| blackstar said: if the ps3 didn't have a Blu-ray Drive it would've been in a much better position because the lunch price would've been lower |
For the short term the PS3 would surely have had a larger install base, but for the long term it would have meant a big technical and user sacrifice. I think the long term outlook would have been far worse and a PS4 would have been needed far quicker.
Remember Sony would like to see people upgrade to HDTVs, 7.1 capable audio setups, watching and playing top quality games and movies (a Wii-like product would totally go against such aims). If they did not invest into the PS3 with the Cell processor and Blu-Ray there would be even less to distiguish the product from the 360, a platform which shares the bulk of multi-platform games already. Sony is now able to distinguish itself with PS3 exclusives making better and better use of Blu-Ray and Cell related advantages. It will probably provide Sony the oppertunity to build up a considerable edge, earning the reputation of providing an unrivalled sturdy multi-media and games experience driving the market forward.
