^ Not only that but which PS3 game developer is going to be idiot enought to put a game on a 100 gig disc IF PS3 (i.e. the ONLY machine capable of running said game) can't handle it,?
The OP is being disingenuous by saying that they were thinking of getting a PS3 once it becomes even cheaper still, because they like some of the exclusive games. Yet they are going to never buy one now because it might not be able to play BR movies in future?
I think of one thing we can be absolutely certain: EVERY PS3 game made from now until the end of time will be able to be played on today's PS3. So stop worrying/making excuses already and start saving ur pennies, or get that second job (and now with the price cuts it only needs to be a part time job). Either that or be genuine about your true intentions regarding console ownership for this gen.
BTW movie studios would be almost as stupid to put movies onto >50gig discs. given the capabilities of the current install base (not limited to PS3). Just like the article says VHS tapes developed longer play capability which older VHS machines weren't able to handle, but AFAIK not a single movie was ever released on VHS in long play mode.
If this is the reason someone uses to justify not getting a PS3 then it's pretty clear they never intended to get a PS3 in the first place. Seems odd that people feel the need to justify not buying something like this. Normally you need a reason to justify the spending of money on luxury goods, not the other way round; does this reflect the rampantly consumerist culture we've become?
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