PS3 details today

[DigiQ8]

New information regarding Sony's PlayStation 3 plans, which could include the pricing, launch date and initial software line-up of the console, is set to be announced in Tokyo tomorrow at a specially convened Sony conference.

Sony today confirmed that the conference, which has been widely rumoured to be the venue for new PS3 announcements since last week, will take place at 3pm local time (6am GMT) in Tokyo tomorrow, and will be open to media and analysts as well as to Sony's publishing partners.
GameIndustry.biz (http://gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=15333)

6AM GMT

thats like 2 hours from now

[destrukt]

i know what everyone wants to say, and i'll say it first.

finally and it better be damn good sony.


if you're going to make a post about how this wasn't what you wanted to say, i'll give you a warning that i'm going to reply to you with a comment which goes something like this: you're a loser and you don't matter. :P

[DigiQ8]

you damn right finally, and i dont care if it goin to be delayed to Novamber.
I just want a date and price dammit !

[VictimOfScience]

Yeah, between this and the GDC next week, we should have lots of great gaming info on the PS3 and the Rev. What a time to be a gamer! The competition is really going to push everyone to work a lot harder on making high-quality titles for their respective machines because this generation seems to be wide open right now!

I really just want a date/price so I can rush over to EBGames and plunk down my 20% or whatever to guarantee myself a system from the get-go.:)

I would really like to see some actual games for either system too of course. :E

[DigiQ8]

Maybe we'll even see some playable PS3 stuff in GDC next week

[Asuka]

Cant wait and better be good :)

[DigiQ8]

Its Official : PS3 launching worldwide November 2006
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6145972.html

IGN :
- Sony will unleash one million units per month with a total of six million units in 2006 alone.

- Sony today announced that not only is the PlayStation 3 to be 100% backwards compatible, but all legacy titles played on the system will be displayed at high-definition resolutions. The Xbox 360 currently does the same thing and the result on that end is much sharper image quality for older games.

- PS3 to use Blu-ray exclusively - no games DVD. Of course, it'll still play PS2 and movies on DVD, but all PS3 releases will be on Blu-ray.

- PlayStation 3 will require the hard drive peripheral. In total, it will be 60GB big, be completely upgradeable, and support Linux OS. Additionally, the peripheral will act as a home server and allow users to store various forms of media to be pulled up elsewhere.

- Final PS3 Dev Kits in June.

- the system will feature community tools including lobby matching and voice chat, commerce features that includes bootable software via the hard drive. Best of all, the "basic" service will be free of charge.

[Kangy]

6 million units in 2006? Yeah, sure.

Also, interestingly enough, Sony seem to have finally realised they're playing catchup to MS with the hard drive and online service. Should be interesting to see how a company with no experience at all with online services as big as something live XBL will handle it.

I don't like the whole forcing BR on developers though. Sounds like an expensive waste to me considering devs won't need the extra capacity to get the games on one disc for about half the lifespan of the console. Nice to see the developers are going to get plenty of time with the finished developer kits though, should let us see whether Sony were right or not about how capable their console is.

[DigiQ8]

Yea, i dont like that they forcing Blue-Ray

Update :
- At the PlayStation Business Briefing 2006, Ken Kutaragi has just added another infamous quote to his belt, this time stating that PS3 games are "live" and that the PS3 concept is "4D".

[Naudian]

Are they really forcing all PS3 games to be blu-ray?
Couldn't a dev just release their PS3 game on DVD and the system would still play it fine?

[Asuka]

This is some big news. 60 gig hd? Damn thats sweet!

[Cormeh]

Sounds promising to me. I wouldn't mind picking one up, hopefully they can get a bunch of good launch titles.

[B_MAN]

if delays mean better hardware and better launch titles then im down

[v1p3r]

Are they really forcing all PS3 games to be blu-ray?
Couldn't a dev just release their PS3 game on DVD and the system would still play it fine?

If they've learnt anything from the PS2 security (it loads anything on a pressed disk, which is why Swap Magic and HDLoader exist) it will require xbox/360 style signing.

Everything has to go through them or it won't run.

[DigiQ8]

im kinda disppointed that there is no info on the price :(

[Cormeh]

im kinda disppointed that there is no info on the price :(
Aye, I was also hoping to see some indication on price. My premium 360 and 2games set me back 364 sheets, but the rumour was that the PS3 was going to cost a pretty penny.

Hopefully it doesn't exceed £400, but only time will tell.

[jimbo118]

November? pretty good. Not sure if i'll get it straight away, depending on price and launch games etc, also the price of the next gen console games is crazy over here, a ps2 game is 50-60euros, an xbox360 game is 75EUROS! ffs:x

[Gray Fox]

They are probably forcing BR on devs for security reasons.

[Venmoch]

[SIZE="5"][b]60GB big, be completely upgradeable, and support Linux OS.

Thats nothing new mate. I currently have a PS2 running Linux sitting next to me. Complete with hard drive. Only difference is that the PS3 will come with a hard drive rather than having to buy a Linux kit.

You'll still have to use a specific version of Linux (Like the PS2) and you'll probably have to pay for it too. (Like the PS2.)

[VictimOfScience]

All of these details sound terrific to me, but I really want to see games!!!

I am thinking that they'll show an actual game or two running on PS3 hardware at the GDC to show off what the devs have been doing with it, but who knows? Here's hoping they do...May is too far away right now! :)

[Loke]

im kinda disppointed that there is no info on the price :(

The price will most likely be revealed near the launch of the console. I would estimate it'll land on $399 at best, any lesser than I doubt. We'll see though.

E32006 will be the bomb. :)

[Gargantou]

Only looking forward to the PS3 for MGS4.. I don't really like the console itself nor Sony : P
But MGS4 = drool.

[VirusType2]

Its Official : PS3 launching worldwide November 2006
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6145972.html

IGN :
- Sony will unleash one million units per month with a total of six million units in 2006 alone.
.

Does Sony think we don't have a brain?


Lets see... :dork:

November, December. OK thats 2 months.


If its releasing in November and they plan on unleashing one million units per month with a total of SIX million units in 2006 alone.

Using this really neat thing called mathmatics, I was able to uncover the fact that there is no way to ship more than 2 million units in 2006.

Does Sony use a special "Sony Callender" granting 4 extra months in 2006?

LOL WTF

[The Mullinator]

im kinda disppointed that there is no info on the price :(
http://kotaku.com/gaming/ps3/playstation-conference-news-roundup-160603.php

"- Price will not be less than 50.000YEN (~$425USD)"

[Pi Mu Rho]

Does Sony think we don't have a brain?


Lets see... :dork:

November, December. OK thats 2 months.


If its releasing in November and they plan on unleashing one million units per month with a total of SIX million units in 2006 alone.

Using this really neat thing called mathmatics, I was able to uncover the fact that there is no way to ship more than 2 million units in 2006.

Does Sony use a special "Sony Callender" granting 4 extra months in 2006?

LOL WTF

The financial calendar runs from April to April.

[VirusType2]

The financial calendar runs from April to April.

Oh does it really? Wow, you learn something everyday

how convinient for them! LOL

I still think this is misleading to everyday people like us who don't use the "financial callender."

[Glo-Boy]

http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/ticker/article.asp?Feed=AP&Date=20060315&ID=5576299&Symbol=US:SNE

possible delays

"Toshiaki Nishimura, analyst for Yasuda Asset Management Co., said the delay is likely to hurt game revenue for Sony, but the announcement wasn't a big surprise for the market, which had anticipated a delay. Speculation about a possible delay had been growing in the last few months.

But further delays that could force Sony to miss Christmas entirely would be detrimental, he said.

In a research note, Merrill Lynch analyst Hitoshi Kuriyama said Sony "still has a number of obstacles to surmount before it can achieve a simultaneous global launch of PS3 in November. We will need to keep close tabs on whether any further delays emerge because postponing the launch will worsen the company's competitive position."

[KU_]

Sounding good... This E3 will be one to remember.... I wonder if Sony is going to steal Nintendo's spotlight or vice versa. :D

[Gray Fox]

What about teh controller, what about the implementation of the eye toy in the ps3. Any news on this, is the ps3 just going to be a graphical update like the 360.

[Gargantou]

Oh does it really? Wow, you learn something everyday

how convinient for them! LOL

I still think this is misleading to everyday people like us who don't use the "financial callender."Tough luck for you pal.
Nothing we say will change what the article states now the financial calendar, so let's not whine about it, shall we?:)

[Homless Snark]

I think the coolest thing I read was that the basic internet multiplayer aspect is free!

[Gray Fox]

How much will the development kit cost?

[Iced_Eagle]

How much will the development kit cost?
Don't worry :P They usually cost like 10+ grand...

The Revolution's is only 2,000 though, which is nice for indie devs :)

[Gray Fox]

Don't worry :P They usually cost like 10+ grand...

The Revolution's is only 2,000 though, which is nice for indie devs :)
Can you link me to a site or sites that state the dev cost of different consoles over the years. Also what percentage or amount in royalties do the different companies take per game. It would be cool to know if that changed how it was and how it will be.
And the thirs question is about the intergration of the eyetoy, any word on that.

[Direwolf]

Don't worry :P They usually cost like 10+ grand...

The Revolution's is only 2,000 though, which is nice for indie devs :)
Actually the PS2's dev kit costs about $20,000....so imagine what the PS3 is gonna cost. :O

[destrukt]

Any news on this, is the ps3 just going to be a graphical update like the 360.
oh shutup.

[Venmoch]

Actually the PS2's dev kit costs about $20,000


Not really.

Buying a Linux Kit for the PS2 makes it a possible Dev Kit.

And as long as your country can still buy them you're OK :P

[OCybrManO]

What about teh controller, what about the implementation of the eye toy in the ps3. Any news on this, is the ps3 just going to be a graphical update like the 360.oh shutup.:borg: Resistance is futile. :borg: You will be assimilated. :borg:

[Cole]

Not really.

Buying a Linux Kit for the PS2 makes it a possible Dev Kit.

And as long as your country can still buy them you're OK :P
Yeah but if you want to actually make a game for the PS2 your going to have to buy a PS2 Dev Kit. A Linux Kit wont have any examples or give all the functions and etc.. gameing wise for the PS2. Thats what Console Dev Kits are, they are tools and examples, tutorials, and etc.. geared completely toward the creation of games. A Linux Dev Kit would be geared toward applications.

[Venmoch]

A Linux Kit wont have any examples or give all the functions and etc.. gameing wise for the PS2.

Oh but it does :P

Complete access to all the gubbins that makes a PS2 tick. You want to use the Emotion Engine in whatever your creating? You can. Its all there. Documentation and all.

[Cole]

Complete access to all the gubbins that makes a PS2 tick. You want to use the Emotion Engine in whatever your creating? You can. Its all there. Documentation and all.
Really that suprises me..the Linux Dev Kits are just as documented as the Dev Kit for making games. Did Sony make the Linux Dev Kit and are the costs near the same?
I'd be certain the API's would be EXTREMELY different.

[destrukt]

Kutaragi-san, games have been "Live" since 2002. Please find your own buzzword, kthx.
source: http://blogs.msdn.com/xboxteam/archive/2006/03/15/551770.aspx

owned ? :D:D

[VirusType2]

source: http://blogs.msdn.com/xboxteam/archive/2006/03/15/551770.aspx

owned ? :D:D

- the PS3 concept is "4D".
LOL WTF 4 dimensions? Anyone have any more info on this 4th dimension. I hadn't heard of this. Is this even more realistic than real life where we have 3 dimensions?

[DigiQ8]

LOL WTF 4 dimensions? Anyone have any more info on this 4th dimension. I hadn't heard of this. Is this even more realistic than real life where we have 3 dimensions?
wiki is your friend
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_dimension

[VirusType2]

wiki is your friend
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourth_dimension
At least someone is.



OMGWTF

Wikipedia says there are 5 dimensions! Five!

And here I've been living in 3 dimensions all this time. Why didn't somebody fookin tell me?

[dream431ca]

At least someone is.



OMGWTF

Wikipedia says there are 5 dimensions! Five!

And here I've been living in 3 dimensions all this time. Why didn't somebody fookin tell me?

Well time is concidered the 5th dimension There is supposed to be 10 dimensions (which physicsts claim there to be). Math can show you a 5th dimenstion, but not any further, at least, we haven't discovered how.

[Gray Fox]

oh shutup.
What?.

[VictimOfScience]

Well time is concidered the 5th dimension There is supposed to be 10 dimensions (which physicsts claim there to be). Math can show you a 5th dimenstion, but not any further, at least, we haven't discovered how.
Indeed. String theory gets this discussion going. Here's one article (http://www.columbia.edu/cu/record/23/18/14.html)....

[Qonfused]

Good news.