JeffinCO

Not sure about this one, to be honest Danny. It seems like I saw an article in Gameinformer about Sony's bottom line on PS3's, but it escapes me at the moment.

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Sean

Those prices are over a year old so they must be less but that was the best I could find.

cronincal

damn. that is wild. i suppose it makes sense since blu-ray and gaming discs probably don't cost much to reproduce.

Sean

Ok, found this:

As for music, the PS3 supports most of the major music-file types, including MP3, ATRAC, AAC, and WAV, and like the Xbox 360, has a built-in music visualizer. As with the photos, you can import songs from a USB thumbdrive--again, you'll have to create a special Music folder--or rip songs directly to the hard drive from a CD. (Yes, unlike some Blu-ray players on the market, the PS3 can actually recognize and play CDs). It cannot play back music from attached iPods, nor can it stream from other music players that incorporate copy-protected music formats. Here, the 360 has a leg up: It offers some iPod compatibility, and it can play back WMA music files, as well.

Now I am stoked! I really like this about a new controller for it:

Sony wanted to steal some of Nintendo's thunder, and there's no denying that the Wii's motion-sensitive controllers are more central to that console's DNA. The Wii controllers are also more sophisticated, including the ability to measure actual motion (spatial movement) and acceleration, rather than just tilting--but unlike the Wii, the PS3 doesn't require a motion-sensor bar in front of the TV. (The current Xbox 360 controllers offer no motion sensitivity at all.) It's safe to say we'll see more innovative uses of the tilting sensitivity feature in future games...

DannyBoy

Small note for your soon to be new PS3 Cron. When you switch it off make sure to press and hold the Standby button on the front and let it start to flash. When it goes red, turn it off at the back. Turning it off at the back alone will corrupt your save game data. I found that out to my cost on Day 1 then read the manual lol.

Sean

I don't really play games. I like all of the other things it has to offer. I was thinking about getting an AppleTV but the options of Blue-Ray and a media player other than iTunes makes me happy; as a MAC guy.

JeffinCO

..Ive used the motion sensors to fly the planes in Warhawk...its dizzying sometimes, but fun.

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DannyBoy

I wish Burnout Paradise would hurry up and come out, dying to get my hands on a fresh game. Already on my 3rd play through The Darkness. It's great but I really need something with a longer lifespan.

DannyBoy

Looks like Paramount is ready to switch to Blu-Ray now too. HD-DVD is kinda royally buggerred now if they do. Paramount is Spielberg territory and the new Indiana Jones will be out later this year. Normal DVD is still the leader but this format war shouldn't last much longer.