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Check out the prices, imagine what it will be once we get the "inflate prices for Europe" treatment
Tuesday, 7th October 2003
Now that the doors have opened at the Japanese CEATEC consumer electronics show, Sony have revealed fresh information about their new entertainment hub, the Sony PSX.
The device will come in two flavours; the DESR-5000, which is fitted with a 160GB hard drive, and the DESR-7000, which has 250GB. Originally, it was thought that the machine would be fitted with a slightly less roomy 120GB drive.
The 160GB version, which has enough capacity to store 33 hours of video at the highest setting, or over 200 hours at the lowest setting, will cost 79,800 yen (around £430). The larger 250GB version will cost 99,800 yen (approx. £540).
As well as having the choice of hard drive, it looks as though consumers will also be able to pick their favourite colour for the unit. In addition to the white unit that we've already fallen into techno-lust with, Sony also featured very fetching blue, yellow and red PSX's on their CEATEC stand. Whether these are limited edition versions of the machine, or will be made widely available remains to be seen.
Beyond confirmation that the unit is expected to go on sale in Japan before the end of the year, Sony gave no new information regarding release dates. A European release is expected in early 2004, but there has still been no official word from Sony.
Tuesday, 7th October 2003
Now that the doors have opened at the Japanese CEATEC consumer electronics show, Sony have revealed fresh information about their new entertainment hub, the Sony PSX.
The device will come in two flavours; the DESR-5000, which is fitted with a 160GB hard drive, and the DESR-7000, which has 250GB. Originally, it was thought that the machine would be fitted with a slightly less roomy 120GB drive.
The 160GB version, which has enough capacity to store 33 hours of video at the highest setting, or over 200 hours at the lowest setting, will cost 79,800 yen (around £430). The larger 250GB version will cost 99,800 yen (approx. £540).
As well as having the choice of hard drive, it looks as though consumers will also be able to pick their favourite colour for the unit. In addition to the white unit that we've already fallen into techno-lust with, Sony also featured very fetching blue, yellow and red PSX's on their CEATEC stand. Whether these are limited edition versions of the machine, or will be made widely available remains to be seen.
Beyond confirmation that the unit is expected to go on sale in Japan before the end of the year, Sony gave no new information regarding release dates. A European release is expected in early 2004, but there has still been no official word from Sony.
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Leeds_United_4ever wrote:
> 1)It is not a rip-off because it *can* is a mutli-purpose machine.
*__* Can is not supposed to be there.
> 1)It is not a rip-off because it *can* is a mutli-purpose machine.
*__* Can is not supposed to be there.
A few points:
1)It is not a rip-off because it can is a mutli-purpose machine.
2)The "original" PSX was just a codename. The "new" PSX means: 'Crossover' and 'Extreme'.
3) It is multi-purpose because it plays the "new" PSX games aswell as PS1 and PS2 games. It records and pauses LIVE TV!!! It plays music, DVDs and records them as well!!! And these recorded DVDs can be played on the PSP!!!
1)It is not a rip-off because it can is a mutli-purpose machine.
2)The "original" PSX was just a codename. The "new" PSX means: 'Crossover' and 'Extreme'.
3) It is multi-purpose because it plays the "new" PSX games aswell as PS1 and PS2 games. It records and pauses LIVE TV!!! It plays music, DVDs and records them as well!!! And these recorded DVDs can be played on the PSP!!!
by the way did u no that the playstation 1 is called psx
But yes, a hard drive would be useful.
Flying Pig wrote:
> What you talkin' 'bout, Willis?!
Excellenté.
But you can get DVD recorders from £200-400. Getting a £500+ one is just silly. Unless you're wealthy.
> What you talkin' 'bout, Willis?!
Excellenté.
But you can get DVD recorders from £200-400. Getting a £500+ one is just silly. Unless you're wealthy.
http://boards.gamers.com/messages/message_view-topic.asp? name=nextgen&id=ztjkn
As Frank Windsor might say... "Isn't she a beauty!"
As Frank Windsor might say... "Isn't she a beauty!"
Mark, thats the equivalent of the Jap price, what's the betting they will add £100+ for luck for the European price so no thrashing the car for the next few months OK !
Flying Pig wrote:
> That alone is £500 and doesn't include the ps2 compatibility or the TV tuner and has a much smaller HDD.
So basically what your saying is......it'll be a bargain at £540, yep thought so.....now where do I put my name down for launch day purchase :)
> That alone is £500 and doesn't include the ps2 compatibility or the TV tuner and has a much smaller HDD.
So basically what your saying is......it'll be a bargain at £540, yep thought so.....now where do I put my name down for launch day purchase :)
http://www.johnlewis.com/stores/product.asp? shelfid=14409&str=13&sku=230173861
This is the closest product I could find to the PSX, which is a DVD recorder, with an 80GB HDD (small). That alone is £500 and doesn't include the ps2 compatibility or the TV tuner and has a much smaller HDD.
It doesn't look as cool either.
This is the closest product I could find to the PSX, which is a DVD recorder, with an 80GB HDD (small). That alone is £500 and doesn't include the ps2 compatibility or the TV tuner and has a much smaller HDD.
It doesn't look as cool either.
He speaks no lies, it will be in direct competition with a Pioneer DVD recorder and HD which won't even feature the PS2 compatibility. Pioneer say they may have 'other features' to make up for it.
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