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Microsoft slams Sony after February console sales figures
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article published on 22 March, 2009
Following Friday's release of US February console sales numbers, Microsoft product management director Aaron Greenberg has slammed rival Sony over the PlayStation 3's sales numbers, and the company's refusal to drop the price of the console, even in hard economic times.
Greenberg noted that Microsoft had a 53 percent annual sales boost for the 360 gaming console, "exceeding" its expectations. ... [ read the full article ]
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xnonsuchx
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23. March 2009 @ 23:50 |
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Originally posted by beanos66:
the ps2 owners who are buying consoles now are the sensible ones who were waiting for the price to come down, trouble is the price of the ps3 hasn't so they are going to 360 coz without backwards compatability there is no point waiting for a ps3 price drop
Yada...yada...yada. Keep reach back and up in there for SOMETHING useful!
<COUGH>tard<COUGH>
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Morreale
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23. March 2009 @ 23:52 |
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I got a 60GB for the BWC... Do I ever use it though?
No.
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emugamer
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24. March 2009 @ 11:57 |
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Sony can release a new console in 2 years as long as they stay true to form with how they handled the PS2 - producing games for 2 years alongside the PS3. I wouldn't jump on that bandwagon though. But I'd be happy holding on to the PS3. It's just a large investment to turn around in such a short time. I didn't spend as much on it though. $400 for the 40GB model. $42 for a second controller recently. Through coupons and promotion codes, I upgraded to a 320GB HDD for $50. I scored a USB-PS2 adapter for free and am able to use my Logitech wireless PS2 controller for a third controller. If friends come over, I always ask one of them to bring 1 PS3 controller. Works out fine. I feel like I spent the least amount I was willing to, for a solid machine that covers my gaming needs and my interest in bluray. Depending on how tech changes, I would drop another $500-$600 in a few more years.
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24. March 2009 @ 12:02 |
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Sony needs a price drop to shut Microsoft up.
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24. March 2009 @ 12:18 |
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Originally posted by emugamer:
Sony can release a new console in 2 years as long as they stay true to form with how they handled the PS2 - producing games for 2 years alongside the PS3. I wouldn't jump on that bandwagon though. But I'd be happy holding on to the PS3. It's just a large investment to turn around in such a short time. I didn't spend as much on it though. $400 for the 40GB model. $42 for a second controller recently. Through coupons and promotion codes, I upgraded to a 320GB HDD for $50. I scored a USB-PS2 adapter for free and am able to use my Logitech wireless PS2 controller for a third controller. If friends come over, I always ask one of them to bring 1 PS3 controller. Works out fine. I feel like I spent the least amount I was willing to, for a solid machine that covers my gaming needs and my interest in bluray. Depending on how tech changes, I would drop another $500-$600 in a few more years.
Why they have no reason to release a new console one of the reasons the PS3 is so expensive is the technology behind it. it also happens to be its drawback.
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emugamer
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24. March 2009 @ 12:36 |
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Originally posted by emugamer:
Sony can release a new console in 2 years as long as they stay true to form with how they handled the PS2 - producing games for 2 years alongside the PS3. I wouldn't jump on that bandwagon though. But I'd be happy holding on to the PS3. It's just a large investment to turn around in such a short time. I didn't spend as much on it though. $400 for the 40GB model. $42 for a second controller recently. Through coupons and promotion codes, I upgraded to a 320GB HDD for $50. I scored a USB-PS2 adapter for free and am able to use my Logitech wireless PS2 controller for a third controller. If friends come over, I always ask one of them to bring 1 PS3 controller. Works out fine. I feel like I spent the least amount I was willing to, for a solid machine that covers my gaming needs and my interest in bluray. Depending on how tech changes, I would drop another $500-$600 in a few more years.
Why they have no reason to release a new console one of the reasons the PS3 is so expensive is the technology behind it. it also happens to be its drawback.
I was just addressing a comment that was made that Sony will probably release a new console in 2 years anyway - which I don't happen to agree with. But, if they did, for whatever reason, then my above comment would hold. Like you, I personally don't see a reason why they would and don't expect it.
Done are the days that I buy a system the same year it's released anyway. I waited a year after the PS3 release. Any "next-gen" from this point on will probably be a longer wait. I do miss the days when it was just Mario vs Sonic.
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Morreale
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24. March 2009 @ 12:43 |
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I bet if Microsoft were to release a new console in 2 years, Sony will just come out with a redesigned PS3 with a cheaper price tag. I'm sure that would have lot's of sales just because it's "new". Every other console redesign for whatever always seem to do well...
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24. March 2009 @ 13:02 |
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I just work on M$ and the way they go about things... 5 years life on a console.. then a new product.
People have very short memories.. a little research into the history of gaming consoles will show up some startling facts and links between the "big 3"
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24. March 2009 @ 14:27 |
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M$ was the last Corporation, i expected To fill the Void left by Sega.
in anycase the life of a Gaming Console has about 7 years before the next Gen.
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24. March 2009 @ 19:45 |
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Originally posted by emugamer:
Sony can release a new console in 2 years as long as they stay true to form with how they handled the PS2 - producing games for 2 years alongside the PS3. I wouldn't jump on that bandwagon though. But I'd be happy holding on to the PS3. It's just a large investment to turn around in such a short time. I didn't spend as much on it though. $400 for the 40GB model. $42 for a second controller recently. Through coupons and promotion codes, I upgraded to a 320GB HDD for $50. I scored a USB-PS2 adapter for free and am able to use my Logitech wireless PS2 controller for a third controller. If friends come over, I always ask one of them to bring 1 PS3 controller. Works out fine. I feel like I spent the least amount I was willing to, for a solid machine that covers my gaming needs and my interest in bluray. Depending on how tech changes, I would drop another $500-$600 in a few more years.
Why they have no reason to release a new console one of the reasons the PS3 is so expensive is the technology behind it. it also happens to be its drawback.
I was just addressing a comment that was made that Sony will probably release a new console in 2 years anyway - which I don't happen to agree with. But, if they did, for whatever reason, then my above comment would hold. Like you, I personally don't see a reason why they would and don't expect it.
Done are the days that I buy a system the same year it's released anyway. I waited a year after the PS3 release. Any "next-gen" from this point on will probably be a longer wait. I do miss the days when it was just Mario vs Sonic.
I don't see a need for a new Sony console either as the price of the current PS3 250-350 is abotu the price of a new system. The PS3 has enough horse power to last 8 years or more. SO the main problem is Sony buckling down and doing what is needed to get the console in position to make money and that's reduce the price and a take a profit hit on the front end that's the only thing they can do with the business model they chose.
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