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Strategyking92 on 10 May 2009

I think many things could have been learned from "The art of war" In relation to the console wars.

I will lay down several examples and let you decide::

Ex.

1. You cannot stop innovation. (Very similar to how the wii & DS have prospered because of their innovation)

2. If your enemy is secure at all points, be prepared for him. If he is in superior strength, evade him. If your opponent is temperamental, seek to irritate him. Pretend to be weak, that he may grow arrogant. If he is taking his ease, give him no rest. ( Similar to the fall of the playstation brand from what it once was and how microsoft and nintendo capitalized on their arrogance)

3. He who knows when he can fight and when he cannot will be victorious. (Similar to when microsoft ended their xbox early in favor of launching the xbox 360.)

4. A skilled commander seeks victory from the situation and does not demand it of his subordinates.

( Like how nintendo leveraged it's tech innovation instead of relying on third party games.)

5. All warfare is based on deception. ( True dat. Especially in the console wars.)

6. Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer. (Sony worked on a SNES cd add-on.. Remember?)

7. Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy. (happens in PR spin all the time)

8. Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley. (This is like when companies release sequels to fan favorites)


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Carl on 10 May 2009

Thats some good stuff you found.

Great Post !



                            

dsister44 on 10 May 2009

that kinda sounds like they do listen to sun tzu. your title is misleading



famousringo on 10 May 2009

Fun thread. It's true that Sun Tzu has many lessons which apply in all kinds of conflict, not just military conflict.



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Pyro as Bill on 10 May 2009

Did Sun ever explain what to do if two totally separate wars were taking place at the same time? Nintendo isn't fighting the same war as Sony/MS.

Nintendo is battling against TV/books/cinema/hobbies whilst Sony/MS are fighting over the old battleground.

Imagine how many exclusives Nintendo could secure with all the profit they've made or how low in price they could go using Sony/MS strategy. Sony/MS are still fighting a land battle whilst Nintendo is on land, sea, air and space.



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Pyro as Bill on 10 May 2009

Sun could have predicted this "war" in advance. Innovation/disruption were always the biggest deciding factors.



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