Zardon

Thought some of you might like to see what can happen if you turn fanatical about something - obviously these guys aren't really into the PS3..........

http://www.ukresistance.co.uk/

Lelisevis

Heh thats kind of funny. Makes some pretty interesting reading. The console will take off eventually just give it a bit of time, I mean Sony have done a really good job of getting them on the shelf it's just it's a bit of a large amount of money to spend without the justification of Christmas. On top of that summer is fast approaching and I want to be out in the fresh air not hunched over a little black box. Still on the plus side hopefully this will force a price cut come christmas when I pick one up.

Dark Lord

i think the other reason that the system isnt moveing is that theres not enough in quality games to jusitfy the 5/600 dollar price tag.

once a price cut and the AAA exsclusive games (FF13, MGS4, GT5, etc) start comeing out, i think youll see the consoles really start movieng.

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Geminiwave

actually theres been a lot of talk from square enix about having FF13 be on the 360. Its just talk right now. but you never know.

I think the age of platform exclusive titles is slowly dying. Don't get me wrong...its not dead. But its not as prevalent as it was

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Dark Lord

i honestly see all these varients of consoles dieing out eventually.

with the costs of produceing a game now, you almost have to spread that between all 3 consoles now just to make up your costs.

if you only release it on one console, you have got to be 100% sure its a hit, otherwise your majorly screwed.


between being complete hit or miss, or haveing the same game on all 3 consoles, i just dont see all 3 consoles suriving. i think we well probably see 1 more console from each MS, Sony, and Nintendo. of course nintendo may be completly out of that grouping depending on how they go, so it may just be down to MS and Sony.

i think after the next console release we may only see 1 console out that every body develops for. and honestly, i think i would actually perfer that.

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BlueMak

Hmm, I don't think I like the idea of having Microsoft's monopoly not only on PCs but on consoles too.

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clicker666

I'd probably buy a PS3 if there were enough games that I liked. I've got a PS2 and really enjoy the games on it - I like the Final Fantasy and Fatal Frame series.

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Markius

that was a great laugh, thx Z

where i live in Aus, i went to 3 stores (all in my local mall) and all of them had ps3s left after launch...i didnt ask how many they had left though lol

bottom line, people are sick of sony's BS, and $1000 au ? rrrrright good luck with that sony

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DudeBoyz

Have no interest in a PS3 what-so-ever.

Playstation 2's rock the house, have great games and are much less expensive.

Plus, you have all that crap about Sony artificially limiting compatibility with PS 2 games, which is just horrible. I would not buy one based on that stance of theirs alone.

Da_Jewish_Fonzy

I agree.

I don't know why people are saying Sony had a crap launch. They completely sold out their initial launch in North America, people were getting shot if I recall correctly. Sony also sold 1 million units from the November launch to second week of January while microsoft only sold 600,000 360's in the same period during its launch. And its funny when people say, "but there were 360 shortages!" well um the PS3 only launched with 500,000 units originally with only 100,000 going to Japan so don't bring up shortages with the 360. On top of that the PS3 became the fastest selling launch console OF ALL TIME in England, eclisping both 360 and Wii almost combined.

I see the 360 as the PS3's main competitor and it had better launch numbers and has so far sold at a faster pace than the 360 did during the same period of its launch.

How is the PS3 launch bad? Its just web hype, look at actual numbers and facts.

DudeBoyz

I think it is in part a perception issue. Microsoft is very, very good at undermining others if they choose to. They did it with the Sega Dreamcast folks. They just start having their people leak industry rumors, do some behind the scenes pressuring of retail outlets, stuff like that.

Still, the PS3 is way, way, way too expensive, and $59 per game is just too much.

I can get some fantastic PS2 games for $19.99 or less on a console that plays DVD's just fine for around $129. Why would I possibly want to upgrade to a PS3?

mainman

One of the funniest blogs on the web. I used to check it every day before the ps3 launch in europe but now it has quiet down, but it's a great laugh for sure.

ferret2004

I think the high development costs will force videogame companies to return to simplicity. Maybe Nintendo is on that track. Personally I would love to see the return of some quality 2D action and fighting games.

DudeBoyz

Mouse and Keyboard = best for FPS. Consoles will never beat that.

Sandok

Because some people won't wanna be left out and play games that are 5 years old? Or maybe they wanna be upto date and play modern new games with gorgeous graphics?

Anyways, apart from that, I went to one of the major electronic shops and they had put their entire stock in one area (about 200-300) at launch and nobody even wanted to buy one... They're all still there too! It's just too expensive!

DudeBoyz

I hardly think God of War II is not up to date with gorgeous graphics...

Sandok

Well I do... 480i and shoddy textures don't cut it for me anymore... Some people just have higher expectations I guess!

DudeBoyz

Some people are just bleeding edge chumps who don't know any better than to not buy into the hype and spend their lives trying to keep up with the joneses...

WhO_KnOwS

That was uncalled for, don't you think?
Sandok has a point. I've gotten used to HD resolutions, and even 720p doesn't impress me anymore - I just like my games crystal clear at all times. High resolution textures are important as well!
Previous-gen graphics don't stop me from enjoying a game though, and as far as I'm concerned gameplay comes first!

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Sandok

As Who_Knows said, some people who already have the oppurtunity to play on HD TVs and HD resolutions can't qualify last gen graphisc as impressive anymore. I love the God of War series and have lost countless hours playing them, but please, don't call me a "bleeding edge chump" just because I own a console that can do HD resolutions and now I've become used to it...

Have you tried playing a PS2 game on a HDTV? It's just wrong... However, gamplay is a different discussion, I agree but I don't see why you find it "bad" when somebody buys the current trend of things...

Vikingod

Wow, that is pretty sad. I do agree with the Nintendo comments though, it really is amazing they haven't got more for sale. I'd get one, but I'm not going to stand in line at wal-mart for two hours 5 months after the thing has been released. You'd be surprised how many people I work with want one (non-gamers at that), but can't get one.

SFOSOK

I think I'll try as hard as possible to get away from "getting used to" spending away money because what I have doesn't cut it anymore.


I know personally you guys may need your games to look as great as they possibly can but to me its kinda useless. I think I'll try to pace myself and be smart with my money. Perhaps that includes not having the absolute best but hell, thats just fine for me and I'm content with it.

I rarely have time for it too, full time work + full time school. I can't justify the purchase of a 600$ - 1000$ TV just for games and maybe watching movies (TV is pretty much useless).

Hell, I don't even have time to search for another job lol

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BlueMak

You should try some HD gaming to see how much different it is in terms of looks.
You don't have to buy an expensive TV to do so either. If you have a monitor, you can do it.

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This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm Sic semper tyrannis.

Markius

any chance you can show links for where you got this information? id be keen to read it myself...

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DudeBoyz

It would be great if both the XBRICK 360 and the PAYSTATION 3 failed miserably and the WII was the king.

BlueMak

No it wouldn't. The Wigc1.5ii is not good enough imo.

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The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis
This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm Sic semper tyrannis.

DudeBoyz

It would teach MS and Sony a lesson - that it's about the CONSUMER and how good the games are, not so much about $499 consoles and $59 games.

Sandok

I really must ask, have you PLAYED all three consoles for a long period of time? Personally, the Wii is fun in short bursts with friends and as for the two HD consoles, they have everything ranging from great gameplay and great games. And just to say, the Wii games also cost 59$ and the Core Xbox360 costs just as much as a Wii here...

And about the prices, do you want these people to go bankrupt? They need to seel things to make a profit... And if you dislike being uptodate, you can always pick either a PS3 or X360 in about six years time... By then, all the games and everything should be a more "reasonable" level for you?

DudeBoyz

I'd LOVE to see Microsoft go Bankrupt.

Sandok

Then maybe the first step would be to stop using Windows XP on your system? I'm sure you can get along fine with OSX and Linux no? Honestly, what did M$ do to you in your childhood that have made you so spiteful of them?