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Nothing to get excited about, but I'm just a bit surprised they're planning to release a new console so soon if their source is correct.
Some sketches of a new PS Eye device were leaked as well.
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Nothing to get excited about, but I'm just a bit surprised they're planning to release a new console so soon if their source is correct.
Some sketches of a new PS Eye device were leaked as well.
Interslicery
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That speculation on the meaning of the name orbis is fucking retarded.
The Twilight Mexican
Ex-SeeD-ingly good
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Is it just me or does "Orbis" seem like yet another iteration of the same code name/rumored name that every new system gets? 360, Revolution, Orbis?
360 was real, but still.
360 was real, but still.
Tetsujin
he/they
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Five and a half, actually.
Soakette
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Yes, last night in the IRC we were discussing it because I found this "article".http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/po...orbis/?cmpid=sn-110418-facebook-28-fbfantrack
talking about the features it might have and honestly to me it sounds like it it isn't worth.
Apparently, It wouldn't be backwards compatible with ps3 titles and wouldn't be able to play used games? If the ps4 ever does come out then I'll only buy if they ever do a ff7 remake.Which will probably be never happen
. And the ps4 sounds like it would be really expensive, more than the ps3 was when it first came out.
Lex
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When they do release a new console, I'll probably do what I did with the PS3 and wait till it's about halfway through it's cycle. That way, you've got a ton of already released games to choose from, and you can get the cheaper; less likely to break slim option. And we know it'll be huge and way overpriced when it first comes out.
I love my PS3 Slim. I actually love it. It'll take a good few more years before I want something better.
I love my PS3 Slim. I actually love it. It'll take a good few more years before I want something better.
Tifabelle
Pro Adventurer
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yeah it's definitely better to wait on the consoles. The only reason I got my PS3 right away was because I broke my PS2 (RIP). Hopefully they'll have a deal or something further into its release. Or sometimes they have deals which include games or an additional controller or something.
Splintered
unsavory tart
I don't have enough money for all this shit.
*walks out of thread and makes a sammich*
*walks out of thread and makes a sammich*
Tennyo
Higher Further Faster
I'm probably gonna wait too.
Two fat PS2s and one fat PS3 died on me after all.
Wow, really?
My one and only fat PS2 is still going strong almost nine years later.
Dawnbreaker
~The Other Side of Fear~
Sony's pissing me off these days. It is rumored that yes, the next-gen console will be backwards-incompatible and I do love being able to play old games from time to time so this is irritating. Also, while not being entirely unable to play pre-owned games it does prevent you from getting the full experience out of them unless you pay 'em a fee. You're wankers, Sony, pure wankers.
Octo
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We got through 1 PSone, 2 PS2's but the PS2 slim still works and we're on our second PS3.
The Wii still works as does the N64 and we've still got the same SNES we bought in 1993. I think we've even got a working Megadrive somewhere and I only got rid of my old original Gameboy because the screen got scratched to fuck (my fault)
Yep, they don't make 'em like they used to!
The Wii still works as does the N64 and we've still got the same SNES we bought in 1993. I think we've even got a working Megadrive somewhere and I only got rid of my old original Gameboy because the screen got scratched to fuck (my fault)
Yep, they don't make 'em like they used to!
Tennyo
Higher Further Faster
That seems like poor business sense.
I admit I get annoyed when people rage over things like this because it just doesn't seem like a huge world problem.
However, people can't afford to only play new games, therefore, I predict sales will drop for them simply because of shear economics.
However, I do have to question this. There were rumors of PS3's not allowing used games back in the day, and Sony decided against that.
I admit I get annoyed when people rage over things like this because it just doesn't seem like a huge world problem.
However, people can't afford to only play new games, therefore, I predict sales will drop for them simply because of shear economics.
However, I do have to question this. There were rumors of PS3's not allowing used games back in the day, and Sony decided against that.
Dawnbreaker
~The Other Side of Fear~
I believe Sony's reasoning is that since Mircosoft will be doing this same tactic they should follow suit.
As you can imagine the CEO of Gamestop isn't very happy about this.
As you can imagine the CEO of Gamestop isn't very happy about this.
X-SOLDIER
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My PSX, Slim PS2, and PS3 have never died on me, although my PS2's FINALLY getting a little less than perfect when playing DVDs.
Also, Backwards compatibility is something that I like to think that I care about, but don't think I actually do. :\ And the "no used games" is kinda shit, but coming from the perspective of a game developer, I can see them being very supportive of the idea, because it means that less people are profiting on reselling their content without giving them anything, but at the same time, it makes mutual, local gaming all but impossible - i.e. bringing a game to a friend's house, unless it somehow unlocks it specific to your PSN account or something crazy. Either way, at this point it's all just rumory rumors, so i'll wait until something's actually officially mentioned before getting all up ins about what they are/aren't doing.
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Also, Backwards compatibility is something that I like to think that I care about, but don't think I actually do. :\ And the "no used games" is kinda shit, but coming from the perspective of a game developer, I can see them being very supportive of the idea, because it means that less people are profiting on reselling their content without giving them anything, but at the same time, it makes mutual, local gaming all but impossible - i.e. bringing a game to a friend's house, unless it somehow unlocks it specific to your PSN account or something crazy. Either way, at this point it's all just rumory rumors, so i'll wait until something's actually officially mentioned before getting all up ins about what they are/aren't doing.
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Tennyo
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I think it's going to cause a drop in sales for both Sony and Microsoft. People just won't have the money, so why invest? The economy hasn't recovered 100% yet. I know if the next Sony console doesn't allow me to play used games I probably won't get it unless I have a MUCH better job by that time.
X-SOLDIER
Harbinger O Great Justice
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Yeah, I know that feeling, but I think some people also view physical and downloadable content differently because of the possibility of reselling. Either way, I still think that the merit of a game should speak for itself in making you want to keep it. I also think that Cloud-based gaming services are probably going to attempt to replace things like Gamefly and used gaming services by offering a different model. Microsoft is pushing cloud-based content pretty hard, and I'd be really surprised if Sony isn't thinking of it in some capacity, what with PS+ already utilizing Cloud-based save features. If they're willing to construct an equally affordable and reasonable alternative model, it's something that I won't mind at all, as it'll probably become more like what iTunes is to music content, or at least that's my idealistic viewpoint on what it seems like both companies are probably contemplating. (Wait, how did I get roped into discussing all these things I supposedly wasn't going to?) XD
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