Originally Posted by
slip81
Anthony, there is one thing you seem to be forgetting, all previously successful systems witha pricetag of $299, were just built for basically one thing, gaming.
The PS3 will not be solely a gaming machine, it's going to be a media hub. The thing will feature blu-ray, a HDD preinstalled with Linux, dual HDMI ports, DVI-I out, , 256MB RAM 256MB GDDR3 VRAM, a 3.2Ghz cell processor, SD/MMC, CF and memory stick slots, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11g, and bluetooth 2.0.
Plus I'm sure it will come packed with a controller and some hook-up cables. In short this system has not only more features, but more advanced features than any other console to date.
So what exactly is it again that makes you think Sony will sell all that for the "magic" $299 price?