New 80GB SKU - Blu-ray Forum

kjacobs03 · 07-16-2008, 12:13 AM

So Sony anounced the new 80GB PS3 today in their conference. They said it was going to have the same functionality as the current 40GB system. Does that mean there will be no current production PS3 with PS2 compatability? How do they expect those 100 million PS2 owners to upgrade if they cannot play their games on a PS3. Thank God I bought a launch 60GB.

SlmShdy1 · 07-16-2008, 12:17 AM

They just keep their PS2.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 07-16-2008, 12:18 AM

They probably didn't want to do the extra work. This country is great but we are the laziest country in the world.

Blu boy · 07-16-2008, 12:22 AM

well there are the rumors that there will be a firmware update in october for ps2 software emulation plus ps2 games being added to the pstore, but its just a rumor.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 07-16-2008, 12:24 AM

Well so far rumors are coming to life. They hear what the customer wants and its given.

saprano · 07-16-2008, 12:24 AM

People better be looking for the 80gig bundle starting now.

is sony going to even make any more?

BlackLightShark009 · 07-16-2008, 12:30 AM

Sounds weak. Same functions as 40G ouch. lol. So wheres this 120G people were claiming will be out sometime? Jk i don't care since it's very easy to upgrade your HDD.

kjacobs03 · 07-16-2008, 12:31 AM

I think I better go out and buy another PS3 so if my 60GB ever dies, I will have a back up.

BlackLightShark009 · 07-16-2008, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kjacobs03

I think I better go out and buy another PS3 so if my 60GB ever dies, I will have a back up.

As in while u wait for other to get fixed? I'll always just get mine fixed if somethin was to happen.

kjacobs03 · 07-16-2008, 01:03 AM

Fixed or no, nothing lasts forever. Except my love for my PS2 game collection!

BlackLightShark009 · 07-16-2008, 01:10 AM

Thats cool. Yes i know nothing lasts forever. I still have my PS2 and 32 games.

kjacobs03 · 07-16-2008, 01:53 AM

I sold off my PS2 soon after I got my PS3 though and woudln't even have on open input for it if I had it still.

blu2 · 07-16-2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Well so far rumors are coming to life. They hear what the customer wants and its given.

I assume that was sarcastic.

ADRiiAN` · 07-16-2008, 02:40 AM

Sony REALLY made themselves feel SO stupid during that conference.

He kept saying 'we want to make the transition from the PS2 to the PS3 the easiest we can for the consumer, that's why we are replacing the 40GB with the 80GB with the same features are the 40GB!'

Now explain to me how that is the easiest way to transition to the PS3?

AliceT · 07-16-2008, 02:42 AM

The only thing I Can think of , is that maybe he meant to say " make the 40gb the same as the 80" and not vice versa. Removing BC doesnt make it easier to transition to a ps3. I guess we will have to wait for some other news.

ADRiiAN` · 07-16-2008, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by AliceT

The only thing I Can think of , is that maybe he meant to say " make the 40gb the same as the 80" and not vice versa. Removing BC doesnt make it easier to transition to a ps3. I guess we will have to wait for some other news.

Hopefully.

Sony really got owned by Microsoft this year at E3, Wii is still in it's own catagory.

Leopold BUTTERS · 07-16-2008, 03:18 AM

Just for the record all they are doing is the following.

Taking the 40gig and putting a 80gig hard drive in it.

Keeping the 80gig with the BC and Memory slots.

2 80gig SKUs for 2 different prices. One with BC and Memory slots. One without

hardcore_canadian · 07-16-2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Leopold BUTTERS

Just for the record all they are doing is the following.

Taking the 40gig and putting a 80gig hard drive in it.

Keeping the 80gig with the BC and Memory slots.

2 80gig SKUs for 2 different prices. One with BC and Memory slots. One without

That's Speculation, but it would be Much MUCH better

kknight · 07-16-2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ADRiiAN`

Sony really got owned by Microsoft this year at E3, Wii is still in it's own catagory.

I don't agree on that, the only game that really impressed me was GoW 2, that Avatar bullsh*t was just a joke... Geometry Wars 2 was alright but I'll take Super Stardust HD and Blast Factor anyday over that...

Oh and that part where the guy accidently says "it safe to sh*t" instead of "it safe to share" was funnier then hell in Microsoft press conference.

Simplayer · 07-16-2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Leopold BUTTERS

Just for the record all they are doing is the following.

Taking the 40gig and putting a 80gig hard drive in it.

Keeping the 80gig with the BC and Memory slots.

2 80gig SKUs for 2 different prices. One with BC and Memory slots. One without

Wouldn't that make it harder for them to differentiate between the two then?

07-16-2008, 12:13 AM	#1
kjacobs03 Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:64	New 80GB SKU So Sony anounced the new 80GB PS3 today in their conference. They said it was going to have the same functionality as the current 40GB system. Does that mean there will be no current production PS3 with PS2 compatability? How do they expect those 100 million PS2 owners to upgrade if they cannot play their games on a PS3. Thank God I bought a launch 60GB.

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07-16-2008, 12:17 AM	#2
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	They just keep their PS2.

07-16-2008, 12:18 AM	#3
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	They probably didn't want to do the extra work. This country is great but we are the laziest country in the world.

07-16-2008, 12:22 AM	#4
Blu boy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois, USA PSNetwork ID: bigredsc Blu-ray collection:20	well there are the rumors that there will be a firmware update in october for ps2 software emulation plus ps2 games being added to the pstore, but its just a rumor.

07-16-2008, 12:24 AM	#5
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Well so far rumors are coming to life. They hear what the customer wants and its given.

07-16-2008, 12:24 AM	#6
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	People better be looking for the 80gig bundle starting now. is sony going to even make any more?

07-16-2008, 12:30 AM	#7
BlackLightShark009 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:California Blu-ray collection:11	Sounds weak. Same functions as 40G ouch. lol. So wheres this 120G people were claiming will be out sometime? Jk i don't care since it's very easy to upgrade your HDD.

07-16-2008, 12:31 AM	#8
kjacobs03 Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:64	I think I better go out and buy another PS3 so if my 60GB ever dies, I will have a back up.

07-16-2008, 01:03 AM	#10
kjacobs03 Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:64	Fixed or no, nothing lasts forever. Except my love for my PS2 game collection!

07-16-2008, 01:10 AM	#11
BlackLightShark009 Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:California Blu-ray collection:11	Thats cool. Yes i know nothing lasts forever. I still have my PS2 and 32 games.

07-16-2008, 01:53 AM	#12
kjacobs03 Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:64	I sold off my PS2 soon after I got my PS3 though and woudln't even have on open input for it if I had it still.

07-16-2008, 02:40 AM	#14
ADRiiAN` Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:113	Sony REALLY made themselves feel SO stupid during that conference. He kept saying 'we want to make the transition from the PS2 to the PS3 the easiest we can for the consumer, that's why we are replacing the 40GB with the 80GB with the same features are the 40GB!' Now explain to me how that is the easiest way to transition to the PS3?

07-16-2008, 02:42 AM	#15
AliceT Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Location:PSN ID- damreg1022	The only thing I Can think of , is that maybe he meant to say " make the 40gb the same as the 80" and not vice versa. Removing BC doesnt make it easier to transition to a ps3. I guess we will have to wait for some other news.

07-16-2008, 03:18 AM	#17
Leopold BUTTERS Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:AB,Canada Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Just for the record all they are doing is the following. Taking the 40gig and putting a 80gig hard drive in it. Keeping the 80gig with the BC and Memory slots. 2 80gig SKUs for 2 different prices. One with BC and Memory slots. One without

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