jammy2211 said:
If either Sony or Microsoft pull out they'll still be competiting with Activision, EA, Square Enix, Capcom, Konami etc for software sales... Hell, I'd argue that having only one HD console would benefit the quality of games on the system. Cheaper developement costs, shorter times, and only one hardware platform to developer. PS360 multiplats normally 'downgrade' games in aspects so that it can easily be played on both systems, and use neither of their strength. To be honest I don't get this 'competition' argument people spout how only one HD console would be a bad thing, the software market would always have competition and Microsoft couldn't rip people off with a high retail price, because as shown this gen more then ever, people will only buy it when it's at the price they feel is acceptable. The one thing I sort of understand peoples worries is if the PS3 dropped out tommorow, then the HD market would have a smaller userbase, which could lead to third parties shitting bricks and cancelling games or whatever. It'd also be awkward if Microsoft was left as they have no recogniseable Japanese userbase. Both problems would most likely be addressed long term though. |
If you look at the releases of exclusives during the generation so far between 360 and PS3 you will notice that you can match exclusives almost 1 to 1.
If one or the other drops out the need to compete with exclusives will decrease. Look at Nintendo right now, they know they are selling without new exclusive content. So they are taking their sweet time and will wait to release another Mario, Zelda, or Metroid when they start to lose market share. The console vendors only do what they have to to hold or gain market share. Having balance between the three ensures maximum competition as long as they all make money.
