$399 40GB PS3 in the US Oct28/Nov2? - Blu-ray Forum

aygie · 10-12-2007, 08:50 PM

am i the inly one who noticed this or what?!?!

page 2 and 32 on the nielson page for this week.

cdot2four · 10-12-2007, 08:53 PM

sweet im in

jorg · 10-13-2007, 03:37 PM

thats not an offical statment but its true

Borrik · 10-13-2007, 03:58 PM

PS3 and Blu-ray sales are going to be off the chain this holiday season cuz of this little life saver!

Ascended_Saiyan · 10-13-2007, 09:51 PM

This, basically, confirms that a firmware update is coming between Oct.30 and Nov.2. Remember, NO new Blu-ray player can be introduced after Oct. 31 without being Profile 1.1. The 40GB PS3 is a new BD player (new SKU and everything). Therefore, it has to be Profile 1.1, but they didn't ship with the firmware on it. That means it has to be software updated (just like the new slimline PSPs).

The updated terms and agreement fits in that time frame. They wouldn't do 2 firmware updates inside of a week (unless there was a problem). So, there you have it. Expect firmware version 2.0 between Oct.30 and Nov. 2.

slickkeng · 10-13-2007, 10:07 PM

Sweet, looks like the holiday blu blitz is hitting into high gear. With all the sales this coming Sunday, lowered PS3, spidey 3, profile updates, firmware updates - looks to be a good holidayt season for blu. Now, all we need is some more title announcements and lowered prices for other Blu-ray CE manufacturers. Anyone else feel the impact of Transformers will be minimal? It will sell well for an HD-DVD title but doubt that it will the week in Nielsen's.

ps3andlovinit · 10-13-2007, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

This, basically, confirms that a firmware update is coming between Oct.30 and Nov.2. Remember, NO new Blu-ray player can be introduced after Oct. 31 without being Profile 1.1. The 40GB PS3 is a new BD player (new SKU and everything). Therefore, it has to be Profile 1.1, but they didn't ship with the firmware on it. That means it has to be software updated (just like the new slimline PSPs).

The updated terms and agreement fits in that time frame. They wouldn't do 2 firmware updates inside of a week (unless there was a problem). So, there you have it. Expect firmware version 2.0 between Oct.30 and Nov. 2.

Nov 1 is Thursday.

Ascended_Saiyan · 10-14-2007, 01:27 AM

^^ Everything lines up.

Damiesmallz · 10-16-2007, 11:43 AM

Sales are up in the Uk so backwards compatibility does not seem to be an issue.

http://www.psu.com/UK-PS3-sales-up-b...0001546-p0.php

MacDaddyOJack · 10-16-2007, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ascended_Saiyan

This, basically, confirms that a firmware update is coming between Oct.30 and Nov.2. Remember, NO new Blu-ray player can be introduced after Oct. 31 without being Profile 1.1. The 40GB PS3 is a new BD player (new SKU and everything). Therefore, it has to be Profile 1.1, but they didn't ship with the firmware on it. That means it has to be software updated (just like the new slimline PSPs).

The updated terms and agreement fits in that time frame. They wouldn't do 2 firmware updates inside of a week (unless there was a problem). So, there you have it. Expect firmware version 2.0 between Oct.30 and Nov. 2.

That doesn't confirm anything and I wouldnt get your hopes up. It could be a profile 1.1 because of the deadline, but it may not be as it is marketed as a gaming system, so I wouldn't go around guaranteeing anything. Secondly, just because Sony releases a new player does not mean that they will release a comparable or compatible firmware update to profile 1.1 for existing PS3's. Again, that could happen but that is if and only if the new PS3 is profile 1.1 compliant and even then its probably a stretch.... It will happen sometime in the near future but between Oct.30 and Nov.2 is outta the question.

Go Blu · 10-16-2007, 12:09 PM

Hey didn't you all read Toshiba's press release.

How can there be a 40 when the 60 and 20 Don't exist!
I dunno what all this talk is about. HEHE

talbers23 · 10-16-2007, 12:14 PM

im getting one the day it comes out! cant wait. i also have about 6 games picked out that I really want and going forward everything but guitar hero that comes out on ps3 and 360 will be mine for ps3. F 360.

w_tanoto · 10-16-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Damiesmallz

Sales are up in the Uk so backwards compatibility does not seem to be an issue.

http://www.psu.com/UK-PS3-sales-up-b...0001546-p0.php

how much is 178%? I know 100% increase = 2x of sales. how'bout 178%?

Blu Blur · 10-16-2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damiesmallz

Sales are up in the Uk so backwards compatibility does not seem to be an issue.

http://www.psu.com/UK-PS3-sales-up-b...0001546-p0.php

Glad to hear it! I figured it would not be an issue, hopefully the same will happen in the US.

GooMan · 10-16-2007, 03:29 PM

Check out this engadget article with pictures from Target.

It show the availablility date as being October 28

Sorry if this is old news, I didn't have time to run a search.

Bizi Jones · 10-16-2007, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w_tanoto

how much is 178%? I know 100% increase = 2x of sales. how'bout 178%?

2.78x what was selling before...

Shin-Ra · 10-16-2007, 05:25 PM

Game sales are up too:

Quote:

The charts reflected this as well: Resistance climbed from 22 back up to 8, Heavenly Sword back up to 14 and Motorstorm from 23 to 18.

JAGUAR1977 · 10-16-2007, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damiesmallz

Sales are up in the Uk so backwards compatibility does not seem to be an issue.

http://www.psu.com/UK-PS3-sales-up-b...0001546-p0.php

And 360 fanboys are still arguing BC really is important!

w_tanoto · 10-16-2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JAGUAR1977

And 360 fanboys are still arguing BC really is important!

and their machine does not even have better BC. worse than 80GB PS3

Shin-Ra · 10-16-2007, 05:47 PM

With bundles like this I'm not surprised sales have shot up.

10-12-2007, 08:50 PM	#1
aygie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:PSN Network: Aygie Blu-ray collection:99	$399 40GB PS3 in the US Oct28/Nov2? am i the inly one who noticed this or what?!?! page 2 and 32 on the nielson page for this week. Last edited by aygie; 04-09-2008 at 06:52 PM.

10-13-2007, 10:07 PM	#6
slickkeng Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Trading Score:16	Holiday Blu blitz kickin in to gear Sweet, looks like the holiday blu blitz is hitting into high gear. With all the sales this coming Sunday, lowered PS3, spidey 3, profile updates, firmware updates - looks to be a good holidayt season for blu. Now, all we need is some more title announcements and lowered prices for other Blu-ray CE manufacturers. Anyone else feel the impact of Transformers will be minimal? It will sell well for an HD-DVD title but doubt that it will the week in Nielsen's.

10-16-2007, 03:29 PM	#15
GooMan Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:390	399 PS3 coming Oct 28 Check out this engadget article with pictures from Target. It show the availablility date as being October 28 Sorry if this is old news, I didn't have time to run a search.

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10-12-2007, 08:53 PM	#2
cdot2four Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Metro Detroit PSN:cdot2four Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	sweet im in

10-13-2007, 03:37 PM	#3
jorg Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:2	thats not an offical statment but its true

10-13-2007, 03:58 PM	#4
Borrik Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:37	PS3 and Blu-ray sales are going to be off the chain this holiday season cuz of this little life saver!

10-13-2007, 09:51 PM	#5
Ascended_Saiyan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Atlanta, Georgia Blu-ray collection:608 Trading Score:1	This, basically, confirms that a firmware update is coming between Oct.30 and Nov.2. Remember, NO new Blu-ray player can be introduced after Oct. 31 without being Profile 1.1. The 40GB PS3 is a new BD player (new SKU and everything). Therefore, it has to be Profile 1.1, but they didn't ship with the firmware on it. That means it has to be software updated (just like the new slimline PSPs). The updated terms and agreement fits in that time frame. They wouldn't do 2 firmware updates inside of a week (unless there was a problem). So, there you have it. Expect firmware version 2.0 between Oct.30 and Nov. 2.

10-14-2007, 01:27 AM	#8
Ascended_Saiyan Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Atlanta, Georgia Blu-ray collection:608 Trading Score:1	^^ Everything lines up.

10-16-2007, 11:43 AM	#9
Damiesmallz Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:115	Sales are up in the Uk so backwards compatibility does not seem to be an issue. http://www.psu.com/UK-PS3-sales-up-b...0001546-p0.php

10-16-2007, 12:09 PM	#11
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	Hey didn't you all read Toshiba's press release. How can there be a 40 when the 60 and 20 Don't exist! I dunno what all this talk is about. HEHE

10-16-2007, 12:14 PM	#12
talbers23 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:24 iTunes collection:45	im getting one the day it comes out! cant wait. i also have about 6 games picked out that I really want and going forward everything but guitar hero that comes out on ps3 and 360 will be mine for ps3. F 360.

10-16-2007, 05:47 PM	#20
Shin-Ra Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:5 Trading Score:1	With bundles like this I'm not surprised sales have shot up.

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