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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Kosh on August 22, 2006, 05:20:11 am
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http://www.gamespot.com/news/6156046.html
More specifically, this part of the interview:
GS: So is the PS3 already being manufactured?
KH: We haven't started manufacturing yet. Some of our ops guys were actually just in China, and also in Japan just reviewing the [production] lines and everything else. But they are, again, preparing as we speak to get the manufacturing going. We've not announced and we haven't set really a specific date to say, "As of this day we're going to start manufacturing."
Isn't the release date just a couple of months away?
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I'm not up with the latest in fabrication and assembly technology of electronics, but is it possible that they can they properly manufacture several million PS3s in just over 3 months?
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I'm not up with the latest in fabrication and assembly technology of electronics, but is it possible that they can they properly manufacture several million PS3s in just over 3 months?
Depends how many production lines they have, I guess. I don't think it's clear if these are assembly lines or full on parts-manufacturing, is it?
Presumably, if it was a concern, they wouldn't mention it. Not even Sony PR is that inept.
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So if we start seeing major shortages, then we will know if it was mistake or not......
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Supply and demand, they won't have the supply therefore the demand will be greater and the prices can be hiked up a little bit more!! :nod:
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So if we start seeing major shortages, then we will know if it was mistake or not......
to be honest, I'd expect major shortages anyways. In spite of Sonys abysmal marketing and pricing, there's a solid enough fanbase to ensure it sells out on release for anything except ludicrously oversized shipments.
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Let's get a count going. Anyone on HLP buying a PS3?
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*tumbleweed rolls*
(until I actually saw the price of the thing, I might have considered it. Now I'm a little piggy.)
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*Ahem* We have a smilie for that now.
Obsoive...
:tumbleweed:
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Nope, but if GT5 is any good, it might convince me enough to start saving for one...
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When the price comes down. I really want to play MGS4...
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I will be once the price drops somewhat. I'm sorry to say Sony has me hooked with their exclusives.
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When the price comes down. I really want to play MGS4...
You and me both, brother. Hell, I just might hijack a friend's console for a few days just so I can play it.
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I've been very happy with my PS2, but I must say the price for the next system is outrageous. I'm actually considering the 360. I'll wait regarding the Wii. Nintendo has some great classics, but my Gamecube only has a couple titles. The Wii needs some solid first-party games (none of these ****ty sports spin-offs. Golf? Soccer? Tennis? Bleh.) and even more solid third-party support.
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Meh, I can't afford it. All I can probably afford is the Wii if it's <$251. Rent costs too much, and job doesn't pay enough. :(
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Surely I'm not the only person finding the very concept of the Wii tremendously exciting, though?
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Nope, but if GT5 is any good, it might convince me enough to start saving for one...
Have you ever played Forza Motorsport and how does that compare to GT3 and GT4?
I'm almost considering a 360 (PS3 was never in the running for me) just for Forza 2. But I'm a wait and see guy with these new consoles. I got such a good deal on my XBox two years ago I think I'm going to wait for the same kind of deal on the 360.
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Forza was quite good but it suffered from lazy AI. From your perspective they're either annoying robots who follow the racing line in a completely unrealisic fashion even if it means shunting you off at 200mph or; it's you against one car and 7 of his best, psychopath mates.
I play Colin McRae rally instead now.
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Surely I'm not the only person finding the very concept of the Wii tremendously exciting, though?
I do as well, but often don't talk about it to avoid long debates with my friends. ;) :p
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Surely I'm not the only person finding the very concept of the Wii tremendously exciting, though?
I do as well, but often don't talk about it to avoid long debates with my friends. ;) :p
Ah, well I sit across from someone who owns every Nintendo console ever made.......
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Consider yourself lucky. I live with 5 other x-box/playstation/nintendo-hating fanboys.
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I'll buy the Wii if it has some compelling games. I'm tired of Super Mario Adventure 15.
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I can't imagine FSers liking console games all that much. When you get used to a game that has multiple functions for almost every single button on the keyboard it's kinda hard to appreciate consoles.
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Forza was quite good but it suffered from lazy AI. From your perspective they're either annoying robots who follow the racing line in a completely unrealisic fashion even if it means shunting you off at 200mph or; it's you against one car and 7 of his best, psychopath mates.
I play Colin McRae rally instead now.
I do notice some of that behavior. They aren't fantastic AI...they are a bit annoying sometimes but I find them to be a good challenge too. I haven't played many other racing games but I really wanted one and everyone said that on XBox Forza was best. The customizable cars and settings tuneups were great.
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I've been very happy with my PS2, but I must say the price for the next system is outrageous. I'm actually considering the 360. I'll wait regarding the Wii. Nintendo has some great classics, but my Gamecube only has a couple titles. The Wii needs some solid first-party games (none of these ****ty sports spin-offs. Golf? Soccer? Tennis? Bleh.) and even more solid third-party support.
Have you ever played any of the Mario sport games? They're great fun.
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I'll wait regarding the Wii. Nintendo has some great classics, but my Gamecube only has a couple titles. The Wii needs some solid first-party games (none of these ****ty sports spin-offs. Golf? Soccer? Tennis? Bleh.) and even more solid third-party support.
I'll buy the Wii if it has some compelling games. I'm tired of Super Mario Adventure 15.
Considering Metroid Prime 3 and Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess are both launch titles, those are some pretty ****ing strong games right there! Then, just a few months later Super Smash Brawl will be coming out, not to mention all the funky third-party games that'll be coming out in the interim, such as Red Steel.
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To be honest, I'd buy a gamecube right now simply on the strength of 1st party titles, so I'm not concerned about any potential lack of 3rd party titles on the Wii. I'd especially love to play Mario Footie, or whatever it was called.
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Surely I'm not the only person finding the very concept of the Wii tremendously exciting, though?
I do as well, but often don't talk about it to avoid long debates with my friends. ;) :p
Im looking foward to it.
More than PS3 anyways...