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Hey 360 do you consider yourself a fanboy?



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PS360N64PSXBOX said:
Entroper said:
If you just spent $600 on a PS3 because you'd rather have a console with some horsepower... and then you find out that this puny little Wii with "last-gen" graphics and selling for half as much is kicking ass and taking names, while the PS3 has had a not-so-incredible launch... yeah, I can see why you'd be upset. When people spend that much money on something, some of them need to feel justified. Ever listen to someone go on and on and on about a nice car that they own, putting down other cars in the same class? Same thing.

 

Or maybe some people just like the PS3 better? Ever thought of that? Happens you know, different tastes for different people.


That's fine, but the title of the thread is "Why are people so threatened by the Wii?" You can "just like the PS3 better" without feeling threatened by the Wii, those aren't the people I'm talking about.  See my emphasis in the above quote pyramid.



I think PS3 fanboys are in the various stages of grief right now

First stage is denial - Look how great the launch went. It's the most successful launch in their history. Europe sold like gangbusters. Wait til good games are released, they will revive sales. 

Second stage is anger - I hate the simpleton games of the Wii and DS. The other systems are so weak, they don't deserve success.

Third stage is bargaining - It doens't matter how successful the PS3 is because Blu-ray will win.

Fourth stage is depression - If Nintendo wins it will be the end of gaming as we know it.

Fifth stage is acceptance - They have sold enough to do great things. Losing market share doesn't matter.



interesting stages....are most between 2 and 3 now?



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Delusional said:
interesting stages....are most between 2 and 3 now?

 Some have already reached stage four



 

Predictions:Sales of Wii Fit will surpass the combined sales of the Grand Theft Auto franchiseLifetime sales of Wii will surpass the combined sales of the entire Playstation family of consoles by 12/31/2015 Wii hardware sales will surpass the total hardware sales of the PS2 by 12/31/2010 Wii will have 50% marketshare or more by the end of 2008 (I was wrong!!  It was a little over 48% only)Wii will surpass 45 Million in lifetime sales by the end of 2008 (I was wrong!!  Nintendo Financials showed it fell slightly short of 45 million shipped by end of 2008)Wii will surpass 80 Million in lifetime sales by the end of 2009 (I was wrong!! Wii didn't even get to 70 Million)

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If you guys want to keep this thread alive, stop attacking PS360N64PSXBOX and others. If this stays as a "let's bash fanboys" thread, I don't really see the point.



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PS360N64PSXBOX said:
vanguardian1 said:
A little power can hurt if it adds too much to the price, IMHO.

 

Gameplay wise it never has..price wise...That doesn't bother me, I understand why it goes and will be patient as I know over time those prices will always drop off enough so anyone can buy it. I just think they should make the systems upgradable and have them last longer than 6 years, maybe 10 to 15 so people can buy them later at a smaller price and still have games come out for years.

Sorry for enter tha show late, to much beutiful cars to watch instead of hanging around this forum

 

Now if we have an upgradable system, doesn't we have a computer? That was all from me.

 

Or actuly not, those who doesn't like Wii ask yourself isn't it better with three consols that does the gaming bit different, then three consols doing exactly the same thing? I like choices, so I go for difference in the market.

 



 

 

Buy it and pray to the gods of Sigs: Naznatips!

i think the only thing people feel threatened is by wii's sales numbers. because the higher those numbers are, the less likely their console of choice would win the "console war".



Currently loving my Wii x2, Xbox 360 Pro & Xbox 360 Arcade, and Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children Limited "Cloud Black" 160GB PS3

GAMEFLY & GOOZEX FTW

 

 

 

 

I think fun is different for everyone. For me, Nintendo does a good job. See how I said "for me", which means that for someone else, it wouldn't be the same. I'm dissapointed at many people here that don't seem to get that everyone has different tastes. I think the Wii is more appealing to me (also more cheap). I like the controller and the graphics are good enough. BUT, I really like Final Fantasy and other RPGs like that on Playstation, not because of the graphics, but because of the gameplay and story. So, I'll probably enjoy the Wii while waiting for the PS3's price to drop. :)



lolita said:
I think fun is different for everyone. For me, Nintendo does a good job. See how I said "for me", which means that for someone else, it wouldn't be the same. I'm dissapointed at many people here that don't seem to get that everyone has different tastes. I think the Wii is more appealing to me (also more cheap). I like the controller and the graphics are good enough. BUT, I really like Final Fantasy and other RPGs like that on Playstation, not because of the graphics, but because of the gameplay and story. So, I'll probably enjoy the Wii while waiting for the PS3's price to drop. :)

exactly my thoughts and what i plan to do! ;)



Currently loving my Wii x2, Xbox 360 Pro & Xbox 360 Arcade, and Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children Limited "Cloud Black" 160GB PS3

GAMEFLY & GOOZEX FTW