[QUOTE="Yuck_Too"]They pulled all BC from the 40gig for no other reason then to stop people fromplaying PS2 games on it.emitsu97
Are you sure that had nothing to do with minimizing unit production cost?
Sony said it themselves that removing the EE chip saved about $50 but that removing software BC from the 40gig had no impact on cost but was only done to encourage PS3 game purchases.
This is really unfair. Thank god I bought the 60gb at launch. I do have a PS2, but it is 7 years old now and though it still works, I can sense it is on its last legs. I'm sure a lot of other people are in the same situation. It is unfair to make them have to buy a new PS2 just to play their new games and expect them to buy a PS3 on top of that. B/C is a MASSIVE incentive for current PS2 owners to buy a PS3. Not only do they get a brand new system, but they get to play their old games that have a place in their hearts upscaled and without disk read errors.
I'm thinking of buying a PS3 and I'd like to get a 60GB, but looking online their becoming rather expensive. I think people know the value they have and if anyone out there is thinking of getting a 60 GB should probably move on it fast. Sadly I'm indecisive and can't seem to choose 80GB retail or 60GB online.
I doubt it is about production costs, Sony just wants to move forward. Besides, getting a PS2 isn't hard, if you're still into your PS2 games. I have a 60g and can play all my PS2 and PS1 games on it without a problem, but I bought a PS3 for PS3 games. BC was merely a bonus, one which I rarely use. Last Ps2 game I played was FFXII, about 4 or 5 months ago. KamuiFei
A point that every new and old owner should understand!!!!
[QUOTE="KamuiFei"]I doubt it is about production costs, Sony just wants to move forward. Besides, getting a PS2 isn't hard, if you're still into your PS2 games. I have a 60g and can play all my PS2 and PS1 games on it without a problem, but I bought a PS3 for PS3 games. BC was merely a bonus, one which I rarely use. Last Ps2 game I played was FFXII, about 4 or 5 months ago. cbalas
A point that every new and old owner should understand!!!!
Keep in mind without BC support no one would have played GoW2 on the PS3.
And now with the rumor of them killing the 80gig model this takes on more importance...seems BC is getting dropped from Sony.
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