Right Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Digital D/Ls would be cheaper if you can tag along with couple of buddies, a 15$ game can be bought for as little as 3$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantz Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I dont care what kind of BC it is if it allows me to play GOW1 and 2 in any damn way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 if thy do that then u know how many duplicate authorizations would be there. they would be raped more than the 5 way sharing of PSN games. Every original game disc has a unique key. It wouldn't be hard to lock the key to your console or your PSN ID. but to all those who here are complaining about the ps2 games they have, dont u guys would still be having ur ps2's if u hav the discs ?? Is not ur anger pretty much moot.. ?? Unfortunately for you, I cannot make my words scroll across the screen in big text and at slow speeds, so that you can comprehend the reason why someone with original PS2 game discs will want disc based B/C in the PS3. I still have my Nintendo64 cartridges, but no N64. No Ninty console after the N64 has N64 B/C, so I am screwed. ( Goldeneye 64 ) I have original Gamecube discs, but no Gamecube. The B/C on the Wii serves its purpose, so yay!! I have original Xbox 1 game discs, but no Xbox 1 (its back in Mumbai). The B/C on my X360 sees frequent use. I have original PS1 and PS2 game discs, but ..................... You getting the drift now? Games are immortal. Hardware is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeezNah Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 It doesnt even ask after you anymore. Not after I took the belt to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantz Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 ^^ that isn't appropriate keeznah.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Nice trolling guys PS3 thread ftw!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I have original PS1 and PS2 game discs, but .....................You getting the drift now? Game are immortal. Hardware is not. yeah i understand that.. but MOST people who hav the ps2 discs wud still be having the console.. and come on.. MT of all the people here seeing u ranting over not having a ps2 is eerie.. dont u hav like 3 xbox 360's.. ?? u can easily get a ps2.. which incidentally was one of the most sturdy consoles (i know about DRE) i get that a PSN only BC will rub most users the wrong way.. but its better than nothing and is a smart move. ps2 still makes ton of monies. MS were very specific when they pulled off their support frm the xbox.. sony has no reason to do so. Personally i wud welcome any kind of BC. Saying sony can "f**k off" just because they (and its a IF) dont allow disc based BC is a tad too harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzkreiig Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Well it might be OK with you to pay for titles you already own or pay more for titles than they what they would be available in shops for (seeing as how a lot of great PS2 games retail for 500-700 here and I doubt you will get a ton of PS2 games for 10-12 USD on PSN) but dont expect me to thank Sony anytime soon for that. So just to reiterate disc based BC means a sale or else they can FRO. Good thing I still have my PS2. Quite a valid point but then again something is better than nothing....Atleast playing old PS2 games would be an option. For instance we'll be able to get the MGS series which otherwise is very difficult to find on PAL discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rAgHaV Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 game sharing of ps2 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftrunner Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Nemo you are still missing the point. The whole idea of BC is that you can get rid of the old consoles, make more room under the telly and still play your old games without bringing out the old console out of the cupboard and hooking it up. How often will you play old PS2 games? Once a month maybe if you get the urge. Isnt it better if you actually have a PS3 (which you use more often) to do that rather than leave the PS2 to gather dust under the telly or hook it up every time you want to play. BC isnt a selling point in a console. Its a convenience that a lot of people like. It lets you keep the games but get rid of the hardware. Who wants 4-5 consoles + STB under the TV at all times. LOL @ keez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 yeah i understand that.. but MOST people who hav the ps2 discs wud still be having the console.. and come on.. MT of all the people here seeing u ranting over not having a ps2 is eerie.. dont u hav like 3 xbox 360's.. ?? u can easily get a ps2.. which incidentally was one of the most sturdy consoles (i know about DRE) i get that a PSN only BC will rub most users the wrong way.. but its better than nothing and is a smart move. ps2 still makes ton of monies. MS were very specific when they pulled off their support frm the xbox.. sony has no reason to do so. Personally i wud welcome any kind of BC. Saying sony can "f**k off" just because they (and its a IF) dont allow disc based BC is a tad too harsh. Purchasing power has nothing to do with requisite feature sets. My current PS3 has B/C with PS2 game discs, so I am fine. But then, Sony pulled PS2 B/C from the PS3 line up. Reintroducing B/C in a download only form without any consideration for disc owners would be outrageous, if it were to happen. Why the hell would anyone want to plunk down a further US$99 for another PS2 after having spent US$400 on a PS3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantz Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Quite a valid point but then again something is better than nothing....Atleast playing old PS2 games would be an option. For instance we'll be able to get the MGS series which otherwise is very difficult to find on PAL discs. exactly. I concur with blitzy and nemo. Sony isn't targetting this towards ppl who already own PS2 titles but towards ppl who only have a PS3 but would like to play PS2 games as well.. As Nemo said, most ppl with PS2 titles would have a PS2 as well. Take me for example. I never had a PS2 but there are so many games I'd like to play and digital distribution would make it very easy for me to get them and play. Another important point is that this way they can also make sure that all these BC-fied games run properly on the PS3 instead of having a partly working BC with original game discs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantz Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Purchasing power has nothing to do with requisite feature sets. My current PS3 has B/C with PS2 game discs, so I am fine. But then, Sony pulled PS2 B/C from the PS3 line up. Reintroducing B/C in a download only form without any consideration for disc owners would be outrageous, if it were to happen. Why the hell would anyone want to plunk down a further US$99 for another PS2 after having spent US$400 on a PS3? why would they need to spend extra? If you already have the discs means you either had a PS2 or a BC PS3 to begin with.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karooo Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Purchasing power has nothing to do with requisite feature sets. My current PS3 has B/C with PS2 game discs, so I am fine. But then, Sony pulled PS2 B/C from the PS3 line up. Reintroducing B/C in a download only form without any consideration for disc owners would be outrageous, if it were to happen. Why the hell would anyone want to plunk down a further US$99 for another PS2 after having spent US$400 on a PS3? I paid $550 + for my MGS4 PS3.. What's the big deal in buying a $99 PS2? It still comes to $500 if you add it up. lesser than what launch owners had to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeezNah Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I still have my Nintendo64 cartridges, but no N64. No Ninty console after the N64 has N64 B/C, so I am screwed. i know its a dodgy subject but what about emulation? you already own the original cartridge, after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Purchasing power has nothing to do with requisite feature sets. My current PS3 has B/C with PS2 game discs, so I am fine. But then, Sony pulled PS2 B/C from the PS3 line up. Reintroducing B/C in a download only form without any consideration for disc owners would be outrageous, if it were to happen. Why the hell would anyone want to plunk down a further US$99 for another PS2 after having spent US$400 on a PS3? i understand that u are saying about it being a matter of principle.. that is fine. But imo people like u (having discs but no console) would be in minority. Obviously it wud be a rip off for such and its not just BUT sony hav a big reason to do so. But lets not blow this out of proportions, Noting is confirmed yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shantz Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I paid $550 + for my MGS4 PS3.. What's the big deal in buying a $99 PS2? It still comes to $500 if you add it up. lesser than what launch owners had to pay. lol, why would you compare launch prices with today's prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angad. Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I think it's for digital downloads only, I don't think they will do the latter till PS2 is alive :'( Or maybe their business strategy now is to get more and more people move to a ps3 and then slowly discontinue PS2 all together. So, when people would be buying a PS3, they would not only be getting a New Gen System, a BR Player etc., but also a PS2. It makes a ps3 even more valuable and appealing to buy. The PS2 is really going well, but i think its decline has just about started, and it makes perfect sense for Sony to discontinue it before it crashes (though it wont crash anytime soon, but its always better for the Brandd if its famous product goes out on a high, and anyways, sony are just preparing to get BC on ps3, its not as if they will implement it tomorrow itself). I feel all the PS2 discs would work on the PS3 with BC, unless ofcourse, some games cannot be played due to some technical reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 Nemo you are still missing the point. The whole idea of BC is that you can get rid of the old consoles, make more room under the telly and still play your old games without bringing out the old console out of the cupboard and hooking it up. How often will you play old PS2 games? Once a month maybe if you get the urge. Isnt it better if you actually have a PS3 (which you use more often) to do that rather than leave the PS2 to gather dust under the telly or hook it up every time you want to play. BC isnt a selling point in a console. Its a convenience that a lot of people like. It lets you keep the games but get rid of the hardware. Who wants 4-5 consoles + STB under the TV at all times. LOL @ keez. i get that and agree its not a good move.. but personally for me, i am happy either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 I paid $550 + for my MGS4 PS3.. What's the big deal in buying a $99 PS2? It still comes to $500 if you add it up. lesser than what launch owners had to pay. I just assume you're kidding, because I dont want to believe that you are that stupid or arrogant. i know its a dodgy subject but what about emulation? you already own the original cartridge, after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.jpeg.0cdff05eb48d7a556a500c7e008f7499.jpeg)
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.