So let me get this straight - Sony says they created BC last gen. Earlier this gen, said it was a core value. Dumped it to save money and make on the fence gamers piss and get off the pot and work two jobs to pay for a PS3 - and buy games. And SONY really thought gamers would embrace this strategy?
So, they release a slim model - but with the same gaming lineup. While I think there will be a good bump in sales, it will fall flat once everyone who wants a Slim will get one at that price.
Games - and Sony gave the finger to several million gamers by removing BC.
Have you noticed for the 360 side of things a few old titles are still selling - Halo and Halo 2. Guess what? Those are Xbox titles. And people are still buying them.
I absolutely love how folks are quick to say 'You want to play games, buy a PS2.' That's not what Sony said earlier this gen. The PS2 was still selling - and they had it in the PS3. What changed? Instead of keeping PS2 BC in the PS3 to migrate several gamers, they expected to gain gamers through osmosis.
BC was the tipping point for a lot of gamers. I remember when Sony announced pricing for the PS3. Folks cringed, but a few diehards were like 'I'm still buying ones." Other waited for the price to go down. When it did, they found out the BC was gone and just gave up. Though it matters nothing to you - though it's a feature you could care less for, a lot - I mean a lot of gamers love the feature. I do play old GTA games on my PS3 - San Andreas - and love it.
Whatever helps you sleep at night, and find comfort in your happy place. Just like the negative IGN top 25 consoles, just like the 8M console lead, just like the *negative* news articles by Gebx, none of it exists. Ignore it and hope it goes away.
What, son, what? New York, New York!!!
