An unexpected Sony turncoat takes a swipe the pricey powerhouse that is destined to be the PS3. Loss of support for the unit has become a common theme ever since the price, delays and technical compromises were announced.
PS3 is slated for release in Q4 ’06, hopefully by this Christmas; but Sony’s track record is not great when it comes to delivering the goods when promised. Hey Sony, we’re still waiting for double density Blu-ray disks.
Sony’s arrogant pride led the company to jump the technology curve for the approximate lifespan of the new generation console. Sure, hardware can never have enough power, disk space, memory, etc. But let’s not forget the PS3 is destined to be replaced in three to five years. Does the inclusion of HDMI, 1080P and Blu-ray truly add any value to the gaming experience? Although these features are nice, they’re becoming more of an impediment to the overall PS3 package.
Please, tell me why a game console needs a Blu-ray disk player and then explain to me the benefits of including an HDMI port?
“…it becomes harder for me to justify shelling out that kind of money--especially when I can probably get the Wii and the 360 combined for the cost of a PS3.”
– Dana Jongenwaard, Editor Official US PlayStation Magazine.
This latest strike against Sony comes from within its own camp. A veritable Benedict Arnold among PlayStation-philes, Dana Jongewarrd is an editor for Official PlayStation Magazine and recently said she won’t buy the PS3 at its announced price.
Contrary to popular belief, she assures readers, editors of Sony’s PlayStation Mag don’t get free hardware. So, just like the rest of us schlubs, they will be standing in line to buy their PS3 when it’s released this winter. In her personal blog, Dana J says she found her enthusiasm sagging after the $600 price tag was announced. Apparently she doesn’t feel the cost is worthwhile since competitor's products are selling at less than half the price Sony is asking.
Way to go Dana J! Taking a stand even though it might be unpopular among the PS3 readership is what separates a mouthpiece from a real editor with the cojones to say what’s on her mind. In fact take a look at the picture from her blog below. Does she look like the kind of person to mince words?