Stromprophet said: World wide that is slightly true yes. Mainly because of Japan. I'm saying here in the US we can see it is true. 244k+294K > 436K Yeah, but a PS2 purchase contributes more than likely to a future PS3 purchase eventually. A person buying a PS2 now is not likely even interested in this gen yet (including the Wii). But in a few years, prices will be down and they might make the decision to get a PS3. Most consumers associate future purchases with their initial product purchase. I don't see any compelling reason for the numbers to change in any dramatic way until someone drops their price or a major title is released. The major titles for PS3 are still a ways off, likely this fall, 360 also has heavy hitters in the fall. I see a price drop for the 360 this year and for the PS3 when 360 price drops. Worldwide the figures are likely to change as the PS3 is launched in Europe.

auroragb said: Sintinel said:Oh, well I was unaware of that. So let me get this straight. Basically, all of your evidence is speculation, and you don't have one single bit of solid data to back up your claim. Did I get that right? Erm, Fact: Chris Hecker did work in many senior / hi profile positions Fact: Such people don't do that without understanding politics Fact: Invited speakers to events often prepare for events they speak at Fact: Chris Hecker researched term art in x360/ps3/wii official sites Fact: EA has until recently devoted least resources to Wii of the 3 current consoles (x360, ps3, wii) Fact: EA has poor financials in recent quarters. Fact: Large companies with weak financials tend to not like making additional investment Fact: Hecker made a retraction. Most agree it was at behest of his employer (EA/Maxis) Fact: People told to say something can be told to say something totally opposite (ie. Tony Snow) Theory: Chris Hecker made original statement at behest of EA Reformatted for clarity, so what's your point? There is ample evidence listed. Plenty of fertile grounds for the theory. I might not have Halloween papers, but plenty of evidence to support motive. Where is your evidence for believing otherwise?

stof said: I think you're really overcomplicating things here. The most simple, practical and obvious conclusion to draw is that his opinion is that the Wii is a poor console from a Dev standpoint and that Nintendo doesn't do enough to foster gaming as an art form. The Subsequent retraction of those statements are because the company he works for has much to gain with the Wii.

auroragb said: Sintinel said:Oh, well I was unaware of that. So let me get this straight. Basically, all of your evidence is speculation, and you don't have one single bit of solid data to back up your claim. Did I get that right? Erm, Fact: Chris Hecker did work in many senior / hi profile positions Fact: Such people don't do that without understanding politics Fact: Invited speakers to events often prepare for events they speak at Fact: Chris Hecker researched term art in x360/ps3/wii official sites Fact: EA has until recently devoted least resources to Wii of the 3 current consoles (x360, ps3, wii) Fact: EA has poor financials in recent quarters. Fact: Large companies with weak financials tend to not like making additional investment Fact: Hecker made a retraction. Most agree it was at behest of his employer (EA/Maxis) Fact: People told to say something can be told to say something totally opposite (ie. Tony Snow) Theory: Chris Hecker made original statement at behest of EA Reformatted for clarity, so what's your point? There is ample evidence listed. Plenty of fertile grounds for the theory. I might not have Halloween papers, but plenty of evidence to support motive. Where is your evidence for believing otherwise?