[BLT]

Originally Posted by ChuckSteak0331

Im confused about the cheaper ps3. Now I thought their whole argument for the ps3 is it is TRUE hdtv, 1080p. But I was reading on joystiq that you need HDMI to display images at 1080p. Also bluray requires HDMI cables to play movies. And Bluray at the current time doesnt go along with something that will be needed by law to play movies. Something about a standard in copy right protection. So I'm trying to figure out why Sony would even put this model on the show floor. I mean they are practically forcing people to buy the expensive one. The only reason I can think why they would put two models out is so the sticker shock of the 599 one is eased up a bit. Why would they do that? thats my question.

its simple i dont even have to go indepth, the 499 model is for people who do not think that 1080p, wifi, card reader, 60gb harddrive are important. if i enjoyed my ps2 and have and always will buy consoles to play games on and primarily to play games on then i will buy the 499 model. do a search and you will see that all of the things the 599 model offers the 499 one can aquire through addons.