i like the new ps3 commercials for America better

This ad has been running here in the Netherlands for some time now along with a more gameplay orientated advert. Brilliant ad with a brilliant campaign behind it, it even gets attention on the internet and let's be honest, which tv ad gets a ton off attention these days?

Like it or don't, it at least gets attention and that's what advertising is for. The PS2 became huge because of those weird commercials. You might even argue that this commercial is negative advertising for the system, but even negative adverts give boosts to sales. Black and superior white adverts for PSP anyone?

@alpha_dk: Put on some glasses, it was a thin long guy who looked just as much as Mario as Hitler did with his Mustache

Everything gets attention on the internet. 

In fact, I could name some very offensive things that get attention on the internet.  That doesn't make them good.

 Yeah, I could name some very offensive things that get attention on the internet too, but it's been a while since I've seen a government funded ad encouriging me to rape the girl next door.

Seriously, you are pulling a small bit out of context here. This is just a European ad which may seem a bit weird to people from other continents, but we see weirder ad's around here. The North american ad is completely different and more in focus with that market. This ad just gets some more attention because it stands out from the rest. I haven't seen any discussions about the latest 360 commercial for that matter.

Creativity and originality stands out in the extremely predictable tv commercials market and just gets that extra bit of coverage. Some people like it, some don't. A principle that goes for tons of products and commercials. I don't like that 360 ad I reffered too, but it wont mean I don't like the 360. It's just an ad.

I actually like European ads more...they're smarter? Or at least they're more abstract, which makes them more interesting to watch. I don't like the simple "here is game, here is price, go buy" ads we get in the US.

The only thing I hate is when Europeans say "You don't understand because you're stupid Americans" and such.

No, we don't understand because your culture is different and you've got different senses of humor and entertainment. For instance, it bugs me when someone says the UK Office is smarter than the US Office. I've seen both shows, and both have good writing. Tons of jokes in the UK Office resort to dirty humor about cocks and such, just as tons of jokes in the US Office resort to Michael being a moron. Just get over it!

 I see, it's quite an condesending attitude some Europeans have towards Americans in general. I am not going to say we are smarter but we are more openminded, advertizing amongst tons of other examples underline my statement. Is it better?, who am I to judge...

Saying you don't understand for being stupid Americans is pointless and a stance I personally would never take. If only because it would be pointless to try and explain. Trying to convince someone of a concept they aren't smart enough for to understand is ridiculous although most religions are based upon that principle or use it to avoid difficult questions.

Well the japanese commercials are wierd...er

I liked it, but then I also think the UK Office was superior to the American knock-off (because I'm way more cultured and sophisticated than BenKenobi88).

But there's still a problem: The PS3's situation is too desperate to be resorting to such abstract commercials. If this was a Wii commercial, it would be fine. I think the recent American PS3 commercial does a better job in terms of selling the product.