| Jay520 said: @Superchunk This isn't 2006. Microsoft was almost forced to launch before the PS3 due to the extreme power of the Playstation brand and the equally miniscule Xbox brand. The 360 would have had a tough time competiting with the PS3 for that reason. Fast forward five years and the Xbox brand is on par with the Playstation brand, some could make the case that it's bigger. Microsoft doesn't need to launch before Sony, they already have the brand power AND much higher 360 sales compared to XB sales. They could ride the high success of the 360 next year, remain on par with Sony, and then release the Xbox3 in 2013. BTW, "anyone who thinks the PS4 will launch after 2013 is delusional?" Hmmm.. That's almost as controversial as your assertion that "You're not a real gamer if your not excited for the 3DS." |
If the world was only the US, then you're argument would make sense. However, in most of the world PS has already beat out 360 by a large number. MS knows as much as most of us do that next gen we won't see a PS4 that is $200 more than its nearest competition. Therefore they will want to have some advantage of PS beyond strong US sales. If a 2012 launch is possible with some key titles, it will surely happen.
As for the quotes, yes, if you don't think PS4 is coming in 2013 (at the latest) then you are dilusional. There is absolutely NO way Sony will wait more than one year after the first company dives in to put out their system. Once Nintendo said the WiiU was coming in 2012, Sony told their R&D to finalize it asap. Plus, all the rumors point to a 2013 launch as well.
The 2nd quote... I don't remember the context or even posting it, please show post... if its actually something you want to discuss further.
