Logical Eccentricity

According to the vice president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Phil Harrison, the Playstation 3 will ship with only one skew. Microsoft, on the other hand, announced on August 17th, a multiple skew release plan. Harrison stated that multiple skews, “just confuses the audience. They don’t know which one to buy, developers don’t know which one to create for, and retailers don’t know which one to stock… So I think we wouldn’t take that strategy. We wouldn’t create confusion.” Harrison also said that this was his personal view, and not the official word from Sony, stating that it was too early to tell what they would do at launch.

If the Playstation and Playstation 2 launches are any indication, the Playstation 3 launch package will consist of the console, and one controller. Sony has typically offered a range of other accessories for customers to buy, at an added cost. This strategy makes sense for Sony because it allows them to generate the most profit.

When Sony releases the PlayStation 3 next year, Sony will have to pay over $100 per drive it builds into the PlayStation. This is one of big reasons why Sony has repeatedly stated that the PlayStation 3 will be expensive. Other reasons include the CELL processor, and the graphics card.

Blu-Ray design looks amazing with its backwards compatibility and the ability to store 25GB per layer. This will provide 50GB dual-layered disc in the future and the possibility of 100GB dual-layered dual-sided discs as well.

Sony inclusion of Blu-Ray technology in the PlayStation 3 will help push the technology to the masses.