Rumor (denied): Big Bang Announcement from Sony October 12th - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

w_tanoto · 10-01-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Amon37

If it's from SCEA I doubt it will be a BD annoucement. If it's from Sony then who knows, but I think it's going to be the new 399 40GB PS3.

Well, that depends. If the plan is to release 40GB to US exclusively, then SCEA will probably make the announcement. If it is international, then SCEJ /SCEI

smiley · 10-01-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

yuck. No, thanks. I am pesce/pollotarian (meaning fish/chicken-only eater)

What about turkey bacon (yes they do make it)? Although I would much prefer pork bacon. But I am hoping for the smoothie option. Then I could use that to make dackerys.

jon s · 10-01-2007, 10:44 PM

some sites already mentioned it will be the new 40GB PS3 for $399...

bdrex28 · 10-01-2007, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

well pesce/pollotarian means you abandoned most of meats (except chicken/fish). Veggie, yes of course everybody eat that (although I don't like some of them)

anyway, we're getting off topic

yes off topic and maybe you can PM me because I'm truly curious. But why chicken and no beef? Unless of course your Hindu then that would make sense.

Anyway, not knocking it all, I've just always been curious.

Back to topic.....sorry guys.

I'm hoping the announcement is a cheaper Blu-Ray player AND PS3.

the reason is because a LOT of people still don't realize the PS3 and all it can do, but you put out a $299 blu ray player and people start to buy those.

any lower and it appears cheap to me.

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.

Luis_A51 · 10-01-2007, 11:08 PM

While im pretty certain its the $400 40 gig, and that in itself is great news, I really hope its something more. I have to agree with other posters, sure its great that a price drop will bring in many more PS3 sales, but those of us that have purchased one already need something too.

Im hoping its the 2.0 firmware update and/or some HOME action

The Guardian · 10-01-2007, 11:25 PM

I think any of these major suggestions would be good. Personally I'd like to see the $399 PS3 plus new firmware upgrading it to Profile 2.0. I'm not sure they'd make so big a deal if all it is is a price drop on the S300... which would still be good news of course!

gvortex7 · 10-01-2007, 11:25 PM

It could be a combo announcement of price drops, release of new PS3 model and a possible firmware update enabling DTS-HD MA bit stream support. Now THAT would make any Blu-ray fan's day.

If something like that happens, I might even go out and buy me one at last.

Blu Titan · 10-01-2007, 11:27 PM

This is an exciting time a $400 PS3, and the increased Blu-ray player awareness campaign for the PS3 are going to be HUGE in Q4.

takezo · 10-01-2007, 11:40 PM

They will anounce the 40GB model which will run for $399, and drop he new non motostorm bundled 80Gb at $499.

Blu Titan · 10-01-2007, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by takezo

They will anounce the 40GB model which will run for $399, and drop he new non motostorm bundled 80Gb at $499.

The days keep getting Bluer!

09camaro · 10-02-2007, 12:41 AM

I do hope it is the 40gig for $399. Gives me a reason to pick another one up
so I don't have to carry mine back and forth between my tv's

Rike255 · 10-02-2007, 01:10 AM

Another possibility could be that they're announcing GTA:IV for release sometime this year maybe. I know this isn't a giant deal on this site, but an announcement like this would be HUGE in the gaming world. Especially since the Xbox version isn't coming out until sometime next year.

The UK playstation site has updated their release date of this title for October 2007. That's THIS month!! Although it could be an error, it could also be true.

This doesn't have a large effect on Blu-Ray supporters but GTA:IV is one of the most highly anticipated games for any platform out there right now. This would generate a lot of PS3 sales, especially if the rumored $399 PS3 is true as well.

Copywriter · 10-02-2007, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by w_tanoto

yuck. No, thanks. I am pesce/pollotarian (meaning fish/chicken-only eater)

What about Turkey bacon?

Slackr89 · 10-02-2007, 03:55 AM

id bet the announcement is
1. 80gb price reduction in Nov to 499
2. 40gb @ 399 intro being released as a bundle with spidey 3 and/or rachet on oct 30.

yea i stole that speculation from that website but it just seems so likely.

ay221 · 10-02-2007, 04:10 AM

This is the WB going Blu-ray exclusive announcement

UltimateFighter · 10-02-2007, 04:10 AM

Personally I'm excited that Sony is doing something, but! I don't think that a $399 ps3 is all that exciting. They need to get lower. $299 or $350 would be devastating for the 360. For a base model, $399 is just not very competative this season when there are $279 Xbox's out there. I work at a school and the kids aren't very excited about the PS3. They all say the same thing. The PS3 is more expensive and doesn't have any good exclusives. In other words that 360 will do everything the PS3 will do, plus it has Halo 3, Gears of War, on and on. Now don't get me wrong, I know it's a great deal, heck I bought the 60gig for $599. Most people though are looking at the PS3's ability to bring on great gaming entertainment. It's time for Sony to get serious about getting their consoles into peoples homes. More PS3's into the home means Blu-Ray wins the war. Come on Sony drop that price lower!

Oh Yeah...Woot! 100 posts

Rike255 · 10-02-2007, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by UltimateFighter

Personally I'm excited that Sony is doing something, but! I don't think that a $399 ps3 is all that exciting. They need to get lower. $299 or $350 would be devastating for the 360. For a base model, $399 is just not very competative this season when there are $279 Xbox's out there. I work at a school and the kids aren't very excited about the PS3. They all say the same thing. The PS3 is more expensive and doesn't have any good exclusives. In other words that 360 will do everything the PS3 will do, plus it has Halo 3, Gears of War, on and on. Now don't get me wrong, I know it's a great deal, heck I bought the 60gig for $599. Most people though are looking at the PS3's ability to bring on great gaming entertainment. It's time for Sony to get serious about getting their consoles into peoples homes. More PS3's into the home means Blu-Ray wins the war. Come on Sony drop that price lower!

Oh Yeah...Woot! 100 posts

Ya Sony knows this for sure. I think this is a great idea, this will help bring a lot more consoles into homes just in time for christmas. They planned the price drop for the perfect time when demand will be the highest. They know that bringing games to the PS3 is important, but to do that, they need to get systems into people's homes so that developers are inclined to make games for it. It's kind of a give and take sort of thing. At least Sony's going the right direction.

As for the cheap Xbox console, yes there is one out there but most people go for buying the more expensive Elite unit just because they don't want to go cheap especially when buying things like this. That means that the prices are very close so I'm not sure this is a big deal anymore. As soon as the PS3 gets some of the big named titles coming out things are going to take off. At least I hope so.

Congratulations on 100 posts by the way!

stewiems · 10-02-2007, 05:30 AM

That big announcement is sony rolling out the new update 2.0 featuring the HOME application!!!

w_tanoto · 10-02-2007, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by stewiems

That big announcement is sony rolling out the new update 2.0 featuring the HOME application!!!

I really hope either price cut and 40GB or Firmware 2.0 to support profile 1.1

Anyway, why we're talking about food?

10-02-2007, 04:10 AM	#57
UltimateFighter Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Snohomish, WA Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	Personally I'm excited that Sony is doing something, but! I don't think that a $399 ps3 is all that exciting. They need to get lower. $299 or $350 would be devastating for the 360. For a base model, $399 is just not very competative this season when there are $279 Xbox's out there. I work at a school and the kids aren't very excited about the PS3. They all say the same thing. The PS3 is more expensive and doesn't have any good exclusives. In other words that 360 will do everything the PS3 will do, plus it has Halo 3, Gears of War, on and on. Now don't get me wrong, I know it's a great deal, heck I bought the 60gig for $599. Most people though are looking at the PS3's ability to bring on great gaming entertainment. It's time for Sony to get serious about getting their consoles into peoples homes. More PS3's into the home means Blu-Ray wins the war. Come on Sony drop that price lower! Oh Yeah...Woot! 100 posts Last edited by UltimateFighter; 10-02-2007 at 04:12 AM.

10-02-2007, 05:30 AM	#59
stewiems Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Dallas, TX	The announcement is.... That big announcement is sony rolling out the new update 2.0 featuring the HOME application!!!

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10-01-2007, 10:44 PM	#43
jon s Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	some sites already mentioned it will be the new 40GB PS3 for $399...

10-01-2007, 10:59 PM	#45
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.

10-01-2007, 11:08 PM	#46
Luis_A51 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, AB Blu-ray reviews:4	While im pretty certain its the $400 40 gig, and that in itself is great news, I really hope its something more. I have to agree with other posters, sure its great that a price drop will bring in many more PS3 sales, but those of us that have purchased one already need something too. Im hoping its the 2.0 firmware update and/or some HOME action

10-01-2007, 11:25 PM	#47
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	I think any of these major suggestions would be good. Personally I'd like to see the $399 PS3 plus new firmware upgrading it to Profile 2.0. I'm not sure they'd make so big a deal if all it is is a price drop on the S300... which would still be good news of course!

10-01-2007, 11:25 PM	#48
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	It could be a combo announcement of price drops, release of new PS3 model and a possible firmware update enabling DTS-HD MA bit stream support. Now THAT would make any Blu-ray fan's day. If something like that happens, I might even go out and buy me one at last.

10-01-2007, 11:27 PM	#49
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	This is an exciting time a $400 PS3, and the increased Blu-ray player awareness campaign for the PS3 are going to be HUGE in Q4.

10-01-2007, 11:40 PM	#50
takezo Active Member Member since:Aug 2006	They will anounce the 40GB model which will run for $399, and drop he new non motostorm bundled 80Gb at $499.

10-02-2007, 12:41 AM	#52
09camaro Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Oneonta, Alabama Trading Score:1	I do hope it is the 40gig for $399. Gives me a reason to pick another one up so I don't have to carry mine back and forth between my tv's

10-02-2007, 01:10 AM	#53
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	Another possibility could be that they're announcing GTA:IV for release sometime this year maybe. I know this isn't a giant deal on this site, but an announcement like this would be HUGE in the gaming world. Especially since the Xbox version isn't coming out until sometime next year. The UK playstation site has updated their release date of this title for October 2007. That's THIS month!! Although it could be an error, it could also be true. This doesn't have a large effect on Blu-Ray supporters but GTA:IV is one of the most highly anticipated games for any platform out there right now. This would generate a lot of PS3 sales, especially if the rumored $399 PS3 is true as well.

10-02-2007, 03:55 AM	#55
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	id bet the announcement is 1. 80gb price reduction in Nov to 499 2. 40gb @ 399 intro being released as a bundle with spidey 3 and/or rachet on oct 30. yea i stole that speculation from that website but it just seems so likely.

10-02-2007, 04:10 AM	#56
ay221 Special Member Member since:Oct 2006	This is the WB going Blu-ray exclusive announcement

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