Sony After E3: "We Have A Huge Amount Of Momentum"
See Full ImageThe PlayStation 3 has been chipping away at the overall worldwide sales lead held by the Xbox 360, and Sony is confident that eventually, they will pass the competition (if not the Wii).
During an interview with Industry Gamers, Sony Worldwide Studios VP Scott Rohde spoke about post-E3 thoughts concerning the PlayStation Move, 3D, and the continued rise of the PS3. In regards to 3D, Rohde likened the emergence of this technology to the Blu-Ray launch, calling the price obstacle a "strategy" rather than a "concern." He reminds us that at the start of Blu-Ray's career, people were opting to stick with their DVD collection without any desire to upgrade; but Sony just had to keep pushing and prove that it's a superior way of viewing movies and playing games. Then, when IG mentioned that many analysts see the PS3 overtaking the 360, Rohde replied:
"We certainly hope that’s going to be the case. We are confident that we have a huge amount of momentum and we see that from all of our partners in the industry at retail and third party partners. The buzz is about where the PS3 is headed in the future, and I truly believe that future-proof message is a big part of that.
A lot of developers, a lot of publishers out there are saying, 'Wow, we like what the Move is offering, we like that you guys are on the cutting edge of 3D, so we’re going to get involved now, because when the PS3 really hits its stride we want to be there with it.' So we’re very confident that we’re in a very good spot right now. And our partners are echoing that sentiment back to us."
With only a total of about 5 million units separating the global sales tally between the PS3 and 360, and the added benefit of superior exclusives and an ever-expanding Network, this could very well happen. By the way, speaking of the PSN, they addressed the idea of the total number of accounts being "inflated:" that just because there are multiple PSN accounts in a single household doesn't mean the overall number is false (different people with different tastes). However, the PR guy admits they should make it clearer that the number also includes PSP PSN accounts.
For most fans of the PS3, the eventual overtaking of Microsoft appears inevitable. But you don't count your chickens...and all that.
Tags: ps3, sony, console war, xbox 360
6/26/2010 10:34:44 AM Ben Dutka
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Comments (92 posts)
Jawknee
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:02:40 AM
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Cesar_ser_4
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:24:48 AM
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rell
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 1:02:24 PM
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godsman
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 9:23:28 PM
I think the Xbox would've died faster if it included a blu-ray player. It'll be the same as PS3, but $100 more expensive. No one would want that.
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SmokeyPSD
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 3:12:13 AM
They are running out of steam, developers, unique games and it seems a desire to even make that situation right with the huge push to make kinect successful.
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Dancemachine55
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 4:45:15 AM
Live was the only thing MS got right when the Xbox launched. It should've been a software service, not something to drive their own hardware.
Imagine a beautiful gaming world where Xbox didn't exist, Nintendo and Sony both supported Live for excellent online gaming, Halo and Gears being PS3 exclusive, on Blu-ray, and no frackin' fanboy flame wars instigated and fuelled by ignorant pathetic little Xbot fanboys.
2007 is what happened when it all went wrong.
2010 is what happens when it is set right again.
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Highlander
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 10:11:09 AM
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Jawknee
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:01:59 AM
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because MS has a secret weapon! Wifi!
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=253537
Doesn't the current Slim model already have this Wifi? and isn't Sony going to release a model with even fast Wifi then this?
God MS is so petty. The PS3 is on it's way to over taking the Xbox, even with their made over Xbox.
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Qwarktast1c
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:09:57 AM
Last edited by Qwarktast1c on 6/26/2010 11:10:20 AM
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Victor321
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:12:48 AM
So, as of now, there isn't anything faster than Wireless N. I hope I explained it right ^.^
Last edited by Victor321 on 6/26/2010 11:13:05 AM
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Jawknee
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:14:44 AM
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Highlander
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:16:56 AM
For reference 802.11g can handle up to 54MBits/second with a typical throughput of about half that. 802.11b has a throughput of 11Mbits with typical throughput a little less than half that. Typical - average - residential broadband has bit rates (in the US) a little over 2Mbits. 802.11n can blow both of these out of the water with rates as high as 600MBits, in the right circumstances - but of course no one has those circumstances, or the internet bandwidth to use such speeds.
In other words, even 802.11b is sufficient to saturate the typical broadband Internet bandwidth. 802.11g is *more* than sufficient for 90+% of residential Internet connections in the world.
However, the upcoming PS3 SKUs with larger HDDs may (according to reports) use 802.11n just like the Space Heater Squat does. Now, of course I have to point out that 802.11g is already capable of higher bandwidth than almost any residential Internet connection. The advantage that 802.11n has is better range, That said, 802.11g is more than sufficient for the vast majority of homes where your PS3 isn't typically more than about 30-40 feet from the wireless access point.
However since 802.11n and 802.11b/g chipsets are cheep as chips, there is no reason not to match the capability that the new Space Heater has.
It is kind of funny though that many people are rather falsely putting 802.11n wireless up as some special feature when in truth it offers at best a marginal performance benefit and a range increase that is not beneficial to most..
Last edited by Highlander on 6/26/2010 11:27:36 AM
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Jawknee
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:23:09 AM
The Wifi in the PS3 works great as is. Sometimes i get faster speeds with my Wifi connection then with a hard line for some odd reason. Thats what the connection speed test on the PS3 tells me anyway.
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JPBooch
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:50:18 AM
But, where it becomes a concern is the fidelity. You have better range and connection with N than G.
I'm sure Sony will rectify this soon. The technology for N has been out for a few years and the price has come down tremedously.
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JMO_INDY
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 4:48:27 PM
Last edited by JMO_INDY on 6/26/2010 4:49:47 PM
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godsman
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 9:26:00 PM
"Aren't Internet Speeds in the west too slow to even take full advantage of wifeless N?"
I immediately knew the next post would be a reply from TheHighlander.
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godsman
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 9:35:32 PM
I think the range improvement from g to n is just speed, the distance receptions aren't better. Correct me on that.
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Highlander
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 10:55:00 PM
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AcHiLLiA
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 3:39:03 PM
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Highlander
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 5:57:47 PM
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Orvisman
Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 7:49:42 AM
With Fios, my standard package includes 25/15mbps. I can upgrade to 50/25 mbps for a premium, but 25/15 is sufficient for me right now.
My question is I obviously have the wireless G in my PS3s and I have the wireless G adapter for my 360, would I benefit from using wireless N at all at my current speed or if I upgrade to 50/15?
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JPBooch
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:10:27 AM
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The future for the PS3 looks very bright though. MS can't compete with 3D and the Move just might be a revolutionary way to play shooters. I've heard nothing but praise for it.
Ben, did you get a chance to try it out yet? I'd love to hear your comments on it with some of the titles like Sorcerer and most definetely SOCOM 4.
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Fane1024
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 3:28:37 PM
And, since there were actually some who gave M$ higher grades for E3 than Sony (really? what show were they watching?), it seems to have worked.
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MyWorstNightmar
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:16:12 AM
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Sony After E3: "We Have A Huge Amount Of Momentum"
Nintendo After E3: "We Have A Huge Amount Of Momentum"
Microsoft After E3: "We Have A Huge Amount Of Momentum"
Isn't that the way it always goes?
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Jawknee
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:17:31 AM
That's the way i see it anyways. ha!
Nintendo has had momentum this entire generation so I'm not sure how to take their claim.
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MyWorstNightmar
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:23:04 AM
I was reading on a 360 website, where they were excited about the new 360 S, and one guy said even though he is on his "5th 360 (3 that I bought), I am definately picking this one up."
There have to be so many just like him that through bricking, mod killing, and just not wanting to deal with the repair hassel, that have just gone out and picked up a new unit. And that lousy Arcade unit also counts towards their numbers too.
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Jawknee
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:27:05 AM
It must take a certain idiotic personality to continue wasting your money in the way many Xbox owners due. Seriously, being on your 5th or 6th console in a single generation because the thing keeps breaking is pathetic. These people must lead sad little lives.
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Highlander
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:29:22 AM
360s numbers are quite inflated, but we'll never know the true level. The only way is to analyze things like XBL Gold subscribers, or sales of games that have historically been equal between platforms. I do think it's telling that EA as many as two years ago revealed that they made more both in revenue and profit from the PS3 than they did from the 360.
As for people buying box after box, I just don't understand that at all. Especially as these are the most vociferous people when it comes to claiming that the 360 is vastly superior to the PS3.
Last edited by Highlander on 6/26/2010 11:33:18 AM
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MyWorstNightmar
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:32:13 AM
So, if I owned a 360 and it busted, I would also be the person to just go buy a new one, and there have to be a lot of people like me that have done JUST that.
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MyWorstNightmar
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:43:53 AM
The games don't seem fun. If you live in an apartment, or if you 360 is upstairs in your 2 story house, the people downstairs will KILL you if you use it.
I read they might implement it into shooters where you use it to throw grenades, which would free up a button to do something else. But all that to throw a grenade? Sounds like you are makeing it do something to just justify even having it.
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Highlander
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:44:31 AM
I don't know about you, but I'd have to clear a space in front of my TV to play Kinect games, and I don't think the room is big enough for it to work in any case.
Last edited by Highlander on 6/26/2010 11:45:43 AM
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MyWorstNightmar
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 12:02:31 PM
I feel bad for all those consumers that have invested so much in games, controllers, headsets, wireless adapters, Live subscriptions. It is like a bad marriage. You know you should get out, there is that tempting secretary at work that keeps giving you not so subtle hints that life with her would be oh so better, but there is the house, the cars, the kids to consider.
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MyWorstNightmar
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 12:14:49 PM
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Jawknee
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 12:42:33 PM
Or maybe just buy arcade machine. ;)
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Fane1024
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 3:34:37 PM
As much as you hate Microsoft, I'm surprised you bought one it the first place. I never would.
I have to admit, if my PS3 were to die again (God forbid), I'd probably buy a slim rather than pay for another repair...and if the replacement was $199, no question.
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shadowscorpio
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 4:47:40 PM
PS3 slims are quality.
Last edited by shadowscorpio on 6/26/2010 4:47:53 PM
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Jawknee
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 1:08:57 PM
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SoulController
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:45:06 AM
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kraygen
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 12:01:50 PM
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MyWorstNightmar
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 12:35:40 PM
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sawao_yamanaka
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 1:05:47 PM
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StangMan80
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 1:27:31 PM
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Fane1024
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 3:37:22 PM
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Highlander
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 11:04:48 PM
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Godslim
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 7:19:04 AM
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MyWorstNightmar
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 12:17:20 PM
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Then they slowly step back three steps, and go to the Move booth.
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JPBooch
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 12:46:36 PM
pew, pew, pew
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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 2:08:09 PM
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kellett007
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 5:29:59 PM
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StangMan80
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 1:14:47 PM
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I wonder how many Xboxs a person is on in average.? I am thinking like 3 or 4.
It's prety sad too.
Just think how much smaller Ms sells would be if people were smart anough not to keep buying a piece of junk.
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Jian2069
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 2:24:46 PM
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MartyRules
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 3:13:54 PM
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Jian2069
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 4:20:50 PM
Systems have bad warranties. Even Sony.
My PS3 broke 1 month out of warranty and I had to pay $150 to get it fixed. About a year later it's broken again and I'm not paying again.
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Underdog15
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 6:43:47 PM
If you ask me, it sounds like school's out and summer's here.
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BikerSaint
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 9:46:31 PM
1.Everyone they know had one, so they just had to have it too.
2. By the time their RROD started, they already had so much $$$ invested in the console, games, and accessories that they foolishly, just kept buying bot boxes, rather than taking a huge loss by selling off their collection.
And that alone kept pulling more money out of their wallet, so again, by the 2nd, 3rd, or more 360 re-purchases, they had even more tons of money money thrown into it.
And the fact is that's just a sad vicious circle that allows for nothing more than for MS to keep bite them in their hemorrhoids.
3.Fanboy False pride!!!!
3(A) In the beginning....they crowed & crowed for sooooo looooog over how they thought their machine was superior to any others on Planet Earth, so that now they've successfully polluted & poisoned their own minds into the "MS forever> way of thinking.
3(B).....or they're too scared/ashamed/pig-headedly stubborn/or buyers remorse'ed, to even admit MS Skynet has jacked in their craniums, conquered, & then sucked out any living matter still left over from their now totally defeated mental experience.
And all this is proven just by the new 360 Squat box that's REOD after only 2 days(see Google & YouTube)
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WorldEndsWithMe
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 1:57:11 PM
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Robochic
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 2:52:10 PM
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for the amount one spends on repairing or replacing a 360 they could of had a ps3 a sh** load of great games and a feeling that their console won't blow up at any moment after playing it.
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dirdiggler
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 3:20:36 PM
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Fane1024
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 3:35:02 PM
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Snaaaake
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 3:50:11 PM
But I do agree they should stick to PC.
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shadowscorpio
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 4:58:40 PM
If MS was soo confident in their system why do they have to should dollars in the faces of game devs? Why not let your console do the talking?
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Clamedeus
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 5:19:07 PM
Anything is possible but we are talking about Microsoft here. lol
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Scarecrow
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 5:18:06 PM
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Jdogtookool
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 12:40:55 AM
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kellett007
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 6:22:27 PM
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Sony def has a bunch of games right now and they cover a wide range of gamers. I'm just glad that the PS3 is starting to catch up with M$. Hopefully when GT5 releases it will be a system seller. (it should as long as it has taken to make it)
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StangMan80
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 6:36:54 PM
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BikerSaint
Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 9:57:10 PM
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Then, the whole wide world should join together in nuking that planet.
Not only would it rid our planet of those pesky nukes, it would rid our planet of the scrounge known as MS
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Jdogtookool
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 12:40:05 AM
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dlte
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 5:00:18 PM
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Jdogtookool
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 12:38:37 AM
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BikerSaint
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 12:44:32 AM
Was your "dumbaSS" remark directed towards me?
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Clamedeus
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 4:24:56 AM
We'll just have to sit back and watch to see what goes down.
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BikerSaint
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 12:41:01 AM
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OK, any planet other than the 3rd one.
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Jdogtookool
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 1:16:24 AM
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BikerSaint
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 2:05:30 AM
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Yeah, that means I've forgotten more at my age than you're still learning at yours.
So LOL is right
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Jdogtookool
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 9:41:04 AM
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Hitch
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 12:47:31 PM
Edit: And Mars is the 4th planet anyway so your comment was irrelevant from the start.
Last edited by Hitch on 6/27/2010 12:49:31 PM
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___________
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 2:44:16 AM
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im really starting to regret buying my 360.
i mean splinter cell conviction was great, mass effect 2 was better, alan wake was by far the best of the 3 but is that all?
i spent 500 bucks on a console so i can play 3 games?
plus what im hearing about crackdown 2 is less than encouraging! in fact its been getting extremely poor previews so im not expecting much.
shame too i was really looking forward to it since crackdown was one of my favorite 360 games, and still is!
i really cant understand what the hell M$ are doing this gen.
last gen they were the first to give us quite a few things that are now standard.
they were the first console to have a inbuilt HDD, they were the first console to have in built internet capabilities, they were the first to have a online service and online store.
what have they given us this gen?
kinect?
last gen they had heaps of really good games to stand toe to toe with ps2 and gamecubes best.
this gen?
well they really have nothing!
no 360 game comes close to MGS4 or uncharted 2 or heavy rain.
come on M$ if you want to keep your lead on the ps3, and catch up to the wii your going to need much more blockbuster games!
relying on exclusive DLC and whoring halo out till it cant move aint going to do it!
thats another thing i cant understand, what is there obsession with timed exclusive DLC?
they really think people are going to buy their console and their version of the game just so they can play the DLC a month earlier?
SERIOUSLY!
give me a exclusive game, or even a timed exclusive game, over exclusive DLC, or timed exclusive DLC any day of the week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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SmokeyPSD
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 3:13:31 AM
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___________
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 8:59:42 AM
convictions a great game, its just not a splinter cell game.
i cant understnad what it is with developers this gen and changing well known series to another genre.
whats next?
halo karts?
god of war team racing?
tom clancys rainbow six chess?
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BikerSaint
Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 8:31:22 PM
<<<<they were the first console to have in built internet capabilities>>>>>
NO, no, no, Dreamcast was the first with it's own internet browser, wired by communication giant, AT&T.
And I still have Dreamcast's browser disc that proves it!
Last edited by BikerSaint on 6/27/2010 8:42:43 PM
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___________
Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 9:46:34 AM
net browsing on consoles has always been useless because there poorly implemented, slow, and hard to use.
i wish sony would shell some cash over to mozlla and get them to port firefox over to the ps3.
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Highlander
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 10:27:39 AM
Who would have thought coming out of the PS2/Original Xbox generation that Microsoft would release a console with *less* functionality than the original Xbox? And yet they have done exactly that with the Arcade system - no HDD!
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Cesar_ser_4
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Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 10:58:45 AM
Something else capt obvious should point out???