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Tretton: no backwards compatibility boosts PS3 game sales
Sony once explained the reason that the lack of backwards compatibility for the 40GB version of the PlayStation 3 was because of cost reduction. While this is true, apparently it wasn't the only reason.
According to GameSpot, Sony Computer Entertainment America CEO Jack Tretton explained to the Wall Street Journal that the decrease in manufacturing costs isn't that dramatic. However, Sony hopes that taking out the option to play PlayStation 2 games on the console will lead to more sales of PlayStation 3 games.
Tretton further added that research suggested that the feature won't be missed because consumers who buy the console probably already own a PlayStation 2.
Tretton: no backwards compatibility boosts PS3 game sales
Sony once explained the reason that the lack of backwards compatibility for the 40GB version of the PlayStation 3 was because of cost reduction. While this is true, apparently it wasn't the only reason.
According to GameSpot, Sony Computer Entertainment America CEO Jack Tretton explained to the Wall Street Journal that the decrease in manufacturing costs isn't that dramatic. However, Sony hopes that taking out the option to play PlayStation 2 games on the console will lead to more sales of PlayStation 3 games.
Tretton further added that research suggested that the feature won't be missed because consumers who buy the console probably already own a PlayStation 2.
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Tretton: no backwards compatibility boosts PS3 game sales
Sony once explained the reason that the lack of backwards compatibility for the 40GB version of the PlayStation 3 was because of cost reduction. While this is true, apparently it wasn't the only reason.
According to GameSpot, Sony Computer Entertainment America CEO Jack Tretton explained to the Wall Street Journal that the decrease in manufacturing costs isn't that dramatic. However, Sony hopes that taking out the option to play PlayStation 2 games on the console will lead to more sales of PlayStation 3 games.
Tretton further added that research suggested that the feature won't be missed because consumers who buy the console probably already own a PlayStation 2.
Tretton: no backwards compatibility boosts PS3 game sales
Sony once explained the reason that the lack of backwards compatibility for the 40GB version of the PlayStation 3 was because of cost reduction. While this is true, apparently it wasn't the only reason.
According to GameSpot, Sony Computer Entertainment America CEO Jack Tretton explained to the Wall Street Journal that the decrease in manufacturing costs isn't that dramatic. However, Sony hopes that taking out the option to play PlayStation 2 games on the console will lead to more sales of PlayStation 3 games.
Tretton further added that research suggested that the feature won't be missed because consumers who buy the console probably already own a PlayStation 2.
yea, already owned a PS2 and sold it for a PS3(not me I keep all my systems)
I heard this on ScrewAttack's Sidescrollers. And yes this defiantly gets the WTF award! I may exchange my PS2 for a new game and pay off my card to get a PS3. 60gb. <- all I need
i'm pretty much done with my ps2, there are a few games i wanna play so i still got it, but either way, i'd rather have the 80 gig, especially since its gone down to $500 bucks
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17 years, 2 months ago
I am an xbox guy, but had a ps1 which I have kept. Backwards compatiblity doesn't mean anything to me. I don't think I have turned on the playstation since buying the xbox (I have yet to buy a next gen as the prices are still outrageous.) I also have a snes and I do play it, but mainly because I can just plug in a cartridge and play without load times. If I had a nes I would flip it on once in a while or even my old atari computer, but the next most recent console is just too recent for me. I only bought the xbox because it was the same price at the time as the PS2 and it had better graphics and specs. No loyalty for me to brand either.