Comments on: In defense of the Playstation 3 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/ General interest observations and true web-log. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:29:28 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Jason Miller http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1460465 Jason Miller Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:52:47 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1460465 Yep, either Sony paid for an ad on this site, or someone who paid over $600 on launch day to get a PS3 is trying to justify their purchase. Have kids, only like to game now and then get a Wii. Like gaming 5+ hours a week. Want to play with friends online. Get a 360. Like to have all the latest gadgets, but don't really like to game. Get a PS3. Yep, either Sony paid for an ad on this site, or someone who paid over $600 on launch day to get a PS3 is trying to justify their purchase.

Have kids, only like to game now and then get a Wii.

Like gaming 5+ hours a week. Want to play with friends online. Get a 360.

Like to have all the latest gadgets, but don’t really like to game. Get a PS3.

]]> By: mark shah http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1459636 mark shah Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:59:07 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1459636 I wonder if the ps3 is even going to be around in a year? Email my poll at mshah2@iupui.edu I wonder if the ps3 is even going to be around in a year? Email my poll at mshah2@iupui.edu

]]> By: deowll http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1459102 deowll Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:47:26 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1459102 What I'd like is DVD's in that high def formate somebody posted the article about some weeks back that were being passed off as blue ray and would even run on them. They eye candy was eye catching. If I were only 20 years younger. What I’d like is DVD’s in that high def formate somebody posted the article about some weeks back that were being passed off as blue ray and would even run on them.

They eye candy was eye catching. If I were only 20 years younger.

]]> By: The Monster's Lawyer http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1459100 The Monster's Lawyer Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:46:52 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1459100 Nice pictures......Now.....What we're we talking about? Nice pictures……Now…..What we’re we talking about?

]]> By: The0ne http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1459015 The0ne Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:04:12 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1459015 I don't know about those that buy DVD's for a one-time watch. I specifically pick movies I like so that when I'm in the mood I will watch them over and over again. Actually, this one time watch statement doesn't even make sense. Do you mean you watch a show/movie one time and NEVER watch it again even if it's on TV or shared by friends? I don’t know about those that buy DVD’s for a one-time watch. I specifically pick movies I like so that when I’m in the mood I will watch them over and over again. Actually, this one time watch statement doesn’t even make sense. Do you mean you watch a show/movie one time and NEVER watch it again even if it’s on TV or shared by friends?

]]> By: HD DVD http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1459008 HD DVD Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:57:30 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1459008 HD DVD is where its at. you will rue the day when it makes its awesome comeback! HD DVD is where its at. you will rue the day when it makes its awesome comeback!

]]> By: The0ne http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1458895 The0ne Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:00:13 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1458895 If you are indeed looking for a BD player then the PS3 would make a nice choice. However, with recent price drops (still not enough yet) there are other players that are cheaper. But... 1. BD player and media are still EXPENSIVE 2. BD movie selection are STILL limited 3. BD isn't progressing as quickly as most had thought. Mfg cost is still high, obviously. I'm waiting for the burners to come down in price as well as the media's. If you are indeed looking for a BD player then the PS3 would make a nice choice. However, with recent price drops (still not enough yet) there are other players that are cheaper. But…

1. BD player and media are still EXPENSIVE
2. BD movie selection are STILL limited
3. BD isn’t progressing as quickly as most had thought. Mfg cost is still high, obviously.

I’m waiting for the burners to come down in price as well as the media’s.

]]> By: Jason75 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1458798 Jason75 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:06:32 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1458798 #59 - I'm not sure what you got there, but the 360 I have works perfectly quiet when I play a DVD in it. I consider myself somewhat of an expert on consoles. I will reserve my credentials due possible disclosure agreements, but suffice to say I have the ability to provide expert analysis on gaming consoles. The PS3 is an amazing machine. It has the capabilities, but lacks the advertising and sales drives to move enough consoles to make it competitive. We can argue all day about MS, but in the end we still have to agree that they have sold more units than Sony. (I'm only speaking of the 360 vs. PS3 comparison.) No matter how you slice it, the problems that Sony has with the PS3 is not a good indicator for their internal business plans. Perhaps the worst thing that can happen to the gaming industry is to lose a serious competitor such as Sony. We should all hope that Sony has the ability to keep up with the competition for the good of the gaming industry. #59 – I’m not sure what you got there, but the 360 I have works perfectly quiet when I play a DVD in it.

I consider myself somewhat of an expert on consoles. I will reserve my credentials due possible disclosure agreements, but suffice to say I have the ability to provide expert analysis on gaming consoles.

The PS3 is an amazing machine. It has the capabilities, but lacks the advertising and sales drives to move enough consoles to make it competitive. We can argue all day about MS, but in the end we still have to agree that they have sold more units than Sony. (I’m only speaking of the 360 vs. PS3 comparison.) No matter how you slice it, the problems that Sony has with the PS3 is not a good indicator for their internal business plans.

Perhaps the worst thing that can happen to the gaming industry is to lose a serious competitor such as Sony. We should all hope that Sony has the ability to keep up with the competition for the good of the gaming industry.

]]> By: chocolim http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1458794 chocolim Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:55:24 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1458794 I cant read the article, my eyes just can look the photos I cant read the article, my eyes just can look the photos

]]> By: B. Dog http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1458792 B. Dog Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:47:11 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1458792 Thanks for this topic SN! I was going to begin shopping for an upconverting DVD player, and my search ended yesterday with buying a $249 PS3 that does that and a whole lot more. Thanks for this topic SN! I was going to begin shopping for an upconverting DVD player, and my search ended yesterday with buying a $249 PS3 that does that and a whole lot more.

]]> By: Bob West http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1458761 Bob West Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:43:05 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1458761 I bought a refurb Xbox for $150 with 20gb HD, I like it. All the games I've bought are used. Top price $10. The biggest shock for me about the Xbox is the fan noise, slightly less then a vacuum cleaner. Can't imagine anyone using it to watch a DVD. Luckily game sound drowns out the fan noise. I wish Sony made a Blu-Ray DVD player that works as well PS3. I bought a refurb Xbox for $150 with 20gb HD, I like it. All the games I’ve bought are used. Top price $10. The biggest shock for me about the Xbox is the fan noise, slightly less then a vacuum cleaner. Can’t imagine anyone using it to watch a DVD. Luckily game sound drowns out the fan noise. I wish Sony made a Blu-Ray DVD player that works as well PS3.

]]> By: Lerch http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1458759 Lerch Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:29:21 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1458759 What's with the cheesecake, John? Especially the bare-breasted lady pressing against the wall. I'm no prude but don't understand how that is appropriate or relevant here, just seems goofy. What’s with the cheesecake, John? Especially the bare-breasted lady pressing against the wall. I’m no prude but don’t understand how that is appropriate or relevant here, just seems goofy.

]]> By: Someone http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1458667 Someone Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:17:38 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1458667 I'm sorry, was there text between those pictures? I’m sorry, was there text between those pictures?

]]> By: tenpoundhammer http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1458664 tenpoundhammer Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:13:26 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1458664 I wrote a similar blog post, not long ago. I think you made some points I didn't and vice verse . Check it out if you want. http://tenpoundhammer.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/ps3-picking-up-steam/ I wrote a similar blog post, not long ago. I think you made some points I didn’t and vice verse . Check it out if you want.
http://tenpoundhammer.wordpress.com/2008/11/18/ps3-picking-up-steam/

]]> By: Tom http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/12/21/in-defense-of-the-playstation-3/comment-page-2/#comment-1458661 Tom Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:53:05 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=34192#comment-1458661 It's all about what parents will be buying for their kids. They'll buy a wii or a 360 becuase they're cheap, worry about the hard drive later. No parents parents will give a crap about linux, bluray, or upconverting. BTW, wtf do you mean by a "superficial sort of way"? The article points to the SALES. Not a bunch a geeky BS that fanboys argue about. It’s all about what parents will be buying for their kids. They’ll buy a wii or a 360 becuase they’re cheap, worry about the hard drive later.

No parents parents will give a crap about linux, bluray, or upconverting.

BTW, wtf do you mean by a “superficial sort of way”? The article points to the SALES. Not a bunch a geeky BS that fanboys argue about.

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