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#1 ghaleon0721
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PS3 is upgrading to 80GB after just 5 months. Maybe 5 months from now we'll have the PS4.zaphod_b
IF that happens (and it's still just an "if"), it won't affect the price of the PS3. Sony is taking a page out of the iPod's book and is maintaining its price point while improving the technology as costs allow. All it means is that sony is not pocketing the extra cake derived from cheaper technology. The 80GB will not be an alternative, like the 360 elite, instead it will be the standard. It just shows that Sony has committed to supporting this system for the long-haul and the Microsoft is resigned to continually charge its customers for more and more hardware just to keep up.
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#4 ghaleon0721
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And you know what, we are all idiots for posting on this thread. It's obviously a trap set up by a pathetic Xbox 360 owner who is desperately trying to validate his purchase decision. He thinks that by emphasizing the word "successful" he can somehow interpret posts on this board as people admitting that Sony's plan is NOT successful. In other words, if we say that Sony needs to do "X" in order to be succesful, we are then, by default, saying that they are not successful. And all I've seen is consistent, steady, console and game shipments at a pace faster than its competition. All I've seen is a company who has delivered the best possible gaming experience from day 1 and is consistently raising the bar for everyone. All I've seen is the competition charge its customers more and more money while offering less and less gaming potential. Sony should keep doing exactly what they are doing.
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#5 ghaleon0721
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Well, since the topic of this forum didn't specify a successful FUTURE plan....I would like to point out the PS1 and PS2. Those seemed like pretty successful plans. And there already is a Successful Sony Plan. You're living it right now. They have released the best console at the fairest price possible. They have done everything the needed to do to create a great gaming experience from day 1. And as time goes on, the prospects only get better. Little big planet and home are going to CHANGE the face of console gaming forever. While other companies are GROWING their console gaming busines, Sony is EVOLVING. And to those on this thread who are screaming for Sony to buy exclusives or buy game developers to keep games away from the competition, you're idiots. That only hurts YOU, the gamer. Sony's plan is ALREADY successful.
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#6 ghaleon0721
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You people are aiming way to high.  Don't forget that the limitations of the 360 disc space will limit the games size.

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True, but I still say a Vice/Liberty city hybrid like I described would still work. Damn that 360! This only happened because they came out first and created a 10 million gamer install base. If the 360 was launched simultaneously, we wouldn't have this problem Damn "lowest-common-denominator"
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#7 ghaleon0721
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[QUOTE="asmallchild"]"We view every single PlayStation consumer as an elite consumer. Meaning no one is going to get shortchanged at the end of the day, whether they bought one on day one or just yesterday." I agree with Sony.

I'm glad I didn't buy a 360 I'm glad it didn't break after one week I'm glad I didn't have to wait to get a new one because EVERYONE's broke after one week I'm glad I didn't spend the last 18 months playing FPS after FPS after FPS. I'm glad I don't have the flagship game (another FPS) as the only thing to look forward to. I'm glad I dont' have to pay another $480 to have a Hard Drive and HD output I'm glad I don't have to pay a fee for online play I'm glad I don't have to buy another piece of equipment for Wireless play I'm glad I don't have to buy yet another piece of equipment for HD movie playback I'm just glad I bought a PS3
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I'll keep my thoughts brief because I want to get in before this thread gets locked. This move by MS only validates Sony's strategy. Sony believes that the best games need the best hardware and if they provide a superior console, the games will come on their own and will be exclusive by default since they cannot be played by another system. Also, this move by MS is pretty weak since it doesn't add much to the 360 except HDMI, and a bigger HD. Both of those should have been in the system in the first place. But they had to be on the market first...didn't they. Now they are ahead sales-wise, but the see the PS3 on their tail and they KNOW they have to do SOMETHING. It's a weak move because they didn't include Wi-Fi, Next-gen movie playback, or free online service. A 360 matched feature for feature with the PS3 is going to run you over $800. So all the 360 fan boys can thank Microsoft for duping them into buying a system that had absolutely no long term prospects. I hope you got your $400 worth of gaming out of your 360 over the next 12 months because it will be worthless after that.
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#9 ghaleon0721
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Just google "Foreign Currency Exchange" and you'll find what you need. Or you could pick up the Wall Street Journal. The best bet though, is to call your credit card company and ask what their rate is since that is the rate you will get when you buy it. I would just get it here though. You aren't going to save much money by buying one over there. I'm sure the prices are comparable, but once you factor in shipping, and insurance you'll probably be behind. Plus, what if there is a problem with it and you need to exchange it for a new one? What are you going to do? Also, I'm not sure, but does Japan use the same kind of electrical outlets that we do? If not you'll have to go buy yourself a new power cord or an adapter. Sure its just a regular PC power cord and you can get them anywhere for cheap money, but why add to the hassle. Just go to Best Buy and get the system.
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#10 ghaleon0721
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I'll make a prediction right now....Motorstorm will be the #1 traded-in game of the summer. With the summer lineup including FEAR, Rainbow 6, Lair, Warhawk, Heavenly Sword, and about a gazillion other worthwhile games, I think that alot of people are going to have a hard time justifying the notion of keeping MotorStorm on their shelves. Me personally, I NEVER trade in games, except once. So I'm not even going to buy Motorstorm because the short time I will spend with it is not worth $60. I'll eat my hat if I can't buy a used copy for $25 six months from now.