The rumors around a new Sony PS3 console are not ending. Over the weekend Ars Technica published that an industry source told them a new 40GB Sony PS3 will ship on or around November 16th. It is safe to assume that Sony will introduce a new Sony PS3 for the holiday shopping season. The 60GB version stock is depleting and the 80GB version is too expensive and is currently only selling as bundle.
The first PlayStation is home to an array of iconic video games that went on to define the sheer significance of this console.
I think from a historical perspective I would change Spyro for Grand Turismo. It's the franchise that made the PS1 look like an absolute unit. Other than that, I can't argue with the rest when it comes to games that defined the PS1.
And to be honest, there should be space for Tekken 3, Wipepout and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater in order to round out the PS1 identity as the machine to own at the time.
With Tomb Raider 2, Silent Hill, Symphony of the Night, Tenchu, and Soul Reaver as backup contenders.
Gary Green said: You’ll be forgiven if you haven’t heard of the Ar Tonelico trilogy. The previous two games arrived so late in the PS2’s life-cycle that they simply went unnoticed. While most were tinkering with their shiny new PS3s, Ar Tonelico: Melody of Elemia and Ar Tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica were being ‘returned to sender’ by your local Game stores. Luckily, you won’t need to have played them to understand and appreciate this third and final chapter, Qoga (pronounced k-yoga) tells the story of a racial war between humans and Reyvateils, a breed of biologically produced female cyborgs capable of reproduction, while still having a digital mind.
Oh my god. I kinda wish this would get a remaster on PS5, it would be awesome. One of my favorite games on PS3.
That and 3D Dot Game Heroes. It's a shame that some stuff is stuck on PS3.
Ar Tonelico 3 is good I still prefer the first AT game. The music is solid in all the games and Akiko Shikata is a very talented singer bringing life to the game. Only annoying part is well I find is Saki I always choose Finnel or Tyria. KOEI so needs to HD remaster the franchise along with Ar Nosurge and Ciel Nosurge since it never came to North America. I would day one the Ar Toneliceo games and Ar Nosurge if they were remastered.
I still have the limited edition of Qoga unopened. Unfortunately it never went up in value like I had hoped all these years.
Used to own all these quirky JRPG on ps3 good times. Wish I would have kept them all
Microsoft just posted the third quarter of its 2024 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $61.9 billion in revenue and a net income of $21.9 billion during Q3. Revenue is up 17 percent, and net income has increased by 20 percent.
Xbox content + services up 62% while hardware down 31%... seems about right with the way they tout you don't need the hardware to play. People can play on their phones or smart tv or other means. I don't hardly play on my consoles directly since getting devices like the logitech g-cloud and ps portal. Which is to also say I have been playing more digital than physical because of these devices.
Too expensive hardware when others offer the same or more for less? Good work, Green Team.
"Despite some early successes for Xbox games on rival platforms, Xbox hardware is down by a massive 31 percent this quarter."
"Without Activision Blizzard, Microsoft’s overall gaming revenue would have actually declined this quarter."
"Xbox content and services would have only been up a single percent without Activision Blizzard..."
"It looks like next quarter is going to be a similar story for gaming at Microsoft, too."
That is crazy... so A/B/K is carrying the whole Xbox gaming.
Oh and Microsoft will be fine. Windows, Office and Cloud are growing with each pc purchase.
Well it has been nearly a year with all the bashing of PS3 and all the talk of the price, games, exclusives, exc....we are just weeks away from the console war coming to an end.
Microsoft has done enough dirt on PS3 for long enough, but when the $399.99 models arrives it will destroy the 360 in all territories in the world. Ratchet & Clank will lead the way with its luscious graphics and sound, it is a great title to appeal to the casual audience. It is also a game that 360 just doesnt have. It is a game that will truley introduce the system to Mass Market.
Unreal Tournament 3
Haze
Uncharted Drakes Fortune
Socom Confrontation
Ratchet & Clank
Gran Turismo Prolouge
It will really be over for Japan and Europe....And with Blu-Ray already so popular PS3 will take the lead in North America especially with the Metal Gear Solid 4 on the horizon.
Bye bye 360 and good riddance to you XBOTZ.................
Thanks Phil. Fantastic news indeed!!
We will continue to combat all xbots and make them look bad to potential buyers of Playstation 3.
Sony is proud of you, providing the best technology on the planet which the XCOW 360 can't even touch it. Japan is highly proud of you for being an American who supports non-domestic products! We truly encourage all americans to buy more japanese technology that years beyond anything M$ offers. GUARANTEED!
Edit: Sorry Phil, you're still a tool, regardless. Hirai san is way above all converted cowboys like you.
I'll wait for confirmation before wetting myself
mean big things for sony this xmas, with great games like UT3, uncharted and R&C coming in the same month im sure these consoles will fly off the shelf especailly with the lack-luster halo.
and before the fanboys jump on my halo comment can you actually really say that halo meet all your expectations? or the hype?
Too late for me I already got a 60gb PS3 but if this is true I hope it helps sales. The cheaper 20gb PS3 didn't really help PS3 sells so I hope this does a better job. I guess some people don't like buying the cheaper model cuz they feel like they are missing out on something. I just hope when this 40gb PS3 comes out it still has wifi.