PS3 Predictions for 2008 - Blu-ray Forum

edgong · 12-31-2007, 11:34 PM

What does everyone think will be the future for the PS3 in 2008?
any major design change such as more compact form factor? Switch over to the 65nm chipset? Return of the chipset for full backwards compatability?

xtop · 01-01-2008, 12:01 AM

no to everything except 65nm

it was a few years before the ps1 and ps2 got a smaller form factor. and i don't see the 40gb getting ps2 playback anytime soon. here's hoping it getting hacked

Downhere · 01-01-2008, 07:34 AM

I don't see the PS3 getting more compact for a long while.

crystal_sun · 01-01-2008, 08:57 AM

I see no design changes in 2008, but defintely cheaper....$299 for 40GB version by X-mas 2008. Bet on it

It would cost them R&D money to redesign...they're already lost a lot money so they need to find ways to cut costs in parts and production.

miokti · 01-01-2008, 09:11 AM

At first, I was really bummed when the slim PS2 came out... coz I thought that I had to double dip... good thing Game Stop buys back hardware, so I was able trade-in towards the slim PS2. Good thing was that by the time the slim PS2 came out, PS2 was only $175. Whereas my regular PS2, I bought during it's release at $300. Anyway, if the PS3 does come out slim, it will be way later on.

Havok83 · 01-01-2008, 10:34 AM

yeah most likely late 09, sometime 2010

Verbal · 01-01-2008, 04:07 PM

Forget form factors and chipsets...what I MOST want to see is developers using the PS3 as the lead platform when designing games. I don't think we're too far away from it, either.

PS3 has nearly 9 million consoles installed now worldwide, and they're selling some 60,000-70,000 more per week than the 360. It's becoming worthwhile for developers to start leading with the PS3...its power and space advantages give them far more - and I'm borrowing the word from Epic's Mark Rein here - "legroom".

finalfantasy · 01-01-2008, 04:25 PM

I absolutely love my PS3 exactly the way it is...

I would just like to see games that will utilize my PS3 to 50% of its potential...even at 50%, it will be better than any game ever made for any console, period.

I do think PS3 will overtake 360 in total sales by end of '08 and I also think PS3 will be cheaper by mid year or so...even if that means smaller HD...the price will hit $300 in '08...

PS3 will have a phenomenal year!

eva-01 · 01-01-2008, 04:35 PM

Well there is a strong rumor going around that the 80gb PS3 will be released in europe, here's the source:

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/ne...rope-500.phtml

Which is great news for me as i will be picking one up when its released

Kormaniac · 01-01-2008, 05:03 PM

blu-ray will win the war and more PS3s will be purchased, including another one by me. The increase in PS3 sales will lead to more exclusives and more games using the PS3's superior power. 09 will probably be the biggest year for PS3 and the console war.

aygie · 01-01-2008, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eva-01

Well there is a strong rumor going around that the 80gb PS3 will be released in europe, here's the source:

http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/ne...rope-500.phtml

Which is great news for me as i will be picking one up when its released

Dude, get a 40GB one and stick one of these in it http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=314

Works like a charm and i can't fill it up, no matter how hard i try!

xtop · 01-01-2008, 05:07 PM

40gb's don't play ps2 games tho

aygie · 01-01-2008, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

40gb's don't play ps2 games tho

I haven't touched any of my PS2 games since i got my PS3, that might just be though

greekjgg · 01-01-2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kormaniac

blu-ray will win the war and more PS3s will be purchased, including another one by me. The increase in PS3 sales will lead to more exclusives and more games using the PS3's superior power. 09 will probably be the biggest year for PS3 and the console war.

The ps3 is truly a home entertainment center. You get bluray, games, internet, music, etc.

Just the release of the bowling game was a HUGE thing in my opinion. Everyone was at my house xmas eve and everyone was fighting to bowl. You could do this on the wii, but you give up so much else. With just this bowling game I see NO reason for a wii now. They just need an alternative controller that is easier to hold with sixxaxis AND A STRAP. I was paranoid all night somebody was going to launch my controller into my TV!!!

In 08 we'll get tuner capabilities too!!

I am redoing my game room and will put another tv down there, so I will end up getting a 2nd ps3 for that room!!

xtop · 01-01-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aygie

I haven't touched any of my PS2 games since i got my PS3, that might just be though

ditto. but its a selling point to some. so the 80gb will be a deal to some people.

i've found i go back and play older games eventually tho

xtop · 01-01-2008, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekjgg

The ps3 is truly a home entertainment center. You get bluray, games, internet, music, etc.

Just the release of the bowling game was a HUGE thing in my opinion. Everyone was at my house xmas eve and everyone was fighting to bowl. You could do this on the wii, but you give up so much else. With just this bowling game I see NO reason for a wii now. They just need an alternative controller that is easier to hold with sixxaxis AND A STRAP. I was paranoid all night somebody was going to launch my controller into my TV!!!

In 08 we'll get tuner capabilities too!!

I am redoing my game room and will put another tv down there, so I will end up getting a 2nd ps3 for that room!!

we'll never have mario tho. still need the wii lol

i wouldn't expect to get the dvr next year..or..ever. probably be a euro/japan thing only

highdefw · 01-01-2008, 08:46 PM

Well I'm hoping for video support on mkv files. That feature alone would sell tons of PS3s...

Firefox · 01-03-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

no to everything except 65nm

it was a few years before the ps1 and ps2 got a smaller form factor. and i don't see the 40gb getting ps2 playback anytime soon. here's hoping it getting hacked

Is it true (read it from other thread) that the 40gb PS3 already uses 65nm? is this the reason why the 40gb is sooo quiet? compared to, say the 60gb?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aygie

Dude, get a 40GB one and stick one of these in it http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=314

Works like a charm and i can't fill it up, no matter how hard i try!

Does your PS3 40gb or should I say PS3 250gb, is still quiet or does your new hard drive spins louder?

aygie · 01-03-2008, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firefox

Is it true (read it from other thread) that the 40gb PS3 already uses 65nm? is this the reason why the 40gb is sooo quiet? compared to, say the 60gb?

Does your PS3 40gb or should I say PS3 250gb, is still quiet or does your new hard drive spins louder?

Ahh well i did buy a 60GB originally, but i don't hear any noise at all. (and i am a fussy bugger

)

bootman · 01-03-2008, 06:17 PM

The most important thing for the PS3 in 2008 is to get DST-HD MA decoding.

You guys do need to hear those FOX titles in their full glory.

12-31-2007, 11:34 PM	#1
edgong Member Member since:Jul 2007	PS3 Predictions for 2008 What does everyone think will be the future for the PS3 in 2008? any major design change such as more compact form factor? Switch over to the 65nm chipset? Return of the chipset for full backwards compatability?

01-01-2008, 04:25 PM	#8
finalfantasy Banned Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Playstationville, USA Blu-ray reviews:1	PS3 in '08... I absolutely love my PS3 exactly the way it is... I would just like to see games that will utilize my PS3 to 50% of its potential...even at 50%, it will be better than any game ever made for any console, period. I do think PS3 will overtake 360 in total sales by end of '08 and I also think PS3 will be cheaper by mid year or so...even if that means smaller HD...the price will hit $300 in '08... PS3 will have a phenomenal year!

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01-01-2008, 12:01 AM	#2
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	no to everything except 65nm it was a few years before the ps1 and ps2 got a smaller form factor. and i don't see the 40gb getting ps2 playback anytime soon. here's hoping it getting hacked

01-01-2008, 07:34 AM	#3
Downhere Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Central Florida Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:8	I don't see the PS3 getting more compact for a long while.

01-01-2008, 08:57 AM	#4
crystal_sun Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:43 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:13	I see no design changes in 2008, but defintely cheaper....$299 for 40GB version by X-mas 2008. Bet on it It would cost them R&D money to redesign...they're already lost a lot money so they need to find ways to cut costs in parts and production.

01-01-2008, 09:11 AM	#5
miokti Expert Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Diego, CA	At first, I was really bummed when the slim PS2 came out... coz I thought that I had to double dip... good thing Game Stop buys back hardware, so I was able trade-in towards the slim PS2. Good thing was that by the time the slim PS2 came out, PS2 was only $175. Whereas my regular PS2, I bought during it's release at $300. Anyway, if the PS3 does come out slim, it will be way later on.

01-01-2008, 10:34 AM	#6
Havok83 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:147 Trading Score:6	yeah most likely late 09, sometime 2010

01-01-2008, 04:07 PM	#7
Verbal Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Toronto, ON 4K collection:172 Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:117 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Forget form factors and chipsets...what I MOST want to see is developers using the PS3 as the lead platform when designing games. I don't think we're too far away from it, either. PS3 has nearly 9 million consoles installed now worldwide, and they're selling some 60,000-70,000 more per week than the 360. It's becoming worthwhile for developers to start leading with the PS3...its power and space advantages give them far more - and I'm borrowing the word from Epic's Mark Rein here - "legroom".

01-01-2008, 04:35 PM	#9
eva-01 Member Member since:Sep 2007	Well there is a strong rumor going around that the 80gb PS3 will be released in europe, here's the source: http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/ne...rope-500.phtml Which is great news for me as i will be picking one up when its released

01-01-2008, 05:03 PM	#10
Kormaniac Active Member Member since:May 2007	blu-ray will win the war and more PS3s will be purchased, including another one by me. The increase in PS3 sales will lead to more exclusives and more games using the PS3's superior power. 09 will probably be the biggest year for PS3 and the console war.

01-01-2008, 05:07 PM	#12
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	40gb's don't play ps2 games tho

01-01-2008, 08:46 PM	#17
highdefw Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:109 Blu-ray collection:366 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:6	Well I'm hoping for video support on mkv files. That feature alone would sell tons of PS3s...

01-03-2008, 06:17 PM	#20
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	The most important thing for the PS3 in 2008 is to get DST-HD MA decoding. You guys do need to hear those FOX titles in their full glory.

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