Re:How does this save money? (Score 1)

Let's face it, Sony is addressing the main point that consumers are complaining about. The cost of the PS3. Why do they need 2 chips? Because the architecture is radically different. Why was the launch delayed and the initial cost so high? Because they needed to get the 2 chips to play nicely together, not because of Blu-Ray (which is the common misconception).

If cutting out the backwards compatibility will bring down the cost of the PS3, I'll gladly plug my PS2 in right beside it. It's a trade-off. Either be backwards compatible or have a lower cost? For me, the lower cost wins because lower cost means more units in the hands of the public which leads to a higher demand for games which eventually leads to more games on the market.