Posted Oct 05, 2007 at 08:59AM by Karl B.
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by Goglu666 - 2007-10-05 |
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» Whattt??
So no backward compatibility at all????
he removed the card slot (SD, and pro duo???)
So no backward compatibility at all????
he removed the card slot (SD, and pro duo???)
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Re: Keith K - 2007-10-05 |
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» Just Limited
Same Backward Compatibility as the 80GB.. It has the same firmware as every other PS3 and the 80GB BC emulator is in the firmware.
There is still no EE chip, but thats nothing new. And if you care about the memory slots, then get an 80GB.
Same Backward Compatibility as the 80GB.. It has the same firmware as every other PS3 and the 80GB BC emulator is in the firmware.
There is still no EE chip, but thats nothing new. And if you care about the memory slots, then get an 80GB.
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Re: Mister Common Sense - 2007-10-08 |
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» .
No, it has NO PS2 backward compatibility at all. NONE. PS1 games still work.
No, it has NO PS2 backward compatibility at all. NONE. PS1 games still work.
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by LowsNameBrand - 2007-10-05 |
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» Ill STick With a 60 Gig
who wants no backwards compatability althought i still got my ps2 and psone so maybe
who wants no backwards compatability althought i still got my ps2 and psone so maybe
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by Mister Common Sense - 2007-10-05 |
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» wow suprise
I'm sure they probably removed the WiFi as well. Will they offer an add on?
Seems pretty useless to remove 2 USB ports though, how much $$$ will that really save? I don't care about the memory card readers, I've never used them (and my memory stick slot doesn't even work.)
Sucks they totally removed the backward compatibility. Microsoft did the XBOX BC completely with software emulation, and XBOX was more powerful than the PS2. Sony maybe should have done that from the beginning, would have saved some money.
Oh well, if you want the best PS3 there is better get the discontinued 60gb version now!
I'm sure they probably removed the WiFi as well. Will they offer an add on?
Seems pretty useless to remove 2 USB ports though, how much $$$ will that really save? I don't care about the memory card readers, I've never used them (and my memory stick slot doesn't even work.)
Sucks they totally removed the backward compatibility. Microsoft did the XBOX BC completely with software emulation, and XBOX was more powerful than the PS2. Sony maybe should have done that from the beginning, would have saved some money.
Oh well, if you want the best PS3 there is better get the discontinued 60gb version now!
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Re: Soulfinder - 2007-10-05 |
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» Agree'd, but...
I don't think they removed BC completely. You have to read past the QJ misinterpretation. They wont be invest any more money in the current BC. So the games that currently work will be the only ones. They didn't remove the BC from the 40gig units, that would seem impossible since it is software driven. Also on another note, i never really believe what sony Europe ever says. I wait til i hear from Sony America or Japan. There seems to be a division that every magazine or news site asks Sony Europe because they always reply to their questions, but Sony Europe never seems to have all the facts. One case to point this out would be the "No price drop" from SCEE, then announced a week later by Sony America. This was the same thing with the 80gig version.
Just what i have noticed, like with QJ, take Sony Europe with a grain of salt.
I don't think they removed BC completely. You have to read past the QJ misinterpretation. They wont be invest any more money in the current BC. So the games that currently work will be the only ones. They didn't remove the BC from the 40gig units, that would seem impossible since it is software driven. Also on another note, i never really believe what sony Europe ever says. I wait til i hear from Sony America or Japan. There seems to be a division that every magazine or news site asks Sony Europe because they always reply to their questions, but Sony Europe never seems to have all the facts. One case to point this out would be the "No price drop" from SCEE, then announced a week later by Sony America. This was the same thing with the 80gig version.
Just what i have noticed, like with QJ, take Sony Europe with a grain of salt.
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Re: KnowLedge - 2007-10-05 |
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» I believe BC is gone Soulfinder
I'll admit I'm confused over it given the software support, however all the websites are mentioning that BC has removed from the new model (Gamespot, IGN, etc).
I'll admit I'm confused over it given the software support, however all the websites are mentioning that BC has removed from the new model (Gamespot, IGN, etc).
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Re: Karl B. (QJ. NET Staff) - 2007-10-05 |
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» Soulfinder
There's no misinterpretation. We're just reporting what the press release said. Here's a quote straight off of it in case you're interested:
"The new model is no longer backwards compatible with PlayStation®2 titles, reflecting both the reduced emphasis placed on this feature amongst later purchasers of PS3, as well as the availability of a more extensive line-up of PS3 specific titles (a total of 65 titles across all genres by Christmas)."
There's no misinterpretation. We're just reporting what the press release said. Here's a quote straight off of it in case you're interested:
"The new model is no longer backwards compatible with PlayStation®2 titles, reflecting both the reduced emphasis placed on this feature amongst later purchasers of PS3, as well as the availability of a more extensive line-up of PS3 specific titles (a total of 65 titles across all genres by Christmas)."
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Re: andrewsqual - 2007-10-05 |
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» Well MCS
I am sure that they wouldn't be stupid enough to take out one of the cheapest things in it which is WiFi and sell it as an add on at the most outrageous rip off price. That would be completely retarded of them. Microsoft done the Xbox BC completely. Yeah right if you count 30% of the games on Xbox as complete BC.
I am sure that they wouldn't be stupid enough to take out one of the cheapest things in it which is WiFi and sell it as an add on at the most outrageous rip off price. That would be completely retarded of them. Microsoft done the Xbox BC completely. Yeah right if you count 30% of the games on Xbox as complete BC.
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by hush404 - 2007-10-05 |
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» umm
Ok... Sony's explanation for getting rid of the 20gb was that ppl didn't like the stripped down version... what's going to make em change their minds less than a year later? an extra 40gb? I dun think so.
Also, they could of taken out many a thing... but backwards compatibility?!!
Ok... Sony's explanation for getting rid of the 20gb was that ppl didn't like the stripped down version... what's going to make em change their minds less than a year later? an extra 40gb? I dun think so.
Also, they could of taken out many a thing... but backwards compatibility?!!
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by Mikej3131 - 2007-10-05 |
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» This site is horrible
GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT AND POST THE TRUTH........... IT WILL BE BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE (Software Emulation)....You shouldnt even be able to write these dumb articles if you cant comprehend something as simple as that. Quit spewing this crap all over this site
GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT AND POST THE TRUTH........... IT WILL BE BACKWARDS COMPATIBLE (Software Emulation)....You shouldnt even be able to write these dumb articles if you cant comprehend something as simple as that. Quit spewing this crap all over this site
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Re: J2Jack - 2007-10-05 |
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» ARGH
SONY HAVE SAID it will NOT be backwards compatible... Just read above and stop trying to be a knowitall.
Our games sites, listing the new model, all say it.
In fact, here's one:
http://www.game.co.uk/PS3/Hardware/~r332728/Sony-PlayStation-3-Console-40GB/
SONY HAVE SAID it will NOT be backwards compatible... Just read above and stop trying to be a knowitall.
Our games sites, listing the new model, all say it.
In fact, here's one:
http://www.game.co.uk/PS3/Hardware/~r332728/Sony-PlayStation-3-Console-40GB/
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by crsa3000 - 2007-10-05 |
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» well maybe
it's an excuse for us to go and purchase a PS2 as well if we don't already have one. I'm sure Sony has a much greater profit margin on that device. That being said, dropping the price $100 helps offset the cost so one can go an purchase a ps2. ultimatley it gives Sony More $$$$. Just an analogy, but it is something to think about.
it's an excuse for us to go and purchase a PS2 as well if we don't already have one. I'm sure Sony has a much greater profit margin on that device. That being said, dropping the price $100 helps offset the cost so one can go an purchase a ps2. ultimatley it gives Sony More $$$$. Just an analogy, but it is something to think about.
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by Kingofdaberbz - 2007-10-06 |
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» wow
plays no ps2 games dey dont even wanna do through software
plays no ps2 games dey dont even wanna do through software
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