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By Canizorro on 1/20/2007 5:04:12 PM , Rating: 2
I believe the OP meant that the problem with the scalar issue might not be able to be resolved for existing customers. Which is true. Sony had said early on that a firmware update would solve the issue, but that statement has since been retracted and is unknown if it can be resolved for existing PS3 owners. As for it being a minor issue, it's a major issue for HDTV early adopters whose sets can only display HD in 1080i. The overheating issue is a moot point as well. Microsoft has extended warranties, offered free repair, and refunds to owners who already had repair work done.

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Oops, sorry I meant Lakku instead the OP.

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By daftrok on 1/20/2007 5:28:41 PM , Rating: 2
Oh THAT, yes thats major for those poor souls with just 1080i/480p option. Why wouldn't be solved with a firmware update? If the 360 can have the option to output 1080p (and upscale 720p games to that resolution) with just a firmware update, why couldn't Sony? Also, is there any count on how many HDTVs have just 1080i/480p?

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Nvmd, Scalar chip, got it.

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By Alexvrb on 1/21/2007 9:18:13 AM , Rating: 2
Count? Who knows, but its a lot. Many entry-level HDTVs still do not support 720p. You have to dig into specs and spend more money to get 720p. Most people STILL don't have an HDTV. As people move to HDTVs, they generally buy more of the affordable ones (I know I did) and are "stuck" with 1080i. For HD TV content, movies and 360 games, it looks awesome, because they can be scaled properly and retain excellent quality. Not so for PS3 games with the current revision.

Find a cheap, decent sized 720p-capable HDTV. If advertized properly, that's a model that will sell! As for 1080p... it's way too soon to see mass adoption, no matter how many TV ads Sony runs on their "true HD" sets. Most people don't have the cash money to burn. That's why the Wii is a running success, while the PS3 is shelf-warmer. Affordable and fun. "True HD" not required.

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By Funksultan on 1/22/2007 9:28:08 AM , Rating: 1
Alexvrb, you have a point, but it's incredibly short sighted.

Think about how many 1080p sets were sold last year, how many will be sold this year, how many will be sold NEXT year... that is what good companies do. They see trends BEFORE they happen, not while they are happening. The consoles we are seeing now are going to have a productive life of more than 5 years, and a very functional life of probably close to 10 (hell, if the media functionality is good, it could be even longer!).

Think long term. That's what everyone is doing. The people who can't see the big picture are the ones saying "ZOMG, ZOMG, there aren't any good 1080p gamez! 1080p iz a waste!". The accurate way to think of it is 2 years from now, we could be seeing an environment where any game that ISN'T 1080p native will get dinged. This situation happens all the time.

Microsoft, Sony... these are companies that aren't going to declare bankruptsy any time soon. They aren't in this to win the battle, they are in it to win the war.

"Think about the future."
- Jack Napier

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