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#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.

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#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?

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#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!

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#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?

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#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?

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#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?

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#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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#248620 19-Aug-2009 12:50

When is Play TV ( Digital TV Receiver) coming to NZ

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#248628 19-Aug-2009 13:08

when will the new RRP filter thru?

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#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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#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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#248640 19-Aug-2009 13:46

Any chance of an update on the state of PlayTV in New Zealand?

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#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.

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