Sony fires back at EA's next-gen allegations

In response to recent concerns voiced by EA about the apparent high cost of next-gen development, Sony has issued a statement saying that the PS3's Blue-Ray discs will cost half of what it costs to produce a DVD. Blue-Ray discs take advantage of cheaper plates (made from silicone) than the glass ones that are used for DVDs, plus the production machinery is roughly 20% smaller, which increases floor space or reduces property costs. If these figures are accurate, it could help to balance the crippling costs of next-gen development that EA predicted.