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Retailer sells PS3 Black Friday bundle at $349.99

Retailer Amazon.com this week began sale of a Black Friday bundle for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 at under $350 in a new hardware sale.

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ColossiSlayer5252d ago

Some Back In Stock, I wonder if Sony met that 13 Million Consoles sold this fiscal year (Apr.) goal yet?
If, not they may be mighty close, if not FF13, GOW3 & GT5 will sell alot of consoles worldwide in March...

mint royale5252d ago (Edited 5252d ago )

They have sold about 9 million since the start of April. So to sell 4 million more in the toughest 3 months of the year for sales is a tall order but then again the PS3 has an amazing line up. To happen I would say GT5 would have to release in Europe but it will be close as to whether they make the target.

EDIT: For reference the ps3 sold 2 million in the first 3 months of 2009. Can they double YOY sales to meet the target with the slim? Who knows!

Saaking5252d ago

People laughed when Sony stated the 13 million goal and claimed they wouldn't even be able to outsell the 360. Well, here we are a few months later and the PS3 is destroying the 360. I'm sure they'll reach 13 million for the fiscal year in no time.

KwietStorm_BLM5251d ago

That was one of the biggest hints that the new model and price cut were coming.

ColossiSlayer5252d ago

With these 7 games hopefully, coming before April 2010:
ModNation Racers
MAG
White Knight Chronicles
Heavy Rain
Final Fantasy 13
God Of War 3
Gran Turismo
Throw in some more of those funny @$$ "It Only Does Everything Commercials" highlighting the games I posted above, should propel the PS3 pretty close this FY.

mint royale5252d ago

Sounds about right. Doubling YOY sales is abit much to ask during the down period for sales so my bet is 12 million for fiscal year, 1 million below target. But hey I could be wrong.

My predictions for April 1st 2010:

Wii: 68 million
Xbox: 38 million
PS3: 33 million

FreeFalling5252d ago

When the Xbox 360 gets a deal, Sony fanboys on this site are like "LOL MICROSOFT MUST BE DESPERATE TO SELL THOSE SYSTEMS LOLOLOL"

Now, when the PS3 gets a deal, no fanboy says a word.

And you cannot tell me that that is not true,
hypocrites man...

evrfighter5252d ago

SDF have strawman locked.

incoming!

btw I agree with you

Somnipotent5252d ago (Edited 5252d ago )

there is one stark difference btwn this and the walmart deal... walmart was giving you money to buy the bundle ($50 gift card). plus, it was on the gimped arcade version. this is a fully loaded ps3 bundled with 2 games for the price of one. amazon does this kinda stuff all the time. but seriously, why do you care so much?

ColossiSlayer5252d ago

Negatively of 360s bundle deals or marketing habits.
I mean Black Friday, they had a 360 with 6 games for like 300$ at multiple retailers, if it was free to play online and had an internet browser I may have bought 1, but you know. Don't call me a hypocrite(if you were).
All I mentioned was Amazon must have gotten some 120gbs back in stock, because they were sold out on Amazon, Target & Walmart.com for the past couple of days. I also inquired about how close Sony was to their fiscal goal and what AAAs they have coming, to bring them closer to 13 Million Sold...

boodybandit5252d ago (Edited 5252d ago )

The 360 WalMart deal absolutely smokes this PS3 Amazon deal

WalMart is offering (or was, not sure if it's still going on)
XBox Arcade or Elite (you choose)
2 games (your choice) You can get MW2 and Forza 3 <-new titles!
1 Year XBL subscription
$50 Gift Card
$259.99 Or $359.99 (depending on which console you choose)
Total savings $110 + a $50 Gift Card ($160 savings)

Amazon is offering
120Gig PS3
Infamous and Killzone <- you can pick up both games for under SMSRP now.
This is maybe a $50 total savings

If the Amazon bundle was $349 for
250Gig PS3
Uncharted 2 and Demons Soul
With an additional controller and $50 gift card?
Then we could compare the deals.

Sitdown5252d ago

You do know the definition of hypocrisy right? If you do, then you know the original poster is not talking about the Wal-Mart deal...but similar deals to the one being described...just do a quick search on n4g, and you will see what they are talking about.

Britney Spears5252d ago

yea but this is amazon doing it not sony. M$ themselves are putting in incentives for the console like crazy. that is desperate.also why they didn't they keep the price the same last year then?

ForROME5251d ago

Theres a difference SONY offers they Own titles up, MS offers 3rd parties up

and heres the real kicker, no matter what deal the 360 has,

You still are missing a BR player and Wifi and have to pay for online, thats why their bundles are ridiculous

MS wants to give me a good bundle, Give me a 360 250GB HD with a wifi adapater and a year free of Live, then I will say, this package matches a PS3 package

Until then their deals are a joke

IdleLeeSiuLung5251d ago

When comparing value, fanboys claims Xbox 360 has inferior value and is a rip-off. Then when MS has a sale, they are desperate instead of pointing out the great value they offer at this price point.

Basically, they find an excuse every time just a spoiled child get's excused by their parents every single time. What really matters in the console war is user base at any given moment in time, not how you got there!

To gamers, sales only matters when a console is dominating and in this generation we are lucky that Sony and MS is fairly close. It gives us the most competition while providing us great support from third party companies on both platforms!

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shutupandplay5252d ago

I got this bundle for $300 on black friday. IMO, this was the best ps3 bundle out there on BF.

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PlayStation 3 Games That Desperately Need a PS5 Remaster

The PlayStation 3 may not have been the strongest generation for Sony, but there were still some diamonds in the rough that deserve a revisit as PS5 remasters.

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OtterX68d ago (Edited 68d ago )

Even if they could just remaster and put on PSVR2, some would still look great as VR titles and could do a whole lot to bolster the headset w these exclusives! I'd imagine the investment of reworking these titles into VR would be way less than building new games from the ground up, and they could be amazing experiences, and VR often makes flat games feel fresh again. The Resistance and Killzone games are particularly what I want to see!!

Rude-ro68d ago

I played killzone 3 in 3d and it really changed the game per being immersive.
In vr, that would be even more awesome.

darthv7268d ago

Funny you mention that... my son wanted to play some PS3 games in 3d on my PS tv and he was blown away by how good KZ3 was. It really was a great addition to the game. Im surprised there have not been more 3d games from that era being ported to the PSVR/VR2.

_SilverHawk_68d ago

resistance 1-3, killzone 1-3, uncharted 1-3, uncharted golden abyss, folklore, socom 4 , motorstorm, twisted metal, MAG, heavenly sword

Cacabunga68d ago

Killzone 2+3
Sly Thieves in Time
Crack in Time
God of War Ascension
Motorstorm
Modnation racer
Infamous 1+2

Profchaos68d ago (Edited 68d ago )

Killzone trilogy in VR would be amazing bonus points if they offer shadow fall.

There was a psvr1 Killzone project that supermassive was working on at one stage which wasn't up to scratch and Sony brand it back in house I was hoping we would see that on psvr2 eventually.

Personally I'd love to see some more love or acknowledgement of psvr2 from Sony in general it was a expensive headset and Sony barely acknowledge it's existence

seanpitt2368d ago

The amount of work needed to remaster these games wouldn't be beneficial on a financial and business sense.. MGS4 would probably be the best bet as it would need the least amount of work!

Iceball200068d ago

YEAAASSSSS! I miss this franchise and wanna play it so bad again.

Father__Merrin68d ago

The time is perfect for a resistance fall of man game campaign coop multiplayer

InUrFoxHole68d ago

The resistance series is str8 trash to me. Socom 3 I would welcome. Or killzone MP.

Marcus Fenix68d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel198968d ago

That's what Bungie should make, Ill keep saying it until it happens

1Victor68d ago (Edited 68d ago )

Resistance was ok but Warhawk and Starhawk was better and kept me coming back for almost a decade of fun and petty revenge on the loud mouth unskilled players 🤣
Edit I loved capture the flag dropping the pot on the flag carrier was extremely satisfying as well as transforming your plane in bot form and stumping them to death 😱

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Michiel198968d ago

Resistance was the best co-op fps I ever played after L4D2

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The inFamous games deserve more love from Sony

The inFamous games are an important part of PlayStation history, but the series is in limbo and playing older entries isn't exactly easy.

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LucasRuinedChildhood87d ago (Edited 87d ago )

Would like remasters of 1 and 2. I enjoyed them much more than Second Son.

1 & 2 had more of an emphasis on climbing and the traversal requires a bit more effort in a good way. It was rewarding. Second Son made climbing mostly obsolete so they put little effort into it. The traversal was just great in inFamous 1 & 2. There's a reason Sunset Overdrive copied and improved upon the induction grind mechanic.

Reminds me of how I felt about the decline of parkour and the well designed tombs (basically Prince Of Persia levels) that we saw in the Assassin's Creed games.

The story and atmosphere were also much better in 1 & 2.

Electricity is just a brilliant superpower for an open world city. It perfectly fits just like webslinging does in New York and it has many applications.

Cacabunga87d ago

For sure.. one of my favorite Sony licenses

Shane Kim87d ago

Loved one and two. I actually liked the story as well.

Minute Man 72187d ago

The standalone DLC was a sweet

jznrpg87d ago (Edited 87d ago )

I enjoyed Second Son but it was too short. The first 2 were great though

-Foxtrot86d ago

Second Son was alright but didn't touch the first two games

It felt short and lacking in comparison

Also I really thought Reggie would have made a better protagonist, someone who is anti-conduit as much as him and ends up becoming one would have been interesting to see. I kind of enjoyed his character throughout the game as his development.

badz14986d ago

why is it right now, the thing I want the most from Sony is to release remasters of inFamous (1,2 & SS), KZ (1,2 & 3), Resistance (RFoM, 2 and 3) and Motorstorm (1,2 & 3)??

The_Hooligan86d ago

All great choices. I would like to add Warhawk/Starhawk to that. The multiplayer in Warhawk was amazing. I am surprised Sony hasn't looked into MAG either. That game was ahead of its time.

Maybe Sony should make an internal studio like Bluepoint games and all they do is remake/remaster these amazing games, even going back to PS1,PS2,PSP, Vita portfolio. And because of the recent articles suggesting cost cutting, budget issues and releasing more games on PC, they could do that with these remakes/remasters. Do a day one on PC and PS5. At the end of the day Sony or any other company is going to do what makes them the most money.

Kiryu199286d ago

Would love a remastered collection on PS5/PC

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kpgs87d ago

Wouldn't the onus be on the consumers? If they bought the Infamous games, then we'd have more games from that series.

KwietStorm_BLM87d ago

Infamous has sold millions of units. People have been asking for more. They aren't interested. Just like people have been asking for more Resistance or even a remaster collection, but insomniac isn't revisiting that either. Likely never getting a new sequel since they're a Marvel studio now.

LucasRuinedChildhood87d ago (Edited 87d ago )

No. Infamous was successful. But after a few entries (which are taking longer to make these days) a lot of Sony studios move on to new IPs. That's not a bad thing at all. They don't need to make inFamous games forever, just like we didn't need new Sly Cooper games forever.

But people would like to be able to easily play them on current hardware which is reasonable. Same for Killzone, Resistance, MGS4, etc. Good games shouldn't be trapped on old hardware. It's good that Bluepoint ported Uncharted 1-3.

kpgs87d ago

I'm not saying it wasn't successful. I enjoyed playing all 3 entries and DLC. But like you said, people move on, studios move on. But I don't think I've heard people asking for more Infamous in a long time.

Profchaos87d ago

The franchise was popular we got quite a few games but Suchet punch wanted to beach out I think that's why we got ghost of Tsushima over infamous 4

Tbh ghost is a fantastic game I'm not complaining about that but I'd love to see infamous handled by another team

jznrpg86d ago

Id take GoT2 over Infamous right now but after GoT2 or maybe 3 if they go trilogy I’d like a new Infamous.

badz14986d ago

that's the problem with Sony that puzzles me A LOT! they have studios specifically specialized in remastering and remaking old games for new gen hardware, but we are getting very few of them. SoTC, Uncharted collections, Demon's Souls Remake, TLoU Part 1...and?? that's it? why aren't they giving their old games new lease of life on the PS5 for the new generations of gamers to enjoy? they clearly have the expertise. for god sake, I can even accept lazy porting like Nintendo are doing for theirs if I have to.

FinalFantasyFanatic86d ago

There are a lot of games that consumers have been asking Playstation for, Playstation won't do it, so a lot of these developers have gone and made it themselves by any means possible such as Kickstarter (e.g. Armed Fantasia, Penny Blood, Ratatan, 100 Heroes, ect...). Developers have even asked if Sony could help them out with porting/remasters some of these older games for Playstation, they said no.

Crows9086d ago (Edited 86d ago )

Um...dude like you say that as if nobody bought them....the devs went on to do ghosts after 3 infamous games....3

People ask for new resistance and new infamous at every moment where it makes sense to mention it.

Having a remake of 1 and 2 would be very welcomed I'm sure.

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chicken_in_the_corn87d ago

I would love to see a new game but a feel that would get a response similar to Saints Row.

TravsVoid87d ago (Edited 87d ago )

If they keep any of the characters from the previous games I think it would do fine unlike Saints Row which decided to replace fan favorites with less likable replacements. I wouldn't be surprised if that decision caused a majority of their buyers to be new to the series rather than returning players. I will say though, if Infamous Second Son or the first two Infamous games were remade I would be a day one buyer on PC.

ocelot0787d ago

Loved all 3 of them. I couldn't get on with the vampire spin off though. Wish they didn't move away from cole but I didn't mind the other character.

DefenderOfDoom287d ago

Loved 1 and 2 , would definitely love a new INFAMOUS single player campaign.

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Nixxes Software Can't Go Wrong With An Infamous Remaster

Nixxes' Remaster focus could set the stage to resurrect many obscure titles like the karma-centered, superpower-fueled sandbox of Infamous.

maniacmayhem303d ago

Infamous remaster? How about an Infamous re-Boot! This is one game that doesn't need a remaster, it needs either a proper equal of a reboot of the original. And since Sony is currently in development with Marvel, i can totally see them having guest marvel characters to appear in Cole's world.

BanginTunes302d ago

This is one of the worst things I have ever read

1Victor302d ago

I would prefer Warhawk or Starhawk ether or both will keep us fans happy for a looooooooong time

The_Hooligan302d ago

Warhawk would be awesome! So many good memories playing that game on PS3. They could do a massive 50v50 mode, battle royal with last Warhawk standing, classic 20v20 mode, so many options.

shinoff2183302d ago

I'd rather infamous. Sonys got enough online bs in the pipeline. No need to add more.

1Victor302d ago

@shinoff I disagree with you both of those games was extraordinarily fun to play just the satisfaction of transforming your plane into a bot and stomp a enemy then transform and fly off on Starhawk was a experience that hasn’t been replicated since.
The game was extremely valanced to the point you could go against a tank on foot and win with the ratchet or 1 shot a plane doing a massive attack with your tank. In Warhawk you could pick up half your team and fly them to a base and take it over but those are experiences you had to play to know how awesome those game was even YouTube videos don’t do justice to those game.
Anyways I’ll stop here or I’ll run out of words to post a wall text taking about those games

Christopher302d ago

Here's the thing, infamous and *hawk are such different games and with different audiences that Sony could... do both at the same time? Nixxes doesn't need to be involved in the shooter (that would be new for them I think since they usually do SP games) but someone else could and Nixxes could share support with development/engine needs.

shinoff2183302d ago

1victor

Ya know Christopher is right they are completly different games. Me personally I don't value online games I just don't care for them. Hell in another bubble I probably enjoy them. In this bubble nah I just prefer single player unless I'm playing Mario or Mario party with my girl and kids or something.

1Victor301d ago

@shin of course I know Chris is right but the games have to be approved first before assignment to a studio I didn’t mean this studio in particular making those game I meant the approval process and Sony harder push on MMO games.
I’m just one of the millions of players that loved those game and a top 800 word wide ranked on Starhawk and proud owner of its platinum trophy

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DankSinatra302d ago

A remaster would allow people who don't have access to a ps3 to experience the game since there's so many stuck on the ps3 that are exclusive to the console and Sony refuses to invest in backwards compatibility

darthv72302d ago

Who doesnt have access to a ps3? There were over 87m of them sold. They are cheap and easy to find. Just like wii and ps2.

shinoff2183302d ago

Or maybe it's just not ready yet, ps3 was a different kinda animal.

DankSinatra302d ago

@darthv72

Not everyone is willing to go out and buy a ps3 for a single game or a handful of games when they have a ps4 or a ps5. A port or remaster would actually help. Younger audiences who did not grow up with a ps3 would have exposure to these games that Sony has essentially left behind on the ps3 due to them not investing in backwards compatibility. If they would do backwards compatibility then we wouldn't need to shill out more money for the same games. Something I actually applaud microsoft for (the only thing they have done that's good).

zaanan302d ago

Agree, and PS3 is getting long in the tooth, so failure rates will be going up. I had to send my slim in for repair years ago.

shinoff2183302d ago

I had a couple extra dollars and came across I guy selling ps3s for 50. I bought all 4. Just felt it was a good deal. Now if I could find controllers. I swear I can't find any cheap controllers around me

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jeromeface302d ago

go back to marvel avengers, sounds like more your cup of tea

KwietStorm_BLM302d ago

You know what, now that I think about it.. yeah none of that makes any sense.

TheKingKratos302d ago (Edited 302d ago )

Lol 😂😂😂

Christopher302d ago

Yes to a reboot, absolutely no to Marvel characters in it.

maniacmayhem302d ago

*either a proper equal of a reboot of the original. *

Damn, there needs to be an extension on the Edit feature.

"Either a proper sequel or a reboot of the original"

And people aren't with Cole interacting with cameos from Marvel? Especially with Sony making Spider Man and Wolverine?

Why exactly would that be a bad idea? Especially with the multiverse being a huge deal and all.

Christopher302d ago

***Why exactly would that be a bad idea? Especially with the multiverse being a huge deal and all.***

There's enough Marvel. Let's not spread it everywhere and let other IPs be their own thing. Please.

neutralgamer1992302d ago

Infamous 1-2 collection would be amazing on current generation. God of War 1-2 and PSP games also playable on PS5 Yes please. And last but not least MGS4

There are so many great games which are on PS3. We need them to be remastered and released for current generation.

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GoodGuy09303d ago

Idk why sony hasn't done remasters for 1+2 yet. Such great gems.

RaidenBlack303d ago

I'd like a Killzone 2 Remaster.
Keep the visuals style as is ... just improve the LoD and the resolution

ArchangelMike302d ago

Now that COD is in Microsofts back pocket, it's time for Sony to start investing in it's own 1st party shooters. I loved Killzone - even Shadowfall. But Yeah Killzone 2 was the high point of the Franchise.

ClayRules2012302d ago

Yes. KZ2 was the high point of the franchise and a strong, solid and just bloody fantastic shooter! Had so much fun those days with the game.

Neonridr302d ago (Edited 302d ago )

Shadowfall was my first introduction into the series as the PS4 was my first Sony console. Maybe compared to the others it was not great (personally I don't know), but I had a blast playing it and found it quite enjoyable. I'd love a Trilogy Remaster though so I could go back and enjoy the original 3 for the first time (with a new coat of paint + updated controls)

shinoff2183302d ago

Naw were good. There's plenty in the sea

zaanan302d ago

It’s about damn time for a Resistance trilogy remaster!

long-time-gamer302d ago

Most def the highest point of the franchise, the music, gameplay and story was awesome

ironmonkey302d ago

absolutely right! killzone has been quiet long enough since ps4 release date.

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long-time-gamer302d ago

man id love a killzone 2 remaster, its one of my favorite games of all time, but who knows what shape that code in and where its at, prob wont happen under jim ryan though! you can keep your fingers crossed though and see what happens but GG is all about Horizon now

Vits303d ago

There is a lot of the PS3 era that I would love to see ported/remastered. But, unfortunately, they are probably not commercially viable and I have no idea who owns the rights currently. Stuff like Sire: Blood Curse, White Knight Chronicles, Tokyo Jungle, Folklore, etc.

Infamous on the other hand was never a series that I found good or interesting. Especially when compared with other contemporaries like Prototype. But, given how bare the subgenre is right now, I would dig a remaster.

BehindTheRows302d ago

Sony owns Siren. I can’t speak for the rest.

As for inFAMOUS vs Prototype, I feel the opposite. inFAMOUS mopped the floor with it, quality and gameplay. Just felt far more polished. That said, I enjoyed Prototype’s powers a little more.

Vits302d ago

Fair enough, I agree that the production values of inFamous were higher. But I found it to be a snore-fest.

darthv72302d ago

...no meed. Sony could add ps3 support to the 5 and then people can play loads of games already available. No streaming required. Rpcs3 could be adapted to run on the 5... it would solve so many problems.

Vits302d ago

No need, because they instead could do these two other things that they have shown no interest in doing? Sure.

Shane Kim302d ago

But then they couldnt charge you for remaster (even though I would love one for infamous) or charge you for PSN premium.

darthv72302d ago

It would be even funnier if the series x gets rpcs3 support and can play the ps3 games while ps5 still cannot (not without streaming them)

shinoff2183302d ago

Don't most people still have issues with rpcs3. It's not as stable as alot of emulators out there. From what I've read

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zaanan302d ago

My kids and I had a fun time in Tokyo Jungle!

long-time-gamer302d ago

prototype def was not on the same level as infamous far as gameplay or graphics

Pocahontas301d ago

It was legitimately bad game.

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isarai303d ago

Infamous, Resistance, and killzine are so ripe for a remaster, I wish Sony would make it happen.

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