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nightsurge said:
^He wasn't even talking to me when he said that. I was just reporting him for it.

And thank you, madskillz!

I'm sorry you felt I was insulting you. I never intended you to take my writing in that tone.

You have never insulted me. I was aiming at folks spewing incorrect info as fact.

He said this: The PS3 is making a profit!

Truth is: Sony is getting closer at making a profit

There's a lapse in reality there. I just pointed out the incorrectness, that's all.



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nightsurge said:
^He wasn't even talking to me when he said that. I was just reporting him for it.

And thank you, madskillz!

I'm sorry you felt I was insulting you. I never intended you to take my writing in that tone.

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thank you, finally

You are a reasonable poster and you shouldn't leave, we need xbox fans and unbiased members alike to balance the site out. And I understand the motive to just quote&fail because you don't want to explain yourself again, but if you're gunna respond to anybody with a contrasting point of view, expect to become embroiled in an argument about it.

Especially me. I KNOW for a fact that 360 won't make back the ground they lost this year (well at least I really think so). Just look at the ten week countdown thread. I actually estimate the 360 sales higher than anyone else because I expected there to be some huge sales like these. However, my prediction will be seriously top heavy by the end of it. I can go on for at least a hundred posts arguing this because there is no right answer, it's really up for debate, which is something I like to do. I will admit when I am wrong, but in this case there is no wrong until we find out what happens.

 



killuminiti said:
selnor said:
Ronster316 said:
Bladeforce said:
BUT none of those are moving hardware.....


And? whats currently moving sony hardware? oh, thats right, a slim version of the ps3 that was not intended to be launched at this time.

Sony used to launch slim versions of their consoles when either they wanted an extra hardware boost or the console was on its last legs or approaching that stage, they launched the ps3 slim early cos sales were simply not up to scratch., they launched ps2 slim to capitalise on their already strong sales position.

Both companies no doubt still have a few tricks up their sleeves this gen, but sony made the most recent move, writing off the 360 at this stage considering how well it has done thus far is clearly not advisable.

Ps3 slim launch this gen was not a luxury like it was with the ps2 slim, it was a necessity.


This. PS3 SLim maybe selling well, but I would wager a huge bet that it sells alot to already PS3 Phat existing owners. Not new users. When PS2 Slim launched me and my friends all bought it to replace our Phat PS2's. I think the numbers are quite flattering right now. And to be honest it's showing in the software sales of big exclusives. Sony has yet to have any exclusive that has pedigree beat the non pedigree new IP Gears Of War. Not even MGS4 has beat it.

If anything Sony have made the biggest desperate moves this gen. dropping the price in the first year by $200. Then releasing a Slim within 3 years?

just like a huge part of the 360 sales from last year were from RROD victums, thats why the 360 is down yoy?


I think you will find the 3 year warranty was in effect last year. And the year before that. And in 2006. So no. M$ would replace RROD for free.



nightsurge said:
OMG I love you madskillz! This ignore feature is gonna save my life!!!!

Shoot, I wish Words of Wisdom could make a script like this for real life ...



Bit of an odd/pointless question because there is nothing in the press or from Microsoft about a $99.00 Arcade SKU. Wy discuss something that isn't on the cards nor reported??? I could say 'PS3 Slim, drop to $150.00- Smart move or act of desperation by Sony'. Again that would make a pointless debate.



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madskillz said:
nightsurge said:
OMG I love you madskillz! This ignore feature is gonna save my life!!!!

Shoot, I wish Words of Wisdom could make a script like this for real life ...

NO kidding!  And that apology was meant for theprof right before I ignored him   I just put it out of order in my post.



Badassbab said:
Bit of an odd/pointless question because there is nothing in the press or from Microsoft about a $99.00 Arcade SKU. Wy discuss something that isn't on the cards nor reported??? I could say 'PS3 Slim, drop to $150.00- Smart move or act of desperation by Sony'. Again that would make a pointless debate.

And it would probably be locked for trolling/flamebaiting.  But who knows.....  Maybe you should make one and see.



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damndl0ser said:
Badassbab said:
Bit of an odd/pointless question because there is nothing in the press or from Microsoft about a $99.00 Arcade SKU. Wy discuss something that isn't on the cards nor reported??? I could say 'PS3 Slim, drop to $150.00- Smart move or act of desperation by Sony'. Again that would make a pointless debate.

And it would probably be locked for trolling/flamebaiting.  But who knows.....  Maybe you should make one and see.

I've come to realize that most people can't figure out the difference between a trolling thread and a stupid thread.  This is a stupid thread, just as the one you mention would be but if you word the question respectfully you can ask a stupid question without it being trolling.  There aren't alot of questions that are intrinsically trolling, it's all about how you word it.



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You know? I just noticed something. The OP didn't even bring up the PS3. His question was strictly regarding the 360. It was Ronster who brought the PS3 up. I swear to god, I'm starting to get sick of people on this website blaming PS3 fan(boy)s for everything.



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Torillian said:
damndl0ser said:
Badassbab said:
Bit of an odd/pointless question because there is nothing in the press or from Microsoft about a $99.00 Arcade SKU. Wy discuss something that isn't on the cards nor reported??? I could say 'PS3 Slim, drop to $150.00- Smart move or act of desperation by Sony'. Again that would make a pointless debate.

And it would probably be locked for trolling/flamebaiting.  But who knows.....  Maybe you should make one and see.

I've come to realize that most people can't figure out the difference between a trolling thread and a stupid thread.  This is a stupid thread, just as the one you mention would be but if you word the question respectfully you can ask a stupid question without it being trolling.  There aren't alot of questions that are intrinsically trolling, it's all about how you word it.

Do you think this thread was trolling or just a stupid thread?  I think it did what it was intended to do, get people heated so more people post.   I don't see how anyone could think it was anything else, to be honest.



"If you've got them by the balls their hearts and minds will follow."

Quote by- The Imortal John Wayne, the original BADASS!