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Sony Aims Higher Than The Gaming Market

Posted by Zonk on from the tomorrow-the-world dept.

Next Generation tries to take a look at what Sony is up to with the PS3, without going off on a rumour-filled tangent. Their thought? Sony is after something much bigger than the gaming market. From the article: "The big play is for the high definition DVD market, and in this context, an early launch, with small hardware numbers and threadbare games software support might just be a good move. This play potentially represents Sony's most important move in its entire history. Imagine; a royalty for Sony on every single DVD sold between 2006 and 2012 or thereabouts. No wonder Bill Gates hates Blu-ray."

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  1. Oblig. by tradiuz · · Score: 5, Funny

    But will the blu-ray DVD's have a root kit?

  2. WMD? by Big+Nothing · · Score: 2, Funny

    "Sony is after something much bigger than the gaming market with the PS3."

    Yes, I think it's safe to assume that the PS3 will be used for WMD's.

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  3. Re:It doesn't matter either way by SetupWeasel · · Score: 2, Funny

    My vision was just checked on Friday.

    I personally almost feel ill watching even 480p images.

    I used to watch TV on an old black and white set. I didn't feel ill. Maybe this is the beginning of a new Psychological disorder! Hold on, I'll come up with a good name for it. How about anachronistiphobia? Or maybe obsoletiphobia? How about Hypephile?

    Seriously, I can see a difference, but I'm not impressed. IMAX impresses me. HD ain't no IMAX.