Blu-Ray Should Have Been Optional on PS3?

Ars Technica has a piece looking at reasons why Sony may have wanted to make the Blu-Ray player optional in their next-gen console. From the article: "By tying what is essentially a gaming device to a new optical disc format, Sony is hoping to kill two birds with one stone, but they're expecting consumers to pay for the stone as if it were a diamond. That is, in hoping that consumers will see the Blu-ray player as a good investment in the future, they're risking the fallout that comes when consumers realize that diamonds aren't investments at all. They're for show. And the way the PS3 is priced right now, bling appears to be the operative word. But bling sells, and when manufacturing costs come down, we can all look forward to this edition of Sony Style... at least so long as we're not satiated by a competing product."

Comments

Bling?

[Kesch]

And the way the PS3 is priced right now, bling appears to be the operative word.

Does this mean that I get a bunch of gold PS3 Emblems embedded in the good version, or does it come with an chain so I can wear it around my neck to impress my "boyz" and "hos"?

I was thinking of getting my PS3 lowered with a new set of shocks, a few flame decals, some neon lighting on the undercarriage, leather grips for the controller, and a new set of subwoofers.

Re:Bling?

[Kesch]

'tis funny to watch, though. What happens when all of the modders discover girls and suddenly find something better to do with their time?

It doesn't work. I've tried time and time again to get girls to let me install case windows in them to see their insides; they always decline. I can't even get them to let me install underskirt neon lighting.

Re:1080p Games?

[steveo777]

Of course, Resident Evil games will use two discs anyway. Strictly out of princeple, though.