Exclusives hurt Gamers and Developers

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SmokedHostage said:
Games are the backbone of any console. Without them, consoles obviously suffer greatly. Exclusives help distinguish one console from another so, If multi-platform games continue to be prevalent I only see the 360 benefitting because it's the cheapest of the two and for the most part you're getting the same game.

 

Yes, they are both fighting for existance in the same market. So why should the developers lose out? Obviously this is a key to microsofts success.

-They are cheaper

-They will always be cheaper

-They have/should increase their market base

-They will force Sony to launch their next console at the same time as MS launches theire next console, effectivly reducing the profit that Sony will make with the PS3.

Obviously Sony needs Exclusives, but not as much as MS. MS just needs as many multiplat games as possible. But why should develpers or customers lose out because of this war. ( obviously we gain due to lower prices, but not selection)