PS3 Apparently A Computer

Rinzai writes to mention an article on Gamasutra, noting a statement by Ken Kutaragi where the CEO states that the PS3 is a computer, not a console. From the article: "He went on to outline a scenario where many parts of the PS3 were upgradeable, much more like a PC, noting: 'Since PS3 is a computer, there are no models but configurations', and continuing (though talking in the theoretical): 'I think it's okay to release a [extended PS3] configuration every year'. It's clear from the comments that Sony is indicating that it will be possible to upgrade hard drives and perhaps even other components easily."

Comments

Why does everyone hate ps3?

[yamamushi]

I don't understand why everyone hates the ps3 so much, if you dont want to spend the $600, then don't. But your petty whining about sony's supposed marketing mistakes isn't going to convince me not to shell out for something that could easily be considered a supercomputer. Why am I dishing out all that cash? Because I want to run linux on it, I want to learn the new arch. I want to utilize its processing power. yeah yeah ps2 ran linux, but it also didnt come with it preinstalled out of the box on a harddrive. Does no one see the potential that the cell processor has? Or is everyone still pissed off about the DRM cd's and the virus problem that caused months back. Hell I run linux, it didn't effect me, so I could care less. Ever since day 1 I've been telling everyone that I was going to buy a ps3 to use it as a pc, this only substantiates my claims.

Re:Already exists

[Isotopian]

Ah yes, and the games for it rule! Oh.... Wait, just kidding.

Re:You had me at 'apparently'

[elrous0]

now no longer need anything in my home, just a PS3, and a cardboard box!

Brother, have I got great news for you: The PS3 comes complete WITH a cardboard box!!! That's right, it's wrapped right around the console when you purchase it! Can you believe that such a miraculous package can be had for the low, low price of only $600?!?

-Eric