Fair enough, people will have trouble connecting things and all, I mean the Xbox360 doesn't even have HDMI so it really is an example in customer confusion.
As for the 10 year lifetime, TV sales have been flat pre-flatscreen since everyone knew about the digital cutover, but weren't sure if it was safe. Those people are buying tvs over the life the of the ps3.
These issues are old, and non-existent now, and yes with americans receiving up to 1200$ in rebates from their government this year, al ot of TVs are going to be bought, all HD. A lot of PS2s will all be replaced as well. With what? Nobody knows for sure, but I definately believe people will say something like this:
Sony(I trust the PS2) + 1 + cool HD movie thingbob = same prices as xbox360.
I'll go with the thing that has the cool movie thingbob and the name I trust, whether I have an HDMI cable or not.
I honestly don't understand why so many people are speaking out against this idea but everyone is entitled to their opinion. It doesn't change the fact the PS3 will sell multi-millions more than the 360 globally unless something truly drastic happens (like MS wins japan). This bodes well for LBP and the average joe gamer who we at least can all agree, likes value.
Wii = Value PS3 = New Tech, Value 360 = Breakage, Online costs, similar price as PS3, no new tech, more pack in. Value?
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Fair enough, people will have trouble connecting things and all, I mean the Xbox360 doesn't even have HDMI so it really is an example in customer confusion.
As for the 10 year lifetime, TV sales have been flat pre-flatscreen since everyone knew about the digital cutover, but weren't sure if it was safe. Those people are buying tvs over the life the of the ps3.
These issues are old, and non-existent now, and yes with americans receiving up to 1200$ in rebates from their government this year, al ot of TVs are going to be bought, all HD. A lot of PS2s will all be replaced as well. With what? Nobody knows for sure, but I definately believe people will say something like this:
Sony(I trust the PS2) + 1 + cool HD movie thingbob = same prices as xbox360.
I'll go with the thing that has the cool movie thingbob and the name I trust, whether I have an HDMI cable or not.
I honestly don't understand why so many people are speaking out against this idea but everyone is entitled to their opinion. It doesn't change the fact the PS3 will sell multi-millions more than the 360 globally unless something truly drastic happens (like MS wins japan). This bodes well for LBP and the average joe gamer who we at least can all agree, likes value.
Wii = Value
PS3 = New Tech, Value
360 = Breakage, Online costs, similar price as PS3, no new tech, more pack in. Value?
Thats what the average consumer sees.