Why do people say the PS2 started out slow?

[Shane]

FishyJoe said:

DKII said:

Shane said:
I agree price has the potential to be the biggest factor, but there's no reason PS3 can't get down to $99 eventually.

The PS2 isn't even down there yet, why would you assume that the PS3 which is starting off twice as high could get anywhere near that amount?

 Maybe he's trying to sell you his PS3?

PS2 hasn't come down to $99 because it hasn't needed to. It's moving just fine at $129.

Why would I spend $600 on a system?