Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Revisiting the PlayStation 3’s Japanese launch on November 11, 2006, this video uncovers the day-one games that greeted Sony’s pricey console—20GB for 59,000 yen or the 60GB model at a wild £711 (£1,200 today, with eBay bids hitting £4,500 adjusted). High costs drove many to Xbox 360, but PS3’s legacy shines through its launch lineup.
Ridge Racer 7 kicked off with stunning 1080p, 60 FPS racing—sharp tracks, online modes, and a stellar intro to HD gaming. Mobile Suit Gundam: Target in Sight flopped with clunky controls and 20 FPS slog, disappointing mech fans. Resistance: Fall of Man from Insomniac bored with drab visuals and janky gameplay—no remake needed. Genji: Days of the Blade, despite its “giant enemy crab” meme, delivered decent hack-and-slash action, outshining Resistance. Sega Golf Club, a Japan-only arcade port, offered solid golfing with Sega-themed unlockables—underrated but niche.
Digital titles included Blast Factor, a crisp 1080p twin-stick shooter from Bluepoint (£2.49 today), and Mainichi Issho
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Revisiting the PlayStation 3’s Japanese launch on November 11, 2006, this video uncovers the day-one games that greeted Sony’s pricey console—20GB for 59,000 yen or the 60GB model at a wild £711 (£1,200 today, with eBay bids hitting £4,500 adjusted). High costs drove many to Xbox 360, but PS3’s legacy shines through its launch lineup.
Ridge Racer 7 kicked off with stunning 1080p, 60 FPS racing—sharp tracks, online modes, and a stellar intro to HD gaming. Mobile Suit Gundam: Target in Sight flopped with clunky controls and 20 FPS slog, disappointing mech fans. Resistance: Fall of Man from Insomniac bored with drab visuals and janky gameplay—no remake needed. Genji: Days of the Blade, despite its “giant enemy crab” meme, delivered decent hack-and-slash action, outshining Resistance. Sega Golf Club, a Japan-only arcade port, offered solid golfing with Sega-themed unlockables—underrated but niche.
Digital titles included Blast Factor, a crisp 1080p twin-stick shooter from Bluepoint (£2.49 today), and Mainichi Issho
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