2K: Developers Don't Care About "Silly Platform Wars"
At this point, especially for those who are older, it's probably one of the most boring (and embarrassing) traits of video game fans.
The fanboy routine, console wars, and everything that goes along with adolescent hostility and posturing will hopefully start to wane as the average age of a gamer continues to rise. However, in the meantime, we still have the rampant biases that plague industry sites, forums and other communities on the Internet. Thankfully, most developers and publishers ignore such tripe; they're in a business and they honestly don't care about your own personal vendetta against a particular company. Take 2K Marin, for instance; in an interview with Bioshock 2 creative director Jordan Thomas, we hear about "confirmation bias," which - psychologically speaking - is of course the root of most unreasonable slants. Said Thomas:
"There’s a cognitive effect known as 'confirmation bias' which leads people to latch onto conclusions that support their preferences and ignore data which doesn’t. This leads to wild, unreasoning loyalty to a chosen platform, sports team, or brand of soda."
Thomas goes on to say that from a developer's perspective, the console wars "are a bit silly," and that their target is "consistency." He also says it's really sad to see everyone so fixated on "platform partisanship" because it seems to affect the "critical channels" and hinders any decent chance at solid discussion and conversation. The "confirmation bias" is the bane of my existence; those who just have to side with Sony hated Bioshock until it came to the PS3. And for years, ever since the first Xbox arrived, the Microsoft fanboys mocked Final Fantasy endlessly...until FFXIII was announced for the 360, and they started crowing about their "victory."
Really, it's all just extremely boring. Is it at all possible to focus on something else? Like...oh, I dunno...the games?
2/8/2010 10:32:16 AM Ben Dutka
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:24:01 PM
At the same time, I think it's also clear that the PS3 is simply the better machine, and why PS3 exclusives tend to represent the best this generation has to offer. If we support that, perhaps we'll see more... But in general, I think real gamers should just want to have fun and support the developers that do the best work.
coverton341
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:31:03 PM
Qubex
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 8:18:21 PM
I have been doing quite a bit of back ground research on the SCEA Developer website - reading through GD conference white papers on Cell and RSX programming and optimisation. What the papers prove to me and what SCEA/SCEE keeps on hammering home to the developers, is just how massively parallel the processing capabilities are of the PS3. We are talking fact here again; it was engineered to be so. In-fact I feel the Ps3 was actually "dumbed down" by Sony - to some extent - with more memory it would have been an even better power house.
Again, no one can ignore the fact the USAF (United States Air Force) has purchased 3000 odd PS3 for massive parallel number crunching... they did not chose xBox, they chose the PS3... that says something. Othe universities and research facilities have done similarly. Unfortunately Sony has removed the "otherOS" functionality so now Linux cannot be used on the Slims and therefore people interested in "playing" with the hardware can't really anymore :( I can understand why, as Linux has now enabled an exploit in the Hypervisor to be find and all the code dumped out... I guess some in the Homebrew scene are happy, others, especially the commercial companies that support the PS3 are understandably not...
The fact of the matter is; after having read quite a bit of what the PS3 can actually do developers can and will do more with the hardware... I see the way SCEA are developing techniques to use the Cells SPU's/SPE's brute force in conjunction with the RSX in parallel, how to enhance graphics with anti aliasing, creating realistic shadow maps (which have been an issue this generation with some of the game engines), and how to keep frame rate sustained at higher resolutions.
The xBox, i believe, has reached its limits... the PS3 has not...
Q!
"i am home"
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Hitch
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 10:50:21 PM
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Qubex
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 @ 1:03:29 AM
One must research, understand/consume the knowledge and then give an opinion, no matter how small it is... the point being I am making a statement about the potential of the machine, and we have seen some of what it can do through the exclusives that have been released for the PS3 to date...
I will leave "fanboyism" to others - what ever that really means today, but if I come across information that I think people would appreciate knowing I will talk about it...
Q!
"i am home"
Beamboom
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 @ 5:41:12 AM
When I think of it I'd say ALL my favorites on the ps3 so far are multi platforms. And you know what? So friggin' what! I don't mind that xbox and PC owners can enjoy the same game - why should I? A good game is a good game, period. And in addition I've got a blu-ray player, a multimedia-station that looks darn good, interact with my Bravia TV and audio system and plays like a charm.
geovanwitdakick
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 11:04:11 AM
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geovanwitdakick
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 11:04:28 AM
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Mornelithe
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 11:20:01 AM
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Bravo 2K?
Jawknee
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:48:06 PM
Jawknee
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 2:15:56 PM
bigrailer19
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 3:16:24 PM
englishgolfer
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 11:27:19 AM
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LittleBigMidget
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 11:48:12 AM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:21:22 PM
Kowhoho
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:06:41 PM
frostface
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 7:33:06 PM
maxpontiac
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 11:52:30 AM
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LittleBigMidget
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 11:56:26 AM
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coverton341
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:13:40 PM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:22:08 PM
coverton341
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:26:49 PM
Or maybe people are just jerks and I take way too many psychology classes for my own good.
Feregrin
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 2:59:50 PM
bigrailer19
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:15:06 PM
But for my instance, all the multi plats I bought would be for the PS3, and the amount and success of Sony' exclusive titles are more than enough. Why would I spend up to $400 on another console for a few games? Those games are great no doubt, Gears, Lost Odyssey the Halo's, I mean the console has great games. But I have no ambition or funds to support another console. As a gamer I agree we should acknowledge a good game when its credit is deserved. But in my case Sony' machine and games support my hobby much more than I ever thought possible. Personally the 360 just ins't for me, It would sit on a shelf gathering dust and that to me is a waste of money that could go towards another PS3 exclusive. The PS3 does everything I want it to and more, and I have great games to play and ton more to look farward too.
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johnld
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:28:48 PM
bigrailer19
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 7:58:05 PM
sonic1899
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:23:55 PM
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coverton341
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:37:00 PM
TheHighlander
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:41:48 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 2:44:58 PM
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Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:30:59 PM
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Just look at R* accepting $50 million to keep GTAIV DLC away from the PS3 owners, don't you THINK these are the little things that spark fanboy wars?!?!?!?.......PLEASE! I like Bioshock, I like 2K but Thomas or whatever your name be, you guys(devs)in a way have a hand in this.
I recall one dev coming out and saying something like GoW can't be done on PS3 bla bla bla, maybe you Thomas don't care but a lot of your people do.
Jawknee
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 2:04:38 PM
MS certainly has fueled this nerd rage by pulling crap like "timed exclusivity" with content that was probably cut from the original due to the DVD9s limits anyways. They have done no good this gen.
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Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 3:31:28 PM
Alienange
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 3:37:34 PM
Dancemachine55
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 10:45:06 PM
Ever since MS entered console gaming, it has gone from a friendly weekend versus match between rival consoles to all out war.
I miss the good ol' days of friendly matches. Nintendo vs Sony. N64 had Mario 64, Perfect Dark and GoldenEye, while Playstation had Final Fantasy VII and Metal Gear Solid. Both had respect and were fun.
Shams
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:41:35 PM
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Am I fanboy? Possibly. Does confirmation bias occur in my gaming? Not as much as it does for others, because, I'll be the first to admit when a multiplatform effort, or a 3rd-party title comes pretty close to a ps3 exclusive in terms of quality.
Fanboyism is even growing stale in the 360 camp. Where as Bayonetta may serve as fodder for the said confirmation bias, games like Uncharted 2 and Killzone 2 that show what is possible on the ps3, and what is yet to be accomplished on the 360, if it all possible, can only be ignored by the most rabid zealot.
donfelipe
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 12:41:49 PM
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I would add as the average INCOME of a gamer continues to rise. Yeah I am old, with good job and I own all 3 consoles. They all have good games and bad games, they all have strengths and weaknesses, that's life.
While I prefer the PS3 I don't see that as a reason to bash the other 2. Instead of focusing on the hardware, I think the more relevant debate would be the online services.
Nintendo's sucks, Xbox is easiest use though I refuse to pay for the privilege and I find the PSN store harder to use than it should be.
discuss......
coverton341
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:18:47 PM
Sweedie
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:01:08 PM
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By the way, there is an excellent comparison between the two consoles made by Technobuffalo, it's a very in-depth look of how the two compare to each other. You might be surprised over how close the race actually is. I'll post a link to it in a reply to this post if anyone is interested.
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Sweedie
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:05:46 PM
http://www.technobuffalo.com.lg1x1z.simplecdn.net/blog/uncategorized/console-wars-xbox-360-vs-playstation-3
It's actually going on right now, not everything has been compared yet, but there are 8 rounds up so far. Every round is VERY detailed and well explained, definitely worth a look for the interested.
BikerSaint
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:21:56 PM
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I'm a gamer 1st, so I'll play whatever game I like on whatever console it happens to be for.
And while I DO prefer my PS3 as the console of choice, every console has some good point's & a few bad points.
Now, as for hate, since I have 18 systems & handhelds, I don't hate for any gaming unit.
BUT......although I own a 250GB 360 & most of it's greatest exclusives, I DO HATE it's parent company who want's to rule the world by ruining gaming on everyone else's consoles.
Yes, I'm giving you middle finger, MICROSOFT!
Dancemachine55
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 10:52:12 PM
I too have a 360, a Wii and a PS3. The PS3 gets the most play time, of course. But I do have a lot of respect for Wii and 360, along with the fantastic exclusives all have achieved.
As for fanboys, they sicken me. I prefer PS3, but I'm not a fanboy because I like all the consoles. I only get up on my high horse and argue myself blue in the face when a Halo or MS fan bashes the PS3 for unfounded and incredibly stupid reasons.
Fane1024
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 1:15:23 AM
I will provide anti-hype (re. Halo or Forza), but I'll also counter statements which over-state the technical superiority of the PS3 or the supposed DVD gimp effect (which fanboys try to use to explain any shortcoming).
convergecrew
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:25:26 PM
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The main problem lies in how it's dealt in this industry, simply because it seems to permeate every aspect of gaming websites and discussion. It's too hard to get away from, even if you're just trying to have a decent discussion about something. Chalk it up to the Age level or gender of the user or whatever. It's always going to exist as long as game are being made for the teenage male audience. .
Sweedie
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:41:19 PM
Of course people want the product they bought to be good, but why can't it be good enough for you? Why does it have to be better than someone else's product? Seems like self-esteem issues to me more than anything else (not talking about you now, just talking in general).
Sports teams are different because they are actually competing against each other in a competition, and they are also representing something bigger than just a brand, unlike coffee (unless you count the "competition" of selling the most coffee, which is not the same thing).
coverton341
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 2:27:58 PM
Sweedie
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 6:27:39 PM
Bugzbunny109
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:40:08 PM
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Jawknee
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 1:58:50 PM
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I want the best possible games with the widest variety and Sony's machine is the only console that can achieve that certain level of greatness as proven with exclusives that out do Xbox exclusives any day. Its not about who has the best console(i.e. my junk is bigger then your junk) its about a certain level of quality. We're not getting that best with most multiplatform games. Certainly not the best for our $60 and the reason is because of the inferior hardware games and devs are limited by.
The Xbox is like the Special Needs kid in the class. Everyone has to learn at his/her pace no matter how boring or slow it will be. In sum, i paid for the best console on the market, and if developers like 2K want my money, they need to stop limiting themselves with shoddy hardware and start making some REAL games for the PS3. Until then, ill pick up multiplats in the bargain bin or used.
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WolfCrimson
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 2:44:22 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 2:45:55 PM
Jawknee
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:34:13 PM
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 2:47:43 PM
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Jawknee
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 @ 12:14:22 PM
SvenMD
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 @ 1:26:12 PM
XxNoir
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 3:25:24 PM
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Lol totally kidding guys.I agree,it is immature and pointless,plus also shows the lack of social life and nutrition you have in your bones from obviously having nothing better to then to stay home and tell people "My console/game/shoe is better than yours".
bigrailer19
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 3:37:05 PM
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I have always owned Sony's platform(s). I've owned others, the nes, SNES, the 64, and the original xbox, wii etc.. (although the xbox it was really my friends, he just kept it at my house to avoid his parents finding it, lol) and I always end up with Sony's platform. The expansive library of games, the quality first party devs. and or course the technology and support they offer. I held off getting the 360 because I knew I'd end up with the PS3. I knew that all the multiplat games I bought would be on the PS3 and I knew eventually, Sony's exclusive line-up would be absolutely amazing. So you see I have nothing against the 360, maybe that it fails often but nothing else. I just have no reason to purchase it accept maybe the handful of good exclusives for it. But even then that doesnt justify my purchase because Sony once again has a melee of games coming out and I'd much rather put my money there. Sure I'd love to play the Gears of War series, and Fable 2, and even Lost Odyssey to name a few. But I know where I'd rather spend my money. And honestly there just isn't any room in my entertainment center for another console! ;)
Honestly all the fan boy stuff just seems childish and seems to relate to self-esteem issues. Everyone always has to have the best regardless if millions of others disagree. I will defend the PS3 but I will never blatantly tell someone the 360 isn't worth there time. That brings me back to why I come to this site. Regardless the fact that its a PS site, most of us understand how to discuss things, without it getting out of hand. I can come here and avoid "the PS3 sucks", or "the 360 sucks", or for the most part "this game is better than that game" because its discussed, even if there is a difference of opinion.
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Dancemachine55
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 10:59:29 PM
Now, the problem seems to have been fixed, except with preowned 360's from before 2007. My 360 has lasted me 9 months so far, a 2008 60GB model, and will hopefully last me longer than most unfortunate 360 owners. (Knock on wood).
Basically, hated the 360 before, but appreciate it now. Just a shame they still think they don't need blu-ray when games these days are clearly getting bigger and bigger.
Alienange
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 3:44:34 PM
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They're the ones who decided to give Bioshock to only one console. That in itself caused boards to light up with fanboy rage and gloating. Now he thinks he can turn around and tell them all that they're "unreasonable" and "ignoring data?"
Gimme a break. Jordan sounds a lot like an xbot whose been bi*** slapped by the latest PS3 surge and is trying to say "no no, we liked everyone from the start... you gotta believe me!"
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Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 7:19:41 PM
Lotusflow3r
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 3:48:02 PM
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I'm just glad this site is grown up.
I also love how one man from 2k speaks as if he is ALL beings in this industry. Lovely stuff.
Anyway, must get back to naming my new home....im gonna go with either "Ye House", "Lord House" or...."The Cinnamons".
Am i too British?
It's all tongue in cheek as they say.
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Lotusflow3r
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 3:58:12 PM
FullmetalX10
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 3:51:07 PM
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Anyways, I freely admit I am a Playstation fanboy, mostly because I grew up with em, had a playstation for as long as I can remember, though I might have a small case of amnesia now and then. Anyanyways, last generation I didn't mind xbox, one of my friends had one, and we went to his house with like a small group to all play HALO every now and then, good times, good times. But after shifting through time and replacing the #2 with a PS#3, becoming older, developing more aggresion and stubbornness for things I thought was right, say if I thought 1+1 was 3 you had to get a lot of things involved to get me think 1+1 was 2, not saying Playstation was the 1+1=3, since obviously Playstation is always the right choice, just sayin'
With that and my best friend also choosing Playstation, partialy because I pursued him to, and becoming more and more involved in the gaming industry, learning that the rivalry between tha ps3 n the box grew more and more, I faced a lot of discussions, always keeping with Playstation.
So if any box user tells me his is better, the fanboy in me just rises and does everything to prove himself right, even though it might not always be, most of the time it is though.
The point of this all, is saying, if you went with something for most of your life and the people you know best agree, it's hard to give in to any argument saying xbox has ANYthing better than Playstation. Again, just sayin'
XxNoir
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:09:57 PM
FullmetalX10
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 4:37:05 PM
Now remembering all those times I wished I could share a paopu with Kairi(little youthful crush), nah jk, maybe...still rooting for ya Sora, come back quick, pretty plz.
Jawknee
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 5:35:02 PM
bigrailer19
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 7:56:08 PM
I know a ton of people like it and i agree some aspects are great. But i feel like im forcing myself as well. When i look at it i have no ambition to put it in my ps3, i always opt for a dif. game, most recently MAG, that game has me hooked. But to the point Bioshock is no doubt very creative, and im sure excellent for a lot of others, but I'm having a hard time getting into it.
Nlayer
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 5:24:13 PM
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I never really understood why people would have system wars. If you enjoy the system, great. If you don't enjoy the system, cool. If you think everyone should like what you like, then your stupid. :\
Jawknee
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 5:38:14 PM
As i said above, its not about who's console is better, that argument has already been won by Sony. Its about getting the biggest bang for your buck and some of us are tired of being asked to spend $60 for a game that was made on a console with last gen tech to play on our next gen console. Its bogus and has got to stop. Devs have gone from making games because they love it and love to see the best quality products in the fans hands to making a quick buck by making a game multi-platform and limiting their ambitions to the weakest link.
The Xbox!
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Brklynty1
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 5:26:39 PM
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Alienange
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 6:32:09 PM
Snaaaake
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 6:45:33 PM
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But I certainly don't get why one would become a PS3 fanboy as there is nothing to be jealous of.
I seen a lot of flame wars and it's always and I mean 97% of the time 360 fanboys that started it.
But was there any fanboys war back in the 6th gen? If there wasn't then that means 360 fanboys are only barking because the 360 is in front of the PS3.
DemonNeno
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 7:00:54 PM
Fanboyism has been around since the dawn of gaming. Before consoles were mainstream, people would rant about how much better a frickin' pinball game was compared to the other.
Finally, just because someone from a company that may have done something before for profit doesn't make them untrustworthy. If that's the case, every PS3 owner should hate Toeshicoa or whatever that dudes' name is in charge of GT5 along with Sony themselves.
If everyone claimed their console was par to the next, there wouldn't be much to brag about. Let us face the fact that, unfortunately, some people like to brag and this is their best shot at doing just that.
NoSmokingBandit
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 7:05:59 PM
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Theres several games i'd like to play that i probably wont because i dont have a 360 (Fable II (even though people say its not so great), Halo 3 (mainly to finish the series), and Forza to name a few), but i'll just deal with it. Even if i could afford a 360 its just not worth spending a ton of money only to play a handful (3) of games.
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SirLoin of Beef
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 @ 11:41:01 AM
For a while, the lack of wireless wasn't an issue as my 360 was close to the router so I could plug it in with no issues. It limited where I could put it but it wasn't that big of a deal. Then when I moved my entertainment stuff to a different room, I had to buy the wireless adapter for it. Not so for my PS3 and its built-in wireless.
Since my 360 was a launch model, I didn't have HDMI (which still boggles the mind) though, at the time, I was still running on an SD television. When I got my LCD, I had to use the VGA plug as I couldn't take advantage of the TV's HDMI inputs.
The use of the regular optical drive is peculiar, too, given the Blu Ray's substantial storage advantage.
I've loved playing games on my 360, even with all that stuff, but MS's practices have never sat well with me. Nickel and dimeing consumers stinks and that's what they do.
Fane1024
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 1:29:34 AM
Brklynty1
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 9:09:36 PM
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1. I am a Sony fanboy based on me mostly using Playstation every generation and am satisfied with the service and products they have given me. Not because I believe its superior. Though I do believe it is.
2. Why should I buy an Xbox 360? Microsoft has yet to give me a legit reason on why I should buy one. Games? 90% of them are cross platform. Exclusives? We all know whose the giant in that case. Price? I was tempted when the PS3's $600 dog tag was announced, still a no go. Capabilities? I'm sorry but the only thing I see the 360 is capable of is eating my pockets in an exchange for nothing. Plagued with RROD, E73 error(or whatever code it is), the console scratches the disc?.......
People say the Live service is the main reason. Well let's see why. Twitter. Last I check this is 2010. Mostly everyone has a smarthphone. I can twitter from there thank you. Its faster and easier. Facebook. Same as the twitter case. Last Fm, Netflix, etc. The PS3 has a built in web browser that allows you to use twitter, facebook, not sure about last fm, and recently Netflix via the disk and an actual XMB app in the fall. So that's still not a good enough reason. Not to mention additional $50 price tag. They say its better than the free PSN. Maybe, but I wouldn't say its superior, better is suitable.
The games. If the title doesn't include Halo, Gears, or Fable, then I see no point of getting a 360 for that game. Halo IMHO is an abused, overused franchise that gets another installment when Xbox games sales start to decrease or when Sony is dropping another exclusive atomic. Its a great game, don't get me wrong, but within every installment I only see minimal improvements. They mostly go towards the multiplayer which I still find the same in every installment. Gears of War almost made me get it I'll admit that. The first game I seen that didn't have a map icon showing you where the other team is, making you search and use cover properly. But my friend had it so I played his mostly. Fable,......well I hear its good. Other than those, I believe PS3 has an equal to all other 360 exclusive.
The accessories are another thing. As someone else mentioned, why should I pay $100 for a wifi adapter? $25 for a play and charge kit, batteries if I don't get the kit, a hard drive if I go with the cheap model, a HD DVD add on(no longer the case) and other when the PS3 gives you what you need out the box. A console with built in wifi, the best blu-ray player, a hard drive, a controller with a built in battery and a usb cable to charge it.
Overall like I said before, microsoft has given me no good enough reason to get the 360. The same could be said about the PS3 by others. This is just me saying my reason, not a bash. *puts up flame shield for safety precautions
Fane1024
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 1:36:11 AM
Gamer Girl Gemo
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 10:13:05 PM
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I used to get into big debates over which console is better and yatta but yeah, I agree, it is getting a little old... Why not just peace and love for all? Although, it's hard to abandon the old ways when there's still those around us just bashing certain consoles... (Sigh)
I'm pretty sure we'll look back on this and laugh one day. Today's my day for it. Ha. Ha.
Robochic
Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 11:58:57 PM
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My friends still bug me for having a PS3 they are true "fanboys" it drives me insane but I just have a good laugh when they tell me their 360 is going back for repairs while I still haev my launched ps3 thats going strong.
I believe it's not the consoles that make the game it's the devs and how they put their life into a game so that gamers can enjoy it, the consoles just there so we have something to play it on.
maxpontiac
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 @ 10:17:29 AM
SILVERAMMO
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 @ 1:18:32 AM
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dveisalive
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 @ 1:35:53 AM
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I find it funny that PS3 and 360 go at it. It's just USA v JAP etc.... but in the end SONY RULES. Sony always make great stuff. If Sony were to make an OS it would never have the blue screen of death!
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010 @ 1:53:16 AM
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gotta admit though it is kinda funny.
developers love contradicting themselves.
i just read a article saying they cut content to make sure they dont have a repeat of bioshock on the PS3, and that they wanted the games to be identical so in a seance they screwed over the PC fans.
they compromised the game by making it for consoles not for PC so in a seance their giving into the console wars.
thats what really irks me with developers these days, back in the day games were made for the PC THAN! for consoles that way the PC games were not held back by inferior hardware.
now its the other way around, i did not spend 4K building my PC so i can play freaking crysis for the rest of its life.
Minishmaru
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 @ 2:15:04 PM
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Seriously all I care about is great games just like the good old days.
Unfortunately my collection of games for the PS3/PSP each system alone outnumber my 360 games...and for good reason. There just arent that many games I want for the 360, most of them are just games I bought cuz I knew more of my 360 friends would get it so we can multiplay it up! (Modern Warfare 2 for example)

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Monday, February 08, 2010 @ 10:49:06 AM
Granted, the first generation were not that good. We can see they have improved though, with developers spending more time refining their game engines, and in some cases, employing separate teams in order to sustain the "quality/production" levels on each given platform... however, we as PS3 owners really enjoy and respect developers that give the hardware justice. Exclusives, in my view are simply better, and they can... and in this case... do show the PS3's superiority in its choice of technology and execution.... any gamer worth their salt cannot argue against this fact...
Developers will make sales, and a lot of them, if they realise that gamers who see real effort being made on their platform, pushing the hardware and showing what can be done will be loyal and will purchase games for the collection.
For example, I would purchase a 360 to buy Mass Effect 2, because I think its worthy of a purchase, it's a brilliant game... however we also know and can imagine how good it could be if it were only a PS3 exclusive... the extra power and storage, amazing... and we see it with other titles. I can understand why people are upset losing FFXIII, i mean it seems it is half the game it should be, from what I have read and seen. Sure it may play well, and remind you of the good old days to some extent, but it's not the same.
Developers may want to remain "neutral" however one cannot dispel the fact that us gamers who are loyal to our platform expect loyalty back from the developers we support... and I feel we should promote and stand up for our platform as much as possible... if only to make sure people are factually aware for the sake of being technically correct and not live in a dream world of misinformation and arrogance.
Q!
"i am home"
Last edited by Qubex on 2/8/2010 11:00:50 AM