Sony halves cost of PS3 development kit - Blu-ray Forum

Cyorg · 11-19-2007, 11:48 AM

More significant price reductions on the way, says SCEI

Sony has slashed the price of the PlayStation 3 development kit by almost half, promising to further reduce costs as more studios adopt the console technology.

The PlayStation 3 Reference Tool will now be available for JPY 950,000 in Japan, USD 10,250 in North America and EUR 7500 in Europe.

"As more and more new titles are developed for the PS3 format, SCEI will significantly reduce the price of the Reference Tool in order to contribute to the cost saving measures of the development community," said the company.

The console giant has also begun to integrate new programming tools into the PlayStation 3 Software Development Kit from SN Systems, including ProDG, SN Distributed Build System, SN Linker and SN Compiler.

As well as new tools, Sony has also added programming functions to the PS3 Debugging Station allowing it to be used alongside the Reference Tool, rather than being used as just a quality assurance system for games in development.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz

partridge · 11-19-2007, 12:36 PM

2008 will be a defining year for PS3 and blu-ray. I just can't see it going wrong. Clearly a lot of people have been wanting to buy a PS3 but not at the original price, now consumers and developers can get into PS3 for a lot less than before.

All I want now is Home and some new music visualisations (preferably ones that have the option to include stored photos too)

aphex · 11-19-2007, 12:49 PM

hopefully it doesn't take them long to lower their price.

Although since they did just do a price drop they should do more package deals.

FREE 300 with any ps3 buy ;p

Warner's sales will be through the roof ;D

Cyorg · 11-19-2007, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by partridge

2008 will be a defining year for PS3 and blu-ray. I just can't see it going wrong.

I agree. It really sounds like Sony's trying to be more supportive of developers... I hope this translates into the PS3 being the lead platform for more games.

Gamekid · 11-19-2007, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyorg

More significant price reductions on the way, says SCEI

Sony has slashed the price of the PlayStation 3 development kit by almost half, promising to further reduce costs as more studios adopt the console technology.

The PlayStation 3 Reference Tool will now be available for JPY 950,000 in Japan, USD 10,250 in North America and EUR 7500 in Europe.

"As more and more new titles are developed for the PS3 format, SCEI will significantly reduce the price of the Reference Tool in order to contribute to the cost saving measures of the development community," said the company.

The console giant has also begun to integrate new programming tools into the PlayStation 3 Software Development Kit from SN Systems, including ProDG, SN Distributed Build System, SN Linker and SN Compiler.

As well as new tools, Sony has also added programming functions to the PS3 Debugging Station allowing it to be used alongside the Reference Tool, rather than being used as just a quality assurance system for games in development.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz

I'm glad sony did this. It takes time for people to get the hang of new technology.
Justin

CptGreedle · 11-19-2007, 07:44 PM

I sure hope this means more content on the PS3 soon.

Gamekid · 11-19-2007, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CptGreedle

I sure hope this means more content on the PS3 soon.

The ps3 has a very good lineup of games between now and the end of the year. We need to get Home going. Sony needs to get the dualshock 3 over here in the states. Other then those two issues and future firmware updates, I don't know what more sony can do for the ps3. We have a newer model at an affordable price. Microsoft is going to combat all this some how, maybe.
Justin

bkbluray · 11-19-2007, 07:52 PM

Microsoft will inevitably pay more and more money to try and keep their system ahead of the PS3. This will be like Microsoft paying off Paramount for exclusive HD-DVD support, or Microsoft paying off Rockstar for a Grand Theft Auto IV exclusive level.

CptGreedle · 11-19-2007, 07:53 PM

The way I see it, the PS3 is still lacking in games, exclusive or not. The only thing most PS3's have is PS2 game playback (game-wise). But with a lower price on the development kit, more studios should be able to start developing games and other content for the PS3.
I agree, we need Home and the DualShock 3! Also a few other upgrades on the firmware (like folders, DTS HD MA, etc.) would help. But I still think we need more titles or the PS3 to help promote not only the PS3, but also Blu-ray even more.

johnnymech · 11-19-2007, 07:57 PM

Xbox 360 had terrible games at launch, and it took about a year to get good games for that system. Then they have this (silly) add-on HD drive. PS3 was a great machine even for people that bought it early. I bought mine when they went to $499, and I got 5 free movies. Actually, one of the movies was "Species", so make that 4 free movies.

MotionBlurr · 11-19-2007, 08:01 PM

Hopefully the smaller independent developers will be able to afford the kits now and create some interesting games.

Gamekid · 11-19-2007, 08:07 PM

What we need also are exclusive games such as Uncharted Drake's Fortune and Gran Turismo because if the game is exclusive then playing it on the ps3 is the only way to go.
Justin

blu-rayfan101 · 11-19-2007, 08:25 PM

Ok now all we need is the wii to put the 360 in 2nd which will be soon and then the ps3 to put the 360 in third and if it does really well the wii will be 2nd.

Gamekid · 11-19-2007, 08:29 PM

The ps3 has to beat the wii. How to do this, I don't know. The wii is nearly untouchable.
Justin

johnnymech · 11-19-2007, 08:46 PM

Wii is only untouchable as far as price goes. PS3 is just about future-proof. That means Wii owners will grow tired of Standard Resolution games, and graduate to a PS3.

I own a Wii, and it's great, but it's not a next-gen console.

Gamekid · 11-19-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnymech

Wii is only untouchable as far as price goes. PS3 is just about future-proof. That means Wii owners will grow tired of Standard Resolution games, and graduate to a PS3.

I own a Wii, and it's great, but it's not a next-gen console.

Not everyone will because of two reasons: 1) Can't afford a next gen console or 2) Not interested in either Nintendo or Microsoft.
Justin

lztp6k · 11-19-2007, 08:50 PM

This is great news as it gets more developers making games. I don't know if it will develop into lowered console prices though. They've already dropped console prices twice in the first year which is unheard of in this industry.

Gamekid · 11-19-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lztp6k

This is great news as it gets more developers making games. I don't know if it will develop into lowered console prices though. They've already dropped console prices twice in the first year which is unheard of in this industry.

Sony needs to do everything that they can.
Justin

lztp6k · 11-19-2007, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gamekid

Sony needs to do everything that they can.
Justin

I don't disagree. I figure the cost to build is close to where they are now, they probably can't afford to bleed for much longer. But lower prices are good for us or at least people that don't already have one.

Gamekid · 11-19-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lztp6k

I don't disagree. I figure the cost to build is close to where they are now, they probably can't afford to bleed for much longer. But lower prices are good for us or at least people that don't already have one.

A low price is only half the battle. If you have a low price, that won't do any good unless there are games and services for the ps3.
Justin

11-19-2007, 11:48 AM	#1
Cyorg Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:San Antonio, TX. PSN ID: Cyorg Blu-ray collection:62 Blu-ray reviews:1	Sony halves cost of PS3 development kit More significant price reductions on the way, says SCEI Sony has slashed the price of the PlayStation 3 development kit by almost half, promising to further reduce costs as more studios adopt the console technology. The PlayStation 3 Reference Tool will now be available for JPY 950,000 in Japan, USD 10,250 in North America and EUR 7500 in Europe. "As more and more new titles are developed for the PS3 format, SCEI will significantly reduce the price of the Reference Tool in order to contribute to the cost saving measures of the development community," said the company. The console giant has also begun to integrate new programming tools into the PlayStation 3 Software Development Kit from SN Systems, including ProDG, SN Distributed Build System, SN Linker and SN Compiler. As well as new tools, Sony has also added programming functions to the PS3 Debugging Station allowing it to be used alongside the Reference Tool, rather than being used as just a quality assurance system for games in development. http://www.gamesindustry.biz

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11-19-2007, 12:36 PM	#2
partridge Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Oct 2005 Location:England	2008 will be a defining year for PS3 and blu-ray. I just can't see it going wrong. Clearly a lot of people have been wanting to buy a PS3 but not at the original price, now consumers and developers can get into PS3 for a lot less than before. All I want now is Home and some new music visualisations (preferably ones that have the option to include stored photos too)

11-19-2007, 12:49 PM	#3
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	hopefully it doesn't take them long to lower their price. Although since they did just do a price drop they should do more package deals. FREE 300 with any ps3 buy ;p Warner's sales will be through the roof ;D

11-19-2007, 07:44 PM	#6
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I sure hope this means more content on the PS3 soon.

11-19-2007, 07:52 PM	#8
bkbluray Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:MN Home Theater Gallery:57 Blu-ray collection:185 Blu-ray reviews:25	Microsoft will inevitably pay more and more money to try and keep their system ahead of the PS3. This will be like Microsoft paying off Paramount for exclusive HD-DVD support, or Microsoft paying off Rockstar for a Grand Theft Auto IV exclusive level.

11-19-2007, 07:53 PM	#9
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	The way I see it, the PS3 is still lacking in games, exclusive or not. The only thing most PS3's have is PS2 game playback (game-wise). But with a lower price on the development kit, more studios should be able to start developing games and other content for the PS3. I agree, we need Home and the DualShock 3! Also a few other upgrades on the firmware (like folders, DTS HD MA, etc.) would help. But I still think we need more titles or the PS3 to help promote not only the PS3, but also Blu-ray even more.

11-19-2007, 07:57 PM	#10
johnnymech Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Eastern, USA 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:576 DVD collection:634 Blu-ray reviews:4	Xbox 360 had terrible games at launch, and it took about a year to get good games for that system. Then they have this (silly) add-on HD drive. PS3 was a great machine even for people that bought it early. I bought mine when they went to $499, and I got 5 free movies. Actually, one of the movies was "Species", so make that 4 free movies.

11-19-2007, 08:01 PM	#11
MotionBlurr Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	Hopefully the smaller independent developers will be able to afford the kits now and create some interesting games.

11-19-2007, 08:07 PM	#12
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	What we need also are exclusive games such as Uncharted Drake's Fortune and Gran Turismo because if the game is exclusive then playing it on the ps3 is the only way to go. Justin

11-19-2007, 08:25 PM	#13
blu-rayfan101 Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The Universe.	Ok now all we need is the wii to put the 360 in 2nd which will be soon and then the ps3 to put the 360 in third and if it does really well the wii will be 2nd.

11-19-2007, 08:29 PM	#14
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	The ps3 has to beat the wii. How to do this, I don't know. The wii is nearly untouchable. Justin

11-19-2007, 08:46 PM	#15
johnnymech Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Eastern, USA 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:576 DVD collection:634 Blu-ray reviews:4	Wii is only untouchable as far as price goes. PS3 is just about future-proof. That means Wii owners will grow tired of Standard Resolution games, and graduate to a PS3. I own a Wii, and it's great, but it's not a next-gen console.

11-19-2007, 08:50 PM	#17
lztp6k Banned Member since:Oct 2007	This is great news as it gets more developers making games. I don't know if it will develop into lowered console prices though. They've already dropped console prices twice in the first year which is unheard of in this industry.

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