[QUOTE="tazzydnc"]NO!! Get a memory stick. Or two, and put movies on that then switch them out. Though each only holds max 4gb, it's not like you need to tote your entire dvd collection around and for the price of a couple UMDs you could get a 2gb stick easily. 4's run at 40 bucks online.southerndownfan
Why talk about a stripped down system when Sony has already dropped the 20GB version? It's clear that they do not want to do a bare bones system. If I was Sony and wanted to, I'd revamp the 20GB model so it actually earns money, not introduce a new one.
You need the Blu Ray player for the games. Sony has already stood firm on this point (that they would use Blu Ray for the PS3). If they suddenly changed format, they'd lose even more money. Consumers would feel betrayed by this and wouldn't buy the PS3 any more.
You need HDTV. Sony already expressed how the PS3 has so much more graphical horsepower than the 360. Now, this may be true, but where's the proof? You still need an HDTV to make the best use out of the system.
If the games are rushed into completion so it can match the timing of the launch of the new system, they will not live up to the hype. Rushed games are not good. Even if they had more people working on the games, that would push other games' launches further back. Then we would have a shortage of PS3 games. And Sony can't just hire people; it just doesn't work that way.
Long time cost. This bare bones system is obviously aimed at the working class market. Now, they may be able to buy the PS3, but what about the running costs? How are they going to pay for new games? What about maintenance (which is expensive) if it breaks down after the warranty? Have you factored in that the market it aims toward will only be able to buy very few games a year?
So overall, I think your point is invalid. It's nice to see someone who wants affordability so it's accessible to everyone, but the way Sony's played it out so far, it's just not possible.
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