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Originally Posted by Goatse /forum/post/15459628
you kids are really dumb.
Me, a kid? Hardly....
So says the "man" with Spongebob references in his profile. Hmm?
But what is the big deal anyway? You know there is a licensing fee for the internet browser, MPEG-4 playback, MPEG-2 playback, PS1 compatibilty, and I'm sure there are more. I'd bet Sony could knock $30-$50 off the retail cost of the PS3 by doing away with purely software features that **could** be added via firmware for a price but would still allow the PS3 to function as a gaming device.
I dont necessarily care if they did have a version like this....I already made my choice and I would have sprung for the loaded version anyway. But my disposable income is not what everyone elses is so why not strip away features that would allow you to put a piece of hardware in more peoples hands?
MS has a version of their hardware that does exactly this....and it is outselling Sony's cheapest offering hands down.
Want to buy a Honda (or insert any other car manufacturer here)? You're not tied into only one model that has all the accessories that they sell. You have your pick of base models and a plethora of accessories to customize it YOUR way and in YOUR budget. Some offer more choice than others. If a manufacturer tries to sell only one model with NO options and this particular car does NOT do anything more spectacular than the competition (which is also cheaper) they are crazy to think the consumer is going to change their tastes and wants to meet what is being offered. Options sell.....