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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Brace for it

[Anonymous Coward]

Fanboy rant about how much better the Wii will be in 3... 2...

To be fair...

[KingBraden]

That price does include shipping and three games.

Cunning Plan 101

[WillAffleckUW]

1. Order PS3 for Sony fanboys from UK.
2. Sell it on eBay after launch while artificial shortage exists.
3. Use profits to buy Wii.
4. Put rest into Nintendo shares.
5. Retire to sunny Bermuda.

Re:Another Nintendo wank-fest

[Ash-Fox]

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?

I'm not a gamer, I don't own a billion consoles. The last console I got was one when I was under ten years of age, it was a present from my parents.

Over the years, I have seen the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Gamecube. Everytime I got a chance (rarely happened, and console gaming isn't really a interest to me) to play on one of these machines, I remember it being fun. Unlike my experiences with things like Final Fantasy Seven on the PlayStation, which I did try after I was begged into doing it.

I'm probably going to get a Wii, but I'm not going to get it without demoing it at the store first. I've never bought a console before, this would be the first time.

I see the X-box 360 as a rip off with the additional fees you would need to pay to actually use what I consider should be a free feature.. X-box live.

Why you might ask?

Paying to support a instant messaging service, a indexing server and something that provides my machine with URLs for updates that have been known to be a bit messy. Paying just so I can use a built in feature of games to play with others on-line.

PC games have been providing this for free for years. If expenses are really a issue, they could easily allow people to run their own services. Some of which no doubt will provide it for free. I'm all for supporting a company, but I don't want to support a company by paying for something I shouldn't have to.

There is the PS3, well, over the years. I've bought mp3 players from Sony that couldn't play MP3s. My parents have bought me various Sony products which have been total crap. I have heard so many issues about Sony hardware. Not to mention it's going to be the second most expensive console in history. Err, no thanks.

The quality of graphics I've seen so far for games (pictures I've seen in articles) I'm interested in being released for the Wii vs the x-box 360 I can't really tell the difference in graphics quality, probably because the game manufacturers aren't really taking advantage of all that extra power which I keep hearing about.

Personally, I have no faith in Nintendo anymore.

Why the hell do you use faith for making purchasing decisions? That's terrible logic.

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?

Don't get a Wii this November. You don't have to. You can just wait for the PS3 to come out and compare.