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"PS one - cash in?"

Sony must be mad to think they are going to actually succeed with the PS one what with there being a game boy colour with cheaper games right next to it on the shelf at a shop.
The PS one in short is just the same as a playstation only more portable which is not a lot of difference.
I would be truly amazed if anyone actually buys a PS one.

I think Sony have two things in mind when launching the PSOne, firstly, the PSX has to be made to look more attractive to prosepective gamers due to the fact that the PS2 is coming out soon and the Gamecube and X-box are on the horizon. This is one way of doing that, rather than just bringing out a different coloured console. This strategy will help to ensure the PSX/PSOne's popularity and thereby encourage games developers to continue to create games for this format.
Secondly, er, dunno.

that sounds like it`s going to be a bit expensive

What Sony should have done...
Sony should have made the PSOne even smaller, maybe just a bit bigger than a CD walkman. Then added an LCD screen and a laptop type battery area. Added two stereo speakers. This could mean that you play the PSX on the move, while on the train and bus or at a boring relatives house (when they only have a TV - without any digital/cable etc, and not even a video recorder). I rekon with the right price and marketing they could make a fortune from this. The main problem would be the cost of the LCD display, but they're coming down in price all the time.

Sony must be mad to think they are going to actually succeed with the PS one what with there being a game boy colour with cheaper games right next to it on the shelf at a shop.
The PS one in short is just the same as a playstation only more portable which is not a lot of difference.
I would be truly amazed if anyone actually buys a PS one.