4D Gamer III on 04 March 2008
Wow, the Sony fanboys in this thread got bitter fast.
No matter how poorly MS's sales in Japan or Others may be, they're still making huge gains over their previous stake in the market last gen and will most likely have an even bigger presence the next. Even if they were to come in third this generation, they still will have won.
As for the Wii, even if the Wii never gets serious third party support, it has already made more money in its first year than either the 360 or Ps3 could in their entire lifetimes. Its a resounding success financially and is in no risk of being outdone regardless who it sells too. Being Nintendo's most succesful console ever just after their worst at the end of an 18 year downward spiral, this is a huge success for them. Every console sold after passing the Gamecube mark will be a gain for them no matter where the dice fall at the end of this generation.
Sony has taken a winning streak with two of the most succesful consoles ever and thrown it away with a cumbersome luxury item that appeals solely to Sony diehards, Techheads and people looking for a cheap Blu-Ray player. Even if the PS3 does beat the 360 this generation, the Ps3 will still be the loser and the 360 the winner since MS is the one gaining ground and the PS3 playing catchup. Unless the PS3 can outdo the 360 and Wii and make up for ten years of lost profits.
No matter what happens the PS3 will be the only loser this generation. No matter how well it does it will only be one who has lost ground while the two others have gobbled up its stake in the market and grown.
Edit: I can't beling the Sony fanboys are trying to get in on the "My console is supply constrained" bandwagon now."
Sorry guys, its the 40gb that people want, not the 80gb.
The Ghost of RubangB said:
1: Stop making shooters. Please. You're not Valve or Free Radical.
2: Stop trying to force photo-realism down my throat until you can get out of the uncanny valley. Work on style and presentation instead of just pixels and bloom.
3: Try something weird and new, and hope we like it.
You'll cut costs way more than you cut revenue, and thus increase profit.
4D Gamer III on 04 March 2008
Blu-Ray has yet to bring a profit to Sony and won't for a very long time, even then there is no garantee it will become the dominant format over DVD before the next step in formats emerges. Eitherway, Blu-Ray isn't part of the gaming market, its just you trying to cherry pick anything Sony related to try and offset their loss in the gaming market.
Unless you're willing to argue the gaming market was worth sacrificing for Blu-Ray, then your argument has no bearing as Blu-Ray being a gain.
Sony's gaming division has lost ground and revenue that it will never gain it back this generation alone. Both Ninty and MS are expanding and growing in this market, no matter what happens, both will be at a gain. No matter what happens, Sony will be at a loss.
The Ghost of RubangB said:
1: Stop making shooters. Please. You're not Valve or Free Radical.
2: Stop trying to force photo-realism down my throat until you can get out of the uncanny valley. Work on style and presentation instead of just pixels and bloom.
3: Try something weird and new, and hope we like it.
You'll cut costs way more than you cut revenue, and thus increase profit.
4D Gamer III on 04 March 2008
360 is looking to outsell its predicessor and has just recently become profitable. Oh yes, its doomed.
FYI, 360 doesn't have to come in second place to still win.
The Ghost of RubangB said:
1: Stop making shooters. Please. You're not Valve or Free Radical.
2: Stop trying to force photo-realism down my throat until you can get out of the uncanny valley. Work on style and presentation instead of just pixels and bloom.
3: Try something weird and new, and hope we like it.
You'll cut costs way more than you cut revenue, and thus increase profit.
