READ ME:Sony to introduce new $600 SKU - 80 GB HDD w/ Motorstorm

[RiskyChris]

Fresh off the positive news of a $100 price drop, word on the street (leaked AP story) is that Sony will be creating a new SKU with an 80 Gig Hard drive packed with Motorstorm. There may be more in the package, but that's what we know right now. Perhaps a rumble sixaxis?

I'll post the link in a few hours when the stories hit, but it's pretty much confirmed at this point.

NOTE: IF YOU WANT TO HAVE HARDWARE EMULATION WITH YOUR PS3, BUY A 60 GIG PACKAGE SOON. THESE NEW SKUS WILL HAVE SOFTWARE EMULATION

All in all, this is really fucking retarded of Sony. They basically negate their price drop by soft-increasing the price again. Goddam retards.

[Kato Danzo]

I honestly expected nothing less from them. The only way they could redeem themselves now is if they introduce a new revised PSP in the near future. Otherwise...

[Akileese]

Originally Posted by RiskyChris

Fresh off the positive news of a $100 price drop, word on the street (leaked AP story) is that Sony will be creating a new SKU with an 80 Gig Hard drive packed with Motorstorm. There may be more in the package, but that's what we know right now. Perhaps a rumble sixaxis?

I'll post the link in a few hours when the stories hit, but it's pretty much confirmed at this point.

NOTE: IF YOU WANT TO HAVE HARDWARE EMULATION WITH YOUR PS3, BUY A 60 GIG PACKAGE SOON. THESE NEW SKUS WILL HAVE SOFTWARE EMULATION

All in all, this is really fucking retarded of Sony. They basically negate their price drop by soft-increasing the price again. Goddam retards.

What's that you say? The 60GB models are no longer made and all you can find is 80GB models? SHOCKING!

In 1 months time, that's all you'll see, well, assuming they can sell the 60GB at 400, which they won't becuase there's no fucking software.

edit: A little odd that Kotaku hasn't reported this since they're usually the fastest to get gaming news.

[RiskyChris]

Originally Posted by Akileese

What's that you say? The 60GB models are no longer made and all you can find is 80GB models? SHOCKING!

In 1 months time, that's all you'll see, well, assuming they can sell the 60GB at 400, which they won't becuase there's no fucking software.

edit: A little odd that Kotaku hasn't reported this since they're usually the fastest to get gaming news.

There's an embargo on this news until 3 AM edt.

Currently, the plan seems to be sell 60 gig at $500, 80 at $600.

I wouldn't put it past Sony to phase out the 60 gig like they did with the 20, leaving $600 still.

[dub]

I could give two shits and a fuck about the PS3. It's the N64 of this decade, only worse. I'm just curious as to what exactly software/hardware emulation means and what it pertains to?

[Drakeon]

It means less backwards compatibility I think. In essence its more like the 360's backwards compatibility, meaning all ps2 games will not work on your ps3.

[Lyenae]

There are benefits to software emulation..., native high res rending will be possible with software emulation, as well as real AA/AF.

I hope the old PS3's will have hardware/software emulation on a toggle.

[RiskyChris]

Originally Posted by dub

I could give two shits and a fuck about the PS3. It's the N64 of this decade, only worse. I'm just curious as to what exactly software/hardware emulation means and what it pertains to?

Hardware: There's PS1/2 chips actually inside the machine.
Software: No chips -- uses actual software to emulate the older system architecture.

Basically, it's the difference between an NES emulator you use on a PC, and an NES-on-a-chip hardware shrink.

...

Also, screw you. The N64 is the greatest system ever.

[Angerz]

So how bad is the software emulation v. hardware?

Is it terrible like 20% games dont work and another 50% have glitches or what?

And they can upgrade it with firmware right?

[brekk]

Originally Posted by dub

It's the N64 of this decade, only worse.

WTF are you talking about?

The only systems of the last decade comparable the the PS3 are the Sega Saturn, and Dreamcast.

[Kobalt]

Originally Posted by brekk

WTF are you talking about?

The only systems of the last decade comparable the the PS3 are the Sega Saturn, and Dreamcast.

Dreamcast actually had good games, saturn is about right, right down to being very difficult to develop for.

[Aegdaien]

Originally Posted by RiskyChris

There's an embargo on this news until 3 AM edt.

KOTV.com - The News On 6

There's the link to the supposedly 'leaked' AP report.

Sorry for spoiling your fun on posting the link.

Edit: Here's the Sony press release:

SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INTRODUCES NEW 80GB PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™); ANNOUNCES NEW PRICE ON CURRENT 60GB MODEL
80GB System Designed for Today’s Connected Gamer, 60GB Price Now $499


FOSTER CITY, Calif., July 9, 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), Inc. today announced a new 80GB model of its PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system. Beginning in August, the new PS3 model will be available in North America for a suggested retail price of $599/$659 CND and will be sold with the popular online-enabled racing game MotorStorm™. In conjunction with this news, the company also announced that effective immediately, the current 60GB PS3 model will be available in North America for $499/$549 CND, or $100 below the original launch price.

By featuring an expanded hard disk drive (HDD), the new 80GB PS3 is designed to appeal to the online gaming and entertainment enthusiast, providing ample storage space to download more games and other entertainment content from PLAYSTATION®Network. There are currently more than 60 playable games and game-related downloads available through PLAYSTATION®Store, with expanded entertainment content coming soon. The new model features the million-selling game MotorStorm in the box, allowing up to 12 players to play online at one time, hitting the dirt in this visually-arresting, fast-paced racing title.

Throughout the holidays and this fiscal year, more than 120 new first and third-party software titles will be available for North American PS3 users to enjoy, in addition to the more than 40 software titles currently available. Key upcoming first-party titles include Folklore™, Heavenly Sword™, LAIR, NBA ’08, Ratchet & Clank® Future: Tools of Destruction™, SingStar™, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation, THE EYE OF JUDGMENT™, Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and Warhawk™.

Numerous third-party titles, including several exclusives, will also be available such as Devil May CryIV, Dynasty Warriors:GUNDAM, Grand Theft Auto IV, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Hellboy, Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, SEGA Rally Revo, Stranglehold™, The Darkness, TimeShift™, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter™ 2.

Additional games and services will also be available for PS3 system owners through the PLAYSTATION Network including PlayStation Home, a state-of-the-art 3D online community that serves as a meeting place for PS3 users around the world, as well as numerous downloadable games including the highly-anticipated title PAIN.

“As we move into the next phase of PS3, it’s important that we continue to evaluate our product line, offering consumers the technology and features that meet their growing needs for new forms of media and the way in which it is delivered,” said Jack Tretton, president and CEO of SCEA. “The introduction of the 80GB PS3, the new pricing for the current 60GB model, the availability of more than 100 new software titles this fiscal year and, finally, the expansion of services for PLAYSTATION Network, will provide even more options for users and will help bring new consumers into the PS3 fold.”

Both the 80GB and 60GB PS3 models come standard with Cell Broadband Engine™ (Cell/B.E.), Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) player, built-in HDD, 1080p high-definition output, Wi-Fi connectivity and SIXAXIS™ wireless controller.

[RiskyChris]

Originally Posted by Aegdaien

KOTV.com - The News On 6

There's the link to the supposedly 'leaked' AP report.

Sorry for spoiling your fun on posting the link.

That's where I got the news from originally (well, through GAF). =D

[Aegdaien]

According to the release, the price drop takes effect immediately. I wonder if major retailers will adjust prices accordingly for tomorrow? Circuit City's ad still had the PS3 for $599 in their Sunday ad this morning.

[dub]

I should clarify: The relation I make between the N64 and the PS3 is more an opinion on Nintendo then versus Sony now. They both were arrogant and head strong and felt like they could do no wrong because they were the big boys on the block. N64: Fuck you game devs, you will develop games for cartridges or you can go fuck yourselves... and so they did go fuck themselves, along with the Playstation and its dominance over that "era." Now Sony is doing the same thing, telling people "these are the rules, abide or die." Forcing devs to make games on this shoddy piece of hardware that Carmack says is about as easy to program for as pissing over your shoulder. And now, like back then, developers are leaving Sony.

The N64 is a great system, don't get me wrong. I played through Jet Force Gemini again about 6 months ago, and Majora's Mask about 1 month ago. And you can all thank god there isn't online Mario Kart 64, your fucking balloons wouldn't last 30 seconds.

You can't argue that Sony isn't making many of the same mistakes Nintendo made oh so many years ago.