GTA3Rockstar Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 June 9, 2005 - Continuing its Ken Kutaragi interview from yesterday (see our translation here), Japanese site PC Watch has scored more commentary from the father of the PlayStation brand. As with yesterday's interview, today's interview features Kutaragi touching on his vision of things to come with the next generation PS3, this time focusing specifically on the system's hard disk and operating system. In the interview, Kutaragi gives a reason for not building a hard disk into the system, stating "We won't have the hard disk equipped by default. The reason is, no matter how much we put in, it won't be enough." Kutaragi seems to have a disfavor for a local hard disk in the first place, stating, "The next step is definitely network drives. With the Cell server, [the storage] can be accessed from anywhere through the network. In your own home, in your friend's home -- wherever you go, you can theoretically see (the same network drive)". However, Kutaragi recognizes the importance of a local drive as he adds, "But there are issues with not having hard disk attached to the system as well. This is why we've made it so that a 2.5 inch hard disk can be added." Kutaragi makes it clear that even with a terabyte worth of network storage, for the PS3 system to be recognized as a computer, it needs to have a drive running an operating system. And that operating system is... whatever you want it to be, apparently. Sony is looking into having Linux installed from the start on the PS3 hard disk. Referring to Linux as being "legacy," Kutaragi adds that it's just the start, as with Cell, the operating system runs as an application on top of the basic Cell OS. The presence of the Cell OS allows for multiple operating systems to run on the machine simultaneously, including, of course, Linux, but also making room for Windows and Apple's Tiger OS. With an operating system in place, Kutaragi hopes to create an environment in which people produce software for Cell and the PS3 -- and not just game software. Kutaragi hopes to see complex applications such as high definition video editing software running on the system. He comments that user interfaces will improve much more quickly than what's happening in the PC world today, and that this will have a direct impact on games. Additionally, Kutaragi feels that an open environment will allow for more advanced game development tools above the libraries that Sony has provided for its systems in the past. Kutaragi's comments in this latest interview aren't directly related to videogame applications of the PS3's hard disk. As with previous interviews, which are hosted at a Japanese PC technology website, the interviews focus more on the computing possibilities of the PS3 system rather than the gaming possibilities. Of particular note is that the question we're all wondering -- will Sony include a hard disk with the PS3 directly out of the box -- goes unanswered. Hmm that is very interesting, will the PS3 have a hard disc right out of the box...? Source - IGN.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxmod Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 There already is a topic about this: Here, but I like this one better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gela Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 linux only? no windows? i like windows better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxmod Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 linux only? no windows? i like windows better They have been saying it can run windows, maybe mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter¥ Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 (edited) linux only? no windows? i like windows better Microsoft makes Windows. Edited June 11, 2005 by Hunter¥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gela Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 that kinda makes sense- microsoft makes windows, and microsoft makes xbox, now if ps3 is xbox360's enemy, then microsoft wouldnt agree to make windows for ps3???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizzare Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Doesnt anyone find it scary that it's being marketed as something more than a games console? Or am I the only one without a bottomless wallet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayo Puño Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Doesnt anyone find it scary that it's being marketed as something more than a games console? Or am I the only one without a bottomless wallet? Agreed. I'm not buying another computer, I'm buying a game console. If I want to surf the internet and look at porn, etc. I'll use the computer, this is rediculous. Next they'll have toasters in cell phones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxmod Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Toaster in a cell phone, aye? I love the idea of the pc/gaming console. Then I can get rid of my crappy pc which I spent 1000 USD on when I can get a gaming console/pc for about 500, which is about 3 times better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigs Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 A topic involving linux and svip has yet to reply? It must be raining mushrooms! Anyway, sounds cool to me. As if it will be anytime soon that I get a PS3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxmod Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I am pre-ordering one when we are able to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Rex Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 As far as I could tell you don't have to have the thing run as a computer. Sony is just giving us the option saying the PS3 will support the 3 OS'. So if people want to develop for it they can. If you don't want your hard drive to do anything but save games or whatever, fine. More options are better than less aren't they? They aren't forcing you to have a hard drive in the thing. ~ Proud Supporter of the Child's Play Charity! | GTANET + Child's Play ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter¥ Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Doesnt anyone find it scary that it's being marketed as something more than a games console? Or am I the only one without a bottomless wallet? What made you think that it wasn't going to eventually happen? If it's possible, it'll happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTA3Rockstar Posted June 12, 2005 Author Share Posted June 12, 2005 That would be funny, Windows in an enemy's machine is classic... What are they saying as it could be a supercomputer, stupid, running pc games on it, lol... Kind of a waste, just put in a hard drive Sony and you'll out achieve Microcockssoft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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