Open Mouth - Insert Foot

Seems like Sony still can't buy a break:

http://gamernode.com/News/4697-The-real-reason-for-no-BC-on-the-40GB-P...index.h

"According to the WSJ: "Mr. Tretton conceded that removing that
capability [backwards compatibility], along with a few other features,
isn't dramatically reducing Sony's cost of manufacturing the console
but will instead encourage buyers of the entry-level PlayStation 3 to
purchase more games designed specifically for the new system."

Reaction from the Diggnation?

http://www.digg.com/playstation_3/Sony_removed_BC_on_40_gig_PS3_to_enc...age_PS3

- Jordan

On Oct 19, 9:48 pm, Jordan <lu....TakeThisOut@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Seems like Sony still can't buy a break:
>
> http://gamernode.com/News/4697-The-real-reason-for-no-BC-on-the-40GB-...
>
> "According to the WSJ: "Mr. Tretton conceded that removing that
> capability [backwards compatibility], along with a few other features,
> isn't dramatically reducing Sony's cost of manufacturing the console
> but will instead encourage buyers of the entry-level PlayStation 3 to
> purchase more games designed specifically for the new system."
>
> Reaction from the Diggnation?
>
> http://www.digg.com/playstation_3/Sony_removed_BC_on_40_gig_PS3_to_en...
>
> - Jordan

Yep, as I've said before the PS2 is a two edged sword for SONY right
now.