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Jack G

In Reply to: RE: that argument cuts both ways posted by Jazz Inmate on November 28, 2007 at 14:26:42

An installed base is only as good as its *used* buying power, that's why someone thought up attach rates.

>>>First of all, PS3 games are blu-ray.<<<
I understand that, but we're really talking about movies. There will always be blu-ray in some form, but if its just for games, who cares? That's probably Sony's worst nightmare.

>>>Regardless of whatever threads or articles you read, it's just a matter of time before it becomes obvious to even the most obtuse PS3 owner that the PS3 is a blu-ray machine.<<<
The question is, will they really care?

Jack

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RE: I understand that - Jazz Inmate 16:16:55 11/28/07 (0)
> > We're talking about movies < <

No, Blu-ray and HD DVD are formats, not movies. The way gaming is heading, games are essentially movies that are interactive and played over a longer time period.

> > That's probably Sony's worst nightmare [to be stuck with blu-ray games]. < <

Actually, based on the quotes from their CEO you posted yesterday, they don't seem to care that much about movies (which I found surprising). Gaming is arguably a more important industry to Sony's electronics division. After all, the company *could* be successful manufacturing and marketing HD DVD players even if blu-ray movies mysteriously turn into vaporware (which seems unlikely at this point). What's interesting is that you see blu-ray's relevance to gaming as a negative for its potential as a next-generation DVD format, and I see the relevance as a positive. Format success translates into a lot of money, regardless of whether the sales are in games or films.

> > The question is, will they [PS3 owners] really care [if the PS3 plays BD movies]? < <

Clearly they will if their favorite films are released on blu-ray and it gains wider visibility in the market. That is what's happening with each successive blockbuster released on blu-ray. It's not a static issue--it's constantly evolving.
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