Poll: Has Sony already won?
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If you ask me, Sony is just going to match that. One thing pretty sure Sony learn from the release of the PS3 is how bad things can turn out if they overprice it. But they're still a company, and a company is in the business to make money, and as much of it as possible. So, they're at least going to match that so no one can complain how overpriced the PS4 is comparatively, and, they can still try and ring out as much dough as they can.j-e-f-f-e-r-s said:
Oh, and as for the OT...dude, it's too early to guess now. I mean, never underestimate the level of stupidity of the Xbox dudebro gamer. If they saw that conference, it probably blew their mind on how awesome it was, and began calling out "PWND" when it came to Nintendo and PS...then wondered, "Umm...what's DRM?"
I think this will be a dark age in gaming, unless PS4 really steps it up, or Xbox One turns out to be one big trolling and then a good system is revealed. Most likely I will be getting a Wii U, not a One. Looking at the PS4 though too, but Xbox One is looking to shoot consoles in the head, since it seems to remove every advantage consoles have over PC gaming. Maybe Steambox will be the "winner" in the end, I know Im looking forward to it.
It seems that whilst Microsoft have shown the world their cards, SONY have yet to do anything really. Because of this its hard to tell if Microsoft have lost, due to the fact that we basically know NOTHING about the PS4 right now in terms of how user friendly it is, we'll just have to wait and see, but in all fairness its gonna be pretty hard to be worse off than the XBone.
No while microsoft has convinced me not to buy their console, Sony has yet to give me a reason to buy theirs. Add the fact Wii might possible come up with something...maybe
Just wait until after Sony's conference. They could still drop the ball. They do have a massive head start though. Let's just hope they use it.
Hard for Sony to win when we've yet to find out anything aobut the damn thing beyond that it has a new button on the controller and the ability to post videos to YouTube that will be hit with a copyright takedown notice before you can say 'Whose bloody idea was this?'.
Here's how the next wave of consoles looks to me:
Sony: Buy our mystery box!
Microsoft: Buy our machine that will stare at you and might decide not to let you play if you haven't shaved or are wearing a hat and it mistakes you for someone else. Also we are including features that a) new TVs already have, and b) do not relate to playing games.
Nintendo: Yes, the controller has a dodgy battery life and is the size of a brick, yes the games lineup is kind of small right now, but at this point, we're the one-legged man in a race against a parapalegic and someone who hasn't showed up yet and may, in fact, be dead.
In short, it looks like a complete mess, and I'm going to sit back and watch the fustercluck unfold. I'm not sure there's going to be a winner here, but I'm guessing we'll see more than one loser.
Here's how the next wave of consoles looks to me:
Sony: Buy our mystery box!
Microsoft: Buy our machine that will stare at you and might decide not to let you play if you haven't shaved or are wearing a hat and it mistakes you for someone else. Also we are including features that a) new TVs already have, and b) do not relate to playing games.
Nintendo: Yes, the controller has a dodgy battery life and is the size of a brick, yes the games lineup is kind of small right now, but at this point, we're the one-legged man in a race against a parapalegic and someone who hasn't showed up yet and may, in fact, be dead.
In short, it looks like a complete mess, and I'm going to sit back and watch the fustercluck unfold. I'm not sure there's going to be a winner here, but I'm guessing we'll see more than one loser.
That's thing, if pricing goes the way it does I'm almost getting the feeling we're just going to have another Wii-360-PS3 scenario. Logically I can't see the PS4 getting below $400, but it is possible it'll hit the same level as the XBone, depending. Nintendo's Direct is the one I'm excited for due to the fact that they'll have a LOT of stuff gamers have been craving like finally getting an update on the new SSB, 3D Mario, and Mario Kart. This fall might very well go to Nintendo.TomPreston said:
No they havent even had their conference yet but Microsoft have certainly made sure they are not on my list of consoles to buy and for the last few gens I have bought every console released (well main ones anyway).
If Sony fuck up the PS4 near to or even more than the Xbox One then they will both be lost to me. I can just as easily tell Sony to fuck off as Microsoft (and I will do). As for whether the PS4 will sell more than the Xbox One in the long run I have no idea atm I hope the Xbone crashes and burns and if the PS4 follows similar practices it does the same.
If Sony fuck up the PS4 near to or even more than the Xbox One then they will both be lost to me. I can just as easily tell Sony to fuck off as Microsoft (and I will do). As for whether the PS4 will sell more than the Xbox One in the long run I have no idea atm I hope the Xbone crashes and burns and if the PS4 follows similar practices it does the same.
Sony doesn't have a console for this generation...
Seriously, we don't really know that there IS a PS4. All we do know is they have a controller and some Colonial Marines style "vertical slice" footage of games that may or may not run on the PS4 if it's ever built. I think a better question is "has Sony thrown in the towel?".
Seriously, we don't really know that there IS a PS4. All we do know is they have a controller and some Colonial Marines style "vertical slice" footage of games that may or may not run on the PS4 if it's ever built. I think a better question is "has Sony thrown in the towel?".
If Sony prices the PS4 at $450 or lower, they'll have the same type of lead the 360 had over the PS3. Even if they were ready to announce a $500 price tag, it would be in their best interest to lower that now, even with the loss of money. It'll be a repeat of the PSX price announcement.
If they don't have a lower price than the XB1, than it could be anyone's game.
That being said, if they match the XB1's price, and Nintendo shows off and gives release dates to their heavy hitters, we could see the Wii-U coming out on top by a healthy margin.
If they don't have a lower price than the XB1, than it could be anyone's game.
That being said, if they match the XB1's price, and Nintendo shows off and gives release dates to their heavy hitters, we could see the Wii-U coming out on top by a healthy margin.
Where's the vote for "hold on, Sony could still fuck this up."
Because I don't think Microsoft will pull it out, but I believe in the power of Sony to screw up just as bad.
Because I don't think Microsoft will pull it out, but I believe in the power of Sony to screw up just as bad.
Sony can still screw it all up, I have full faith in them. Or Nintendo come up from behind, or mobile gaming pick up, or so on. But if the question is just between Sony beating Microsoft this generation... That is a resounding hell yes. I haven't kept up with E3 news at all, beyond the price announcement... And at $499 I wouldn't buy any console, but especially not the Xbox One. I truly have trouble understanding or imagining anyone who would want it at that price.
Edit: okay, just saw some of the announced games... And my god. If I wasn't convinced that the Xbox One had nothing for me before, I surely am now. There was literally not a single exclusive that I felt genuinely interested about, and all the games that did look good, like MGS5 and Witcher 3 are multi-platform anyway.
Edit: okay, just saw some of the announced games... And my god. If I wasn't convinced that the Xbox One had nothing for me before, I surely am now. There was literally not a single exclusive that I felt genuinely interested about, and all the games that did look good, like MGS5 and Witcher 3 are multi-platform anyway.
i know you politely told me to fuck off but this new console generation should finally make ppl realize that for years there has existed a system capable of playing games/movies/T.V, being a social media hub and doing work
it's called a PC
apart from that nintendo might grow a brain start releasing some actually games and be more than my 2 years old nephew (or 50 year old aunt's) console of choice
it's called a PC
apart from that nintendo might grow a brain start releasing some actually games and be more than my 2 years old nephew (or 50 year old aunt's) console of choice
Right now Nintendo is looking the most interesting to me, sure some pretty looking gems are in Sony's and M'crosoft's hands, but does the Xbone or the PS4 have Animal Crossing: New Leaf? I think not!
