Topic: Differences Between PS3 Packages

[nitsu niflheim]

I was basically saying that if MS was having problems with a plain old DVD drive, just imagine the problems you could have with a BRD drive and your PS3, especially knowing Sony track record and customer service; pretend that there is no problem and hope it will go away.  

[capamerica]

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According to Games Radar a few more features will be missing on the PS3 if you decided to pass on the $600 model and go with the "cheaper" core model. We have already been told by Sony that if people buy the $500 PS3 Core unit they will lose out on features like Wi-Fi, HDMI, and memory card support. But according to Games Radar there are 2 more features that will also be missing that could very well turn people off on the $500 model. Wireless controller support and an upgradable hard-drive are also on that list of features that will NOT be supported in the $500 PS3.
While the Xbox 360 Core system doesn't ship with wireless controllers, it does support them; however, Games Radar writes that "wireless Bluetooth controllers won't be supported" in the lower-priced PS3.

Similarly, whereas the Xbox 360 Core system didn't ships with a hard-drive, it is possible to add one and match the functionality of the more expensive offering. Games Radar writes that a "Sony representative on the show floor at E3 also emphasized that gamers won't be able to upgrade the memory of the 20GB version."

It seems that Sony is once again screwing over their loyal Playstation fanbase.
This news has left this fan wondering Is Final Fantasy XIII and Meta Gear Solid 4 really worth the $600 price tag?

[Shecky]

Sony PS3 partially upgradeable.

GI Link

Looks like some of the features will be upgradeable by means of USB adapters...  mainly wireless (WiFi) and the card readers.  HDMI output is not upgradable.  HDD can be swapped for a larger disk... after all, it is just "a computer, after all."

[nitsu niflheim]

That's just not the same.  There is no logical reason for Sony to have two options.  It would make sense if one were priced at 299.99.

[capamerica]

Truth be told I really won't believe anything that comes out of Sony or News sites on what will and won't be upgradeable in the PS3. Sony could easily say everything is upgradeable and then when the system is released we find out nothing is. Also Just because Sony says USB add-ons "could" be released doesn't mean they will.

Anyone one who is thinking of getting a PS3 should really hold off until it is released just incase Sony pulls a fast one and the Core system isn't upgradeable like they say.  

[Athrun Zala]

Iread somewhere (can't remember right now) that the HDD is NOT upgradeable

[Grant10k]

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Originally posted by: Athrun Zala
Iread somewhere (can't remember right now) that the HDD is NOT upgradeable

I read somewhere that the hard drive is upgradable to anything you want

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...it is a computer, after all.

[Athrun Zala]

oh well, that should be better......unless the HDD is over $100......

nevertheless, is odd to see Sony going back and forth with these things, maybe we wont know what's upgradeable and what's not until launch day

[Grant10k]

That sounds accurate.

[nitsu niflheim]

and a cheap way to screw over consumers.

[vudu]

I never really thought about this until just now, but hasn't it been reported the the $600 version of the PS3 will include SD and CompactFlash support?  Is this a first for a Sony product?  I thought everything of theirs used the Sony brand memory stick format?

[Shecky]

Yeah it would be a first in my book.... something exists other than memory stick?  Say it aint so Sony, say it aint so!

(Seriously, their PC's do read multiple formats, but it sure took them a while to come to that.  The laptops only do mem sticks, IIRC.)