Rumor (denied): Big Bang Announcement from Sony October 12th - Blu-ray Forum

Rike255 · 10-01-2007, 04:28 AM

Rumor has it that Sony will be making a very big announcement this coming October 12. This came from the French site GamePro which said that there is something brewing in the company's offices.

While Sony has yet to comment on this, analysts are predicting that this is all about a US$ 100 price drop for the PlayStation 3. If this rumor is true, it wouldn't be very surprising considering that quite a few big video game companies like Eidos, Square-Enix, and Ubisoft have voiced their stand that regarding the matter.

The timing would also be perfect considering that holiday season is approaching. We'll just have to wait until October 12 to see what Sony's big announcement is all about. Hopefully it'll be as big as their announcement of the Dual Shock 3 controller.

http://ps3.qj.net/Rumor-Big-bang-ann.../49/aid/103680

darkpoet25 · 10-01-2007, 05:16 AM

Hmmm........has me wondering what the announcement is.

Redsand7 · 10-01-2007, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by darkpoet25

Hmmm........has me wondering what the announcement is.

Sony already has the new SKU for the new PS3 filed with the FCC (it's in another thread on the forum). Should be the rumored price drop.

bdrex28 · 10-01-2007, 05:42 AM

We'd be talking $399 right?

And it's the lower capacity HD correct?

What'sHD · 10-01-2007, 08:30 AM

As I posted in the BD players section:

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With the submission to FCC on Sep 1st and the 45 day secrecy request from SCEI, the Oct 12 rumour seems bang on.

Stands to reason the confidentiality would be requested till a point in time which lies beyond the date on which SCEI itself would reveal the secret.

Unless we see an extension of the secrecy, Oct 12 seems a go. Or at least, some news before Oct 15.

Further links to this rumour can be found at AVS (french site) and Arstechnica...

http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post...-has-legs.html

TheTenth · 10-01-2007, 08:57 AM

I bet on a huge HOME open beta with no limit on room

What'sHD · 10-01-2007, 09:48 AM

^^ That sounds bloody awesome.

Goodbye 2nd life

partridge · 10-01-2007, 11:21 AM

I hope it will be a cheaper console. Sony need to start shifting units in big numbers or the 360 will take a firm hold of the lead, and that will in turn cause developers to head to the MS console.

PS3 is selling ok, but it should be flying out of the shops. Maybe this new marketing push Sony are about to commence (pushing all the non gaming features of the console) will help, along with some big title blu-ray releases.

They need to do something though, because Heavenly Sword and Lair don't look like they will be the AAA sellers they should have been. Frankly the best game on PS3 right now, imo, is Warhawk.

Zaphod · 10-01-2007, 11:30 AM

We will have to see...

I still remember the last "big announcement" from Sony and all the speculation surrounding it...then it turned out to be the announcement of Immortal Beloved. Kind of hard to get too excited.

buckshot · 10-01-2007, 12:23 PM

I think they'll announce a firmware pgrade to let the ps3 beam directly into your brain. or perhaps a new blender function so you can watch blu rays and make smoothies at the same time.

i'd like to hear an announcement of the dvr function for america. or the 1.1 firmware upgrade for ps3. I already have 2 ps3s so a price drop means nothing.

FiReBiRd95 · 10-01-2007, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckshot

I think they'll announce a firmware pgrade to let the ps3 beam directly into your brain. or perhaps a new blender function so you can watch blu rays and make smoothies at the same time.

i'd like to hear an announcement of the dvr function for america. or the 1.1 firmware upgrade for ps3. I already have 2 ps3s so a price drop means nothing.

maybe not to you, but to some people it will help persuade them to get a ps3.

Blu-Runner · 10-01-2007, 12:38 PM

I bet it's the 40gig PS3 at 399.99

Magic · 10-01-2007, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buckshot

I think they'll announce a firmware pgrade to let the ps3 beam directly into your brain. or perhaps a new blender function so you can watch blu rays and make smoothies at the same time.

i'd like to hear an announcement of the dvr function for america. or the 1.1 firmware upgrade for ps3. I already have 2 ps3s so a price drop means nothing.

I agree. I would like to hear them mention DVR functionality for the states.

buckshot · 10-01-2007, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiReBiRd95

maybe not to you, but to some people it will help persuade them to get a ps3.

duh! but don't you know I am the ONLY person that matters. jeesh. plus I will personally hate on everyone who gets a ps3 cheaper than I did.

this also would mean there are more people to embarrass me when I play online.

Freebster2007 · 10-01-2007, 01:37 PM

This announcement has really excited me
i can finally but another ps3
But i am wondering if i should get rid of my xbox 360
Halo 3 was great dont get me wrong bt it felt almost the same as halo 2
Better graphics though

shatta · 10-01-2007, 01:42 PM

the announcement is that they are goin hd-dvd

.....

ok ok im playin.....dont kill me

me too wonder what it is

ps3andlovinit · 10-01-2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic

I agree. I would like to hear them mention DVR functionality for the states.

That would be nice selling point if it comes to N.A..the interface looked pretty slick.

Sonny · 10-01-2007, 02:24 PM

i'd like the DVR ,1.1 HELL 2.0 (smoothies would be nice mmmm smooooothiiiies)

DezNutz · 10-01-2007, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Runner

I bet it's the 40gig PS3 at 399.99

...

shadowmoon · 10-01-2007, 03:30 PM

Price drop, Home release, and PS3 update for profile 1.1 would be nice for me... I need a 3rd or maybe even a 4th PS3 as my den and bedroom dont have one yet for BD playback

10-01-2007, 04:28 AM	#1
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:57 PS3 collection:31	Rumor (denied): Big Bang Announcement from Sony October 12th Rumor has it that Sony will be making a very big announcement this coming October 12. This came from the French site GamePro which said that there is something brewing in the company's offices. While Sony has yet to comment on this, analysts are predicting that this is all about a US$ 100 price drop for the PlayStation 3. If this rumor is true, it wouldn't be very surprising considering that quite a few big video game companies like Eidos, Square-Enix, and Ubisoft have voiced their stand that regarding the matter. The timing would also be perfect considering that holiday season is approaching. We'll just have to wait until October 12 to see what Sony's big announcement is all about. Hopefully it'll be as big as their announcement of the Dual Shock 3 controller. http://ps3.qj.net/Rumor-Big-bang-ann.../49/aid/103680 PSN ID: Rike255 \| My Home Theatre! Polk RTi8, CSi A6, RTi A3 & PSW505 \| Sony 46" Bravia V5100 \| Onkyo TX-SR805 \| PS3 160GB \| PS3 Slim \| Wii

10-01-2007, 05:16 AM	#2
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:197 PS3 collection:6 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Hmmm........has me wondering what the announcement is. Cliff Sharp LC-42SB45U PS3 160GB Yamaha RX-A700 Monster Power HTS-1000 Ascend Acoustics CBM-170SE's, CMT-340SEC(coming soon HTM-200's for surround) Athena Technologies AS-B1's Velodyne VX-11

10-01-2007, 05:42 AM	#4
bdrex28 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Edmond, OK Blu-ray reviews:4	We'd be talking $399 right? And it's the lower capacity HD correct? Blu-ray Titles: 42 and counting PS3 ID: Kirium

10-01-2007, 08:57 AM	#6
TheTenth Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Clermont-Ferrand, France Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:219 PS3 collection:24 Blu-ray reviews:7	I bet on a huge HOME open beta with no limit on room BD player : PS3 / PowerDVD11 TV : Samsung PS51D550 PS3 games : over 35 BD movies : over 300 Audio receiver : Sony HT-DDWG800, PCM enabled

10-01-2007, 12:23 PM	#10
buckshot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:san die ego Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	I think they'll announce a firmware pgrade to let the ps3 beam directly into your brain. or perhaps a new blender function so you can watch blu rays and make smoothies at the same time. i'd like to hear an announcement of the dvr function for america. or the 1.1 firmware upgrade for ps3. I already have 2 ps3s so a price drop means nothing. the avatar is my grandpa 1912-2006 56'' samsung dlp (1080p), ps3, oppo dv-980h, onkyo sr605, jbl, polk & onkyo speakers, acoustech h100 & velodyne vx-10 subs (7.1), *200+ BDs, about 40 sacds, dualdiscs, dvd-a's, & a comfy couch. bedroom:* 32'' vizio, BA TVee system & ps3

10-01-2007, 08:30 AM	#5
What'sHD Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	As I posted in the BD players section: ----------------- With the submission to FCC on Sep 1st and the 45 day secrecy request from SCEI, the Oct 12 rumour seems bang on. Stands to reason the confidentiality would be requested till a point in time which lies beyond the date on which SCEI itself would reveal the secret. Unless we see an extension of the secrecy, Oct 12 seems a go. Or at least, some news before Oct 15. Further links to this rumour can be found at AVS (french site) and Arstechnica... http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post...-has-legs.html

10-01-2007, 09:48 AM	#7
What'sHD Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	^^ That sounds bloody awesome. Goodbye 2nd life

10-01-2007, 11:21 AM	#8
partridge Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	I hope it will be a cheaper console. Sony need to start shifting units in big numbers or the 360 will take a firm hold of the lead, and that will in turn cause developers to head to the MS console. PS3 is selling ok, but it should be flying out of the shops. Maybe this new marketing push Sony are about to commence (pushing all the non gaming features of the console) will help, along with some big title blu-ray releases. They need to do something though, because Heavenly Sword and Lair don't look like they will be the AAA sellers they should have been. Frankly the best game on PS3 right now, imo, is Warhawk.

10-01-2007, 11:30 AM	#9
Zaphod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:A small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:4	We will have to see... I still remember the last "big announcement" from Sony and all the speculation surrounding it...then it turned out to be the announcement of Immortal Beloved. Kind of hard to get too excited.

10-01-2007, 12:38 PM	#12
Blu-Runner Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:120 DVD collection:35 PS3 collection:11 PS3 reviews:5 Trading Score:13	I bet it's the 40gig PS3 at 399.99

10-01-2007, 01:37 PM	#15
Freebster2007 Member Member since:Aug 2007	This announcement has really excited me i can finally but another ps3 But i am wondering if i should get rid of my xbox 360 Halo 3 was great dont get me wrong bt it felt almost the same as halo 2 Better graphics though

10-01-2007, 01:42 PM	#16
shatta Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:New York	the announcement is that they are goin hd-dvd ..... ok ok im playin.....dont kill me me too wonder what it is PSN: FIFTY59

10-01-2007, 02:24 PM	#18
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