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gaming ultima
06-16-2004, 15:39
New versions of Sony's multi-function games console, digital video recorder and DVD burning device, the PSX, are set to arrive in Japan at the start of next month - with a host of software changes to add extra functionality to the device.
Both versions of the PSX - the DESR-5000 and the DESR-7000, sporting 160Gb and 250Gb hard drives respectively - will be upgraded, with new version numbers 5100 and 7100 being slapped on the chassis.
However, the actual hardware will remain exactly the same - the only difference will be that the DESR-5100 will be available in a limited edition silver model as well as the standard white colour, and more splitter cables and antenna cables will be included in the box to work around the system's lack of pass-through sockets for TV signals.
The difference in the new PSX is all under the hood - with a massive overhaul of the system's software promised which will introduce all of the features originally promised for the device (which current PSX owners can already download as firmware updates for their systems) as well as a host of new functionality.
The DVD burning functionality of PSX is where the bulk of the improvements are headed - with the company now allowing users more choice in terms of what quality they record their video to disc at, and giving them the ability to select audio channels when dubbing to a DVD rather than recording both in VR-mode, thus improving compatibility with other DVD players greatly.
The most interesting new feature, though, is the ability to create interactive menus for your DVDs - with fifty different templates available for the creation of attractive menus for your digital video creations. You'll also be able to split recorded footage into chapters, a fairly essential feature for creating useful DVDs.
Outside of DVD recording, the company is also promising a host of new user interface improvements, the ability to browse pages on the PlayStation BB broadband service (although you still won't be able to download content) and a number of vital bug fixes.
Owners of existing PSX models will be able to add all of these new features to their existing consoles with a firmware update, effectively turning them into new model devices in every way bar the number on the back of the box.
As such, this move is more a chance for Sony to relaunch the PSX to the public than anything else. The new devices - which will probably retail for a slightly lower price than the original PSX versions - will be hugely competitive DVD / HD recording devices, and if Sony can restore confidence in retailers and consumers alike with this relaunch, PSX should be able to recover from its slightly disappointing performance this year so far.
PSX is due to be launched in the USA and Europe before the end of the year. It's expected that the new PSX models (5100 and 7100) with their updated firmware will be what eventually ends up on US and European retail shelves.
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Theres no need to make extra versions, PSX as it is...is good enough.
gaming ultima
06-16-2004, 16:58
Theres no need to make extra versions, PSX as it is...is good enough.
didnt you read all of it?
I read most of it, to me it's just a way to lose money on hardly a good fanbase yet.
Corona_RSX
07-14-2004, 01:33
I think this all sounds cool, well i mean the system is unbeleivable enough, but wow they are realy going all out.
ive just got something to add.. does anyone know about colors for the machine ? the extra colors for ps2 were only released in Japan.. which kinda sucks. but i was just wondering, cuz think of a PSX with this color
:)
http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v255/FlipTrick411/sony-psx.jpg
Dragonlance
07-18-2004, 20:59
see the japanese writing at the bottom? :lol: Since im not going to but one i dont really care, but a controller liek that WOULD be nice to have and if that color is released here in the US then a seperate cont. Is bound to come out like that but seperatly. Oh how cool it would be to own that color controller *drools on desk, then waits for PSX to come out*. ;)
I think the PSX controller might be different than the PS2 in terms of Dualshock. It might have 3. See how its not written on the front of the controler like it is on the ps2? And where are the controller slots? the wire is leading to the back, i hope that doesnt mean they are in the back as that would be very inconveniant. :?
Im thinking the controller isn't even hooked up, as this in fact just a display. The wire might just be led to the back to make it look less cluttered in there.
Dragonlance
07-18-2004, 21:39
but then where are the slots?
Maybe a lid flips down revealing them, who knows...
Dragonlance
07-18-2004, 22:08
I wonder how the controller will look for ps3....I hate waiting :cry:
gamingchik
07-19-2004, 10:46
When is the psx going to come out? :?
Dragonlance
07-19-2004, 23:01
that depends where you live. Since you live in texas or anywhere in US, you get it late 2004, UK gets it early 2005. I had the exact month but im to lazy to look it back up. ;)
Unless you have alot of money to blow, or your a diehard fan..dont bother getting it.
Dragonlance
07-20-2004, 01:44
Blake basically summed everything up 8)
gaming ultima
07-20-2004, 16:06
actually the controller slots on the psx are at the back
and the psx will be out in 05 in the US not late 04
Sony's hybrid hard disc video recorder, DVD burner and PlayStation 2 console, the PSX, will not be launched in North America until 2005 according to the head of the company's American electronics division, Hideki Komiyama.
It had originally been planned that the device would arrive in both North America and Europe before the end of this year, but the PSX has run into difficulties in Japan, where it launched last Christmas, with disappointing sales despite strong early figures.
The reputation of the system was tarnished early on when Sony dropped a number of key features from the PSX hardware in order to get it out in time for Christmas; the company has since restored those features through free software updates, and is now launching a new version of the PSX which integrates the full feature-set and a number of other enhancements, along with a major new marketing push for the system.
It's not clear whether it's these difficulties or other considerations which have pushed the launch of PSX back to 2005 in the USA; "we're working very hard to make the technology feasible for US consumers," Komiyama said of the delay, but gave no additional detail.
As for the European launch, which had also been planned for this year, no schedule has yet been set according to a Sony spokesperson in Tokyo. Although it's possible that the device could hit retail in Europe ahead of its US debut, it seems most likely that it will also be delayed to 2005 in the PAL regions.
Sony's plans for the PSX still call for sales of 1 million of the devices worldwide by the end of its financial year in March 2005 - a projection which some analysts describe as "ambitious" given the problems faced by the platform to date.
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Dragonlance
07-21-2004, 04:27
umm, having slots in the back is quite inconveniant. It will reduce the amount of distance for your wire as well as cause it tension. And it will provide lag for a wireless, maybe not much, but a wireless is somthing you can add to your shopping cart now.
Evolution
07-27-2004, 15:02
Look at the controller ports on the bottom right of the PSX from the back view. As you say, inconveniant.
http://static.hugi.is/users/RoyalFool/Leikjatolvur/Myndir/PSX.jpg
gaming ultima
07-27-2004, 15:05
Look at the controller ports on the bottom right of the PSX from the back view. As you say, inconveniant.
http://static.hugi.is/users/RoyalFool/Leikjatolvur/Myndir/PSX.jpg
well its not a games console so.....
Dragonlance
07-28-2004, 00:26
Well, then there is no point to having it then...youd still take up 2 shelves, ps2, and psx.
:?
I guess it really depends on what you like though.
well its not a games console so.....
Exactly, gaming takes more of a backseat to the other features of the PSX. Some of you are forgetting the PSX is more of an enourmus entertainment box and less of a console.
Look at the controller ports on the bottom right of the PSX from the back view. As you say, inconveniant.
http://static.hugi.is/users/RoyalFool/Leikjatolvur/Myndir/PSX.jpg
Whats so special about this PSX?
I never heard of it too...I dont think its as popular as PS2, PC and XBOX.
No offense but please read up on some posts in this forum and news relating to the PSX before you go spouting off comments like that. The PSX is basically an entertainment system made by Sony that works much like a tivo, a dvd player, and has other various multi media functions. Also it plays PS2 games. It's more of an all around entertainment device for the living room rather than just a console, or just a dvd player. Sony took several electronics and combined them into one. Somebody please explain this further for the guy before I burst a blood vessel.
Dragonlance
08-26-2004, 03:58
How do you not know about a PSX? Yeah, its not as poplualr as PS2 or XB, but thats probably because it hasnt been released in the US or UK yet ;)
It doesnt even relate to the PS2 or Xbox except for the fact that it can play PS2 games. It's not Sony's aim to make the PSX more popular than the PS2, they are just trying to reach a different audience...mainly the techies. Yea we want the PSX to do well but it's price is far out of reach for the average gamer and is mainly a device to be used by the whole family. Please dont compare the PSX or PS2 because each one has a different aim.
Sir.Laughsalot
10-09-2004, 19:49
I just wish someone could tell me if the Ps3 is the samething as the Psx
I just wish someone could tell me if the Ps3 is the samething as the Psx
PS3 is not the same as the PSX for the last time!
lol calm down morpheus, hehe no problem don't go crazy about nothing ^_^ but once again do you see a 3 in PSX I don't see a three so that makes it a non-ps3
simple as PIE
I just wish someone could tell me if the Ps3 is the samething as the Psx
Do you not listen at all, I just clearly explained to you that the PSX is not the PS3 in another thread I believe. Maybe if you had half a brain in your head you could just open up one of the various threads in this exact forum and read all the information there is about the PSX. Then you'd see that the PSX in no way, shape, or form has anything to do with the PS3.
Blake, yes this may be a useless post, but are you like on a strict mood or just trying to enforce the best of yourself before you go bye bye?
Sorry about my rudeness but If you'll notice I only act like that to members that just post blatantly stupid posts, or ask stupid questions that they can find out themselves on this very site. I have nothing but the up most respect for alot of you here, it's just that we have been seeing more and more dumb noobies lately. I dont know if it's just the season for them and they're ripe for the picking or if theres some kind of force field that is sucking them in but this is getting a bit ridcoulous. Yea my patience is wearing thin with the increased traffic to this site but it's getting more difficult for me to keep up with things by myself. Im gone for a day and come back to 50 million new posts, some of which or just dumb, noobies that have exceeded they're sig or avy limits, or constant double posting by you guessed it...noobies. I know morph and rebon are here to hold down the fort also but they live in a different timezone so alot of times they are asleep when Im up trying to keep track of the boards. So sorry if I have to be blunt with people..but Im getting a bit annoyed by useless dribble. I might just start deleting useless posts instead of trying to explain to the genuis why there post might be considered dumb or offensive in the first place.
As for me about to leave? I keep meaning to bring this up but never have time, Im actually not going to the Marines now. Instead Im getting a job in a warehouse and will be taking classes next semester. So I'll still be around, problly not as much since Im about to start my job and have started body building but I'll be around.
Oh yay guess your not leaving...well yay I guess more enforcing rules shall begin!, back on subject...this may not get a US release I bet...anyone think the same way?
Requiem_Of_Deceit
10-11-2004, 16:34
Glad to hear you're staying Blake even though like you said you won't be around much anymore, but at least you can be here and there to keep the place in check once in a while.
Right erm, about a US release. Well I suppose I might as well disagree cause, if you look anywhere Japan and most of Asia uses the PS2 the most out of the world which means the PSX isn't gonna be THAT popular there. Sony will have to try other places, and I think in America there are just those people who have money to blow or Sony lovers. After all, if you look at it, the PSX isn't all that bad. I'm sure Sony predicted this outcome, thats what actuarists are for! But yea, I'm pretty sure they'll have a US release.
Evolution
10-20-2004, 20:36
one design.
http://www.psx.sony.co.jp/images/lineup01_over.jpg
http://www.psx.sony.co.jp/images/lineup02_over.jpg
Not very good pics but you can see the difference.
Yes one has the logo on top and the other does not
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Thats about it for details. Pandemic has been pretty quiet about this title, but when the release more info, we'll be sure to inform you.
Before Final Submission you should add more about what the first game encorprated....what kind of game it was.
From what I have played, the game featured veichles and all sorts of weaponry. Also, everything in the game is fully descrustable and the enemies have ragdoll effects.
But you should add what kind of game genre Mercenaries is, and maybe what "you think" they might improve on for this title.
I've made the aricle live as it is, but if you want to edit it slightly to incorporate Justin's suggestions then thats no problem!