Erik rants. Today: "The PS3 is not the N64!"

[HappySqurriel]

staticneuron said: Seriously speaking if you are going to pony up $600 for a system very few will be deterred by an additional $50. As far as casual games go flow, blast factor, MK II and many more should appeal to those who are not hardcore. Upcoming to this is the fact that they are working on making PS1 downloads that you can play on the PSP, home, singstar, calling all cars is all coming around october. The PS3 doesn't revolve around casual gamers but there is something there for them. And I have handed the controller to a couple of my casual gamer friends and the enjoy motorstorm and fighting it out on VF5. Casual gamers can be attracted to the normal line up of games on every system as well. I see this casual gamers arguement is going to be a sticking point for some crowds.

Well ... Technically speaking 600€ is approximately $790 (US) ... But you're correct, if you're willing to spend $600 on a system $50 or $100 more probably won't prevent you from buying the system. The problem is the bulk of gamers are willing to spend $200 on a videogame system and $400 or $590 will prevent you from buying a system.