So if Microsoft makes a XBOX 720 with a hybrid BD/HD-DVD player, HDMI, 2 CPUs, 2 GPUs...prices it at $999...would that make it a better gaming product than the PS3?Originally posted by: TallBill
Selling more units does not equate to being a better product.
Originally posted by: TallBill
Selling more units does not equate to being a better product.
TallBill is simply redefining success to the product that caters best to 18-25 year old 'hardcore gaming' males. Anyone outside that demographic shouldn't be allowed to buy a console.Originally posted by: KLin
Originally posted by: TallBill
Selling more units does not equate to being a better product.
Selling more units does mean it's a more popular product though.![]()
Originally posted by: jpeyton
So if Microsoft makes a XBOX 720 with a hybrid BD/HD-DVD player, HDMI, 2 CPUs, 2 GPUs...prices it at $999...would that make it a better gaming product than the PS3?
Is that the path we're asking console makers to head down? More power, more features, ad infinitum, who cares about price.
TallBill is simply redefining success to the product that caters best to 18-25 year old 'hardcore gaming' males. Anyone outside that demographic shouldn't be allowed to buy a console.
Originally posted by: TallBill
Originally posted by: jpeyton
So if Microsoft makes a XBOX 720 with a hybrid BD/HD-DVD player, HDMI, 2 CPUs, 2 GPUs...prices it at $999...would that make it a better gaming product than the PS3?
Is that the path we're asking console makers to head down? More power, more features, ad infinitum, who cares about price.
The xbox 720 probably will a better gaming product then the PS3, but it wont be out for a few years. And yes, more power = better. $600 is not a lot.
TallBill is simply redefining success to the product that caters best to 18-25 year old 'hardcore gaming' males. Anyone outside that demographic shouldn't be allowed to buy a console.
You are putting sales numbers as the definition of success. I just want good products and good games, which the wii wont provide. I probably wont buy a PS3 either untill it has a quality game library at least. And I'm hesitant to get a new 360 because my original broke in 30 days.
I laugh when you keep talking about 18-25 "hardcore gamers". The best gamers probably know what the best games are.
Originally posted by: UF Matt
Price is definitely important. The PS3 and 360 are both catering to young male gamers. The 360 is cheaper (and has more games), so the sales are no surprise. With price drops, the 360 will tighten the noose on the PS3.
Hats off to Nintendo for hyping their product so well. I couldn't imagine buying such an underpowered system, but I suppose it is great for kids and the older (middle aged and beyond) crowd.
Let me guess...you're a single male, with no dependents. $600 is a lot of money to the average household in America. Throw in an extra controller and a few $60 games, and you're up to $900.Originally posted by: TallBill
But saying that $600 is a lot is crazy. Pick almost any hobby, and you can blow $600 very quickly. The main reason that I dont have a PS3 is just lack of library.
Just because you're a friendless loner doesn't mean all gamers are.Originally posted by: TallBill
4 consoles to play with 16 people. But like I said earlier, usually I'm gaming alone (online) or maybe with 1 friend. I dont want to capture a room full of people.
The new controller is the system. What exactly does the PS3 or 360 offer that previous systems didn't? Better graphics? Talk about a gimmick.And I never said that the wii wasn't selling better. Its just a crappy video game system. Its a gamecube with a new controller, and the gamecube was a flop in itself.
Pretty much, he seems like an arrogant jerk that believes the world should revolve around him.Originally posted by: jpeyton
TallBill is simply redefining success to the product that caters best to 18-25 year old 'hardcore gaming' males. Anyone outside that demographic shouldn't be allowed to buy a console.Originally posted by: KLin
Originally posted by: TallBill
Selling more units does not equate to being a better product.
Selling more units does mean it's a more popular product though.![]()
Originally posted by: tk149
Let me guess...you're a single male, with no dependents. $600 is a lot of money to the average household in America. Throw in an extra controller and a few $60 games, and you're up to $900.Originally posted by: TallBill
But saying that $600 is a lot is crazy. Pick almost any hobby, and you can blow $600 very quickly. The main reason that I dont have a PS3 is just lack of library.
That's way too expensive for many people. I know I'm not going to buy one unless the price drops $300. I'd rather buy a $120 PS2, get a bunch of $20 games, and be perfectly happy. Just like the other 3 million people who bought a PS2 in the last few months.
We get it. You don't like the Wii. But just because you don't like it doesn't make it a bad product.
Originally posted by: BoberFett
The new controller is the system. What exactly does the PS3 or 360 offer that previous systems didn't? Better graphics? Talk about a gimmick.
Oh right, those teenagers screaming obscenities. I don't think I'm missing anything.Originally posted by: mlm
Originally posted by: BoberFett
The new controller is the system. What exactly does the PS3 or 360 offer that previous systems didn't? Better graphics? Talk about a gimmick.
The community. That was practically stated as Sony's mission statement at GDC.
It may have gotten started on the previous consoles, but they can't compare to what is available now and what will be available in the fall (Home). Even the Wii is showing no signs of developing a community like the ones the 360 and PS3 have to offer.
Originally posted by: BoberFett
Oh right, those teenagers screaming obscenities. I don't think I'm missing anything.Originally posted by: mlm
Originally posted by: BoberFett
The new controller is the system. What exactly does the PS3 or 360 offer that previous systems didn't? Better graphics? Talk about a gimmick.
The community. That was practically stated as Sony's mission statement at GDC.
It may have gotten started on the previous consoles, but they can't compare to what is available now and what will be available in the fall (Home). Even the Wii is showing no signs of developing a community like the ones the 360 and PS3 have to offer.
Originally posted by: NokiaDude
LoL. we'll all laugh at this in three years when the PS3 starts to shine. This is the same deal with PS2 vs. Dreamcast.
Originally posted by: playstation3
Im taking you all off of my christmas list.
Originally posted by: tk149
Originally posted by: playstation3
Im taking you all off of my christmas list.
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