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Will PS4 Conquer Xbox One for the Third Straight Year?

Bidness Etc: The consoles go head-to-head in 2016; will the PS4 continue to lead?

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Hoffmann3789d ago ShowReplies(14)
YinYangGaming3789d ago

I imagine it will be more of the same, xbox one will take a few months (in terms of npd) but PS4 will most likely outsell it, remember this is really the first year where Ps4 is finally getting quite a plethora of big AAA exclusives, will be a great year for PlayStation and a good year for the Xbox

freshslicepizza3789d ago

i honestly don't see it now that sony lowered the price of the ps4. microsoft would have to have a permanent price drop to $299 and include games just to compete. what i do see happening is a new slim model announced at e3 which will bring much needed renewed interest.

2016 looks to be the breakout year for the ps4 as far as aaa exclusives go, i don't see the xbox one holding ground against the onslaught. however both systems will have decent games not available on the other and that is really what matters more than overall sales.

Artemidorus3789d ago

As much as I agree i don't see why gaming fans should care.

Enjoy the games they provide.

barb_wire3789d ago

The X1 may/might win a few months on NPD. But the gap will still grow in the PS4s favor here in the US. Worldwide though, it won't even be a competition, where the PS4 continues to crush the X1.

G20WLY3789d ago

In all honesty, I just don't see the Xbox winning a few NPDs in 2016. Maybe one, but even that would surprise me given PS4's momentum and release schedule.

That doesn't mean I don't think people will enjoy Xbox as well, but all things considered (including PSVR), this should be the easiest year for PS4 in terms of this slightly lame sales war.

ABizzel13789d ago

@G20WLY

XBO is more likely to have a price cut later in the year or release an XBO slim to gain a newfound momentum, so there's definitely a chance for a NPD win for them, and I'd say maybe 1 - 3 if this happens.

The XBO was built big on purpose, and we all know there's plenty of un-used room in the console, so it's by far the easiest to make a slim out of, that's noticeably smaller (Sony has more work on their hands). Next cheaper materials and have numerous bundles for $299 with a game(s) by E3 2016 (Halo 5 + MCC, Forza 6 + Horizon 2, and Fallout 4 + Tomb Raider...ironic but it would sell).

That could easily win them a month.

The other month could be the launch of Gears of War 4 depending on when it drops. Halo is Xbox biggest game, and Gears is in a very close 2nd, so there's a chance for MS to win a month there as well.

Finally they might pull off a lucky win that no one expects, like April of 2015. Just completely out of the blue.

Other than that I don't see any more wins for them, unless PS4 sales finally slow do, which is unlikely looking at the line-up they have all throughout the year. It's still a great time to be a gamer on any platform though, and hopefully we'll see growth for all 3, as well as what the NX is, and if VR takes off slow, but steady.

ThanatosDMC3789d ago

It needed that much room for giant heat sinks. The Xb1 it seems produces a lot of heat compared to the PS4 (PS4 sometimes sounds like my 360, a jet engine), even with many vents, massive heat sink, and fans.

Not even mentioning the warm sometimes hot to the touch power brick.

chrisx3789d ago (Edited 3789d ago )

Ps4 shall conquer the Xbone hands down for 2016. Ps4 - Godzilla, Xbone - godzooki

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA19d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY19d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay19d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos19d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7219d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY19d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator19d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum19d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z19d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad20d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga20d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot18d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose20d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE19d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername19d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy19d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde19d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8619d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8619d ago (Edited 19d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole19d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300019d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot20d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle19d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7719d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments