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FinalFantasyXIII on 05 May 2014
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padib said:
fps_d0minat0r said:
Fair competition is where the Sony console leads and the other 2 are kept alive as examples on why the right king is on the throne.
To win the throne, you have to win the people by not treating them like shit. Something I cant see MS or Nintendo doing anytime soon.

And I'm guessing that's why Sony sold so many PS3s at launch, and ended up losing last gen after a dominating 6th gen.

You highly underestimate Nintendo, they may have their flaws but they have great qualities. Let me list out why I think they are good for the "people":

  • No fees for online, ever.
  • Slow to adopt less consumer-friendly practices (DLC, post-release bug patching).
  • Always focused on the gaming experience first (hence only local multiplayer for certain games). You may not like the end result, but the intent is noble, that's not arguable.
  • Focus on quality and appealing to the family. That is important in an industry dominated by violent content.
  • Corporate integrity. Taking pay cuts to better their financials.
  • A community-centered business, trying to bring people together. Whether it works or not, the intent is unarguably noble.
  • Affordable consoles (whether you like this or not).
  • Unique gaming experiences not found on any other console (Wii Sports, Nintendogs, Brain age, etc.)
You are like an ostridge with its head in the sand. Look around, and see things for what they really are.


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You say...No fees online ever? Ok cool, but why wouldn't you want the option of a service like PS+? If you don't know what that is it's kinda like there's games at normal price, a sale price and a ps+ sale price. SMG2 is a 30-40 dollar game, about 4 years old too. Don't you wish Nintendo had a Nintendo + program where games like this would go on sale half off? And then an even lower cost for + members? Oh you just want free feeless internet that suits you and Nintendo, and no real sales...have fun with that. But I thought Nintendo Wii U owners liked those 8-bit game sales? Hmm seems to me they NEED a Nintendo plus online sub program with free games from the Nintendo franchise for download and extra low sale prices? But you say their customers like it the way it is. Ok.

DLC? Well there's many deals on a variety of games for PS+ where you get games for 5-10usd or less with all DLC, and some you just get the core game. Most games that are as old as say a SMG2 will be 20.00 on the Sony platform and include all DLC. Like Red Dead Redemption GOTY, Batman series or GTA 4 Complete etc. For instance Mortal Kombat was 4.99 with no DLC this past weekend, or you can get the Komplete Edition on Amazon for under 20.00. So basically you don't like options when you claim these are pro's. Some indy games run on sale for .99 cents, like a few weeks ago on ps+.

That's more "your" opinion but still Nintendo has limited "options" for playing online. Just make games with both local and multi player, please both types of gamers. Nah Nintendo seems to like it "their" way. That's basically like they're screwing you their way if you think about it, same as having a "partner" that only screws you the way she/he likes, and your opinion? Well that's just not needed now is it because their way is the best...so they claim and so you believe.

The world is no longer blinded and as naive as it was in the Regan era, average humans worldwide want their violence,sex and drugs. Sad but true. So Nintendo is appealing to a smaller customer base, and pulling in less revenue now. There's a ton of people on drugs if you haven't noticed, a lot of people like sex too! I know! Who could believe it?

Corporate integrity? Have you ever worked for a corporation? That's some Joker/Full Metal Jacket irony Born to Kill on his helmet and wears the Peace button on his Marine fatugues. If you believe it great, I personally don't. Spoiler Joker willingly kills a baby/teen girl in the end, so much for peace eh? 

Community centered buisness? Ok so where's all the new upcoming 3rd party titles then for the WIi U? Yeah....(crickets)

Affordible is debatable when you consider the PS3 and XBOX360 are less costly.

Unique it is. They're very unique at Nintendo.