Why Microsoft Needs a Kick in the Pants (and Why I hope MGS4 does it)

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DMeisterJ said:

 

I think GTAIV's effect was very muted due to the fact that it launched on two separate consoles. It gave both a boost, but a moderate one. Had it been exclusive, it would have gave on console a considerable boost.

By no means do I think that MGS4 = GTA IV but with this bundle coming out, and rumours of replenishment of the bundles (much like the Motorstorm one), it could do well, since the 80 gig was selling very well...

And with Microsoft sales not looking too good next to the PS3 (only led by a few hundred last month), with (arguably) the biggest game the PS3 will see this year, I think it will move lots of consoles, but what do I know, I'm no analyst.

I actually wonder if it wouldnt have been better for the PS3 if MGS4 had launched during the holidays.  With the delay (or perceived delay) of all the consoles legacy AAA titles (FF, GT, GoW), it will actually have less guarenteed console upgraders than Microsoft.  The Xbox 360 will have Fable 2 and Banjo Kazooie, which arn't nearly as big, but are something nonetheless.