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Re: Sony unveils Playstation 2
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lugnet.off-topic.fun
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Thu, 4 Mar 1999 01:09:00 GMT
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cjc@#NoMoreSpam#newsguy.com
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Adam Yulish <bwappo@ee.net> wrote:
> > Maybe. It doesn't kick my computer's butt, though. :)
>
> That must be some 'puter! Not a desktop machine, to be sure.
Well, no, not a desktop. My computer is too big to fit on my desktop.
:)
> 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.
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.
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| (...) 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 (...) (26 years ago, 3-Mar-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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