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The word is not official yet but Sony's next generation console may be release September 21st in the US, September 16th in Japan. Next-Gen reported today that game developers are aiming for a September release. Hopefully this means Sony will have good games ready for the release (Unlike Xbox 360) and will have a way to compete against Xbox Live. As it has been rumored for a few weeks Sony plans to release a counter-offensive called HUB. HUB would be a subscriber service that would allow chat, music and movie download, independent games and demos. None of this has been confirmed by SCEA, as usual they do not comment rumors, but all this is very likely.

Let's get real, the developers got their hands of the PS3 last week, how can you expect them to port the games in a few weeks for a Spring release (it is still possible though, but unlikely). As for the price, with the specs of the console they estimate a $900 US to manufacture. Which would make the selling price of $499 US sound right, but hold on! They had estimated the Playstation 2 to sell for $500 and Sony crushed them with a $299 starting price. But it is much likely that Sony will match the Xbox 360 price of $399 (premium) in order to compete with it. Anyhow, from my point of view, even if the PS3 is release a year after the X360 it is still a superior machine that will be worth the price. We're talking HD gaming, dual screen capabilities, massive connectivity (USB, SD, Memory Stick, Ethernet, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g) and the best games out there .

When they say it's worth waiting for it is. You'll have the new blu-ray reader at your disposal for their new DVD format (Games will come on blu-ray discs, unlike X360 that uses regular DVDs that contain 5 times less data)... Did I mention you could have up to seven wireless controllers? Thinking of a multiplayer football game in your living room, good to know

Point made, you have an extra 6 months to save money and buy a PS3. (+ a home theater sound system + an HD LCD/Plasma screens that support 1080i/p [or two!])

*UPDATE - CNET.com and other websites report a rumord that the PS3 could be delayed up to 2007. Problem is that Sony will still not comment witch leaves rumor control out of hand.

I've been supporting it since the beginning and I'm not ready to give up on them yet! Blu-ray is one of the next generation optical disc. We first had CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray might be the next evolution. As any new generation comes forth there is always a battle of different formats, so in this race Blu-ray discs must compete against HD-DVDs. I will not go in depth of explaining both format but will say that HD-DVD focuses in improving current DVDs architecture to increase their data capability, Microsoft is their biggest sponsor. HD-DVDs will benefit manufacturers because they'll be able to maintain their current installation. On the other hand, Sony is one of the supporters of the Blu-ray brand, their advantage is the higher data capacity that can reach 50 GB. I figure that if you make a new standard lets make the change for the most advance one, I believe HD-DVD should be like a mid-step before the arrival of Blu-ray. But it seems the war will start in the middle of this year as they release HD-DVD and Blu-ray players as long as titles with high definition content. Next-gen DVDs might include Java games and 1920x1080 pixels resolution. Let's mention that Sony's PS3 is due out this spring and is to support games using those Blu-ray discs. This might mean that Blu-ray will a solid foot in the market.

Check Wikipedia for wider coverage on the Blu-ray and www.blu-raydisc.com to hear them boasting their merits.

This game will be an upgrade of the previous title Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. This new edition will feature the full game, a second disc with an online mode and a limited 3rd disc with a recut of the game making it a full lenght DVD movie of the story. They will also make a bundle with a USB headset.

The Metal Gear Solid series is the best I've ever been given to play in my life. Go check previous post on the next installement of the series: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Visit Konami website for more info:
MGS3-Subsistence
MGS4-Trailer

I might be selling my own copy of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, still thinking about it. The bundle that might be out for mid November will be pricey. If you're interested let me no, and we'll see.

Hi everyone, today I've watched Final Fantasy Advent Children once more . It's still as good! I've also created the first Final Fantasy Fan group on the Opera Community. You can check us out (hope to be millions soon ) at Final Fantasy's Crater

While browsing the new Opera Community I've noticed some nice Custom Blog themes, so I intend to make one pretty soon.

To hit the post title I've uploaded my first photo album. In fact I've posted thoses pictures once before, when I was in vacation, but here is a re-edit with a few added pictures (in way higher resolution than last time). I'd like you to give me some comments once more on those pictures.

Check it now: Art Pictures in Boston