Wh1pL4shL1ve_007 said:
RolStoppable said:
VGKing said:
The casual, misinformed market.
The 360 doens't have much variety. All those 3rd party games, also on PS3. Besides Kinect, there isn't much to differentiate the Xbox 360 from a PS3. 1st party exclusives are supposed to do that. This is where the Xbox 360 is lacking.
But hey the Xbox 360 keeps breaking records. If Microsoft keeps focusing on the casual,they don't need core exclusives.
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As it is, Microsoft's Xbox 360 is leading the PS3 in the Western markets by a comfortable margin, so the burden to differentiate itself lies with Sony, because the default console for third party offerings is the 360.
Since Sony really hasn't been able to make any headway in five long years (their gains can all be attributed to Japan), it's Sony's first party that is lacking. The fact that Microsoft needs to do so little to stay ahead shows the strength (or rather lack thereof) of Sony's exclusives.
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Makes one think about the real damage Microsoft is able to do to the PS brand this gen and possibly the next one...
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The way they are going this gen, next gen is quite predictable. Few core exclusives to start out the gen, similar online experience to Sony. The ball will be in Sony's court next gen if they launch with Microsoft. There will be no Halo for launch, and there will be no Gears either unless Microsoft pays for a prequel or something. Signs are pointing to Ryse being pushed to next gen, but thats the only thing that is certain. Sony and Microsoft will be launching at around the same period of time and I am sure this time Sony will be competing with price.
