HAY GUYS

Grilled Carrots · Local time: Mar 16, 2008, 09:32 PM

What were you expecting from the most successful console ever?
I would add "best console ever" too, but I don't feel like starting the stuff that comes with such arguments.

In any case, looks like the ps2 isn't ready to die... but, I don't expect another year (2009) of high sales.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Grilled Carrots · Local time: Mar 17, 2008, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by Qwarky

The PS2 is highly unlikely to "die", the endless Singstars and Buzz titles will make sure of that (at least in Europe).

It is/was indeed a wonderful wonderful console that really shone in the games department, despite being a difficult one to make games for. Removing backwards compatibility entirely, or even considering making it through emulation was simply a very, very stupid move on Sony's part. It was further insult to start off with an inferior PS3 off the bat in Europe, not even giving a chance for early adaptors to enjoy hw backwards compatibility.

The lack of PS2 support isn't a reason not to buy a PS3, I have no need to play my old Xbox games on my 360 either. But it is a bit of a kick in the groin for people who have been faithful to Sony.

Yeah, poor Europe got a nasty treatment this time... but you guys got a freaking awesome Ico version while USA didn't. YOU DESERVE THIS KIND OF TREATMENT!

Seriously, I think the removal of the BC was/is a pretty nasty tactic made by Sony to keep the console god alive much longer, Not pretty.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Grilled Carrots · Local time: Mar 18, 2008, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by Qwarky

Well, the removal of the emulation backwards compatibility itself was an alright move. It didn't work well enough, we got tons of complaints about games not working daily, people kept buying PS2 games with their new PS3 instead of PS3 games (most of which didn't work) and I imagine it was eating tons of resources. So yeah, the PS3 is now for people who want PS3 content, so that's ok. A kick in the groin, but better than a slow, shit and broken glass covered step on nuts.

Deciding to even attempt to do it on emulation was the bad idea

My 60GB runs all my pretty games perfectly and even better than my old ps2 (Including Ico and SoTC = MWAHAHHAA). In other words, this is what you have to pay for the best Ico release ever!

Seriously, I share your opinion... emulation wasn't the best choice. If they wanted to make it work, they had to put a lot of resources (to fix compatibility issues) that could go in something like more content for the new son... at the end, they have an awkward situation with a half backed BC and a console that isn't doing that well.

Oh well, when the PS2 hits $100 (and the equivalent in euros) there is not going to be a good excuse to not have one at home.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.