Kite 3,263 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 Sony has unveiled a new version of its flagship PlayStation 3 entertainment console which is thinner, lighter and with a bigger memory. The console, effectively a home entertainment centre, can also be used to download and watch the latest films from the internet following a deal struck with Hollywood studios. The new 120-gigabyte PS3 costs £249.50 and will be available from September 1. Not just for gamers: Sony's new Playstation 3 allows users to download films from the internet following a deal struck with Hollywood studios Its launch will also mean a sharp drop in price for existing models. The PlayStation Network film service, which is due to launch in November, will allow users to download releases straight to their console and even transfer them to a PlayStation Portable to be watched on the go. Hundreds of titles will be available at launch including Angels and Demons, Bruno and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Andrew House, of Sony Computer Entertainment, said: 'PlayStation is becoming the home of entertainment from games to music channels, from creative platforms to virtual pets. 'The addition of the PlayStation Network video delivery service for PS3 and PSP provides a simple way for PlayStation owners to access movie content and enjoy the latest blockbuster whenever and wherever they choose. 'This is no longer just for hardcore gamers, but for everyone. We believe that everyone enjoys entertainment differently and should have the choice as to what entertainment they consume and exactly how they consume it. 'PlayStation is the gateway to that entertainment.' The new PS3 is about two-thirds the size of the original console. Power consumption has also been cut by two-thirds. The model will continue to offer features such as the ability to enjoy high-definition Blu-ray disc movies and games. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1207538/PlayStation-3-used-download-watch-films.html#ixzz0OcHLQLVw Quote Bruce Campbell: '' This place has more security then the Batcave '' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kite 3,263 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 they should have droped in a ps2 emulator if they wanted to impress the gamers Quote Bruce Campbell: '' This place has more security then the Batcave '' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 no backwards compatibility.... eh there aren't enough games for ps3 (that we here in this house would buy and play) to justify spending a car payment on a toy Quote Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strider Hiryu 2,704 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 Sigh, yet again Sony pisses me off by not allowing backwards compatibility in the new console (but the rumors of the slim have now been proven). Guess I'll just never get a PS3 (and I so want one for Heavy Rain but I can't justify buying it just for that). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledgstone 8,672 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 One day.. the PS3 will drop to the price of $199... and that day may be the day I buy one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gokuDX7 2,871 Report post Posted August 19, 2009 They are all $300 effective yesterday. This includes the 120GB Slim. If your gonna buy a PS3 your better off waiting till the slim is out. I still have no plans on buying one though. Quote All hail piggy, king of bacon ^)^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuwabara 758 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 One day.. the PS3 will drop to the price of $199... and that day may be the day I buy one. I hear ya sledge, I'm in no rush to get one so I can wait too. Quote [/url] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kite 3,263 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 One day.. the PS3 will drop to the price of $199... and that day may be the day I buy one. when ps4 comes out ;p Quote Bruce Campbell: '' This place has more security then the Batcave '' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledgstone 8,672 Report post Posted August 20, 2009 lmao. Probably. X'D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mexEmomi73 100 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 I will take a PS3 Slim, cheap and come with 120gb HD in the shop I found Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest genrichkarlovichjr Report post Posted December 6, 2009 Pretty much the same concept as the PS2 slim.I may or may not look into it. The PS2 Slim had problems such as over heating, flimsyness, and other things. The same thing may be for the PS3 unless they make major hardware upgrades. Ill wait until I read some reviews before I look into getting one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
