Since we all know Sony Computer Entertainment America and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe can't agree on a single thing (see: GPS, PlayTV, 80GB PS3) it should come as little surprise that they're releasing two 40GB PS3 bundles, neither of which have the words "metal" or "gear" or "solid" anywhere on them. So there's no
80GB MGS4 bundle, but there is a
GT5: Prologue bundle reportedly dropping March 29 and a Blu-ray bundle – including Spider-Man, 300, and Casino Royale –dropping March 19th.
Both bundles will retail for €399, the same price the 40GB PS3 is currently – a great deal to be sure, though bean counters may consider three Blu-ray discs a decidedly better deal than
GT5: Prologue. Either way, they're both "free." Check out a pic of the Blu-ray bundle after the break.
[Via
PS3 Fanboy]
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It's a leap year.
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Shall I say hey still no battery pack or charge station, or wifi, or HDD standard or Blu-ray or reliable system...or CURRENT hardware or battery charger or batteries or DVD playback? Or free online play?
I believe this covers both the wii and the 360's extras that dont come with the system.
thank you...try again.
i mean its not like you cant get HDMI cables for like $5 online but not everyone knows about Monoprice and Newegg and they would be the ones to get jipped into buying $60-$100 HDMI cables.
dont get me wrong, you are getting a good value in 3 Blu-ray movies for free (plus the other 5 you get when buying a PS3) but i just feel like for their target audience they could have left out one movie and replaced with a remote and HDMI cable. now people will probably spend between $50-$100 extra buying the remote and the cable.....or maybe that was the plan all along.
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There is a specific numberyou can call for your Blu-Ray promotional movies. I know because I hadto call themandthen I got my Blu-Rays a week later.It took them about 5 months to send outmy Blu-Ray movies.
Little Johnny puts naked oracle scene on A-B repeat.
Commences fapping.
Mom walks in.
:O
I think thats it champ...
The selection was not great but it far from just meh. Especially considering I picked 2 and my old lady got 3.
The Omen
Stealth
Chicken Little
Corpse Bride....
Something Else
They have switched up the deal so many times but I remember those 4... Certainly not the best selection ever but watchable. Especially good for the kids flicks.. Chicken little actually looks awesome on my 52 inch HD... The CG movies certainly look best
Italian Job was #5
I got....
Pirates of the Carribean
Swordfish
Flight of the Phoenix
Stir of Echoes
SWAT
i got:
Blazing Saddles
Invincible
Hart's War
Stir of Echoes
Into the Blue
the first 3 were great and the last 2 werent as terrible as originally perceived.
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JESUS CHRIST!
"the system board design of the Saturn was not as easy to condense in a cost-saving manner and Sega fell behind after price drops offered by Nintendo and Sony. This forced Sega to "bundle" more software with the system in an attempt to make the more expensive Saturn competitive with its rivals. Although the quality of the bundled software was high, gamers preferred to purchase a cheaper system from the competition and purchase game titles of their own choice instead."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Saturn
The PS3 is much like the Sega Saturn. It is difficult to program for due to its complicated multi-=processor architecture. That same fact means it is more difficult to reduce production costs, making price a 'weak point' of the system. Sony, like Sega of old, is attempting to package software in an attempt to add value to the too-expensive hardware.
Sory!!! Iz didnt now the gammer police waz lose1!!1!1!
But you know what console can't be made slimmer because it's a fucking nuclear reactor?
I know you have a huge need to reach out and whine, that's fine and dandy, at least do something as basic as to google for "Smaller PS3" before trying.
Bundling happens all the time, live with it, it's basic marketing regardless of how well your product sells.
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But seriously, I love you PD, you go ahead and take your time. I'll wait. forever. and. ever. But I'm not buying this SHIT.
Maybe I will, but if I do I'm not gonna admit to it.
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but i want the white ps3 to hurry and come out
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To call GT5 a demo is a bit harsh. Its certainly not a full version but its much more than a standard 1 track 3 car demo.
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Wii Sports is probably the best pack-in since SMB on the NES
Shuddup fanboy
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Moar cowbell wouldn't hurt.
Oh well, still good for approximately $600
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looks like by sometime 2009 PS3 will have outsold 360 worldwide in total hardware units.
Congrats Sony. everyone thought the initital high $600/$500 price and late launch meant PS3 would be last place this gen, but you're on your way to proving them wrong.
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