Brits get red PlayStation 3 next month Sony reckons British punters will warm to a red version of the PlayStation 3, which ends its Japan-only exclusivity with a UK launch early next month. Despite missing the rosy rush of Valentine's Day, Sony hopes the rare colour will be enough to tempt shoppers into parting with roughly £250. The 320GB console comes with a …
If I was going to buy a PS3 I might prefer a coloured version for greater choice. But no way would I ever make the decision to buy a PS3 based on coloured versions being available, or trade in my black one for a coloured one at extra cost+hassle.
A slimline version is different, but what's the point of coloured ones so many years into the PS3 lifespan?
"A slimline version is different, but what's the point of coloured ones so many years into the PS3 lifespan?"
Because it's cheaper to put out a new colour than redesign the board and retool all the plants with the new design.
It's pretty common for consoles to do this sort of thing later on in their lives.
The Japanese love this sort of gimmick. They'll be all too eager to get rid of their standard playstation and replace it with a Hello Kitty branded replacement.
If you ever go to Japan, get yourself to your local Hard Off shop. This brilliantly named chain of second hand shops is full of yesterday's electronics gear (alongside a fantastic selection of second-hand CDs and loads of music gear). You'll be able to get a PS2 for a couple of quid and a PS3 for probably not a lot more.
If you ever go to Japan, get yourself to your local Hard Off shop. This brilliantly named chain of second hand shops is full of yesterday's electronics gear (alongside a fantastic selection of second-hand CDs and loads of music gear).
Yup, when I holidayed in Japan I was absolutely staggered by the amount of retro music gear that could be had for very low prices. Not only the stuff I was familiar with, but models I doubt were ever sold outside of Japan. Sadly I couldn't persuade the wife that it was essential I took some extra luggage home with us :-(
Never mind the colour, add to the functionality!
Bring back PS2 compatibility!
I would consider buying one to upscale my collection of PS2 games.
(I know second hand 60GBs have this, but if they're up for sale they're likely to have a chequered past and no guarantee, and I would prefer the Japanese PS2-on-a-chip to the European software emulation)
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