"The big catch now however, is this PS3 model is no longer backwards compatible with PS2 titles, not even at a software level. This means that gamers purchasing a 40GB PS3 will be reduced to a choice of (currently) 65 PS3 games."
"So will it sell? There will be those that wander into an electronics retailer and see the PS3 for what it is and lay down the cash."
"There will also still be a legion of PlayStation fans who have been waiting for this announcement. They have been looking at the Xbox 360 and the now extensive line-up of features, and more importantly the gaming titles, especially those available cross platforms. So far they have resisted, or have gone ahead and bought an Xbox 360, but still plan to purchase a PS3 when the price is right."
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
Gary Green said: We have a juxtaposition of 2D and 3D visuals, flashy turn-based combat, quirky anime characters with cheeky dialogue with plenty of partial nudity; Yes, this is a Compile Heart JRPG. Whilst the engine is borrowed from Hyperdimension Neptunia mk2, Mugen Souls is more of a Disgaea spin-off. It’s not a strategy RPG as such, it merely sits within Disgaea’s ever-expanding universe (Multiverse? Netherverse? Your guess is as good as mine). You won’t find cameos though, since Mugen Souls is a franchise which aims to stand on its own two feet.
Huzaifa from eXputer: "2008 was home to the likes of Call of Duty: World at War, Dead Space, GTA 4, Far Cry 2, Left 4 Dead, and many other hits, which is outright remarkable."
Just about every year in the 7th generation was great and something we most likely won't experience again.
2009 for example had Assassin's Creed 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Dragon Age: Origins, Uncharted 2, Halo 3: ODST, Killzone 2, Borderlands, Bayonetta, and Demon's Souls to name a few.
at a lower price. But most likely not enough to catch 360 sales or Wii sales. Halo 3 alone has tripled 360 sales. No supposed AAA list game for PS3 has done that this year. As a matter of fact Halo 3 was the number one selling game last week "even in Japan."
This is basicly Sony's desperation move. To lower your hardwares price "twice" in one year is unheard of in video games history. If the PS3 was selling up to par why lower the price at all?
The funny thing is the PS3 will "still" be the most expensive console. And it still won't have any well known IPs to push consoles this year.
Overall both 360 and Wii have a huge advantage in both price and games catalogue...especially with Mario Galaxy and Brawl on the horizon.
I asked some friends what they think about the price drop and for the most of the part they found it pretty amazing. Most of them will buy a PS3 soon this year. However, one of my friend said that the PS3 sucks even at this price point. I don't agree with him. I think the PS3 is a good deal for 399$.
There was only one system to have a new sku more then there old sku and it aint sony or nintendo....they upgraded the model and the price why ps3 upgraded the model and reduced the old model and gave u a new one..
it won't only be first time PS3 purchasers. I know a lot of people who already own a PS3 and are planning on getting the 40GB as a second one. I myself will be getting a second one. I know 2 people that this will be their third.
This will also attract alot of people wanting Blu-ray and it will also drive down standalone blu-ray player prices so that other companies can remain competitive.
Whether the PS3 comes in 3rd for sales or not this holiday season it will still be successful right on into next year when the big guns come out.
It's going to sell, if people are so put-off by the lack of backwards compatibility, install linux, and run emulators, or, play your PS2?..