Ps2.5??

Degze · 28th May 2003, 01:32 PM

stolen news from a website!

PSX combines PS2 with a TV tuner, hard drive and DVD recorder... UK release next year
Sony have unveiled the first details and images of a brand new PlayStation - although it's not PlayStation 3.

Instead, PSX will combine PS2 technology with a TV tuner, hard drive and DVD recorder in order to provide an integrated home entertainment unit that covers games, music and movies.

On top of that little lot, the device is designed to be linked up to multiple monitors, thus allowing you to pipe its output to different rooms around your home.

All of which sounds very snazzy although it's worth bearing in mind that, games-wise, PSX will just make use of PS2 technology.

Beyond that, Sony have given little away about the machine, saying only that PSX "will mark the beginning of a new series of products that will unite the most advanced electronics devices with the leading-edge semiconductor technology associated with the game sector."

Judging by the first images of PSX (see below), it looks to be roughly Xbox-sized although has far more aesthetic appeal than Microsoft's console. Oddly, the dummy machine doesn't appear to have any ports whatsoever, with just a CD/DVD-sized slot at the front. Look closely, and you'll also notice a PS2-esque PSX logo carved onto the top of the console.

PSX is due for release in Japan by the end of the year. According to giant news agency Reuters, US and European releases are pencilled in for early next year.

PSX is a logical move for Sony, who always pushed PS2 as being a home entertainment device as opposed to just a 'mere' games console. PlayStation 3, meanwhile, is now expected to be launched in 2005.

Sony have just posted their largest quarterly net loss in over eight years and the launch of PSX, along with their recently announced PSP handheld, appears to be part of an aggressive strategy to inject its games technology into its struggling electronics division.

whooooooo il be getting one!

kj · 28th May 2003, 02:20 PM

i talk to a guy from the design house that created State of Emergency and he told me the PS3 was almost near completion. Dont think this new version of PS2 is gonna make current owners happy that their console is outdated by an upgraded one. Are they going to release the new parts seperately?

Degze · 28th May 2003, 02:23 PM

dont know,the story just broke at dailyradar.
they might do the upgrades i imagine.
you can see pictures at dailyradar.com

kj · 29th May 2003, 11:06 AM

here is the Gamespot article on the same topic
new sony console

its got pics of it also.

28th May 2003, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Degze Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dundee Posts: 533	Ps2.5?? stolen news from a website! PSX combines PS2 with a TV tuner, hard drive and DVD recorder... UK release next year Sony have unveiled the first details and images of a brand new PlayStation - although it's not PlayStation 3. Instead, PSX will combine PS2 technology with a TV tuner, hard drive and DVD recorder in order to provide an integrated home entertainment unit that covers games, music and movies. On top of that little lot, the device is designed to be linked up to multiple monitors, thus allowing you to pipe its output to different rooms around your home. All of which sounds very snazzy although it's worth bearing in mind that, games-wise, PSX will just make use of PS2 technology. Beyond that, Sony have given little away about the machine, saying only that PSX "will mark the beginning of a new series of products that will unite the most advanced electronics devices with the leading-edge semiconductor technology associated with the game sector." Judging by the first images of PSX (see below), it looks to be roughly Xbox-sized although has far more aesthetic appeal than Microsoft's console. Oddly, the dummy machine doesn't appear to have any ports whatsoever, with just a CD/DVD-sized slot at the front. Look closely, and you'll also notice a PS2-esque PSX logo carved onto the top of the console. PSX is due for release in Japan by the end of the year. According to giant news agency Reuters, US and European releases are pencilled in for early next year. PSX is a logical move for Sony, who always pushed PS2 as being a home entertainment device as opposed to just a 'mere' games console. PlayStation 3, meanwhile, is now expected to be launched in 2005. Sony have just posted their largest quarterly net loss in over eight years and the launch of PSX, along with their recently announced PSP handheld, appears to be part of an aggressive strategy to inject its games technology into its struggling electronics division. whooooooo il be getting one!

28th May 2003, 02:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
kj gimp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 13,766 Band: A band of merry men	i talk to a guy from the design house that created State of Emergency and he told me the PS3 was almost near completion. Dont think this new version of PS2 is gonna make current owners happy that their console is outdated by an upgraded one. Are they going to release the new parts seperately? __________________ This community cannot survive without your continued support. galleries \|\| links directory \|\| profiles \|\| wiki

29th May 2003, 11:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
kj gimp Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 13,766 Band: A band of merry men	here is the Gamespot article on the same topic new sony console its got pics of it also. __________________ This community cannot survive without your continued support. galleries \|\| links directory \|\| profiles \|\| wiki

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28th May 2003, 02:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Degze Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dundee Posts: 533	dont know,the story just broke at dailyradar. they might do the upgrades i imagine. you can see pictures at dailyradar.com