nforce_infinity Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Sony updates consoles SONY HAS ANNOUNCED a slew of updates for both the Playstation 3 and Playstation Portable. A new PS3 SKU will come with a 160GB hard drive - twice as large as the 80GB drive being offered with current PS3s, and 40GB larger than Microsoft's largest Xbox 360 offering. The new PS3 will hit US retail in November and come bundled with a copy of Drake's Fortune for $499, but will retail for €449 in Europe without the additional game. It will be available in Europe and the UK on October 31st. The Playstation Portable has also had an update of its own - the PSP-3000 SKU will come with a much improved screen, a built-in mic and functioning Skype software. The home button has also been moved on the new model, and this new PSP will eventually replace the incumbent PSP-2000 SKU. It seems Sony isn't resting on its laurels concerning the evolution of the PSP - shame about the continued absence of triple-A games. Sony also announced a wireless keyboard that attaches to the PS3 controller, similar to what Microsoft provided for the Xbox 360 sometime ago. Interestingly, the pad has a Touch Pad button that turns the entire keypad surface into a touch pad, apparently allowing for more intuitive use of the Playstation 3 web browser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Yaa heard it. Saw this news in some other thread. But it won't have backward compatibility -- am i right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechGuitar Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 In India the 40 gb model is worth 500$(approx) In the US the 160 gb version will be selling for 499$ :shock3: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDribbler Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 In India the 40 gb model is worth 500$(approx)In the US the 160 gb version will be selling for 499$ :shock3: Brotha.....Datz the price you pay for being an INDIAN !!! :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushy Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Brotha.....Datz the price you pay for being an INDIAN !!! :ph34r: exactly :ph34r: BTW teh prices r high due to customs, imports duties n sh*t. damn them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtheK Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 in india gears of war sells for 999 bucks in US it is still 40$(recent price cut) -- 1700 bucks. So both pros and cons....but we usually do get the raw deal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechGuitar Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 in india gears of war sells for 999 bucks in US it is still 40$(recent price cut) -- 1700 bucks. So both pros and cons....but we usually do get the raw deal... Metal Gear solid 4 in india is 3000-3500 Internationally it is the standard 60$ (approx rs.2500) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCore Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 In India the 40 gb model is worth 500$(approx) Its actually about 600$, 80GB about 750$ if you can find one, and 360 pro almost 700$ (2006 models). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechGuitar Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Its actually about 600$, 80GB about 750$ if you can find one, and 360 pro almost 700$ (2006 models). So thats even worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 The 160GB version doesnt have B/C right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechGuitar Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 wats B/C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCore Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 The 160GB version doesnt have B/C right ? nope, B/C is gone forever. BC = Backwards Compatibility with PS2 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 ^^ Backward Compatibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HundredProofSam Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 why do they even bother with these....we can buy our own HDDs....although the preinstalled games do sweeten the deal...any idea which games are on it....super rubadub is guaranteed peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechGuitar Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 B/C doesnt really matter anymore (at least for me) PS1 games were mostly crap PS2 games were good but only a few can match the potential of the games on the ps3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarbonCore Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 I think it comes with PAIN voucher, nothing pre-installed. Plus you'd be surprised to know how many PS3 owners think that changing hard drive voids the warranty. Maybe thats why Sony does it on their own. They should've just made a snap-on HDD case like 360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnackChap Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 US 160 gb is bundled with uncharted and some other goodies pain voucher etc pal 160 gb comes with 70 gb/euro of pre installed games/content or money in your PSn wallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abhi90 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 why do they even bother with these....we can buy our own HDDs....although the preinstalled games do sweeten the deal...any idea which games are on it....super rubadub is guaranteedpeace they increase thier hdd's to make them look more attractive and also for noobs that say:- Oh i will get it because [insert console name here] has a bigger drive........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 nope, B/C is gone forever. Cant wait for my 80GB to arrive . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketTantrik Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 B/C doesnt really matter anymore (at least for me)PS1 games were mostly crap PS2 games were good but only a few can match the potential of the games on the ps3 You've either never played PS1/PS2 games or didnt play any of the good titles. Potential is all well and good. Actual games are what matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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