PlayStation 3 Available For PreOrder in U.K.

motorheadabega writes "BBC is carrying the story that as of today the PS3 is available for preorder for only £550 ($1,020). All that and they can't even guarantee delivery before Christmas." From the article: "The electronics giant had originally planned to launch the new console in the spring, but was forced to delay because of technical problems with its high-definition Blu-ray DVD drive. The PS3 comes in two different models. The basic model has a 20GB hard drive, while the more expensive model comes with a 60GB one. The lower end model also lacks wi-fi, a slot for memory cards and a HDMI port for high-definition programmes. "

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Another Nintendo wank-fest

[be-fan]

Can someone just answer one question for me?

What's with this blind faith in Nintendo? Their last two consoles have been decidedly mediocre. Decent hardware, patchy library. Why's is everyone convinced this run-through is going to be different? Personally, I have no faith in Nintendo anymore. I loved my NES and SNES. I bought an N64 the day it came out, even though it came out late. Sold it a year later, got a PSX so I could actually play some games. Bought a Gamecube a year after it came out, hoping it'd have some games out by then. It got me out of gaming entirely for a couple of years, until I bought a PS2 mini last summer.

So what's different this time? Why should I get a Wii this November, and not expect to have to sell it a year later and buy a PS3 to actually do some gaming?