$499 PS3 to have HDMI? - Blu-ray Forum

Marwin · 09-22-2006, 02:46 AM

TGS 2006: Live From the Sony Keynote

In the Q&A after the keynote Ken Kutaragi confirmed that both versions of the PS3 will come with an HDMI port, but it's still only confirmed for Japan. Lets hope this includes other territories as well

Quote:

A question on why HDMI only is in the high level version of the PS3 only. Kutaragi explained that if they put the HDMI in the lower version, they were worried that some would complain about having something they don't want. However, HDMI penetration has come faster than expected, Kutaragi says. He asks if people want HDMI in all models. Everyone in the audience say yes. He then confirms that all models, including the 20 gig version, will have an HDMI port.

From what we can tell, this is only for Japan. You'll have to wait for overseas confirmation to see if this applies in your territory as well.

zombie · 09-22-2006, 03:05 AM

Great find! Keeping my fingers crossed big time!

Gamekid · 09-22-2006, 05:29 AM

I read about the keynote and things can change at the last minute. There was also the annoucement that a price cut would go into effect for the 60GB model, but that is only in Japan for now. Before the Tokoto Game Show, I had doubts as to weather or not a price cut would be in effect, but it's still possible. If Sony does put a price cut into effect, maybe they won't have so many haters.

BTBuck1 · 09-22-2006, 05:41 AM

read from another forum, HDMI is confirmed for ALL PS3's

however US pricing structure remains the same.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3153875

phranctoast · 09-22-2006, 02:17 PM

US price cut will come with the xbox360 price cut. So in some respect, its good that the 360 came out before the ps3.

Dont expect it until at least March though.

marzetta7 · 09-22-2006, 03:33 PM

Wow!

This is an awesome bombshell! Hell, even if the lower end still remains at $499, this was one of the major qualms people had with the system. More than likely, I'm thinking the West will get a cut in price as well, but if it doesn't the PS3 at $499 is still one hell of a bargain.

Right on Sony, way to listen to your potential customers. Will this silence all the Sony haters? Hmmm, probably not, they'll find something else to gripe about, but lets enjoy this news while we can!

Shadowself · 09-22-2006, 04:24 PM

I've seen this in a few places in the past two days. Thought I'd post one link here.

With HDMI 1.3 shipping on all PS3s there is no question about all PS3s supporting the full range (including 1080p) of HD materails.

http://news.com.com/Sonys+20GB+PS3+t...l?tag=nefd.top

JTK · 09-22-2006, 04:48 PM

Amazing.

phranctoast · 09-22-2006, 04:52 PM

now i wish i didnt buy my hd set three year ago. oh well 1080i is still pretty.

agothoth · 09-22-2006, 05:42 PM

Yes... now, if only they can lower their price...

AV_Integrated · 09-22-2006, 07:45 PM

The question I now have is whether I personally willl get the nicer model or the lesser expensive one. As I have a equipment rack right next to my couch wherer the PS3 will live - and not on the other side of the room by my TV, I don't need wireless or crazy stuff like that. It has Ethernet built in, and I have Ethernet at my rack. I don't have much use for the hard drive as I really want to watch movies...

Wow! Maybe I'm already 100 bucks up on where I was yesterday. Seems like it to me.

09-22-2006, 04:24 PM	#7
Shadowself Senior Member Member since:Sep 2005	Low end PS3 to get HDMI 1.3 I've seen this in a few places in the past two days. Thought I'd post one link here. With HDMI 1.3 shipping on all PS3s there is no question about all PS3s supporting the full range (including 1080p) of HD materails. http://news.com.com/Sonys+20GB+PS3+t...l?tag=nefd.top

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09-22-2006, 03:05 AM	#2
zombie Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2004 Trading Score:865	Great find! Keeping my fingers crossed big time!

09-22-2006, 05:29 AM	#3
Gamekid Power Member Member since:Feb 2006	I read about the keynote and things can change at the last minute. There was also the annoucement that a price cut would go into effect for the 60GB model, but that is only in Japan for now. Before the Tokoto Game Show, I had doubts as to weather or not a price cut would be in effect, but it's still possible. If Sony does put a price cut into effect, maybe they won't have so many haters.

09-22-2006, 05:41 AM	#4
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	read from another forum, HDMI is confirmed for ALL PS3's however US pricing structure remains the same. http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3153875

09-22-2006, 02:17 PM	#5
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	US price cut will come with the xbox360 price cut. So in some respect, its good that the 360 came out before the ps3. Dont expect it until at least March though.

09-22-2006, 03:33 PM	#6
marzetta7 Special Member Member since:Feb 2006	Wow! This is an awesome bombshell! Hell, even if the lower end still remains at $499, this was one of the major qualms people had with the system. More than likely, I'm thinking the West will get a cut in price as well, but if it doesn't the PS3 at $499 is still one hell of a bargain. Right on Sony, way to listen to your potential customers. Will this silence all the Sony haters? Hmmm, probably not, they'll find something else to gripe about, but lets enjoy this news while we can!

09-22-2006, 04:48 PM	#8
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	Amazing.

09-22-2006, 04:52 PM	#9
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	now i wish i didnt buy my hd set three year ago. oh well 1080i is still pretty.

09-22-2006, 05:42 PM	#10
agothoth Junior Member Member since:Jan 2006	Yes... now, if only they can lower their price...

09-22-2006, 07:45 PM	#11
AV_Integrated Senior Member Member since:Jan 2005	The question I now have is whether I personally willl get the nicer model or the lesser expensive one. As I have a equipment rack right next to my couch wherer the PS3 will live - and not on the other side of the room by my TV, I don't need wireless or crazy stuff like that. It has Ethernet built in, and I have Ethernet at my rack. I don't have much use for the hard drive as I really want to watch movies... Wow! Maybe I'm already 100 bucks up on where I was yesterday. Seems like it to me.

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