But Harrison insists that this won't make a difference in terms of performance. "What we should be clear about is that the functionality is identical in both machines. There's no difference in what the machine does," he told BBC News. "It's just that the technical method of extracting audio and video from the devices is slightly different." Harrsion went on to clarify that both versions would support HD, despite the lack of a HDMI socket on the budget model.
He also discussed the decision to launch with two versions of the console, stating that, "Some people might be interested in the PS3 primarily and exclusively as a games system, whereas other users might look at it as a multimedia hub in the home, which is games and music and movies and other digital content." Harrison also admitted he'd be getting the 60GB model, and we bet he gets an ace discount.
Of course, there was always time for a dig at the competition as well, with Harrison pooh-poohing the claim of Bill Gates, who said Microsoft would have shifted 10 million Xbox 360s by the time the PS3 launches in November "I doubt they will achieve that. I think the clear advantages of the PS3 will mean that this product is very well accepted in the marketplace. We have a great brand and fantastically loyal consumers." Come November, we'll know just how loyal.
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