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10/24/09
10/24/09
In those wig. #playstation3
10/24/09
10/25/09
Story rephrase: Sony was the hottest girl in school. Some new hot chick strolled in, took her man but really was cheap, shoddy, and broken. Now Sony is the hottest again, but can the guy and her make it work again? #playstation3
10/26/09
10/24/09
"It does everything"
YET...
-Loss of PS2 Backwards Compatibility.
-Loss of being able to add a Linux OS to the system.
BUT, IT DOES EVERYTHING. #playstation3
10/24/09
the least you can expect is for PS2 re-releases on PS3.
edit: fixed typo.
10/24/09
@Soldier_CLE: #playstation3
10/24/09
DVD rom dies more often
But it DOES EVERYTHING #playstation3
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And who cares? Watch your DVDs with a DVD player if you don't think the PS3 can't handle DVDs #playstation3
10/24/09
If Slim's had BC I'd be tempted to upgrade--my friend got one and those things are WAY sexier in person than in video/photo. #playstation3
10/24/09
it also doesn't make toast.... but it still does everything. nobody gives a crap about linux, if you want linux get a PC, or a PS3 fat... PS3 BC? who cares, your PS2 plays PS2 games perfectly fine, why do people whine so much about BC ....does my head in #playstation3
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Honestly, anyone that really want BC, would spend the extra money to get the PS3 that has it. I know I did, its a refurb 60GB but you know what, it has BC and Linux OS support. #playstation3
10/24/09
10/24/09
See B33's post and troll elsewhere. #playstation3
10/24/09
YET...
Nobody cares.
-Sucks there is no BC but there clearly are plans to bring it back
-There is no purpose to support Linux anymore given that Linux PPC development was dead even before the PS3 launched.
But, it still does everything that matters. #playstation3
10/24/09
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Since I myself cant imagine not having it with my PS3 seeing how I still play a lot of PS2 games on it. Even more than PS3 games. #playstation3
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10/25/09
If you want to play your PS2 games buy PS2 (If it sells there is no reason for Sony to make backwards compat, whine as much as you want) if you don't... Just wait till there will be a release in PSN. Games will be in 60 frames per second with HD. Because PS2 games look not so well on HD screen.
There is no reason for Sony to do it, when PS2 sells and when they can put them to PSN. But if you want to play PS2 games so much. Buy PS2. Simple math. #playstation3
10/25/09
Anyway, advertising is advertising. Until it can climax all women all at the same time with it being their greatest they ever will have, then it cannot nearly do everything. #playstation3
10/25/09
10/25/09
...but it wouldn't fit on the billboards. #playstation3
10/25/09
10/25/09
Nintendo and Microsoft does what SONY DON'T. #playstation3
10/25/09
One month of sales do not a dominate console make. By the way, your furniture sucks balls. #playstation3
10/25/09
10/25/09
It's a basic tenet of game console design these days that also reduces clutter on one's entertainment area.
No PS2 on a PS3 is providing newer gamers with LESS than EVERYTHING.
BTW: Linux argument is STILL valid.
New PS3 does "everything..." BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! #playstation3
10/25/09
It should best reflect at least the basic scheme of the original PS3 before attempting to fool consumers that it at least does everything that my generation Playstation 3 does.
/Insert Frivolous Lawsuit here. #playstation3
10/25/09
--Saying this as a person who has a B/C PS3 with the extra memory slots. #playstation3
10/25/09
And yes, my point of contention still stands with B/C. That is a dropped ball and a fumble. #playstation3
10/25/09
I do have PCs and Macs, and I just as equally fulfill those on my SAGER and ASUS ROG.
That isn't the point. It does everything, yet it does less.
And I have MORE news for you, son.
A LOT OF PEOPLE STILL PLAY PS2 games!
B/C is still a valid issue. Now, you get over my legitimate gripe, son. #playstation3
10/25/09
Try again. #playstation3
10/25/09
It is a valid thing to contend. While most of us (including myself) have desktops and laptops that run one, two or more operating systems on a multiboot scheme, there are some out there that afford far less. Two students I've known of from my Ohio State class used the linux build on a Playstation 3 to do their work.
I wonder how many more would've benefitted? #playstation3
10/25/09
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You fail. #playstation3
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The barely afforded the tuition and books, let alone living expenses and bought a used PS3 from a CD Exchange on N. High Street and a printer for what I imagine were less than a netbook and a printer.
They passed my class from printing off of a game console.
Now, if I knew of two of my students having done this, imagine how many other students that we don't know about? #playstation3
10/25/09
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IT IS A RECURRING ONE!!!!!!!! #playstation3
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Bravo. : ) #playstation3
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Again, as stated through my responses, I knew of two students that made good use of it. #playstation3
10/25/09
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10/25/09
New PS3 Slim ad campaign:
"It does everything" "
YET...
no one cares. drop it. #playstation3
10/25/09
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10/25/09
The only thing more asinine than your initial reply is this over the top self-defense of your original post, whereas a single, longer post addressing multiple points probably would've been more effective at keeping you from looking like a self-absorbed individual that really needs to prove that his opinion is the only 'right' one ot have. #playstation3
10/26/09
Nice try, son. #playstation3
10/26/09
Ad hominems are not tolerated on this nor other Gawker sites.
Nice try, son. #playstation3
10/26/09
Nice try, son. #playstation3
10/26/09
B/C through PSN is not bringing back a feature, but rather provisionally offering a substitute with a quid pro quo.
Thus, the notion that B/C would come back via PSN is insincere and incomplete. #playstation3
10/26/09
I only say this because I find you replying to every single post baffling as a tactic here. Really, unless you are trying to get across that you are /that/ passionate about backwards compatibility in your PS3 (which if that was the case, buying the system while it was still available would've been a smart option), then congrats. If there's any shred of you that really doesn't care about it, though, I can't see what the point is of wasting your time just replying to everyone that posted here in such a rigorous manner.
At ease, Soldier.
10/26/09
10/26/09
Next time, look up "red herring", reconstruct your argument and try again. #playstation3
10/26/09
The singular replies to each and every are directed to the poster who replies. No confusion there. Don't like it? Not my problem. Drive on.
But I will not stifle myself for you. #playstation3
10/27/09
Anyway on your point that it doesn’t do everything or even everything that the old one does. Remember it is only a light heart advert designed to get your interest if it gets enough of your interest then the wise thing to do (as when buying anything) it to look into the product. Sony hasn’t hid the fact that BC and Linux were removed.
I think form your view point on this if you watch a days adverts on TV and buy some of the stuff based on all their claims you’re probably going to end up on very disappointed and disillusioned guy! Maybe that’s already happened
and i dont think am the only one that finds ending your replys with "Nice try, son" to seem very condescending
10/27/09
winge bloody winge... i usually respect star commenters, but you sir are a condescending asswipe #playstation3
10/27/09
READ THE TERMS OF SERVICE ON THE GAWKER MEDIA SITES.
Aside from ad-hominem attacks, you're now in violation of the Gawker Media Terms of Service.
Keep it up, son. Your red herring fallacies do nothing for you.#playstation3
10/27/09
Not dignifying the "red herring of 'shouting' (which is still unsubstantiated):
What is implied in the commercial is actually able to be construed as a "false advertising" concept, especially since it does less than previous models and makes of the Playstation 3 systems.
Lighthearted or not, it is negligent. Your subjective approach still fails the approach of what is substatiated in previous "stare decisis" to similar claims, where companies were found frivolous via ad campaign claims. As for the use of the word "son", that's fine if you find it condescending.
I am not here to please you or anyone else. Neither should you suit to please others by yielding. #playstation3
10/27/09
no?
you're still a wanker #playstation3
10/27/09
If you really feel this strongly about it I suggest your time would be better spent building you case and suing Sony.
I would conclude though, looking at this comment thread, that the vast majority of people do not see the things you mention as a big deal (this does not mean that they aren’t to you). I would then class this advert as a success on Sony’s part I believe they have made the vast majority of people chuckle while I admit they may have annoyed a minority with there "It Only Does Everything" slogan. However as the saying goes you have got to break a few eggs to make a cake #playstation3
10/27/09
Your assertion that I should sue SONY might not be necessary, either. Generally, within 180 days of an assertion, class action lawsuits come from cases like this. I won't have to life a finger, aside from adding my signature to the list.
The term I believe you meant to say is "brow beat", which could be contended with the barrage of replies. I will, however, assert that I find it more courteous to reply individually. Blanket statements are generic to me, and often leave room for mitigation within another's argument.
Perhaps it's best to say that we "agree to disagree"? #playstation3
10/27/09
Thank you for increasing the intelligence of everyone else on this thread. A copy of this interaction will be going to tips@kotaku.com. #playstation3
10/27/09
Yeah i guess we will have to "agree to disagree" #playstation3
10/27/09
In the collegiate world, "Appeal to the crowd" is a logical fallacy derived from gathering from the peanut gallery in attempt to persuade others into believing that it is a valid argument.
"The ads, on the other hand, are rhetorical, in that they use the art of convincing the audience. #playstation3
10/27/09
10/27/09
Frankly, I don't care if you approve of my postings or their tone, as it is insignificant. I really don't care if anyone else approves, for that matter. But they do fall within the guidelines. I do not use ad-hominems and if I do quibble on here, it does nothing to endanger my status on here, which is also insignificant when one realizes that anyone can post on here. It certainly doesn't take much. Afterall, you post on here, right?
Again, question "Star power" all you want, but I have been given this star several times in several Gawker sites.
Come back with a more intelligent remark and I might take you more seriously.
Until then, enjoy your sulking and have a nice day. Thanks for playing! #playstation3
10/27/09
10/27/09
Somehow, I doubt they paid anywhere near full price.
BTW: Nice post. #playstation3
11/03/09
Oh, and I'm sorry, but where's your star muthafucka? Welcome to commenting oblivion my friend. Your attitude will fit in rather nicely.
11/03/09
If anything, it only brings back my older posting style that older Kotaku readers remember: uncensored, unabridged.
Last I checked, you don't have a star on ANY GAWKER SITE.
That is equally fitting. Regardless, enjoy the site! #playstation3
10/24/09
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10/25/09
This is a conscious decision. It's branding. How many times do you see Microsoft use its name in Xbox 360 ads? They don't want people to think of the Xbox 360 as being from the same people who make Windows and MS Office. Both Sony and MS have always taken great pains to distance their video game manufacturing sectors from the other parts of the company. #playstation3
10/24/09
Kevin Butler, you are the face of Sony now, you should speak at their E3 conferences and everything. #playstation3
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*except play your PS2 games
And no, I'm not being a fanboy of anything. I just think they would sell more with B/C
10/24/09
Err, they didn't when they were first released so there goes your theory.
Just sayin... #playstation3
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I didn't buy my PS3 at $400 and up, I bought it used at $300 with Backward comparability. I know others who wish they could have done the same. #playstation3
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Konami canceled Coded Arms for.. whatever reason. Studio London went and made Eyepet instead. #playstation3
10/24/09
And I agree with Thunder, canning Eight Days was one of the dumbest things Sony did. At the time I was looking forward to the game(no idea why) and when they canned it, it significantly lowered my interest in buying a PS3.
I still got a PS3 in the end, but it wasn't until the recent price drop and only because of MGS4 and playing CoD4 online with my Sony fanboy friends. =/ #playstation3
10/24/09
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I would be happy for it on the PSP if I had a PSP and the PSP had a second stick, though. #playstation3
10/24/09
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@Downskated:
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Oh, I thought it already did that... #playstation3
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