Regardless of whether you're looking for classic nintendo games, or free playstation 3 demo games, within the playstation 3 network, you can actually log in and download them directly to the playstation 3. Some people speculate that the playstation 4 won't even require disks for the reason that they will be downloaded online. Regardless of what the playstation 4 holds, it's better to understand the intentions of the PS4 by first understanding the advancements that have been made in the playstation 3. The PS3 is by far one of the better, if not the best and most advanced systems out there. It stands to reason that the PS4 will be even better. So I want to direct your attention to an article that I found about PS3 games online. Enjoy.
Title: PS3 games online
John Hight, external production director for SCEA, is the overseer of PS3 games' digital distribution program, E-Distribution Initiative. He claims that this new distribution project will benefit Sony and open opportunities for game developers. Hight explains that online distribution erases inventory risks while being cost-effective. He asserts that this is Sony's contribution in the anti-piracy drive because online distribution will curtail the sales of used games and software transfer.
As added benefit for the developers and aspiring developers of PS3 games, the difficulties of breaking in the game publishing industry is minimized by the online platform. Through the online platform new games by big and new developers can be tested with low risks in a medium that encourages quick feedback. There is no need to publish the game and get reviewers to test it. The prototype of the game is uploaded in the online platform where actual PS3 gamers can play it and post their own reviews. Hight asserts, in another dig at Microsoft, that their company is committed to game development in the circle of its own studios. He reminds that Microsoft relies on third party game developers to supply their Live Arcade with games. He even added that Sony opens platform doors for independent publishers who funded their own games. But not just any game can make it to Sony's online platform. Hight stresses that despite the openness of their platform, Sony is only looking for new and fresh ideas to benefit from the influence of the PS3.
Sony Computer Entertainment's Ken Kutaragi, amplifies the cost-efficiency of their online platform. He states that they expect high returns from the sales of downloadable PS3 games. He also denies reports about added fees and charges for playing and networking through the E-Distribution Initiative. He explains that all basic services from Sony's online platform will be free except for the downloads.
SCEA also confirms reports that some of their PS3 games, downloaded or not, are not compatible with Xbox 360. The company gives hardware demands and game designs as reasons behind the incompatibility. This confirmation coincided with the announcement of new game titles developed exclusively for Sony.
From these, Sony makes it clear that it is taking steps to compete with Microsoft even in the online arena. Though the initial information released by SCEA is vague, the online platform clearly has two primary functions: PS3 games download and player interaction. Its basic functions are much like that of Microsoft's online platform. The PS3 games console is facing a tough challenge from Xbox 360 because of its delayed launch. Whether the E-Distribution Initiative will face the same challenge remains to be seen when it collides with the more established Xbox Live Arcade.
For more valuable information on ps3 games please visit http://www.ps3-game.com.
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Thursday, December 7, 2006
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Watch out for the PS4 bogus hype
Recently I read an article that had the headline "Hirai suggests PS4 is more than ten years away"
After reading the article, I found he made no suggestion whatsoever, and again it was more speculation fanning false flames of curiosity and wonder and taking comments out of context, then it was a legitimate "suggestion".
The article was about an interview between CNet and Kaz Hirai, Sony's president. They drew speculation from the question about the Nintendo Wii's low price,
asking how that effected the PS3. All Hirai said was basically that he thought the PS3 added tremendous value, and that if you bought any of sony's products,
you would still be able to use it 10 years down the road. Now, if he said we want THIS product to be able to be the top product 10 years from now it'd be a different story.
However, the reason Sony has made their systems backward compatible, is so all your old software won't have gone to waste if you choose to upgrade.
If you do not choose to upgrade, there still will be games comming out for quite awhile for the old system after the new system comes out.
The original playstation (PS1) became the first system to sell over 100 million copies... However it didn't hit this point until AFTER the PS2 came out. In fact, sold it's 100 million copy in March of 2005.
This was about 5 years after the release of the PS2. The original playstation is only now starting to lose it's value, and I'd say the users got a good 10 years out of it.
(dates need confirmation)
Hirai even followed up when he was asked if the PS4 would most definitely not be released within the 5 years
and he clarified his last statement by specifying that all he meant was that Sony makes sure that they take care of their customers so that their product is still good.
Then again, mentioning the 10 year thing could give a good smokescreen if in fact they were planning on releasing in roughly 5 years.
But, I digress, I will allow you to develop your own opinion on the interview.
The Interview is as follows:
CNET: Can you provide an update on the PlayStation 3?
Hirai: The PlayStation 3 will launch in the North American market on November 17. Things are pretty much moving according to plan.
CNET: How does a scaled-down Electronic Entertainment Expo affect a company like yours? Was it a good thing to institute some changes in the format, or were you happy with the way it had been?
Hirai: E3 has about a 10-year, 11-year history, if I'm not mistaken. I think it's grown to a point where it became just such a massive show that we needed to take a look at what we were trying to accomplish with the show. We needed to see how effectively we can accomplish those goals. I think it was pretty much across the board in agreement that we should revise or relook at how E3 is structured.
CNET: Beyond the pricing and availability of the PlayStation 3,
one of the big pieces of news from this year's E3 was more information about Nintendo's new console, the Wii.
There were rumors that the Wii would be priced for less than $250. How did that affect the PlayStation 3?
Hirai: The pricing that we announced for the PlayStation 3 is a price that ultimately offers fantastic value to the consumers.
I think that we are offering a very good value for the consumers.
We look at our products having a 10-year life cycle, which we've proven with the PlayStation.
Therefore, the PlayStation 3 is going to be a console that's going to be with you again for 10 years.
We're not going to ask the consumers to suddenly buy another PlayStation console in five years' time
and basically have their investment go by the wayside.
So for all those reasons, I think at $599 we're offering a very good value to the consumers.
CNET: Are you saying that there won't be a PlayStation 4 within five years?
Hirai: Well, I think that if you look at the history of the way we've managed our console business,
we always try to hit a 10-year life cycle.
I can't speculate on when we might come out with a new console after PlayStation 3.
But my message is that once you become a family in the PlayStation family of products, you become a family member.
We make sure that we take care of you.
CNET: Going back to the question of the Nintendo console, it seems like its pricing is significantly lower than what the PlayStation 3, or the Xbox 360, will cost. Any concern that Nintendo's Wii pricing will undercut the market as people decide which console they want to buy?
Hirai: Some consumers will compare features or software offerings and decide that they may want to go with a different console. You also have to realize that we have a very strong, market-leading console called the PlayStation 2, which is at a very affordable price right now. Consumers will also understand that if you buy a PlayStation 2 right now, and you make some software investments, when you feel it's right to move onto PlayStation 3, those software titles aren't going to go by the wayside. Consumers will take that into consideration. I don't think price is the only determining factor when consumers make a choice in looking at their console purchase decisions.
CNET: Is there a danger that some consumers will buy PlayStation 3 just for the Blu-ray player and not the games?
Hirai: Consumers are going to look at the totality of what we offer in the PlayStation 3. Even if there was a consumer who decided to buy the PlayStation 3 perhaps as a Blu-ray player, I think that they will quickly realize the potential and the entertainment value of the fantastic content in true [high definition]. Any consumer would be hard pressed really not to try that functionality out.
CNET: Given the differences in pricing, which is fairly significant between Microsoft's Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, are there any chances of a PlayStation 3 down the line that doesn't have Blu-ray built in?
Hirai: The PlayStation 3 uses the Blu-ray as its storage medium for both games and for movies as well. We wanted to take advantage of the storage capacity that Blu-ray offers in terms of motion pictures and other content, but most importantly, for games as well. Our decision to include the Blu-ray player from day one in all of our PlayStation 3s was the right decision and, quite honestly, the only decision we can make.
Look at the massive amounts of data that's required to provide a truly immersive gaming experience in true HD. If you only have a DVD ROM drive, which can only go up to about 9GB or so, you're going to end up with a game that's going to have two or possibly even three discs. And then you're going to have to ask consumers to swap discs out or cache all the game onto the hard drive, which I think is an inconvenience--not to mention the fact that you're going to fill up a 20GB hard drive very quickly with some of these games. So trying to go without a Blu-ray drive in the PlayStation 3 really is a nonstarter.
CNET: There's been talk recently about production of the PlayStation 3--why hasn't production begun already?
Hirai: We haven't officially announced production on the PlayStation 3 just yet. But we are on track to deliver 2 million units for the launch period on a worldwide basis that we announced at E3. We are going to make sure that those units get out into the market.
CNET: It looks like there could be some shortages, particularly for the holiday season, even with the 2 million by the launch date and 4 million by the end of the year. So what do you say to consumers who are not going to be able to get ahold of one if they do want one?
Hirai: We are going to make every effort possible to make sure that we get as many units out into the market in the major territories as well as some of the smaller territories that we're launching in.
CNET: Have there been any sort of business lessons about filling customer demands and production issues from the things that Microsoft has dealt with regarding the Xbox 360?
Hirai: We don't really look at what our competition did or didn't do. We've had shortages in the past, and there is no guarantee that we will never have a shortage again in the future. But I think that we've learned many lessons over the years that allow us to look at production schedules, look at parts procurement, look at ways of shortening the lead time from the point of manufacture to ultimately getting the product into the retailers' shelves and into the hands of consumers. We're doing everything we can to make sure that we have the most efficient way of getting the product into the market.
CNET: By the time the holiday season moves around, Microsoft will have a yearlong head start. Not only does it have the head start in the console race, but it also has a year's advantage on coming out with new accessories really bolstering its online offerings. What is Sony's take? How can Sony keep up with that?
Hirai: If you look back in history, I think everybody realizes that we've never been first to bring a console to the market. PlayStation was not first and PlayStation 2 was not first to market. As a matter of fact, PlayStation Portable was not first to market in the portable space and PlayStation 3, as you mentioned, is not the first to market either.
It comes down to several things. One is the kind of software experience that the consumers will expect out of a next-generation console. I think we're going to be delivering that, both in terms of the lineup of PlayStation 3s as well as the fact that we're offering true HD gaming. We're also launching a console that doesn't require upgrades as you go along. Right out of the box it will play Blu-ray movies in true HD as well as old games. As far as accessories go, that's really a function of what kind of accessories you need to play or enjoy a particular game.
CNET: How many titles will you have by launch and how many by year's end?
Hirai: That's hard to try to pin down at this point. Everybody is looking at their entire portfolio of software offerings, and I think that the lineup of titles really is something that won't be locked down most likely until three to four weeks before launch.
(end)
Now, of that whole interview their was only that brief comment about the shelf life of Sony's products, and the "I can't comment on the PS4" follow up.
After reading the interview, you can see that centering the whole interview by titling the article, "Hirai suggests PS4 is more than five years away" is just media hype to grab your attention.
Assuming both of these interviews are truthful and congruent, then if Ken Kutaragi said the PS4 is coming within the next decade;
and Harai's statement indicated having every Sony Playstation last for 10 years or more would only make sense if he was talking about the shelf life, rather than the amount of years before the next product releases.
In other words, while the PS3 may not be outdated for another 10 years, it still remains very possible that the PS4 will be released well within the 10 years, perhaps even within 6 or 7 years.
Mike Summers
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After reading the article, I found he made no suggestion whatsoever, and again it was more speculation fanning false flames of curiosity and wonder and taking comments out of context, then it was a legitimate "suggestion".
The article was about an interview between CNet and Kaz Hirai, Sony's president. They drew speculation from the question about the Nintendo Wii's low price,
asking how that effected the PS3. All Hirai said was basically that he thought the PS3 added tremendous value, and that if you bought any of sony's products,
you would still be able to use it 10 years down the road. Now, if he said we want THIS product to be able to be the top product 10 years from now it'd be a different story.
However, the reason Sony has made their systems backward compatible, is so all your old software won't have gone to waste if you choose to upgrade.
If you do not choose to upgrade, there still will be games comming out for quite awhile for the old system after the new system comes out.
The original playstation (PS1) became the first system to sell over 100 million copies... However it didn't hit this point until AFTER the PS2 came out. In fact, sold it's 100 million copy in March of 2005.
This was about 5 years after the release of the PS2. The original playstation is only now starting to lose it's value, and I'd say the users got a good 10 years out of it.
(dates need confirmation)
Hirai even followed up when he was asked if the PS4 would most definitely not be released within the 5 years
and he clarified his last statement by specifying that all he meant was that Sony makes sure that they take care of their customers so that their product is still good.
Then again, mentioning the 10 year thing could give a good smokescreen if in fact they were planning on releasing in roughly 5 years.
But, I digress, I will allow you to develop your own opinion on the interview.
The Interview is as follows:
CNET: Can you provide an update on the PlayStation 3?
Hirai: The PlayStation 3 will launch in the North American market on November 17. Things are pretty much moving according to plan.
CNET: How does a scaled-down Electronic Entertainment Expo affect a company like yours? Was it a good thing to institute some changes in the format, or were you happy with the way it had been?
Hirai: E3 has about a 10-year, 11-year history, if I'm not mistaken. I think it's grown to a point where it became just such a massive show that we needed to take a look at what we were trying to accomplish with the show. We needed to see how effectively we can accomplish those goals. I think it was pretty much across the board in agreement that we should revise or relook at how E3 is structured.
CNET: Beyond the pricing and availability of the PlayStation 3,
one of the big pieces of news from this year's E3 was more information about Nintendo's new console, the Wii.
There were rumors that the Wii would be priced for less than $250. How did that affect the PlayStation 3?
Hirai: The pricing that we announced for the PlayStation 3 is a price that ultimately offers fantastic value to the consumers.
I think that we are offering a very good value for the consumers.
We look at our products having a 10-year life cycle, which we've proven with the PlayStation.
Therefore, the PlayStation 3 is going to be a console that's going to be with you again for 10 years.
We're not going to ask the consumers to suddenly buy another PlayStation console in five years' time
and basically have their investment go by the wayside.
So for all those reasons, I think at $599 we're offering a very good value to the consumers.
CNET: Are you saying that there won't be a PlayStation 4 within five years?
Hirai: Well, I think that if you look at the history of the way we've managed our console business,
we always try to hit a 10-year life cycle.
I can't speculate on when we might come out with a new console after PlayStation 3.
But my message is that once you become a family in the PlayStation family of products, you become a family member.
We make sure that we take care of you.
CNET: Going back to the question of the Nintendo console, it seems like its pricing is significantly lower than what the PlayStation 3, or the Xbox 360, will cost. Any concern that Nintendo's Wii pricing will undercut the market as people decide which console they want to buy?
Hirai: Some consumers will compare features or software offerings and decide that they may want to go with a different console. You also have to realize that we have a very strong, market-leading console called the PlayStation 2, which is at a very affordable price right now. Consumers will also understand that if you buy a PlayStation 2 right now, and you make some software investments, when you feel it's right to move onto PlayStation 3, those software titles aren't going to go by the wayside. Consumers will take that into consideration. I don't think price is the only determining factor when consumers make a choice in looking at their console purchase decisions.
CNET: Is there a danger that some consumers will buy PlayStation 3 just for the Blu-ray player and not the games?
Hirai: Consumers are going to look at the totality of what we offer in the PlayStation 3. Even if there was a consumer who decided to buy the PlayStation 3 perhaps as a Blu-ray player, I think that they will quickly realize the potential and the entertainment value of the fantastic content in true [high definition]. Any consumer would be hard pressed really not to try that functionality out.
CNET: Given the differences in pricing, which is fairly significant between Microsoft's Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, are there any chances of a PlayStation 3 down the line that doesn't have Blu-ray built in?
Hirai: The PlayStation 3 uses the Blu-ray as its storage medium for both games and for movies as well. We wanted to take advantage of the storage capacity that Blu-ray offers in terms of motion pictures and other content, but most importantly, for games as well. Our decision to include the Blu-ray player from day one in all of our PlayStation 3s was the right decision and, quite honestly, the only decision we can make.
Look at the massive amounts of data that's required to provide a truly immersive gaming experience in true HD. If you only have a DVD ROM drive, which can only go up to about 9GB or so, you're going to end up with a game that's going to have two or possibly even three discs. And then you're going to have to ask consumers to swap discs out or cache all the game onto the hard drive, which I think is an inconvenience--not to mention the fact that you're going to fill up a 20GB hard drive very quickly with some of these games. So trying to go without a Blu-ray drive in the PlayStation 3 really is a nonstarter.
CNET: There's been talk recently about production of the PlayStation 3--why hasn't production begun already?
Hirai: We haven't officially announced production on the PlayStation 3 just yet. But we are on track to deliver 2 million units for the launch period on a worldwide basis that we announced at E3. We are going to make sure that those units get out into the market.
CNET: It looks like there could be some shortages, particularly for the holiday season, even with the 2 million by the launch date and 4 million by the end of the year. So what do you say to consumers who are not going to be able to get ahold of one if they do want one?
Hirai: We are going to make every effort possible to make sure that we get as many units out into the market in the major territories as well as some of the smaller territories that we're launching in.
CNET: Have there been any sort of business lessons about filling customer demands and production issues from the things that Microsoft has dealt with regarding the Xbox 360?
Hirai: We don't really look at what our competition did or didn't do. We've had shortages in the past, and there is no guarantee that we will never have a shortage again in the future. But I think that we've learned many lessons over the years that allow us to look at production schedules, look at parts procurement, look at ways of shortening the lead time from the point of manufacture to ultimately getting the product into the retailers' shelves and into the hands of consumers. We're doing everything we can to make sure that we have the most efficient way of getting the product into the market.
CNET: By the time the holiday season moves around, Microsoft will have a yearlong head start. Not only does it have the head start in the console race, but it also has a year's advantage on coming out with new accessories really bolstering its online offerings. What is Sony's take? How can Sony keep up with that?
Hirai: If you look back in history, I think everybody realizes that we've never been first to bring a console to the market. PlayStation was not first and PlayStation 2 was not first to market. As a matter of fact, PlayStation Portable was not first to market in the portable space and PlayStation 3, as you mentioned, is not the first to market either.
It comes down to several things. One is the kind of software experience that the consumers will expect out of a next-generation console. I think we're going to be delivering that, both in terms of the lineup of PlayStation 3s as well as the fact that we're offering true HD gaming. We're also launching a console that doesn't require upgrades as you go along. Right out of the box it will play Blu-ray movies in true HD as well as old games. As far as accessories go, that's really a function of what kind of accessories you need to play or enjoy a particular game.
CNET: How many titles will you have by launch and how many by year's end?
Hirai: That's hard to try to pin down at this point. Everybody is looking at their entire portfolio of software offerings, and I think that the lineup of titles really is something that won't be locked down most likely until three to four weeks before launch.
(end)
Now, of that whole interview their was only that brief comment about the shelf life of Sony's products, and the "I can't comment on the PS4" follow up.
After reading the interview, you can see that centering the whole interview by titling the article, "Hirai suggests PS4 is more than five years away" is just media hype to grab your attention.
Assuming both of these interviews are truthful and congruent, then if Ken Kutaragi said the PS4 is coming within the next decade;
and Harai's statement indicated having every Sony Playstation last for 10 years or more would only make sense if he was talking about the shelf life, rather than the amount of years before the next product releases.
In other words, while the PS3 may not be outdated for another 10 years, it still remains very possible that the PS4 will be released well within the 10 years, perhaps even within 6 or 7 years.
Mike Summers
Featured Author
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A comparison of the Sony PS3, and Microsoft's Xbox 360 by Andrew Lawrence
The current generation of game consoles is a market contested by three systems. Microsoft's Xbox 360, which was released in November 2005, Nintendo's Wii, due for release in November 2006, and the Sony PS3, also set to release in North America and Japan in November 06. This is a short guide for consumers interested in a comparison of the PS3 vs Xbox 360.
The two systems are remarkably similar in several ways. They both ship in two different lines - a Basic and a Premium version - and in both cases, the main difference between the two lines for each is the size of the hard drive. In the case of Xbox, the Core version does not have one, while the Premium system comes with a removable 20 GB hard drive. In the case of the PS3, the Basic edition has a 20 GB hard drive, and the Premium comes with a 60 GB drive. Given the similarities of the two lines for each system, from here on we shall just compare the premium version of both systems.
Microsoft's second console, the Xbox 360, is Internet-capable by standard 100 Mb ethernet port, has a relatively advanced on board Operating System (OS), features a triple-cored CPU for parallel processing, allowing a different processor to focus exclusively on different aspects of each game, has a powerful on-board graphics accelerator with an ATI GPU, has 5.1 surround sound support, DVD playback functionality, interfaces with an online matchmaking and multiplayer service, namely, Xbox Live, and with a software update, will support the HDTV progressive video resolution of 1920x1080 (AKA, 1080p). The system also has 3 USB 2.0 ports, which allow users to plug in additional peripherals, such as the Xbox Live Vision Camera, and wireless network adaptor. There is support for both wired and wireless controllers. Microsoft has also announced it will release an external Xbox HD-DVD drive for users who desire next-generation disk format support. The Xbox 360 ships with emulation software that allows users to play some original Xbox games on the new console. The results vary significantly, however, and a compatibility "profile" must first be released on a game-by-game basis via Xbox Live, before users can use old games. In some cases, the older games are able to take advantage of the significantly more powerful hardware available to them and will actually play better than on the original system. Others, however, do not lend themselves well to this feature, and run poorly, or in some cases, not at all, and thus, will not be supported by Microsoft on the 360.
The PS3 will also be Internet-capable via 1 Gb ethernet, and will offer many of the same features as Xbox Live Gold, using the tentatively named "PlayStation Network Platform" (PNP) service for multiplayer and matchmaking. Unlike Xbox Live Gold, however, Sony has announced that their service will not attract a subscription fee, but will instead be free to all users. It has a highly advanced "Cell" processor, which features eight independent "Synergistic Processing Elements" (SPE) for parallel computing. One of these is reserved for the OS, and another is redundant, making the console fault tolerant, should one of the units fail. The other six can be dynamically configured by each game to allow developers to optimise the console for the requirements of every individual game. The next-generation Blu-Ray Disk format is standard for all PS3 units, which also allows standard DVD and CD playback, as with the Xbox 360. The PS3 will support all standard HDTV resolutions, and the Premium version has HDMI output support. The PS3 has Wireless Bluetooth controllers, USB, Flash card and memory stick support, and 7.1 surround sound. Finally, Sony has said that nearly every PS1 and PS2 game will be natively compatible with the PS3, and has indicated that some Sega Genesis (AKA Sega Megadrive outside the US) games will also work out of the box. It will gradually make these games available for download directly to the on-board hard drive, for a fee payable via their PNP service.
When comparing the PS3 vs Xbox 360, it can be hard to make a choice. The PS3 is undoubtedly a more powerful machine, however, it costs much more than its competitor. It includes a host of features very similar to those offered by Microsoft, some of which are definitely implemented better. It is fair to expect generally superior performance from a PS3, so any choice boils down to the investment consumers are willing to make - or have already made, in the case of older games - for that experience.
About the Author
To find out more info on the PS3 including worlwide release dates you can find a full in depth report at ThePS3Report.co.uk Andrew Lawrence is the developer of E-bookz Online a site that promotes mostly info products on all subjects.
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Saturday, December 2, 2006
How will the Nintendo Wii effect the PS4?
This article is a little bit different, I am going to post an article I found about the Ninetendo Wii, and then follow up by explaining the future implications that this will have upon the PS4.
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Update: As we now see, The Nintendo Wii actually impacted the playstation 3 as they created a divice that basically transforms the playstation 3 into the PSmove. This is exciting! I mean think about it, the Wii helped open the door for a superior technological breakthrough within the same PS3 unit. If playstation 3 move has this technology, can you imagine how much more advanced they will make PS4? The PS3 move is able to transform the PS3 into what I thought at WORST the PS4 was going to be like. Well we know that Sony Playstation will not make a new device that isn't superior to everything you had in the old, so not only was I right that the Nintendo Wii would effect the PS4, (as was John the author of the article quoted here) but it will do so more than I could have ever imagined. Not only is the PS3 cheaper than ever to compete with the Wii on price, but it's now superior.
Now I can't wait to see if Nintendo will come up with something innovative to try to compete. This technology war is the best kind of "war", and is actually fun and safe for everyone! (that is, until Skynet, lol!)
Later!
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Nintendo Wii Priced To Outsell The Ps3 And X Box 360 by Gditeam
The price for the new Nintendo Wii is quite competitive to say the least. In fact, the word competitive does not do this system any justice. The bottom line is that the Wii beats the competition in price across the board. If you are in the market for one of the newer gaming systems there is no better option than the Wii. Of course you can opt for another like the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360, but if you do this you will have to pay as much as $300 more. Are you willing to do this for a system that many believe is not better than the Wii?In September 2006 Nintendo began to release information about the seventh generation gaming console known as the Wii. Many people may have been surprised to learn at that time that the Wii is being priced at the low cost of $249.99. To the amateur gamer or somebody who is not in the know, $249.99 may seem like a lot of money; and for good reason. But when you look at Wii prices compared to those of other systems you will be happy that you are interested in what Nintendo has to offer. A new Microsoft Xbox 360 will set you back about $400, whereas the Playstation 3 is being price at $600. So for less than half the cost of the newest Playstation you can pick up a brand new Nintendo Wii.
In addition to the price of the console itself, there are also a few other Wii prices that you should be aware of. For example, a Wii remote is going to set you back approximately $40. Also if you want to purchase accessories such as nunchuks you will have to shell out $20. The games that are compatible with the Wii will cost $60 on average. Yes, this is a bit much, but with the newest features and graphics it is safe to say that it is well worth the money.
It is obvious that Wii prices are among the best in the industry. And there is one thing that you are probably forgetting in all of this pricing excitement. That being the fact that the Wii is supposed to be able to hold its own against the other gaming consoles that are available. So what situation is better for you? Spending $600 on a new system, or being able to get the same thing for only $250? It is safe to say that if you are a consumer you are going to opt for the one that costs hundreds of dollars less.
Overall, Wii prices are something that the industry should be excited about. In today's day and age of technology it is easy for manufacturers to get carried away when it comes to pricing. The fact of the matter is that Nintendo could have easily gotten away with pricing the Wii at $300 or more. But instead of doing this they wanted to stay true to their roots and offer a gaming system that is top notch, for a price that the majority of people could justify spending.
About the Author
Gditeam has research gaming consoles and the pricing for the last few months and developed a guide on getting the new nintendo wii for free which can be found on his site here wii prices
John Simbelson
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I disagree with it being safe to say that you will opt for the gaming system that costs less, however, with the lack of availability that the PS3 currently has, I do agree that to start with the Nintendo Wii will probably make more sales. However in the long run it is uncertain if the PS3 will sell more units, but one thing is certain, Nintendo has found a way to become competitive in a market that it seemed to have lost it's edge. But that brings up an interesting point, if the Nintendo Wii does make more sales, will the PS4 seek to lower their prices? And if so, how much quality will they sacrifice to get these lower prices? Or will they go the opposite route and try to make a system so far advanced and so unique that the other systems aren't even considered competition?
Regardless of which gaming system or company you prefer, and regardless of what you think of the Nintendo Wii, one thing is certain... For the consumer, competition is a very good thing, and will allow us as consumers to get better and better service, products, and technology
Update: As we now see, The Nintendo Wii actually impacted the playstation 3 as they created a divice that basically transforms the playstation 3 into the PSmove. This is exciting! I mean think about it, the Wii helped open the door for a superior technological breakthrough within the same PS3 unit. If playstation 3 move has this technology, can you imagine how much more advanced they will make PS4? The PS3 move is able to transform the PS3 into what I thought at WORST the PS4 was going to be like. Well we know that Sony Playstation will not make a new device that isn't superior to everything you had in the old, so not only was I right that the Nintendo Wii would effect the PS4, (as was John the author of the article quoted here) but it will do so more than I could have ever imagined. Not only is the PS3 cheaper than ever to compete with the Wii on price, but it's now superior.
Now I can't wait to see if Nintendo will come up with something innovative to try to compete. This technology war is the best kind of "war", and is actually fun and safe for everyone! (that is, until Skynet, lol!)
Later!
Friday, November 24, 2006
sony ps4: sooner than you think
People have been raving about the PlayStation 3, the stunning graphics, the cell chip processor, the blue ray and it's amazing capabilities.
Flashback 15 years ago. Capcom released Street Fighter II for arcades. Tecmo released Tecmo Super Bowl for NES, and Sega released Sonic the Hedgehog.
Nintendo releases the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
The release of the 16 bit Sega Genesis in '89 created competition with Nintendo who was previously dominating the home console internet gaming market. However, in '91 SNES brought Nintendo ahead once again.
At this time Sony was nowhere to be found in the gaming industry. However, at this time Sony had seen the power of the video game consoles, and began quietly working on a console that would rival Nintendo and Sega as the best game console on the market at the time. The Sony PlayStation became the first ever game console to sell over 100 million game units in March of 2005. The Sony also had the capability to play audio CDs, as Sony refused to say it was strictly a game console. This trend continued as it released the PlayStation 2, and it became the fastest selling console, selling over 105 million copies between October 26th, 2000 and March 31, 2006. The PS2 had the capability to not only be backward compatible in playing PlayStation 1 games, but it also played music, as well as DVD movies.
Flash back to the present time and Microsoft has now entered as a major player introducing their 2nd game console the Xbox360, which followed the Xbox. And even though Nintendo didn't have outside revenue from things such as stereos, computer software, home appliance and entertainment systems, they refused to be held back from being a major player in the game console market. They released the Nintendo Wii that will compete not only with the Xbox360, but was released in time for the Holidays to compete with the new PlayStation 3.
The PlayStation 3 is nothing short of amazing. The blu-ray drive makes it possible tor play ultra high density optical discs capable of storing digital media, including high definition video, allowing for some of the most stunning graphics you have ever seen. It also, comes with bluetooth wireless controller and most importantly the cell processing chip, the same chip used in some supercomputers.
According to wikipedia, during the Japan release on Novemeber 11th, 2006, the PlayStation3 sold 81,639 copies within the first 24 hours. It remains sold out and was found selling for as high as $15,000 on Ebay. If the 20 GB built in hard drive isn't enough, the PS3 also comes in a premium version containing not only a 60 GB hard drive, but multiple flash card readers.
Will we see a PlayStation 4? Not only is the answer sooner then many people think, but according to Sony's Ken Kutaragi, they plan on releasing it within the next decade.
"My dream, and the dream of all my team, hasn't finished," Kutaragi told the BBC recently. "In fact we haven't achieved even half of what we're going to do."
Flashback 15 years ago. Capcom released Street Fighter II for arcades. Tecmo released Tecmo Super Bowl for NES, and Sega released Sonic the Hedgehog.
Nintendo releases the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
The release of the 16 bit Sega Genesis in '89 created competition with Nintendo who was previously dominating the home console internet gaming market. However, in '91 SNES brought Nintendo ahead once again.
At this time Sony was nowhere to be found in the gaming industry. However, at this time Sony had seen the power of the video game consoles, and began quietly working on a console that would rival Nintendo and Sega as the best game console on the market at the time. The Sony PlayStation became the first ever game console to sell over 100 million game units in March of 2005. The Sony also had the capability to play audio CDs, as Sony refused to say it was strictly a game console. This trend continued as it released the PlayStation 2, and it became the fastest selling console, selling over 105 million copies between October 26th, 2000 and March 31, 2006. The PS2 had the capability to not only be backward compatible in playing PlayStation 1 games, but it also played music, as well as DVD movies.
Flash back to the present time and Microsoft has now entered as a major player introducing their 2nd game console the Xbox360, which followed the Xbox. And even though Nintendo didn't have outside revenue from things such as stereos, computer software, home appliance and entertainment systems, they refused to be held back from being a major player in the game console market. They released the Nintendo Wii that will compete not only with the Xbox360, but was released in time for the Holidays to compete with the new PlayStation 3.
The PlayStation 3 is nothing short of amazing. The blu-ray drive makes it possible tor play ultra high density optical discs capable of storing digital media, including high definition video, allowing for some of the most stunning graphics you have ever seen. It also, comes with bluetooth wireless controller and most importantly the cell processing chip, the same chip used in some supercomputers.
According to wikipedia, during the Japan release on Novemeber 11th, 2006, the PlayStation3 sold 81,639 copies within the first 24 hours. It remains sold out and was found selling for as high as $15,000 on Ebay. If the 20 GB built in hard drive isn't enough, the PS3 also comes in a premium version containing not only a 60 GB hard drive, but multiple flash card readers.
Will we see a PlayStation 4? Not only is the answer sooner then many people think, but according to Sony's Ken Kutaragi, they plan on releasing it within the next decade.
"My dream, and the dream of all my team, hasn't finished," Kutaragi told the BBC recently. "In fact we haven't achieved even half of what we're going to do."
"We want to lead with the PlayStation 3, and beyond that to the PlayStation 4 within the next decade."
One can only speculate on what the future of PlayStation is going to bring. It's hard to imagine it getting much better, but yet, every single release manages to innovate and exceed expectations.
But one thing is for certain, they will always look to provide more for their hungry consumers, and they will continue to look for ways to improve technology beyond current capabilities.
Mike Summers
Featured Author
Playstation 4 Within Next Decade?
PS4 Within the Next Decade
Pffft. Forget about the PlayStation 3 (well, not really) - Sony is already looking ahead to its successor.
Pffft. Forget about the PlayStation 3 (well, not really) - Sony is already looking ahead to its successor.
Never afraid to speak his mind, sony's Ken Kutaragi, the man behind the PlayStation division, is looking to the future - the far future. While Kutaragi and the rest of Sony's engineers are hard at work hammering out the kinks in the PlayStation 3, the so-called father of the PlayStation is letting his mind wander to its successor.
"My dream, and the dream of all my team, hasn't finished," Kutaragi told the BBC recently. "In fact we haven't achieved even half of what we're going to do."
"We want to lead with the PlayStation 3, and beyond that to the PlayStation 4 within the next decade."
Of course, with the PlayStation 3 not even here yet, it's much too early for any concrete talk about the potential of the hardware that follows it. But it may just be something wholly new.
Earlier this year, at the International Games Summit in London, Sony's David Reeves spoke of Sony's vision for the future, where games are a small part of the content that flows through Sony's "games" machines - a term the company insists it has never used about the PlayStation 3.
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As it stands now, Sony's supporters are anxiously waiting to see what the PlayStation 3 will be able to do, and whether the millions of pounds spent developing its Cell chip has been worth it.
There is currently no firm release date for the PlayStation 3, but it's expected to launch in Japan within the first half of 2006 followed by North America and Europe.
Alex Wollenschlaeger
Editor, Kikizo Games
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