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[chriso_86]

I just read these two articles and am really seeing the crap that the PS3 is going to be. How stupid can Sony possibly be??

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A JAPANESE tech site has pointed out that Sony might have a few problems in selling the concept behind its new PS3 controller.
According to Broadband Watch, Sony is expecting to get 30 hours of life from a single charge, but the battery cannot be replaced. This means that when the battery finally dies, or in the case of a Sony battery explodes, you will have to buy a new controller.

These are not that cheap and it seems strange that Sony have moved for a disposable tag on what is a key part of the console arrangement. Already the PS3 is being blasted for being far more expensive than its rivals.

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This will come of some surprise to prospective PS3 owners considering that Sony have also announced that the console will not ship with a component cable, let alone any HDMI hook-up, meaning buyers wanting to view their PS3 in full-high-def glory must fork out even more cash for the privilege.

U.S. games will be released at previous-generation prices of $59.99 (expect that to translate to £49.99 in the UK, if Sony ever ships anything to Europe), but the bluetooth enabled controllers (with unremovable batteries) will sell for a sizeable $49.99, provoking more murmurs of discontent in the gaming community.

The PS3-branded HDMI cable will also retail at $49.99. Just for your information you can pick these up on ebay for less than 10 bucks.

At least you get a nice Blue-ray film bundled-in with your $599 PS3...which you can't actually watch at full resolution unless you spend more money on 'optional' accessories. Even Microsoft bothered to bundle a component output within the 360 premium pack. µ

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[godless]

I remember the PS2 being mad expensive, its the main reason I bought an X-Box (and oddly why I chose to fork out money for a Dreamcast)..

Edited by godless, 20 October 2006 - 07:16 PM.

[godless]

I never planned on buying one anyway, DX10 card please.

[jhp_2003]

If you ask me, that's kinda sad that they would not send the cables w/ the console...and that they'd make you buy a new controler for a new batt. Kinda dissapointing.

[mattyboy]

thats disapointing? Im still not over the whole, "not including a game with a console" anymore. Unlike the NES days.

[VROSA]

Never mind ! My PC is enough for my fun... and also i dont want my niece and my young cousins near a sony battery...