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

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

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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

DezNutz · 10-01-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Runner

I bet it's the 40gig PS3 at 399.99

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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

buckshot · 10-01-2007, 01:07 PM

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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

bryaaaant · 10-01-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by buckshot

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.

LOL I was thinking the exact same. It's all about ME and only ME. Who cares if the PS3 sells better as long as I'm happy.

...wtf is wrong with people these days.

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.

ps3andlovinit · 10-01-2007, 01:49 PM

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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)

shatta · 10-02-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ps3andlovinit

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

you know this is what gets me mad......japan got the psp gps....dvr,,camera,,,all the accesories for the psp and ps3so i hope its something nice

Canada · 10-01-2007, 10:59 PM

I read on the main page of that website that Blu Ray is out selling HD DVD 4:1. I have not heard much about the war in Europe, but this is great news. I was not really surprised though.

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:44 Blu-ray collection:57	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

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10-01-2007, 05:16 AM	#2
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Hmmm........has me wondering what the announcement is.

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?

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, 08:57 AM	#6
TheTenth Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Clermont-Ferrand, France Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:98 Blu-ray collection:681 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	I bet on a huge HOME open beta with no limit on room

10-01-2007, 12:23 PM	#7
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.

10-01-2007, 12:38 PM	#9
Blu-Runner Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:203 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:16	I bet it's the 40gig PS3 at 399.99

10-01-2007, 03:30 PM	#11
shadowmoon Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Sparks, NV Blu-ray reviews:1	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, 01:37 PM	#13
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	#14
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

10-01-2007, 02:24 PM	#18
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	i'd like the DVR ,1.1 HELL 2.0 (smoothies would be nice mmmm smooooothiiiies)

10-01-2007, 10:59 PM	#20
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I read on the main page of that website that Blu Ray is out selling HD DVD 4:1. I have not heard much about the war in Europe, but this is great news. I was not really surprised though.

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