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Forums - Sony - Interview with Ray Maguire (SCE UK) regarding 40 GB PS3 and price cut

TWRoO on 08 October 2007
Soriku said:
I stopped reading his BS when he said "Lolz consumerz no carez fer teh BC!11!" I knew he was gonna spew even more...

I use BC ALL THE TIME, I CARE about BC.

Leo-J said:- @Soriku

                    so do I.

 

good lord :-0



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Words Of Wisdom on 08 October 2007
ameratsu said:
to summarize

- people who want a ps3 but are not concerned with ps2 games are now able to buy a ps3 for cheaper than they were able to before. Still plays PS1 games.

-people who value ps2 backwards compatibility and/or the other additional features cut from the 40gig will be able to purchase a higher-spec console (60gig with 2 games).

so in conclusion, the ps3 is a better value than before (the higher spec model is also cheaper) and those who simply want to play ps3 games (and/or blu-ray movies) are able to own a HD console without sacrificing things like Wi-fi, a hard drive, hdmi input, etc (vs. core x360).

it seems to me that sony is not "abandoning" BC like some people want to believe.

And people who would rather not have to sell a kidney to buy a PS3 with Backwards Compatibility don't get diddly squat.



makingmusic476 on 08 October 2007
davygee said:

Backwards Compatibility is an issue for some and not for others. This will always be the case. Personally, if I had the option of having it...of course I would rather have it....just like I'd rather have a 60Gb drive than a 40Gb drive. But it all comes down to cost in the end. What Sony are doing in Europe is effectively giving the consumer the choice. You can go for the cheapest version of the PS3...yes it will play PS3 games and of course you can still play Blu-Ray movies...but unfortunately you don't get the bonus of being able to play your old PS2 games on it. Or you go for the standard version which gives you a few extra bells and whistles for a bit more cash.

Although I've always thought BC was a pretty good thing to have. It certainly isn't essential for the console...it's a PS3 and was made to play PS3 games not PS2 games. If you are that bothered with it...get the more expensive unit or buy a standalone PS2. What happens if you are interested in playing Super Mario Brothers, do you expect to be able to play it on the one machine...or just get out your SNES?

I reckon on the whole, what SCEE are doing, is spot on. They are doing everything that the consumer has asked for. We moaned when they didn't reduce the price in the summer compared to the US price cut...they gave us 2 games and a controller for the same price instead. But now, they are reducing the price of the PS3 by a whopping £76 (thats a huge $155 dollars cheaper)...not just that...you would think that they would just get rid of the packed in games etc to reduce the price....no they aren't. They are only removing a controller, but are still giving you 2 games for £349 instead of £425. And the two games you're getting are likely to be worth at least £80 normally.

In addition to this, they are bringing out a budget entry level PS3 at under £300.

On a personal note. I reckon the 60Gb Value Pack is fantastic value for money and my money would be on this one. You are getting what would have costed £500 in the summer for £350 now. Also, I reckon the extra £50 from the 40Gb to 60Gb Value Pack is a great deal...2 games and BC and 20Gb extra for £50 is brilliant.

As I said at the start...this is a sensible move.

That's basically my thoughts on the matter. :)

 



makingmusic476 on 08 October 2007
Darc Requiem said:
ChronotriggerJM, the problem is that at least in Europe gamers will soon have no choice. Sony by their own admission is discontinuing the 60GB PS3 in Europe. So if Euro gamers don't snatch those units up before they run out they'll have no alternative but the 40GB PS3 with no PS2 BC feature.

 Personally, I think that the 60gb is being discontinued in Europe for the same reason it's being discontinued everywhere else.  Expect an 80GB ps3 in Europe before long.



makingmusic476 on 08 October 2007
Words Of Wisdom said:
ameratsu said:
to summarize

- people who want a ps3 but are not concerned with ps2 games are now able to buy a ps3 for cheaper than they were able to before. Still plays PS1 games.

-people who value ps2 backwards compatibility and/or the other additional features cut from the 40gig will be able to purchase a higher-spec console (60gig with 2 games).

so in conclusion, the ps3 is a better value than before (the higher spec model is also cheaper) and those who simply want to play ps3 games (and/or blu-ray movies) are able to own a HD console without sacrificing things like Wi-fi, a hard drive, hdmi input, etc (vs. core x360).

it seems to me that sony is not "abandoning" BC like some people want to believe.

And people who would rather not have to sell a kidney to buy a PS3 with Backwards Compatibility don't get diddly squat.


Some people just can't be pleased.   You have the option of a cheaper ps3 with no BC, or a more expensive ps3 with BC.  Either option is cheaper than the ps3 cost a week ago.  Would you rather them have kept the price at 425 GBP?