Commander Obi-Wan Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 The PS3 Meta Platform Increased PlayStation 3 computing a possibility for the future. by Anoop Gantayat June 7, 2006 - Sony Computer Entertainment president Ken Kutaragi has shared additional thoughts on the PlayStation 3, this time to Japan's PC Impress Watch technology site. Kutaragi's latest comments concern the flexibility of the PlayStation 3 platform and some of the changes Sony has made to its studio structure. The PS3 is a "meta format," Kutaragi has stated in previous interviews. This means that the PlayStation 3 platform can exist in various hardware configurations, as long as its meets certain base specifications and can run the same basic games. The two configurations that will be available at launch provide a perfect example. Ken Kutaragi, PlayStation Guy Kutaragi joked in this latest interview that the PS3 could be made on a "Built to Order" basis, although he noted that such a scheme would bring about difficulties in distribution. Kutaragi also joked that new configurations could be offered on a yearly basis, noting that Apple and Dell use a similar business model. Whatever the case, "All configurations are the PS3," Kutaragi stated, suggesting that all meet the same basic level of memory and CPU specifications required to play PlayStation 3 games. But Kutaragi did not leave out the possibility of increased computing power in some configurations. "It's possible. If our ambitions rise, this will naturally happen. Of course, this all depends on how far our ambitions increase." Kutaragi was also asked for his opinion on why Sony's first party PlayStation 3 products lead the way at E3, above the typically strong third party offerings. In response, Kutaragi stated that during the PlayStation era, the biggest titles were arcade games, which is why companies like Namco lead the way. "Games were made with arcade games as the standard." On the PS3, Kutaragi believes this to no longer be the case. "On the PS3, I believe that all standards have been crossed. Because of this, we felt that if we don't confidently show what the standard is, others will not know where to go. First party responsibility is not just for the platform, but to show all areas of software as well." Kutaragi expects the standard that Sony set at E3 to increase even further as the system approaches its November world launch. In addition to Sony having intimate knowledge of its own hardware, Kutaragi also pointed to the company's new studio structure as reason for its first party success. Sony Computer Entertainment brought together its various development studios half a year back. At E3, Kutaragi said, the studios "made demos with the idea of sharing information, engines and know-how." Courtesy of IGN You sure you still want it? I don't. I think I'll stick to the Wii and my PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_hill987 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 It seems to me that what sony really want to do is build a PC, oh wait they do that already! Well I was never going to get one anyway. my last console was a sega master system II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 So... they're doing the same thing like Apple on how they release new models every couple of months? (G3, G4, G5, etc.) Thus forcing people to buy new systems? But I doubt being forced is the right way to say it. Instead people will be looking on the back of game boxes to see if their version is supported. 4 years in the future: "Aww, Grand Turismo 6 requires version 2 or 3, I only have 1!" I can already see a big "Whoops, we didn't realize that most of our fan base were kids under 13 who had to beg their parents for 3 weeks to get a used PS2," coming from Sony if they do this. I was thinking of getting the PS3, but the Xbox 360 is way cheaper, and the only game I wanted was the new Metal Gear Solid. So meh. 360 it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 This means that the PlayStation 3 platform can exist in various hardware configurations, as long as its meets certain base specifications and can run the same basic games."Basic" games? Is this some or all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET Warrior Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 ....wtf? That's really the only response I can think of, is wtf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Lion54 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I used to like Sony but as of late their business decisions have been dubious, to say the least. The only question now is whether or not they will turn things around before they go bankrupt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Windu Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Sony's screwing themselves over, but hopefully they'll fix it before PS3 is released. I'm just gonna get a Wii when it comes out and then wait for PS3 to fix itself. Gotta have Final Fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallucination Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 This make the Plagiarise Station 3 look even worse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Meh, I wasn't planning on getting one for about a year...maybe 2. Gotta let all the kinks out of it so I don't get a 360 version. Take that, Microsoft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 The only appealing thing about the PS3 now is a few of its exclusive titles. The Console looks rubbish. The controller looks poor. The hype has been terrible. the cost is insane. They are now having to market it as a PC becaue the cost is so high. Blueray is looking less and less promising. What a mess. I'll buy a Wii on launch, and maybe a 360 once the price drops... and maybe a PS2 to catch up on the exclusive games i missed... but i can't see myself buying a PS3 in the next 3 years unless they pull somethig major out of the bag soon. There were rumours on the web a day or two ago that they are going to reduce the power of the PS3 in an attmept to reduce costs. No idea if that is true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I wouldn't worry, in about a year or two after its release the PS3 will seem very worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I'll be happy as long as i get one with a SERECT button... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I think the majority of people just want Sony to get rid of their recent motion-sensing addition and for them to find a way to get some sort of force feedback into the PS3 controller... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Oh, and less that $600 please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I'll be happy as long as i get one with a SERECT button... Very original. No one thought of a button like that before. For it: Cool looking exclusive games like MGS4 and Killzone 2. Blu ray. Backwards compatibility. Linux stuff. PPU. Against it: Outrageous price. Comes a year after 360 and looks barely better than it in graphics. Cell CPUs are expensive and ineficient. Ripped off Wii. This new idea that they might come out with new versions that people will need to buy to play some games. Really heavy, more than the orignal Xbox. Still going to be the reciever of the world's worst games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Ripped off Wii. Tis a pretty crappy ripoff since the Wiimote can sense depth and separates the left and right controls to allow more freedom of movement. It alsogives the player two independant motion sensing inputs... without losing out on the forcefeedback lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alegis Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Ah man, no one quoted the funny comments on digg yet. http://www.digg.com/gaming/Sony_President:_%E2%80%9CThe_World_Has_Underestimated_Our_Progress.%E2%80%9D Sony President: “The World Has Underestimated Our Progress.” The last person that warned about "underestimating power" got thrown down a giant shaft by his second in command. 1k for a console, yay. If you can call it a console... they wish to be somewhere between console and pc, which is where the cracks are and what I think, people don't want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 It's like a computer that can only play games. Blarg. :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kain Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 See, everyone seems to forget that BluRay is really new technology and so game developers don't really know how to use that to their graphical advantage. Once that barrier is broken, the PS3 is going to piss on the Wii and the 360. And then everyones gonna be like 'I knew PS3 was gonna rock all along, adur...' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 See, everyone seems to forget that BluRay is really new technology and so game developers don't really know how to use that to their graphical advantage. Once that barrier is broken, the PS3 is going to piss on the Wii and the 360. And then everyones gonna be like 'I knew PS3 was gonna rock all along, adur...' Hurray for $1000 Bluray players! HD DVD is about the same despite it's smaller amount of space but way cheaper. I'm not saying PS3 is going to be the next Dreamcast (like what they were saying about the 360) but I don't think Sony is going to dominate this generation like how they did with the PS2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seph Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 My only beef with it right now is the price, and Kain brings up a great point, PS3 is going to have bluray which'll make people playing it feel like their better than everyone else cause their is top sh...ot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toms Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 cept 360 will have a HD drive pretty soon too, and the total will be less than the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 I don't see the inclusion of HD-DVD or Blu-ray to be any sort of + for the PS3 or Xbox360... I mean yes, they will be more accessable to people than the early BD/HD drives, but if and when one of the two drives does take off, the PS3 and Xbox360 drives will be inferior to what you will be able to get in the future, much like the PS2 is an inferior DVD player and has been for a very long time. And other than having "BLU-RAY COMPATIBLE" printed to wow people who don't know what the hell they're actually buying but like the sound of it, do you see many BD/HD discs around at the moment? All I see are DVDs, the odd VHS and a tonne of digital content you can download from somewhere... The only advantage you can get from BD on the Sony side is to make HUGE HD games that cost billions of dollars and took 6 years to make... sounds like a Hollywood movie... and yes that does sound pretty out there but ironically, that's what Sony is aiming for aren't they? Games that look just as good as the movies if not BETTER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiE23 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Also, there is a chance that people (like older people who don't play games) are going to buy PS3s just for the Blu-ray stuff. A $600 player vs. a normal $1000 player is sure of a hell a lot cheaper. I read that early in the PS2's life time this was a problem because DVD players were hella expensive back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 the PS3 is going to piss on the Wii and the 360.It has a pee pee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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