I usually try to shy away from this kind of post but this is just too much of an impact to ignore.
So everyone who goes on N4G knows that sony announced the Ps3 Slim at $300 dollars and dropped the price of all other current ps3 models to 300$. Now sony did deliver on their price drop but they also added a new SKU. Normally a cheaper SKU means less features and yes the PS3 Slim is lacking features such as BC and the ability to install OS's. But honestly that was the right move as most gamers didn't really need those features and a Ps2 can be bought for 100-50 dollars. So sony in my opinion made a really smart move in getting rid of features not widely used but also keeping the core features that really make the Ps3 shine. Such as Blu ray and the amazing media capalbilities. And to top it all off sony even added an updated faster Cell ship to even give more of a incentive to cash in on this great deal.
Microsoft will probaly respond by dropping prices on its models but seeing as how most people can just get an arcade for 200$ it makes no sense in buying the moar expensive model. We have to wait and see to see how this affects NPD and other country sales charts. There will most likely be an major increase in ps3 sales due to this price cut but the real kicker is if this will last for a long period of time.
Now I personally think that this may win the console war for sony.(Or atleast beat the 360) Well for 1 thing a price cut always increases sales numbers. Although I think this one is just a perfect buy. For 1 you get a next gen console with a better chip that current models, You get a blu ray player(Some players are still around the 250$ mark), and you get an excellent media hub. And all for 300$........And the great thing for Ps3's is that you don't have to buy a whole bunch of accessories or services to make it even better unlike the 360. All of this will undoubtley help the ps3. We also have to consider how the media has been affecting the ps3 sales. Its not even the bashing that affected it. It was the constant mention of "PRICE CUT PRICE CUT" This I know kept alot of people on the fence about buying a ps3 as most people didn't like the high price and welcomed a price cut as a recession was eating away at our pockets. Now that its happen I think we will see a surge of Ps3's being bought. This plus all the new game releases will definitely help Sony and I think this was the perfect time for it. I mean if your a smart consumer and your a gamer then this just seems like an offer you can't pass up.
For the record this is just pure speculation as to what will happen. I may be completely wrong so fanboys please reframe from the pointless drivel and whining comments.
"Digital board games can be tons of fun, especially when they're cooperative. That's what's in store for Beacon Patrol from Assemble Entertainment. Based on the real-life board game by Torben Ratzlaff, Beacon Patrol has players work together to explore a map and create a network of coastal paths, all by placing tiles. It's a lot like Carcassonne and Kingdomino, but set on the high seas. The upcoming Steam version will support 4-player local co-op, and there's a single-player demo right now," says Co-Optimus.
Mario Kart World is some of the most fun you’ll have this year that offers a deep experience with the Switch 2’s launch.
Few games among the Nintendo Switch 2 launch line-up can match Cyberpunk 2077 in putting the system through its paces. It's a staple of our PC benchmarking suite for good reason: the open world design is a solid stressor for any CPU, while its effects-heavy battles challenge GPU resources as well. This Switch 2 release has clearly been a big undertaking for developer CD Projekt Red too, who produced the port in-house with unique optimisations for Switch 2's ARM-based architecture. It's also remarkably the Ultimate Edition of the game, with both the core adventure and the more taxing Phantom Liberty expansion bundled in - an extra portion that proved too demanding to justify a last-gen console release, and was instead restricted to PS5 and Series X/S, and yet here it is running on Switch 2.
To cut to the chase, Switch 2 offers a truly viable way to enjoy Cyberpunk, either in a portable format or docked under a TV. However, CDPR has shot for the stars in its ambition to include Phantom Liberty as well, and it's here that Switch 2 hits some technical limits - with frame-rates struggling as we explore its newer Dog Town region. Still, that aside, there's a lot to admire in the game's engineering for Nintendo's new console overall, and how competitive it is in comparison with other consoles.
I am happy for CDPR. Their hard work paid off because the Switch 2 version are always in the top 5 Switch 2 launch game sales.
This may be one of the weakest launch lineups Nintendo has ever had, with Mario Kart being the only first party game, but Cyberpunk 2077 will definitely give you tremendous value for your money.
One tip I can give people who have never played the game is to first read books from the cyberpunk subgenre. This will allow you to appreciate the story much better. If you find yourself asking which life path is the best to take at the start of the game, in this case it is Corpo, Streetkid, and Nomad. You likely don't know enough about the genre, and certain things will fly right over your head. While it is not mandatory, the game will be 10 times better if you read or listen to some books first.
Some books I have enjoyed in that genre are:
Cyber Dreams by Plum Parrot,
Stray Cat Strut by RavensDagger
Tower of Somnus by Cale Plamann
Mist Runner by Nicholas Searcy
If you can only read or listen to 1 book, then I recommend Cyber Dreams by Plum Parrot. It is the closest thing to Cyberpunk 2077.
DF are Nintendo's occasional bootlickers after that blatant Zelda games ad scandal.
Games like CP2077 are meant to be played on big console or powerful PC on a big screen.
Got to love how they're simp for full price purchase of 5-year-old game and still getting the worst version to play on.
Wow you guys don’t let up for a second trying to blame DF for anything you can pick out the sky at any given moment. It’s embarrassing dude.
It’s always DF are bootlickers for Nintendo today, Microsoft yesterday, Sony last week. Make your mind up people… pick a side and stick to it. Sounds so stupid when you’re trying to make a point that some company is biased but that no one can make their mind up who the company is biased towards any given day of the week.
We honestly don't need another one of these. Yes the Slim is going to have an impact, but we don't need another small blog stating this out.
This is well written though, just follows the beaten path a bit too much.
hahahaha PS3rd = fail
good luck passing up the big N
Yes, it is from his blog of his opinion. But at least he does makes sense. Unlike, some of the others out there.
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