The Game Druid

The new 40GB model will be totally stripped of any backward compatibility with PS2 titles, previously PAL systems only get software emulation for PS2 Emotion Engine, and retaining PS2’s graphics synthesiser. However, to cut cost, Sony decided that the 40GB should have no PS2 component, something that will not immediately give you the pleasure to play your recently bought PS2 titles when you decided to trade your PS2 for PS3 at your nearest EB Store. In addition, you’ll lose another 2 USB ports, and the memory slots be taken away from you. Essentially you are getting a PS3-lite, with many original promises by Sony, withdrawn. Sony was so proud to deliver full PS1/PS2 supports when it first announced, however, seems like Sony is doing a bit of U-turning on their promise, starting with crippled-PAL PS3, and further with 40GB PS3.

Those who want just a PS3 console/Blu-Ray player, this may be your answer when it becomes available, as it will be cheaper!

Those who wants to upgrade their PS2 to PS3, perhaps time to get those value pack now as soon you may not able to play your favourite PS2 titles - unless Sony decided to make more use of their Cell processors for PS2 total emulation.

Another speculation that I read from a game site is that, perhaps, Sony has been using early adopter to push for more Blu-Ray sales using PS3 as their method to spread Blu-Ray player. Tell me, how many Blu-Ray game titles have been released so far, compare to how many Blu-Ray movie titles? Chances are there’s almost/at least 3 Blu-Ray movie titles to every PS3 Blu-Ray game title.

Still feel the desire to get PS3 and set your one-eye view on Sony’s promises?

The truth is we love the PS3 here..since we were early adopters…but for the newbies this could be a let down.

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