Level Up's N'Gai Croal writes:
"Last week, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced that on October 10th, it would release a new 40 gigabyte Playstation 3 for 399 euros. The company further said that it was cutting the price of its 60 gigabyte model from 599 euros to 499 euros. However, it's essential to read the fine print: the 40 gigabyte model will have no backwards compatibility with PlayStation 2 games. Zip. Zero. Nada. (We asked a Sony Computer Entertainment America spokesperson for comment about the world's worst kept secret: whether we would have to buy Andre "Ozymandias" Vrignaud a steak dinner whether there were plans to release the 40 gigabyte model in North America; we were told that SCEA had nothing to announce at this time.)"
im glad I picked up my 60gig model when i did. i love playin the old ratchet and clanks on my ps3. Im all for the BC. heck, i even still play the old psone games on my ps3...
I really think Sony doesn't have a great strategy. First they defend BC so much and then totally remove it. They should have either released $400 PS2 BC-less 40Gb in the first place and the first and only model back in 2006 or have kept the BC even in the new model.
It has already been confirmed to be released in America.
I honestly don't see a problem with this.
399 Euros for a 40gb ps3, no ps2 play back
99 Euros for a ps2
499 Euros for a 60gb ps3, has ps2 play back
Sony is all about the customer. They're the only company that listens to their buyers unlike another Green company. They will but BC emulation on 40gb's for sure...BELIEVE THAT.
I got 60gb so i dont care really
Jump Out & P L A Y B 3 Y O N D
i already have a 60gb model but at £299 iv,e just order the 40gb one from game for the bedroom as well, cheap as chips