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Microsoft, will they support the 3DS?

Yes 14 31.11%
 
No 21 46.67%
 
Unnofficially 10 22.22%
 
Total:45
Joelcool7 on 10 June 2010
TX109 said:
Mistershine said:

Viva Pinata and Blue Dragon are both on the DS, so it's possible.


i don't know if those were published directly by microsoft, though.

(i haven't done much research so feel free to prove me wrong)


None of the Microsoft IP's on Nintendo's systems are published by Microsoft. However all of them were done in collaboration with Microsoft. Also note they are all Microsoft properties and them being on DS is just proof Microsoft supports Nintendo's handhelds. Not to mention Rare themselves ported DiddyKongRacing and had DS dev kits. I remember seeing Rare hiring DS developers a few years ago on Gamasutra.

Rare is a Microsoft owned studio and they were directly involved in the Banjo games on GBA and DS as well as VivaPinata and they remade DiddyKongRacing themselves. So all evidence would point to Microsoft supporting the DS.

The question is will Microsoft continue to fully support the 3DS , switch to unoffficially supporting Nintendo or drop all support entirely?



-JC7

"In God We Trust - In Games We Play " - Joel Reimer

 

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Solid_Snake4RD on 10 June 2010
Christian973 said:

I'm pretty sure Microsoft is set to destroy Sony so yes. Microsoft will fully support the 3DS next gen


MS only want to destroy SONY's home console as they are trying to make living room the entertainment HUb and destroy PC as the entertainment secetion.

 

so entering handheld market wouldn't be of any benefit but they will either wayto expand XBOX name



Joelcool7 on 10 June 2010
Solid_Snake4RD said:
Christian973 said:

I'm pretty sure Microsoft is set to destroy Sony so yes. Microsoft will fully support the 3DS next gen


MS only want to destroy SONY's home console as they are trying to make living room the entertainment HUb and destroy PC as the entertainment secetion.

 

so entering handheld market wouldn't be of any benefit but they will either wayto expand XBOX name

My Uncle works at Microsoft Seattle. He explained why Microsoft entered the console industry to begin with. They entered the console buisness to prevent Sony from entering the PC buisness. They thought that PlayStation was headed towards being a computer as Sony themselves have said it is.

So Microsoft sees Sony as a major threat to Windows and Microsoft's monopoly. As such Microsoft entered to try killing Sony by destroying its PlayStation. Microsoft hoped to weaken Sony and deter them from entering the PC industry. Think of it as a pre-emptive strike.

Microsoft would rather enter the console race and fight Sony their rather then wait for Sony to enter the PC market and fight to defend their home turf. The best defence is a good offence. Also keep in mind that Microsoft supported the DreamCast which was their first step.

Microsoft has a three tier plan to take on Sony and disable them. The first step was to enter the market and make a name for the X-Box brand. The second step was to expand that market across the globe (Japan,Europe...etc...etc..) The third step I don't know yet as I have yet to be told my uncle doesn't discuss anything really confidential to me (Damnit).

Fact is Microsoft entered the industry to prevent Sony from entering the PC industry. Microsoft's bone is not with Nintendo its with Sony as they see Sony as a direct threat. Microsoft will do anything and everything in their power to weaken Sony's grip on the console market (Handheld or home) if that means teaming up with Nintendo and throwing support their way then thats a price Microsoft is more then happy to pay!



-JC7

"In God We Trust - In Games We Play " - Joel Reimer

 

Solid_Snake4RD on 10 June 2010
Joelcool7 said:
Solid_Snake4RD said:
Christian973 said:

I'm pretty sure Microsoft is set to destroy Sony so yes. Microsoft will fully support the 3DS next gen


MS only want to destroy SONY's home console as they are trying to make living room the entertainment HUb and destroy PC as the entertainment secetion.

 

so entering handheld market wouldn't be of any benefit but they will either wayto expand XBOX name

My Uncle works at Microsoft Seattle. He explained why Microsoft entered the console industry to begin with. They entered the console buisness to prevent Sony from entering the PC buisness. They thought that PlayStation was headed towards being a computer as Sony themselves have said it is.

So Microsoft sees Sony as a major threat to Windows and Microsoft's monopoly. As such Microsoft entered to try killing Sony by destroying its PlayStation. Microsoft hoped to weaken Sony and deter them from entering the PC industry. Think of it as a pre-emptive strike.

Microsoft would rather enter the console race and fight Sony their rather then wait for Sony to enter the PC market and fight to defend their home turf. The best defence is a good offence. Also keep in mind that Microsoft supported the DreamCast which was their first step.

Microsoft has a three tier plan to take on Sony and disable them. The first step was to enter the market and make a name for the X-Box brand. The second step was to expand that market across the globe (Japan,Europe...etc...etc..) The third step I don't know yet as I have yet to be told my uncle doesn't discuss anything really confidential to me (Damnit).

Fact is Microsoft entered the industry to prevent Sony from entering the PC industry. Microsoft's bone is not with Nintendo its with Sony as they see Sony as a direct threat. Microsoft will do anything and everything in their power to weaken Sony's grip on the console market (Handheld or home) if that means teaming up with Nintendo and throwing support their way then thats a price Microsoft is more then happy to pay!

THE THIRD STEP really confidential not discuss with you

 

then why did he discuss MS's plans to destroy SONY's console market wiht you,that too is confidential and if all got to know this people will think MS doesn't really care about gamers but just entered it too protect their interest



Joelcool7 on 10 June 2010
Solid_Snake4RD said:
Joelcool7 said:
Solid_Snake4RD said:
Christian973 said:

I'm pretty sure Microsoft is set to destroy Sony so yes. Microsoft will fully support the 3DS next gen


MS only want to destroy SONY's home console as they are trying to make living room the entertainment HUb and destroy PC as the entertainment secetion.

 

so entering handheld market wouldn't be of any benefit but they will either wayto expand XBOX name

My Uncle works at Microsoft Seattle. He explained why Microsoft entered the console industry to begin with. They entered the console buisness to prevent Sony from entering the PC buisness. They thought that PlayStation was headed towards being a computer as Sony themselves have said it is.

So Microsoft sees Sony as a major threat to Windows and Microsoft's monopoly. As such Microsoft entered to try killing Sony by destroying its PlayStation. Microsoft hoped to weaken Sony and deter them from entering the PC industry. Think of it as a pre-emptive strike.

Microsoft would rather enter the console race and fight Sony their rather then wait for Sony to enter the PC market and fight to defend their home turf. The best defence is a good offence. Also keep in mind that Microsoft supported the DreamCast which was their first step.

Microsoft has a three tier plan to take on Sony and disable them. The first step was to enter the market and make a name for the X-Box brand. The second step was to expand that market across the globe (Japan,Europe...etc...etc..) The third step I don't know yet as I have yet to be told my uncle doesn't discuss anything really confidential to me (Damnit).

Fact is Microsoft entered the industry to prevent Sony from entering the PC industry. Microsoft's bone is not with Nintendo its with Sony as they see Sony as a direct threat. Microsoft will do anything and everything in their power to weaken Sony's grip on the console market (Handheld or home) if that means teaming up with Nintendo and throwing support their way then thats a price Microsoft is more then happy to pay!

THE THIRD STEP really confidential not discuss with you

 

then why did he discuss MS's plans to destroy SONY's console market wiht you,that too is confidential and if all got to know this people will think MS doesn't really care about gamers but just entered it too protect their interest


Honestly Microsoft did enter the industry just to protect their own interests, thats not a secret and I don't think Microsoft has really done much to say otherwise. Look prior to the X-Box just how many first party titles were being developed internally for PC? How many titles were coming from Microsoft for consoles? Not that many.

He told me their were three stages and Microsoft in public have also said their are three stages. That wasn't confidential. However Microsoft doesn't talk all that much about these three stages. Also I haven't talked to my uncle much since 2006 so for all I know things may be changing.

But I don't think its a secret that Microsoft entered the industry to protect their own butt.



-JC7

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Acevil on 11 June 2010

Unofficially, like let Blue Dragon DS being made.



 

specialops787 on 11 June 2010
Joelcool7 said:

My Uncle works at Microsoft Seattle. He explained why Microsoft entered the console industry to begin with. They entered the console buisness to prevent Sony from entering the PC buisness. They thought that PlayStation was headed towards being a computer as Sony themselves have said it is.

So Microsoft sees Sony as a major threat to Windows and Microsoft's monopoly. As such Microsoft entered to try killing Sony by destroying its PlayStation. Microsoft hoped to weaken Sony and deter them from entering the PC industry. Think of it as a pre-emptive strike.

Microsoft would rather enter the console race and fight Sony their rather then wait for Sony to enter the PC market and fight to defend their home turf. The best defence is a good offence. Also keep in mind that Microsoft supported the DreamCast which was their first step.

Microsoft has a three tier plan to take on Sony and disable them. The first step was to enter the market and make a name for the X-Box brand. The second step was to expand that market across the globe (Japan,Europe...etc...etc..) The third step I don't know yet as I have yet to be told my uncle doesn't discuss anything really confidential to me (Damnit).

Fact is Microsoft entered the industry to prevent Sony from entering the PC industry. Microsoft's bone is not with Nintendo its with Sony as they see Sony as a direct threat. Microsoft will do anything and everything in their power to weaken Sony's grip on the console market (Handheld or home) if that means teaming up with Nintendo and throwing support their way then thats a price Microsoft is more then happy to pay!


This just in: SONY HAS BEEN MAKING PCS FOR YEARS!

The only threat Sony would pose to MS is if Sony wanted to make the Playstation OS a real OS, but that is not what you said, at all.



Solid_Snake4RD on 11 June 2010
specialops787 said:
Joelcool7 said:

My Uncle works at Microsoft Seattle. He explained why Microsoft entered the console industry to begin with. They entered the console buisness to prevent Sony from entering the PC buisness. They thought that PlayStation was headed towards being a computer as Sony themselves have said it is.

So Microsoft sees Sony as a major threat to Windows and Microsoft's monopoly. As such Microsoft entered to try killing Sony by destroying its PlayStation. Microsoft hoped to weaken Sony and deter them from entering the PC industry. Think of it as a pre-emptive strike.

Microsoft would rather enter the console race and fight Sony their rather then wait for Sony to enter the PC market and fight to defend their home turf. The best defence is a good offence. Also keep in mind that Microsoft supported the DreamCast which was their first step.

Microsoft has a three tier plan to take on Sony and disable them. The first step was to enter the market and make a name for the X-Box brand. The second step was to expand that market across the globe (Japan,Europe...etc...etc..) The third step I don't know yet as I have yet to be told my uncle doesn't discuss anything really confidential to me (Damnit).

Fact is Microsoft entered the industry to prevent Sony from entering the PC industry. Microsoft's bone is not with Nintendo its with Sony as they see Sony as a direct threat. Microsoft will do anything and everything in their power to weaken Sony's grip on the console market (Handheld or home) if that means teaming up with Nintendo and throwing support their way then thats a price Microsoft is more then happy to pay!


This just in: SONY HAS BEEN MAKING PCS FOR YEARS!

The only threat Sony would pose to MS is if Sony wanted to make the Playstation OS a real OS, but that is not what you said, at all.

that is what SONY was doing with PS3 with their own OS for entertainment in living room

Windows sales could drop drastically because of that



Solid_Snake4RD on 11 June 2010
Joelcool7 said:
Solid_Snake4RD said:
Joelcool7 said:
Solid_Snake4RD said:
Christian973 said:

I'm pretty sure Microsoft is set to destroy Sony so yes. Microsoft will fully support the 3DS next gen


MS only want to destroy SONY's home console as they are trying to make living room the entertainment HUb and destroy PC as the entertainment secetion.

 

so entering handheld market wouldn't be of any benefit but they will either wayto expand XBOX name

My Uncle works at Microsoft Seattle. He explained why Microsoft entered the console industry to begin with. They entered the console buisness to prevent Sony from entering the PC buisness. They thought that PlayStation was headed towards being a computer as Sony themselves have said it is.

So Microsoft sees Sony as a major threat to Windows and Microsoft's monopoly. As such Microsoft entered to try killing Sony by destroying its PlayStation. Microsoft hoped to weaken Sony and deter them from entering the PC industry. Think of it as a pre-emptive strike.

Microsoft would rather enter the console race and fight Sony their rather then wait for Sony to enter the PC market and fight to defend their home turf. The best defence is a good offence. Also keep in mind that Microsoft supported the DreamCast which was their first step.

Microsoft has a three tier plan to take on Sony and disable them. The first step was to enter the market and make a name for the X-Box brand. The second step was to expand that market across the globe (Japan,Europe...etc...etc..) The third step I don't know yet as I have yet to be told my uncle doesn't discuss anything really confidential to me (Damnit).

Fact is Microsoft entered the industry to prevent Sony from entering the PC industry. Microsoft's bone is not with Nintendo its with Sony as they see Sony as a direct threat. Microsoft will do anything and everything in their power to weaken Sony's grip on the console market (Handheld or home) if that means teaming up with Nintendo and throwing support their way then thats a price Microsoft is more then happy to pay!

THE THIRD STEP really confidential not discuss with you

 

then why did he discuss MS's plans to destroy SONY's console market wiht you,that too is confidential and if all got to know this people will think MS doesn't really care about gamers but just entered it too protect their interest


Honestly Microsoft did enter the industry just to protect their own interests, thats not a secret and I don't think Microsoft has really done much to say otherwise. Look prior to the X-Box just how many first party titles were being developed internally for PC? How many titles were coming from Microsoft for consoles? Not that many.

He told me their were three stages and Microsoft in public have also said their are three stages. That wasn't confidential. However Microsoft doesn't talk all that much about these three stages. Also I haven't talked to my uncle much since 2006 so for all I know things may be changing.

But I don't think its a secret that Microsoft entered the industry to protect their own butt.

i know its no secret but you don't have to write a post explaining your uncle viws as you said everybody knows this



Joelcool7 on 11 June 2010
specialops787 said:
Joelcool7 said:

My Uncle works at Microsoft Seattle. He explained why Microsoft entered the console industry to begin with. They entered the console buisness to prevent Sony from entering the PC buisness. They thought that PlayStation was headed towards being a computer as Sony themselves have said it is.

So Microsoft sees Sony as a major threat to Windows and Microsoft's monopoly. As such Microsoft entered to try killing Sony by destroying its PlayStation. Microsoft hoped to weaken Sony and deter them from entering the PC industry. Think of it as a pre-emptive strike.

Microsoft would rather enter the console race and fight Sony their rather then wait for Sony to enter the PC market and fight to defend their home turf. The best defence is a good offence. Also keep in mind that Microsoft supported the DreamCast which was their first step.

Microsoft has a three tier plan to take on Sony and disable them. The first step was to enter the market and make a name for the X-Box brand. The second step was to expand that market across the globe (Japan,Europe...etc...etc..) The third step I don't know yet as I have yet to be told my uncle doesn't discuss anything really confidential to me (Damnit).

Fact is Microsoft entered the industry to prevent Sony from entering the PC industry. Microsoft's bone is not with Nintendo its with Sony as they see Sony as a direct threat. Microsoft will do anything and everything in their power to weaken Sony's grip on the console market (Handheld or home) if that means teaming up with Nintendo and throwing support their way then thats a price Microsoft is more then happy to pay!


This just in: SONY HAS BEEN MAKING PCS FOR YEARS!

The only threat Sony would pose to MS is if Sony wanted to make the Playstation OS a real OS, but that is not what you said, at all.

Thats exactly what Microsoft was fearing a PlayStation OS. Sony has made PC's for years your right but they do not make the whole PC. Their design utalizing Microsoft's OS and parts from other third parties. Microsoft feared a PlayStation computer.

The PlayStation3 was announced as a computer with its own OS. Now Sony has not taken that OS to third parties or tried to make it a competitor to Windows at the moment. However if Sony decided to migrate the PlayStation brand to computers and go mainstream with the next PSOS it would pose a major threat to Windows and thats why Microsoft is not about to let that happen without a fight!



-JC7

"In God We Trust - In Games We Play " - Joel Reimer