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Topic # 39780 19-Aug-2009 11:57
Folks, with the launch of the new Sony PlayStation 3 just announced we have the opportunity to ask questions to the Sony PlayStation product manager in New Zealand. Please post questions in this thread - questions only, no discussions (at least until we have the answers). I will keep this open for a week - closing on 25 August, then send questions off. Mauricio Freitas (Geekzone Admin, Devil's Advocate, my blog, technology disclosure, my tweets, Web Performance Optimization) Geekzone Price comparison \| Amazon Kindle order page \| How to get the best out of Geekzone \| New Zealand IT Jobs \| Geekzone News \| Jinglebugs

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Reply # 248595 19-Aug-2009 11:59
Excuse my ignorance but is there going to be 2 versions available and will this mean the price of the old version will decrease? I know a little more than nothing but not much...

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Reply # 248598 19-Aug-2009 12:01
dickytim: Excuse my ignorance but is there going to be 2 versions available and will this mean the price of the old version will decrease? I will ask this, but read the link in my post for the answer... Folks, please read the release before asking, you may find the answer there! Mauricio Freitas (Geekzone Admin, Devil's Advocate, my blog, technology disclosure, my tweets, Web Performance Optimization) Geekzone Price comparison \| Amazon Kindle order page \| How to get the best out of Geekzone \| New Zealand IT Jobs \| Geekzone News \| Jinglebugs

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Reply # 248601 19-Aug-2009 12:05
Questions: Question 1, We all know about the patent registered for full software emulation of the Playstation 2 EE and GS chips, but when will you release this to all PS3 owners? and is it proposed to be part of a firmware update or a software application/purchase from the Playstation Store? Question 2, Why the removal of the Other OS functionality? It was indeed a great selling point for Sony - and now you have removed it? Question 3, Can the user still remove the internal harddrive and replace with a bigger size one as like the original PS3 can? -- Stephen twitter/ NZCoderGuy / KiwiDevStudios

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Reply # 248602 19-Aug-2009 12:07
When will the new PSP Go be released in New Zealand? And will the current PSP-3000's price be dropped when the Go is released? Jordan, Auckland University. “Design is so simple, that’s why it is so complicated.” - Paul Rand

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Reply # 248606 19-Aug-2009 12:13
The X360 has a more open network, meaning third-party operations such as last.fm and Raptr can identify when you're playing music or a game. Will Sony ever open its network up like this? Founding editor for Guerrilla Geek. Post-geek, opinionated mediaphile, and natural born cynic. Jack of all genres, master of none.

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Reply # 248617 19-Aug-2009 12:48
Will it have an IR receiver for use with universal remotes, or is it still strictly bluetooth only? If not, why not?!

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Reply # 248620 19-Aug-2009 12:50
When is Play TV ( Digital TV Receiver) coming to NZ

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Reply # 248628 19-Aug-2009 13:08
when will the new RRP filter thru? I know a little more than nothing but not much...

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Reply # 248629 19-Aug-2009 13:12
Question 1: Please confirm that VidZone be available in NZ in the fourth quarter of this year i.e. before 2010? Question 2: When will the recently announced (today for Europe) Video Store be available in NZ?

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Reply # 248636 19-Aug-2009 13:37
Why is it so expensive here compared to other parts of the world? Will it come with a HDMI cable? What about PS2 backwards compatibility?

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Reply # 248640 19-Aug-2009 13:46
Any chance of an update on the state of PlayTV in New Zealand?

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Reply # 248655 19-Aug-2009 14:54
gtxboyracer: Questions: Question 1, We all know about the patent registered for full software emulation of the Playstation 2 EE and GS chips, but when will you release this to all PS3 owners? and is it proposed to be part of a firmware update or a software application/purchase from the Playstation Store? Question 2, Why the removal of the Other OS functionality? It was indeed a great selling point for Sony - and now you have removed it? Question 3, Can the user still remove the internal harddrive and replace with a bigger size one as like the original PS3 can? Forget about Question 3; i have found the answer from another recent interview. The harddrive is located in the front under the blu-ray drive and can easily be removed still with only 2 screws. -- Stephen twitter/ NZCoderGuy / KiwiDevStudios

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Reply # 248656 19-Aug-2009 14:56
Buttonmash: Any chance of an update on the state of PlayTV in New Zealand? Specially with the recent announcement of Prime on Freeview :) http://www.xnet.co.nz http://www.xnet.co.nz/vfx

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Reply # 248657 19-Aug-2009 15:01
joshp: Buttonmash: Any chance of an update on the state of PlayTV in New Zealand? Specially with the recent announcement of Prime on Freeview :) And the fail of Tivo and Panaonic to get the MHEG EPG right

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Reply # 248659 19-Aug-2009 15:16
dickytim: when will the new RRP filter thru? Source: http://www.gamesman.co.nz You cant order it yet, but they are advertising... -- Stephen twitter/ NZCoderGuy / KiwiDevStudios

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