Maskillz, the PS2 plays DVD's too. and you can get a DVD remote for it as well.
the reason you buy a PS3 is to play PS3 games, its not that complicated. and again Madskillz -"they can get the same experience from a 360 or a Wii - because those two consoles - and the 40gb PS3 - don't play PS2 games." uhh no you dont get the same experience on a Wii that you do on PS3. but at least you were close to right with the XBox - but not really. You buy a PS3 to play PS3 games! novel concept
They are removing the PS2 compatability because the PS3 can stand on its own now and if you want a PS2 buy a PS2.
And what sinking ship are you talking about?????? PS3 has the momentum right now, outselling the Xbox. And if they put a $299 version out they would prob outsell the Wii