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PS3 - it only does marketing

Nick @ PS3Center writes:

The disturbing baby ad was only the start of the PS3's marketing mishaps and over then next 2 years, in which Sony would fail time and time again to create any sort of buzz on their upcoming releases or any positive brand recognition. Fast forward to about 3 months ago - Sony began rebranding the PS3, introducing the new 120GB SKU, accompanied by new box art and a completely new logo. The launch of the born again PS3 has been largely successful so far, and that's largely due to Sony's new, aggressive and proactive stance on their marketing strategies.

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gauntletpython6029d ago

It really is a huge difference from where Sony was just a few years ago. The whole tone of the company has changed.

Saaking6029d ago (Edited 6029d ago )

Sony has gained new confidence with the PS3 slim and a constant stream of AAA games selling great. Next year is when it'll get really interesting. Both consoles have some major heavy hitters next year, both are priced the same, it'll be an epic fight which can only benefit us gamers as both try to outdo the other.

deadreckoning6666029d ago (Edited 6029d ago )

"Both consoles have some major heavy hitters next year"

This is coming from SAAKING. Wow, times have changed indeed lol! Ur right though, 2010 will be an epic fight.

"doesn't matter how good the marketing is, it's still gonna come in last this year and this generation."

Ya know what Shadowfox, ur probably right. The PS3 will be the console to own by the end of 2010, but it IS a little too late for Sony to win this generation in NA. Halo Reach will be a sales monster and move lots a 360s. Sony has made a HUGE turn around, but I thk its too late. M$ will announce the their next system in 2011 and this gen will end.

I don't thk people understand what it would take for Sony to outsell the 360 this generation in NA. The PS3, for me, will remain MY gaming console of choice, but I don't see it taking over this generation.
Sony fanboys will begin to understand when the PS3 comes in 3rd place again this year in NA. U guys r free ta bookmark this if ud like and give me hell later if I'm wrong, but I doubt I am.

ChozenWoan6029d ago (Edited 6029d ago )

--Ya know what Shadowfox, ur probably right. The PS3 will be the console to own by the end of 2010, but it IS a little too late for Sony to win this generation in NA.--

Not really since this gen wont end until 2014 at the earliest... unless the predictions about 2012 are true at which time no one will be about to care.

-- Halo Reach will be a sales monster and move lots a 360s.--

So will GT5, God of War3, MAG, and many other games coming out in just the first part of 2010. Not to mention what surprises await us the second half. Reach is a year away and a lot can happen in that time, however, most gamers who are into Halo already have a 360. Now if the 360 was still $100 cheaper for an Elete than it could have been a game changer, as things are now it won't move as many consoles as some people think it would.

--Sony has made a HUGE turn around, but I thk its too late. M$ will announce the their next system in 2011 and this gen will end.--

Guess what... MS has stated that this gen will last 10 years so their next gen console wont be out until 2014-2015. Not to mention that NATAL is what they are launching next year instead of a gen 8 console. Unfortunately for MS, Sony is releasing the PSSphere this coming spring long before Natal hits the market. And since the PSSphere is similar to the Wiimote, more devs will are familiar with the technology and thus it will receive more support and more games.

Continued...

ChozenWoan6029d ago

--I don't thk people understand what it would take for Sony to outsell the 360 this generation in NA.--

One word... TIME!

--The PS3, for me, will remain MY gaming console of choice, but I don't see it taking over this generation.--

Enjoy your gaming however you please, I know I do. As for taking over this generation, only time will tell. I just hope that it's not the Wii for the sake of gamers everywhere.

--Sony fanboys will begin to understand when the PS3 comes in 3rd place again this year in NA. U guys r free ta bookmark this if ud like and give me hell later if I'm wrong, but I doubt I am.--

That might be true for all consoles sold, but not for new console sales this year, this is already a fact. As to if your wrong or right, again why wait till later to give you hell... that would take out all of the fun of having a console war now wouldn't it. lol

Just in case you can't tell, this reply is in no means a personal attack. Just two gamers "discussing" the finer points of console sales and hypothetical possibilities. At the end of the day...
Game On!

Sunny_D6029d ago

Lol, so hypocritical of deadreckoning to say how SAAKING has turned around, but he goes and becomes a fanboy or flamebaiter himself. Dude, you are an idiot; just GTFO here. You seem to love the 360 so why not admit you have one or buy it instead. There's no point in acting like a ps3 supporter on a website where you can't see other people's faces, so why? You won't get extra bubbles, because no one likes you.

D4RkNIKON6029d ago (Edited 6029d ago )

Yeah deadreckoning is an on the fence fanboy, I think he has both consoles but every now and then he flame baits in articles and it is hard to tell which side he is on. But his comments throw fuel into the fire on both sides.

On topic, I love the new Sony marketing campaign. The commercials are funny and to the point about the features of the PS3. They need to stress PSN and how it is free tho, a lot of people pay for XBL because they don't know there is another way.

lalalala6029d ago

Yes there is a huge difference between Sony back then and now, almost like a different company. Although I think they did change advertising agency?

WenisWagon6029d ago (Edited 6029d ago )

It only flops everything

Maddens Raiders6028d ago (Edited 6028d ago )

keep on screaming PS3.

Once upon a time, people waited outside of stores for you in ridiculously long lines, huddled in tents and sleeping bags to pay an incredible premium for all that you offered when you were a plump, healthy infant.

Some people were accosted, others assaulted, and some even shot. The media pawned over you and crucified you all at the same time upon your debut, with the latter pouring on in incredible fashion across the interwebz - spawning flame wars that could power our star system for a millenia. You've won a format war, churned out AAA title after AAA title (even from launch) and even re-branded yourself within the same generation.

Now that you're a svelte & trim adolescent - I can't help but ask myself: "Was it all worth it?"

Hell Yeah.

Market beyond.

Shang-Long6028d ago

haha im sorry wut?

i didnt know MS decided when the next gen would start.

"also Reach will be a sales monster and move lots a 360s"

yes i agree it will sale alot... but i dont thinK it will move units.. ppl who have halo and a 360 already will be buying it...Not new ppl. but thats just me.

ozps36028d ago (Edited 6028d ago )

Yet since the PS3 launch in 2006/2007 it has outsold the XB360 and is the 3rd fastest selling console only behind PS2 and Wii.

Just goes to show its a solid product and the consumers have been voting with their wallets since its launch way back in 2006/2007.

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shadowfox6029d ago

doesn't matter how good the marketing is, it's still gonna come in last this year and this generation.

Soldierone6029d ago

Someone trying to ignore the sales numbers?

gauntletpython6029d ago

PS3 is on the verge of outselling the Wii in Japan for 2009, something no one would have imagined at the beginning of the year. Point is, you never know what could happen.

FrankFoxJaegar6029d ago

Even if the Wii stopped selling, and the PS3 kept selling 1 mil units world wide like it did in sept., it would still take 2 years for the ps3 to catch up at that rate.

shadowfox6029d ago

lol, can't believe some of you honestly think the ps3 can still 'win' this console war. that'll happen when valve starts making PS3 games.

cereal_killa6029d ago (Edited 6029d ago )

shadowfox your the type of idiot that would rig a contest so you and only you would win then go on and gloat around the room on how great you are. that's exactly what you 360 fanboys are doing you launch a year early and claim how great you are I bet your go around and claim 2005 beat the PS3 in sales see how pathetic you are go play your sales little boy while gamers play "GAMES"

sikbeta6029d ago (Edited 6029d ago )

"Someone trying to ignore the sales numbers?"

You don't get it, he can't even read man, ignorance is his second name and blindness doesn't let him see the truth , don't waste your time guys, this kid is lost

Silly gameAr6028d ago

....and the games are still going to stand out from the competition. That's what matters.

XxZxX6028d ago

pretty sure this one is someone multiple account after he got 1 bubbled

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Major_Failson6029d ago

The Xbox 360 it only does RROD and tape.

DelusionalMsBot6029d ago

NO!!!!!!!!!

Only the xbox 360 does everything. Did you know it is a console ,a heater and a toaster.

its also does twitter and facebook and lots of halo

THE BEST exclusive feature is RROD (only on xbox 360)

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zerocrossing6029d ago (Edited 6029d ago )

it dosent matter what console wins the console war your missing the point, aslong as the games are great and dev's strive to create new IP's (thats franchises if you didnt know) and great sequels isnt that what keeps us gaming?, its the games we play that count not the console wether it be the PS3, 360 or Wii theyre all great in there own way but only because of the games they have, and if you refuse to buy anyone of them because your a stupid FANBOY! then sorry but your missing out.

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Uncharted 2 Is the Most Important PlayStation Exclusive of All Time

In a list of games that defined the PlayStation 3, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves would certainly be one of the top contenders. The blockbuster sequel to 2007’s Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune not only received critical acclaim and became a massive hit for Sony’s third console when it was released 15 years ago on October 13th, 2009, but it also cemented Naughty Dog’s future as a developer of cinematic, story-driven action-adventure games as opposed to its history of colorful platformers like Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter from previous PlayStation generations. To this day, Uncharted 2 stands as one of the PS3’s best exclusives and one of the most important PlayStation games of all time.

gold_drake550d ago

it was pretty good. especially the multiplayer

KyRo550d ago

I loved this era on multiplayer games from Sony. People used to call the modes tacked on multiplayer but they were enjoyable. I loved Factions even more. I'm Still gutted that the second one isn't coming out.

-Foxtrot550d ago

Yeah, that one game where it not only has an amazing single player but the multiplayer was also just as good.

A fresh a breath air with it's more "skill focused, less is more" multiplayer in a time during COD fever where every other game with online was trying to be like it.

Shame NaughtyDog eventually did do COD like things with Uncharted 3 and 4, they ruined what made the original so good. It become an over the top arcade fest in the end.

Inverno549d ago

Ironic cause the MP was basically Halo, and Bungie helped on the technical side of things too. MP was more simple back then, I've said this before but I played U2 MP religiously. I sucked at it like you have no idea, but mah gawd did I have so much fun. Can't find an MP game that hooked me like U2s these days. Then Factions came along and while it had its problem I found new religion with it. Agh damn it why did they cancel Factions 2 bruhh.

gold_drake549d ago

i had so much fun too, played almost every night with mates or cousins baha

Relientk77550d ago

It is for sure my favorite game in the series. It's such a blast to play. The train levels still hold up and are fun as hell as well as the entire game.

RaidenBlack550d ago (Edited 550d ago )

Still remember the first gameplay video ... shooting the chasing truck and then the beautiful visuals & details whilst traversing the dilapidated Nepal streets ... perfection
Too bad Sony never ported the trilogy to PC ...

RaiderNation550d ago

I would argue it's God of War.

darthv72550d ago

I'll say, the PS3 really did sequels better than people give it credit for. Resistance 2, Uncharted 2, Motorstorm Pacific Rift, Infamous 2... all were better than their initial offerings and still hold up to this day.

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Uncharted Cast Doesn’t Take the Games’ Success For Granted at MCM Comic-Con

During MCM Comic Con London X EGX, CGM got the chance to be part of a press group interview with the stars of the Uncharted titles, namely the legendary Nolan North, who played protagonist Nathan Drake, Emily Rose, who portrayed Elena Fisher and Richard McGonagle, who took on the role of Victor ‘Sully’ Sullivan,

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Older PlayStation games that we'd love to see on the PlayStation 5

From Xfire: "For a company with a three-decade-long history in gaming, Sony has done a crappy job at preserving its legacy. "

Flawlessmic1473d ago (Edited 1473d ago )

All the mgs games, all the ape escapes, silent hill 1-4, croc 1 and 2, legend of dragoon, tekken 3,tenshu, bushido blade, vagrant story, okami, ico, crash bash, gt4.

Thats just off the top of my head that i would play immediately, still so many more though that id love.

Welshy1472d ago

MGS, Silent Hill etc are no brainers, but you earned my thumbs up for our boi Croc. I talk about him all the time, it's an honour to find another man of culture.

Flawlessmic1472d ago (Edited 1472d ago )

Hahaha yea was one of my very first games i owned on ps1 as a child, great memories!!

Love to hear there other people out there that enjoyed the gem of a game that is croc 👌

RedDevils1472d ago (Edited 1472d ago )

Okami has HD version already. I want those Sly games though since PS3 and vita had it.

Flawlessmic1472d ago

Yea sly would be cool, i never got into those so would be a good opportunity for me to do so.

But yea theres so many games in sony catalogue we coukd be here all day listing titles.

Hopefully we all get the ganes we are hoping for.

outsider16241473d ago

Tenchu 1 and 2
Socom 1 and 2
MGS 1-3
MGS4
ICO

seanpitt231473d ago

RDR2 for me they can boost that up to 60fps with better graphic settings than last gen

Luc201473d ago

Folklore. It was such a unique and beautiful game. Great soundtrack. I still have my PS3 copy

The_Hooligan1473d ago

YES please! Also I would love to see Warhawk come back. Such an awesome game.

moriarty18891473d ago

The Resistance and a killzone series for me.

Bigman4k1473d ago (Edited 1473d ago )

Infamous 1 & 2 probably will get remaster for PS5/4 at some point as for the others in that article idk

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