Should Sony have stuck with the PS2?

[freedquaker]

I totally agree with Bodhesatva! The point he has made is a real important one. Unlike some other friend said, with no PS3 in the foreseeable future, consumers would be MORE willing to buy a PS2 because they would know that the console's lifespan would be even longer (thus the money paid for it would be of a greater value), there would be even a greater number of games and the console surely will not be dead due to the vast amount of install base. In the graphics department, it wouldnt be too different from wii, and although would be far from Xbox360, it would still be much more profitable as there was no new development costs for producing a new system and no huge losses due to seeling at lower prices. Sony could have introduced different types of new models though, compatible with old models like Internet capabilities or PS2 with Hard disc for internet content etc.

It would be best for sony to release the PS3 without Bluray, marginal but expensive technology like HDMI, and a cheaper and more general CPU, which would be priced at no more than $400. The Sales would be at least 6 million by now then.