Patriotism? Really? Or is is more about personal tastes?
Japanese love Apple (Mac and iPod), GAP, Ford (cute small cars), Mcdonalds. Last I checked those were AMERICAN!
Microsoft = EVIL! GREEDY! DICTATORSHIP! So, Japan's "hate" for the 360 has less to do with it being American and more about not liking evil companies!
Based on 100% of the 360 bar graph. The you might want to take a better look at your "outselling the PS3" statement...
The point of the middle graph shows the upswing in trends...
Japan: PS3 +90% ahead of 360
UK: PS3 60% of 360
France: PS3 +9% ahead of 360
Canada: PS3 70% of 360
Australia: PS3 80% of 360
Spain: PS3 +20% ahead of 360
Belgium: PS3 +15% ahead of 360
USA: PS3 55% of 360
Italy: PS3 +5...
"The Playstation 3 has only outsold the Xbox 360 by a ratio of 2:1 in Japan. "
So, you say the PS3 is only selling at 2:1 rate in Japan over the 360, huh? How long has the 360 been out in Japan? And that's supposed to be "not as bad as M$ expected?" Spin away xbox!
And please. For the love of God. Stop comparing the Wii to the PS3. It's 1/3 as cheap and is a game console that will do for the time being until PS2 gamers move over to the PS3. No...
Just like Peter Moore said. The failure rate is a moving target. We'll probably never know the real failure rate.
And back in 2006 when RROD was just starting to gain critical mass. Gamers weren't just automatically turning in their consoles. It's like any electronic device that acts funny. You walk up to it, check the cables, look behind it, reset it a few times, take the disc out, clean it, etc..You check it out.
Even today. You'll sill get people try to "fix" their 360 BEFORE sending it in. It's not like there's some robotic box that pops out of the wall, ready to ship it in, ...
EOM!
I tell you what. The "a lot of life in the 360" will be judged by the PS3 advancements. You have to have something to compare it to. RIght? Else, you'll never know what you will missing.
This is the same argument I hear over and over. DVD9 is good enough. Ok, fine. Stay with "good enough."
EDIT: I have a 5.1 Denon now (2.0 PCM). But I'm waiting for the Sony 7.1 STR-DA5300ES next month. It's not as expensive as the Denon AVR-4306 series. But se...
1) You say that EA had two tries at the PS3 version (2007 and 2008). Do you know how many tries EA has had for the 360? You seem to forget the mediocre 2006 and 2007 version for the 360. This is not me telling the future. It's just recognizing a pattern and probability. Do you really think that EA will put out another 30fps NFL game even after what they've said and what we've already seen with NGS, Lair, HS, etc...? Please...
2) Gears is the current pinnacle for the 360. It's ...
I'm going to wait for the game. Who knows good (or bad) this game will be.
Wow, is this the kind of tripe you get on here! Hmmm, let me take care of this xbot right away...
First of all. Nice of you to casually bring up a 1st gen Splinter Cell on the PS3 while completely disregarding the "bad port" "time" and dev kits." Sorry. But we're not going to let you get away with that one. You might think it's pointless. But it's just as much a factor on any game that starts on a PC/360 centric platform first. Lazy EA? Nope. That's al...
"HD DVD has a bigger market share in movies than PS3 has in games."
OMFG!
Maybe you need to compare apples to apples next time (movies are already been made, just not printed). Games on the other hand have to be developed. Sit tight...
That was a masterpiece! Bravo! :D
Well said.
Did you manage to forget Madden 06 and 07 on the 360? Hmmmm? What fps where they?
Now, ask your self how that effects the "PS3 architecture is picking at developers brains." Hmmm...it takes time sparky.
Icewake
GameSpot: It's looking like the Wii won't be direct competition for the Xbox or PlayStation 3. Do you agree?
Peter Moore: In a lot of instances, it will be a No. 2 box because it's priced accordingly. The fear I would have is that people will buy the box and only play a few games. I think you'll pull it out at parties. It's fun for a few minutes, but I'm not sure (how long that will last).
"The Verdict: Microsoft should be the DS's bi*ch."
That about sums it up...
re: "the gap is only getting bigger".
I just wanted to point out a few things. First of all, the 360 has more games, cost less and has a finished on-line. The PS3 has few games, cost more, and has an unfinished on-line (HOME). Now, I ask you...Why isn't the 360 crushing the PS3 in sales? Why isn't the 360 flying off the shelves? It's supposed to be soooo great?
Why? I tell you why. The PS2 fan-base is waiting for more PS3 games, more price cuts and a ...
Try telling that to a PS fanboy!
Mom: "Sorry Billy. I got you a 360 version instead..."
Kid: "What! Why? I have a PS3."
Mom: "Sorry. But I bought you a 360 Freezebox instead."
Kid: "Mom. Are you on crack too?"
So, you see. Gamers tell their parents what to buy. Not the other way around. This isn't the Wii (soccer moms).
STFU! :D
"Wins" takes time. And that's something the 360 doesn't have. PS2 owners are slow adopters. They are very discriminating consumers. They like the Sony brand for a reason.
Please. No "Mission Accomplished" speeches. Um kay?