Though I’m a big fan of the PlayStation 2, no one can deny that the PlayStation 3 is turning out to be an abysmal failure of a system. Now, now, before you get your panties in a bunch please understand that I’m fully aware of the system’s prowess. It’s a big, bold, kick-ass gaming machine. The problems with this machine, though, are pretty deep.
The news out today was that Sony will offer a lower-end model of the PS3 in time for the holidays, obviously in the hopes that it will attract more purchases during the crucial holiday season. The catch? The low-end model is NOT backwards compatible with PlayStation 2 games!
Ugh…did someone at Sony really approve this deal? Someone fire that guy. Now!
As it stands, Sony is expecting gamers to shell out $400 for this “low-end” system. Bear in mind that both Nintendo’s Wii and Microsoft’s XBox 360 are much less expensive (though the XBox 360 does come in one model that is higher than $400). The Wii cannot compete with Sony’s PS3 engine – that’s a given. But Sony cannot compete with the Wii’s “fun factor” and anyone who has played both system can tell you this (anyone who plays as a fan of gaming, not an uber-dork who is concerned about high-def graphics over poor game play).
So not only do you have to shell out more money for a static playing experience, but now you can’t play your piles and piles of PS2 games! What a crock! For the PS2 owner…where is the incentive to get the new, “low-end” system? I certainly don’t see it.
You want to top off the cake? How about the fact that PS3 games are pretty damn expensive?
This machine, whose driving purpose was to push the high definition Blu-Ray DVD format into as many American homes as possible, is turning out to be a disaster. Someone needs to fix the problem and quick. Even if it means losing millions and millions of MORE dollars…
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