[Wingman1977]

Originally Posted by booger2000

well, the ps3 doesn't have the same B/C issue as the 360 because it uses hardware to accomodate that feature. With the ps2, there was a specific chip incorporated into the system that allowed hardware back compat. on the flip side, the 360 uses a software solution, so it has to emulate an xbox 1.



hmm, not sure you're gonna get much luck here. the ps3 is gonna be just as catered to an older demographic than 360 if not more. personally, i think it will be more. factor in the notion that it's gonna cost serious $$$ and that it resembles more of a piece of enthusiast A/V equipment than simply a game machine...it becomes a bit more apparent that it's outside the scope of younger gamers.

if you're looking for something appropriate for your kids, i think the nintendo revolution would be the perfect solution.

besides, i couldn't imagine my parents shelling out over 600-700 bucks (console, extra controller, 2 games, tax) to buy me a new toy when i was younger.

Nintendo consoles are always a safe bet for the youngins.