So its not technically a PS3 price cut. Just a shift around for Sku's. And they canned the emotion chip for you folks in the USA. So, basically, lies and betrayal? Microsoft 360's have the red ring, true. But they have apologised and put their hands up, and are taking a 1billion hit for it? So, (although mine has never failed) they are taking it all on board and giving us all 3 years warranty from date of purchase. And also improving the tech (65nm) by fall this year. Bif respect to them for realising a mistake and taking measures to sort it all out. And Sony are shafting everyone!MGS4, the game that has a million shades of brown (funny its that colour?)isn't gonna shift many more PS3's. The only game that looks entertaining is "the Agency", and thats coming to PC aswell. But blu rayhas alot of promise! Though the one in the PS3 only reads at 2x, which is no better than the speed of DVD in 360. Whilst all consoles have got their problems, PS3 is doing little to address theirs, and its gonna make their next gen really really hard as they are playing catch up. (all this is purely my opinion)

Oh and Killzone 2? Those that say its already the Halo killer, i mean, come on? I'm not gonna say its crap, cos its early days. But to better halo is a brave statement. Halo 2 gave us duel weilding, maybe killzone 2 with give you guys the ability to jump this time? And looks better than halo 3? No chance. Halo 3 has colour, and never pretended to look like its previous pre-rendered counterpart.

Yes, I think they should pull the plug on their console outing, and focus solely on PC games and software, that would be better for everyone concerned.ShmenonPie

Thats a well thought opinion. I was just thinking same thing about sony, should just concerntrate on cell phones. Instead they are pushing Blu ray and Cell into everthing. Maybe SonyPictures will make a film about them too. Say "Crouching Cell,hidden costs" and "house of the flying blu ray disks", or"The last playstation", maybe even "curse of theswollen gaystation". But to be fair, i think Nintendo should do afilm too, "crunching numbers, hire accountants", "curse of the consumer demand", "house of the gold leaf wallpaper".Bottom line M$ and Ninty own this Gen, and unless Sony can cure diseases with thier home super computer and 4D graphics, i cant see them in the next gen

Here's a really good formula: 360 problem + MS throwing money at problem = problem resolved! All gamers + there 360's now under 3 year warranty = lots of fun! Better working 360's + warranty + improving hardware + Live + halo 3 + gamers having fun = a state of success Sony would give their left leg for. (had to get that in there).

the 1billion is for Current and future warranties. That ill take into account investments in all shipping, call centres, and service etc. What ever the cost. The point is, they are doing something for their loyal customers. They are also making better hardware to prevent future failures. And lets be honest, 1billion won't be missed. I respect them for takin it on the chin, hands up, yeah we've got a few problems, but hey we will sort it no matter how much it costs. They have such resources that if in the unlikely event they lose this gen, next gen they will blow the competition away.