Blu-ray Demo Disc with PS3 at Launch?

The rumour mill grinds into life once again.

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Blu-ray Demo Disc with PS3 at Launch?
Let’s face it, if the PlayStation 3 ships without any kind of demo disc, there’ll be uproar. Given Sony’s record with bundled console/disc packages at the PlayStation and PS2’s respective launches (dinosaurs and bathroom sinks, remember?) don’t expect to be able to play a one level demo of Resistance or Genji 2 or Warhawk.

Anyway, never mind the games – the rumour mill creaks into gear today with much Internet discussion regarding the possible inclusion of a Blu-ray demo disc designed to erm, demonstrate how lush films can look given the high-def treatment. Marvel at the shape and shine of Kate Beckinsale’s leather-clad arse in Underworld Evolution? Don’t mind if we do. Marvel at the shape – just the shape - of Natasha Henstridge in Species? Oh, alright then. ?HD in Memento in on going what’s out work and try. Well very.

These and more – Basic Instinct 2, xXx, RV, Training Day, Hitch, Resident Evil Apocalypse, Black Hawk Down, Layer Cake and Saw to name a few – could well be available to sample with the PS3 launch. Then again, maybe not.

(Source: http://www.highdefdigest.com)
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Comments

Joji 27 Sep 2006 14:12
1/10
Perhaps MS and Nintendo should take note on this idea. I was disappointed, when I purchased my GC and 360, to not have anything out of the box to test.
RiseFromYourGrave 27 Sep 2006 15:08
2/10
well you'll have wii sports
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hollywooda 27 Sep 2006 15:24
3/10
i suppose you gonna need something to play when your totally f**king skint from buying a PS3..
SCiARA 27 Sep 2006 15:26
4/10
I cant see Sony giving a movie away, maybe some trailers on the hard drive ala 360
RiseFromYourGrave 27 Sep 2006 22:19
5/10
you'll likely just get some trailers aye, showcasing blu-ray and sony's films

a little disc of pure marketing
hollywooda 28 Sep 2006 12:14
6/10
just like the lame UMD u got with the PSP...it's got games on it!!!!!......but only movies of games being play'd.....ohh so it's crap then.
thane_jaw 29 Sep 2006 08:58
7/10
What would be the best demo disc would be GT HD Classic (e.g. the game engine and a few cars and a track). It'd show everyone what the machines capable of (specifically 1080p) and provide a nice little turn over from people who just want to download specific cars and tracks.

Ain;t gonna happen though.
SCiARA 29 Sep 2006 09:03
8/10
Wont happen because, as hollywooda once posted, not everyone will be online. I would say that the majority of PS3 owners will not be online.
hollywooda 29 Sep 2006 09:24
9/10
or own a panel that can display 1080p.
SCiARA 29 Sep 2006 13:05
10/10
baah, as smash TV once advised
GOOOOOOOOOD LUCK
YOOOUUUULLL NEED IT
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