My current 360 (my third, natch) is far, far quieter than the others...no more "jet engine" when I play.
Doesn't matter. When everyone else was calling "shotgun" and "rocket launcher" on XBConnect, I stuck with my trusty pistol...major pwnage every time.
Little idiots who try to sword-whore in H3 are in for a surprise when they're taken down twenty feet away.
The top five are really telling:
1. You become upset when something you like is questioned.
--Like when people talk about dying 360s or poor PS3 sales
2. You are intellectually dishonest.
--Inventing stats, misquoting sales numbers, resorting to name calling when proven wrong...which brings us to #3...
3. You resort to personal attacks during debate.
--Gee, do we ever see that on this forum? Also, frequent use of the word "...
10: The Spider-Man Font. Not really a big deal--c'mon, it's just a font, and a very recognizable one, at that--and besides, Sony produces the Spider-Man movies. A non-issue.
9. Rumble? Well, it may happen after all. I think more people will welcome it than not. A minor, but notable misstep.
8. No HD cables: Yes, this is a problem. They should have had component cables, at the very least, and since HDMI cables are pretty cheap to make, a few dollars more would hav...
Good news. Thought it would have happened by now. Still, better late than never.
Even though they've struggled, I've said that Sony--like MS--is one of the few companies capable of surviving lean times. Yes, the PS3 is definitely having "issues," and the short-term outlook shows more struggles to come before things (maybe) get better.
But Bravia TVS, cameras, and the film division continue to do well (I hear some say that Spider-Man 3 movie might be a little, y'know, successful). Those divisions are keeping Sony afloat even while the game division...
I can't speak for all stores in all parts of the country, but most of the Best Buy stores in my district (St. Louis) are getting 20+ consoles each, the GameStops about 16+ per store, and the Circuit City stores about 12 each.
That's more than 2-4 units per store.
I can't speak for Amazon, either, but they are usually able to procure more than just a handful of anything they want to sell.
BUT, Amazon's numbers aren't always typical of national ave...
Between the possessed babies, the exploding Rubik's cubes, the racially-charged PSP ads, the fake PSP fansite, decapitated goats, and the negative publicity surrounding the PS3 launch, I think Sony needs a new PR department.
DJ...I don't often agree with you, but you're absolutely right.
Succinct and to the point.
Let the fanboys argue over semantics and whose chips are bigger :)
The fact of the matter is, right now the PS3 just doesn't have the games or price point to justify its purchase, whereas the Wii does.
That can change in the future, but right now, that's what's holding the PS3 back.
Wow.
That's far more than I was expecting...I mean, the Wii's been outselling everyone else just about everywhere, but the PS3 had been hanging on pretty well in Japan, doing solid (if unspectacular) numbers.
But 7 to 1?
Ouch.
I think price point may be a factor in Japan, just as it is in North America. Families are looking at the Wii as a reasonable value, and can more easily justify that purchase over a more expensive system with o...
A subtle send-up of both their competition and pretentious sports-cars ads. "Unremarkable," indeed!
if a transfer cable is included? What if you buy the Elite, with the intention of selling your Pro, and want to transfer your HD info? I know the cable is included with the 120 GB HD; will the include it with the Elite? Or better yet, sell it separately?
Wish I'd bought stock in Nintendo last summer...they've had an impressive year, in spite of the Wii shortages. Imagine what will happen once they crank up production to high levels...methinks Christmas '07 will be HUGE for Nintendo specifically, and gaming in general.
I think that's partially true--don't forget that the Brain Age/brain training/puzzle games have attracted seniors and busy professionals to the DS, and the Nintendogs series is not only popular with kids, but also women over 25. In addition, the ever-addictive Pokemon series has become a monstrous seller for the DS, adding to its popularity.
However, the E-ratings help, (family and casual gamer-friendly) as does the high quality of games released. There are multiple million-cop...
Just when I was losing interest in this title, this video piqued it again. There's potential here...maybe this will succeed, after all.
He answers many questions adequately, but he also dodged a few...which is what we expect from a corporate spokesperson (Moore, Sony's Harrison, etc.). He was actually kinder to Sony than I thought he'd be...figured he'd go for the jugular when asked about their struggles.
I almost laughed when he tried to justify the Core's existence, however. (Sorry, but it needs to go, especially with the Elite on the way).
I do like what he said at the end:
PM:...
You're right, I forgot about that one. Of course, that's why I put "and such" at then end of the AAA list. These days, I do good to remember my name, much less a complete list of forthcoming games for a system. :)
...that you are kidding.
Fanboys wouldn't offer criticism of their favorite system, nor would they reveal negative personal experiences with it (i.e. three systems in six months).
Also, fanboys are known for their sloping brows, hairy palms, and low IQs. (In other words, Australopithecus Afarensis was more evolved then they are).
Does this mean the PS3 version--recently added--has been cancelled?
It would be a shame if that were the case. As I've said before, Playstation players love RPGs and fantasy games, something that has yet to catch on with Xbox (Fable being the exception).
I think the most practical thing for Namco to do would be to release it for both systems, in order to capitalize on the maximum number of gamers possible, and maybe give Xbox owners a taste of what we've been mi...
Fire the idiots who created it. While you're at it, Sony, give your whole PR department a serious shakedown.