Kutaragi: PS3 is "clearly a computer

**Zion** · June 11th, 2006, 23:13

Sounds great.

Can't wait for the PS3!

**kimbonious** · June 12th, 2006, 12:50

Originally Posted by $n!pR

They already said you use a standard IDE HDD.

Where did they say standard exactly?
they said anyone who knew how to upgrade todays pc's could upgrade a sonyps3pc. Not that it would be standard

**navysealrb** · June 14th, 2006, 19:24

sounds like ppl are jelouse of it being a "computer" or not

haha

i laugh at u.

**tsurumaru** · June 23rd, 2006, 10:49

Guys, this seems clearly linked with avoiding paying certain tariff duties like Sony had to in the EU, see here:

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/06/20/ps2_not_a_pc/

The courts in the UK decided that the PS2 was definitely not a PC as Sony had tried to claim.

By claiming the PS3 is a computer from the outset they are trying to strengthen their case if there is a repeat of this lawsuit.

Remember Sony have fairly large money problems at the moment, anything in which they can save money is for the good of the company.

**acn010** · June 23rd, 2006, 18:05

for sony putting all latest technology its "cheap" for this consule or computer or whatever it is.
saw some Blueray players an HD dvd players will cost over $1,000 dollars "just" to play movie discs