actually, you do in fact fail to consider a lot.
You threw driveclub out there as if it were something to crush my entire comment. When that's not the case. You ignored the majority of what I had to say. Especially everything positive about the PS4 and the sales of Killzone. (as a fanboy would)
Face it, Driveclub on Plus is Like the crappy Killer instinct that MS is pushing for "Free" with the X1. It's not a full game. Just a glorified demo.
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Would you like to talk about the Plus version of Driveclub not being complete? It's a demo/prologue version of the game.
Now, you're right, I didn't consider it because of that, but I guess it could affect the number of pre-sales because people like you fail to consider that you'll be getting a "Free", incomplete game, that's going to cost you money to complete anyway. (likely nearly the cost of the game itself) Then you'll be stuck with a digital co...
You're right. I guess that could very well be the case.
I wasn't really counting it because the PS+ version of driveclub is incomplete. More like a demo or prologue version of the game requiring many micro transactions to complete it.
In the end, my point was more that comparing the pre orders of a driving sim to those of a flagship FPS is like apples and oranges.
When it comes to that PS+ version of driveclub: Personally, I'd buy the di...
@Dunban67
My point was that success is relative and cannot be defined by which console sells the most.
To answer your question.
Believe it or not, The Wii U is already successful.
Let me explain why I say that. Currently, Nintendo did not meet their sales forecast thus far with the Wii U, but it has turned Nintendo a profit of $71.3 million.
So, They DID fail in a way by not meeting their forecast, But The biggest failure is to lose money. So ...
Wow, fanboys are like roaches. one little tidbit of information, no matter the context, and they scurry all about like the vermin they are.
Anyway, I've pre-ordered both consoles. I fully expect the PS4 to outsell the X1 (mainly because of the price gap and secondly because of the irreparable damage MS did to their brand name with the initial X1 announcements.)
But, this is a silly comparison. Of course one of Sony's flagship FPS games is going to be high on p...
you also need to define "success".
For example, The Gamecube sold 2 million units less than the Original Xbox. (least selling contending console of the 6th gen)
However, the original Xbox lost Microsoft 5 billion dollars while the Gamecube turned Nintendo a profit.
Installed base is not always what makes a successful console. In the end, it comes down to profits.
How much does it cost to make the system? When will it be profitable to sell? ho...
From the Article:
"This audience didn't buy into Nintendo but into motion control, they didn't love Mario but Wii Sports, they didn't buy games but they did buy Wii Fit."
Well, that's just not true. First off, Of course people bought into Nintendo. They wouldn't have bought the console at all if it didn't have the Nintendo name on it.
Secondly, no one really bought Wii sports as it was a pack in with the vast majority of Wii consoles s...
Actually, the Headset is not required. You can chat with friends during gameplay Via the Kinect.
a headset is also offered for those who would like to use one, but it is not necessary.
Also, a charge and play kit is not necessary. it's optional. (nor is $25 a confirmed price) The added bonus to a detachable battery being that when the cells in the battery die, it's much easier to replace than an internal battery is. (I had to replace the battery on one of my...
A couple questions.
1. Party Chat, Skype?
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the X1 will still offer the same party chat feature it had before (without skype) as well, right?
The new skype stuff is just additional.
2. The battery pack.
It says charge and play kit $25 on the list, but does anyone know that this is accurate? How could they know the price of a rechargeable battery 4 months before it launches?
3. The added ...
I think the Ouya represents everything that's wrong with gaming today.
It's success could open the floodgates to consoles that will take away any vestige of true ownership gamers will ever have of the games they fork up their hard earned money for.
It eliminates collecting and denies us the ability to find value in our old games.
Someday, support for the ouya will cease. when that day comes and ouya owners no longer have access to the games they purchased, the ...
EA has been walking all over gamers for a good long time now.They seem to think they can do whatever they like.
I'm glad someone stood up to them and in the end won.
The key word is "Ship".
Sure, They could ship 3 times as many. so what? Shipping numbers are not the same as sales numbers.
I'll own both consoles and as a gamer, I want to play the exclusives coming for each one. I don't care which one leads the way. I'll leave the arguments for the fanboys.
But in all honesty, From a position of logic, I can't imagine that with a $100 price difference and coming off the massive PR disaster...
@metaltales49
Your comprehension is seriously lacking. Go back and read it properly.
At no point did I attack the child. Nor would I. I said that it's how things are and I was right. It is what it is. I think that people here and the parents in the article are overreacting.
@chamber
@metaltales49
For the record, I have a 17 year old daughter. So, I've done the whole raising a kid thing and a fine job of it as I'm seeing my educated,...
Nice way to attack with insult and curse words. Your mommy must be proud. Speaking of being a douche. Maybe you should grow up and learn how to debate in a mature manner.
I maintain my position.
The picture wasn't rated R. In fact, it's fairly tame. It's the same image they showed on prime time TV when the ads for the movie ran. It's the same image that was on the trailers that can be seen by any kid looking at a computer.
Boo Hoo, My kid saw ...
"a parent complained that a creepy Evil Dead ad, which managed to scare his/her daughter, appeared on Xbox 360′s “Home” screen" HUH?
probably one of the same parents who let their kids play M rated, gore filled, sexually explicit games. LOL
A Scary face is not rated R. Some people need to get a clue. If they don't like the ads and scary pics, then unplug from the internet. Problem solved. if your kid is so fragile that the evil dead pic scares them, then...
I've got to say a couple things that will likely get me voted down, but I'm saying it anyway.
First off, Fanboys need to chill out. Get a clue! Each console will have great exclusives and no matter how much more or less powerful a console is, it's great games will still be great regardless.
If you think for one second that the PS4 or X1 or heck, even the Wii U, will be without great exclusives, you're living in delusion land.
Learn to apprecia...
Hasn't MS already said that the Kinect 2.0 is REQUIRED for the X1 to function?
Who approves "articles" like this anyway?
Pure speculation doesn't = News.
I think the major flaw in this (articles) logic is that Developers do not want to publish their games on a console that does not have a large installed base.
If the Xbox one fails to gain a foothold, If gamers shy away from it, then Developers have no option but to abandon it as well.
I've been an Xbox guy since the beginning, Supported the format for 12 years between their first two consoles, Payed for XBL gold for 7 years, and built up a respectable gamer score...
It would work out well for people who want to play another persons games while they're at work.
Hell, if this is the case, I'd buy the system used (so I would not be supporting a sale of it) and just have people add me to their circle of friends. then I could play all the games I want for free. LOL
I don't think it's going to be that easy. There will be strict limitations that keep people from doing this. I wouldn't be surprised if MS put time limits on it...
I don't see a problem with that. People are still doing amazing things with Unreal engine (which is 15 years old) and even unreal engine 4 is 8 years old.
This is just fanboy bait. Give them something to jump on like vultures. The fact is that an older engine can be upgraded many times over and in the end, it's just not something that speaks out against the console.
Also, that's not to say that OTHER developers will not be working on New gameplay...