Author Topic: Differences Between PS3 Packages (Read 10476 times)

Shecky · « **on:** May 08, 2006, 06:26:23 PM »

Package 1
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$500 USD
20GB HDD
0 HDMI port
NO Memory Stick, SD, or Compact Flash reading capability
NO WiFi support

Package 2
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$600 USD
60GB HDD
1 HDMI port
Memory Stick reading capability (this is SONY, it's only going to be one)
WiFi support

I'll try to edit this post as more details surface.

vudu · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2006, 06:29:54 PM »

From BigJim: PS3 20 Gig Missing Features?

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Looking at the official press site of SCEA, we noticed that the PS3 with the 20 gigabyte hard drive seemed to lack HDMI support. This seems to be confirmed by an offical press release from SCEA, which indicates via comparison between the two systems. However, it also indicates that the 20 gigabyte system won't have Memory Stick, SD or Compact Flash reading capability or WiFi support.

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When Microsoft launched the Xbox 360, consumers hated the Core system that didn't come with a hard drive and other features, quickly dubbing it the "tard pack."

I've never heard the expression tard pack in my life. It's genius.

Arbok · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2006, 07:10:36 PM »

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Originally posted by: vudu
I've never heard the expression tard pack in my life. It's genius.

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2005/11/23

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2006, 07:24:20 PM »

Either one you get you're blowing a shitload of money on a system that has failed to deliver already. I've owned every "real" console since the NES (aside from Genesis/32X), and there's no way in Hell I'll spend $500 on a PS3, especially such a crippled system. It's $100 more than the Xbox 360 premium, and offers less.

Shecky · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2006, 03:32:38 AM »

I also hope that no one is surprised that the dual 1080p support is gone (well multiple display support is gone) as are some of the other features from when it was first announced. Not there even with the most expensive system...

couchmonkey · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2006, 05:05:08 AM »

Question for tech-heads: does the exclusion of HDMI mean that you just have to go out and buy some cables or some other easy-to-install thing for the core system to display HDTV, or does it mean that you effectively have no HDTV capabilities without modding the machine?

Nephilim · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2006, 05:26:32 AM »

from what iv heard it will still be able to output 780
just not 1080
which is sad, since 360 can do it out of the box

Renny · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2006, 06:26:58 AM »

Blu-Ray is suppsoded to require HDMI. So if you want to see Blu-Ray in its full-res glory, you need the Non-Tard Pack.

Requiem · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2006, 07:34:41 AM »

I could buy a pool table with that money and be infinetly happier.

Well done, Sony, well done.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2006, 12:45:55 PM »

Thanks Renny. Sony is dumb.

nitsu niflheim · « **Reply #10 on:** May 09, 2006, 01:36:09 PM »

What I hear is that the cheap PS3 option will NOT be upgradable, in respect to the HDMI and Memory Stick reading capability, and probably WiFi support.

Stupid, just plain stupid.

Go for the cheaper avenue to save, and you are screwed for life with that system.

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2006, 02:56:45 PM »

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Originally posted by: Renny
Blu-Ray is suppsoded to require HDMI. So if you want to see Blu-Ray in its full-res glory, you need the Non-Tard Pack.

actually, Sony was pushing studios not to apply the ICT (Image Constrain Token, that is, to not be able to get full-res from component cables) for a while they said they wouldn't apply it for a long time.

at the time I found that odd, now I can see why..........

Renny · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2006, 04:47:26 PM »

So they reversed their decision on that? Maybe that was in response to HD-DVD loosening its restraints?

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #13 on:** May 09, 2006, 06:06:20 PM »

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Originally posted by: Renny
So they reversed their decision on that? Maybe that was in response to HD-DVD loosening its restraints?

most likely

also, it wouldn't be nice to spend $1000+ on a BD Player only to find out that you can't get full HD (barely ED) because your TV doesn't have the lastest Hollywood-approved full of DRM HDMI input.......

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 09, 2006, 08:36:16 PM »

I just have one thing to add to this discussion, it was a thought that I had last nite that didn't really make sense to me.
PS3 communicates wirelessly with PSP for connectivity right.

And Sony has a game that takes advantage of that feature, some F1 racing game that uses the PSP as a rear view mirror(which would have made sense if the PSP also acted as the controller), and does so wirelessly.

PSP can only communicate wirelessy through wifi right?

So why does the PS3 Premium support Wifi and the PS3 Tard pack not?

If they plan on using connectivity in any sort of usefull way, wouldn't you want to include wifi in all models?

IceCold · « **Reply #15 on:** May 09, 2006, 08:56:00 PM »

I'm not sure, but I don't think they use WiFi for the PSP connectivity - it's probably Bluetooth or something..

nickmitch · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2006, 05:49:15 PM »

If it's Bluetooth for the controller, then it's Bluetooth for the PSP.
It's only logical.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2006, 06:51:50 PM »

I didn't know the PSP supported bluetooth

IceCold · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2006, 11:17:30 PM »

Oh, and just when you thought that Kutaragi had passed the limits of insanity, here's a quote from him..

"It's probably too cheap."

Shecky · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2006, 06:56:26 PM »

So... another question. Is Sony offering an "upgrade path" to those that buy the cheaper system? I can't really see how, which is just devestating IMO.

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2006, 07:17:33 PM »

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Originally posted by: Shecky
So... another question. Is Sony offering an "upgrade path" to those that buy the cheaper system? I can't really see how, which is just devestating IMO.

ummm.....selling it and buying the premium one?

or they could just wait until the lens breaks.......

King of Twitch · « **Reply #21 on:** May 15, 2006, 10:27:10 AM »

There will be a great disturbance in the force when the first batch of PS3s begin breaking down.

nitsu niflheim · « **Reply #22 on:** May 15, 2006, 11:01:33 AM »

I agree. Sony is not known for the same quality that Nintendo is known for, so I suspect that the PS3's first initial batch will have its fair share of problems, and forking over either 500 or 600 dollars is too much when you know you are running the risk of having a problem. If you thought the Xbox 360 had problems with just a DVD drive, then image what you'll have with the Blu-Ray drive!

Arbok · « **Reply #23 on:** May 15, 2006, 08:09:54 PM »

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If you thought the Xbox 360 had problems with just a DVD drive, then image what you'll have with the Blu-Ray drive!

Well yeah, but how many people are actually going to buy Blu-Ray? I mean, this could be something where someone buys a Blu-Ray disc 6 months after getting the system for the first time... only to find that their $600 system might have a broken competent in doing that correctly. So some, if there are problems, might find out that fact way too late unlike with something more commonly used like a DVD drive, where errors can be spotted and one can return the unit with the receipt in a short amount of time.

Although, if Blu-Ray is going to end up like this generation's Laserdisc, which I imagine it might, then the owner of the PS3 might not even care a great deal that the feature doesn't work...

KDR_11k · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2006, 01:22:17 AM »

Keep in mind that the games for the PS3 will be BRD based as well and if the drive fails the entire console fails.

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Author Topic: Differences Between PS3 Packages (Read 10476 times)