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Re: Sony unveils Playstation 2
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Wed, 3 Mar 1999 21:55:40 GMT
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> > > The PSX2 chipset consists of a 128bit, 300 MHz CPU and a 128bit, 150 MHz
> > > GPU. The development operating system is said to be Linux. Apparently, the
> > > Playstation 2 can communicate with electronic devices, including computers and
> > > digital cameras, using USB and PCMCIA cards.
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> > D'oh! Forgot something: Is it a bad sign when a console kicks your
> > computer's[1] ass? ;)
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> Maybe. It doesn't kick my computer's butt, though. :)
That must be some 'puter! Not a desktop machine, to be sure.
I've got a feeling that to keep costs down, the PSX2 is going to be
sold barebones. $300 for a unit plus one controller. Those who want more
controllers will just swipe the ones from their old playstation (they're
compatible), and anybody who feels like 'netting with that console can
spend the extra money to do so. I think this is a wise assumption by
Sony--anybody who's willing to spend the extra $10-$50 a month on a 'net
connection can spend another $50 for the modem/ethernet card. BTW, the
PSX2 also has a firewire port.
Adam
bwappo@ee.net
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| (...) Well, no, not a desktop. My computer is too big to fit on my desktop. :) (...) Sounds good. I read that it will also play DVD movies, which just absolutely rocks. That by itself will justify a big part of the expense. (26 years ago, 4-Mar-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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