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PS2 to Have 10 Year Lifecycle, PS3 Not Cheap

Posted by Zonk on from the mixed-messages dept.

Anonymous PC Gamer writes "CNet is reporting that Sony's Ken Kutaragi has said that he expect the Playstation 3 to have a ten year life cycle. Methinks Sony's production woes are going to be their achillies heel this time, especially in America. Will Sony be able to survive a couple of months of having another expensive, hard-to-find console with Bill and Co. bloodthirsty at their heels?" From the article: "I'm aware that with all these technologies, the PS3 can't be offered at a price that's targeted towards households. I think everyone can still buy it if they wanted to...But we're aiming for consumers throughout the world. So we're going to have to do our best (in containing the price)."

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  1. Well... by Momoru · · Score: 3, Funny

    PS2 to Have 10 Year Lifecycle, PS3 Not Cheap

    Well ok everyone pointed out the typo in the headline, but it's actually fairly correct...because if the PS3 is as expensive as everyone keeps speculating, my PS2 will certainly have a 10 year lifecycle. :P

  2. Re:Love the spelling errors by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I think the mods have been drinking.

    Perhaps. Their mothers certainly were.

  3. Re:whiskey tango foxtrot by C0rinthian · · Score: 2, Funny

    I dunno, if the PS3 has a toast buttering feature, I'd be sold.

    Buttered toast rocks.

  4. Re:Clarification by lorelorn · · Score: 2, Funny

    Yeah, it sounds like the PS3 will have a 10-year life mainly because it will have been on sale for 5 years before anyone sees value in buying it.