippines As of June 2006, shop bought warrantied units of PlayStation 2 Slim (SCPH-70006) run around US$ 217. A recent month long promo of a popular console shop offers trade-in of working or non-working PlayStation console to a brand new PlayStation 2 Slim for US$ 142. Portugal * EUR 129,99 (current) Poland * PLN 2,599,00 z (starting) * PLN 549,00 z for Black Slim and 599,00 z for Silver Slim (current) Finland * Eur 500 (Launch) * Eur 149 (current) Republic of Ireland * IE£ 379 (Launch) * EUR 149 (Current)