***TGS 2006 Update***
(Q): I heard they dropped the price in japan. Is the U.S. Next?
(A): Nope, sorry: http://www.gamespot.com/news/6158499.html?tag=latestnews;title;0
(Q) How will backward compatibility be handled?
(A): Apparently there will be limited support through emulation similar to the XBOX360's system
(Q): Will there be any uniformity between online games unlike last generation?
(A) Sony is in talks with XFire to bring in a ps3 specific online gaming uniformity platfom
***E3 2006 section FAQ***
(Q): What's the price?
(A): $500 for the stripped down package, $600 for the one with all the bells and whistles
(Q): But the $500 one just has a smaller harddrive, right? I'm fine with 20 GB
(A): No, unfortunately, the $500 lacks wifi and supposedly a memory card slot. HDMI HAS been confirmed though, however.
(Q): OMG, Sony totally copied Nintendo with the whole motion sensing controller idea, right?
(A): No, this is a common misconception. As Gamespot editor Bob Calyco pointed out, Microsoft introduced motion sensing controllers for PC games like Motocross Madness 2 back in 1999. It was more of a gimmick than a substantive feature, and quickly fizzled out. So really, Sony and Nintendo both copied Microsoft.
(Q): When will the Sony PlayStation 3 console be released?
(A): Worldwide release announced on November 16th, same month as FF12, Zelda 10, and the Nintendo Wii
(Q): And how many units will be shipped?
(A): 2,000,000. Beware though that Sony promised 1 million ps2s at launch, and only delivered 500,000.
(Q): What titles will be there at launch? What are the exclusive titles?
(A): Check here: http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=24627349
(Q): Will Bungie developers bring Halo 3 to the PlayStation 3?
(A): NO! The only time recently there's been that big a defection was rare being bought by MS. But Rare was not a first party. Bungie is a FIRST PARTY. They are owned by Microsoft. Quit asking of Halo 3 will be on the ps3. Its like asking if Burger King will start selling big Macs
(Q) But I heard a rumor that (insert exclusive title on other platform here) will be on ps3!
(A) Sorry, your neighbor saying his friend heard it is not a credible source. If you're going to make that type of a thread, AT LEAST have a link. Heresay has no value.
(Q): Will the PS3 play PSP games?
(A): No. See, Sony wants to make money off the PSP. If you could play PSP games on the ps3, nobody would buy a PSP, and developers would have no idea how strong the fanbase is, and what acceptable development costs are.
(Q): Why is it called "Final Fantasy" if there are eleven installments and continuing?
(A): None of the Final Fantasy games are related to each other and all have different stories. The reason the game was called "Final Fantasy" originally was because Squaresoft was in financial trouble and figured that this would be their last title.
(Q): Was the Killzone E3 2005Â trailer gameplay and in real-time?
(A): No, it was neither gameplay nor in real-time. Guerilla reported later that the trailer was infact running at 5 FPS and speed up to 60 FPS. The trailer is only to show what Guerilla will try to make in playable form.
(Q): Should PlayStation fans be mad at Sony for being deceitful?
(A): No. Every console goes through stages before its launch. The PlayStation 3 at E3 2005 was in its alpha stage, it did not include the Cell processor nor the RSX "Reality Syntehsizer." Final development kits, stated by Sony, should be available by December including the Cell processor and the RSX.
Also, the games showed at E3 for the X360 were running on G5's rather than real X360 hardware. All the companies pretty much do it.
(Q): Am I required to purchase an HDTV in order to play the PlayStation 3?
(A): No. You will be able to play the PlayStation 3 on SDTV as well as HDTV. The same can be done with the Xbox 360. However, the ps3 is alleged to have the best HDTV support of any of the next gen consoles, and it is expected that when the government cuts off the analog t.v. signal around 2008 and switches to the digital signal that HDTV prices will fall drastically. Even if you don’t have an HDTV now, you may very well have one at some point during the ps3’s lifecycle, and its good to know that HD features will be fully supported.
(Q): Is it true that the PS3 will be region free?
(A): The system is modeled so that it is, but the XBOX was too, and some developers chose to make their games either PAL or NTSC only. The system will only be truly region free if Sony adopts a policy that only region free games will be allowed on their system. And there's no word yet that they've adopted such a policy.
(Q): Would it be ok if I went to the XBOX 360 forum and informed them that the XBOX 360 is the suckzorz, while the ps3 ownz it!!!!11111
(A): No. All overt displays of fanboyism outside of the System Wars forum will lead to suspensions.
(Q): What are the ps3's specifications?
(A): A full list of ps3 specifications can be found here: http://home.btconnect.com/hgi/ps3/ps3-official.html
(Q): What do the ps3 and its controller look like?
(A):
 
(Q): How's the online setup going to work?
(A): Very similar to the universal system with different payment options that Micorsoft uses for its XBOX Live service.
(Q): Will I be able to get one in time for Christmas?
(A): Not unless you camp out, or know the right people.
Previous Poll Results:
Question: What did you think of Sony's E3 Press Conference?
Most popular Choice: It was Pretty Good
Question: Which framchise are you most excited to see come to PS3?
Most Popular Choice: Metal Gear Solid
Question: Which package are you getting?
Most Popular Choice: The $600 one
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