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  • cloudeaglecloudeagle Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I'm not a huge sports and shooter fan, so the 360's lineup feels a bit lackluster to me, honestly.

    Yes, I KNOW there's more than sports and shooters on the 360. And I know there's plenty on there that other people would enjoy. Just giving you some perspective.

    cloudeagle on
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  • slash000slash000 Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Yeah, I agree with Urahonky.

    Even though I think the 360's library is great, it hasn't really pushed me into a purchase yet. My not liking sports, racing sims, or RPGs, the 360's library essentially leaves me -almost- entirely with shooters. While I don't mind gamepad controls for shooters that much, I still feel like I wouldn't have that much variety at my fingertips in getting the system. There's nothing like Mario Galaxy, Metroid, Super Paper Mario, Zack and Wiki, Mario Strikers, Zelda, Trauma center, etc. Not that I can tell. I would say RE4, but at least the 360 is getting RE5, although I'm absolutely in love with RE4:WE's controls.

    Looking down the 360's list, I'd probably end up getting Gears, BioShock, Orange box, COD4, Halo3, Ghost REcon, Rainbow 6, Dead Rising, stuff like that. So while Dead Rising is the exception, I just, blah, I wish there were other things that weren't so focused on moving with the left stick and aiming and shooting on the right stick. I'd probably end up getting Mass Effect just for something fresh, even though I'm not a big RPG fan.

    Man, I really wish I liked sports games or racing sims or something.


    A lot of good stuff on the system comes out on Live arcade, like SFIIT Remix and Alien Hominid HD and Castle Crashers. But then again, I do have the virtual console, which gets me a lot of good stuff I've never played before..


    Anyway..

    if I had unlimited funds, I'd have all three systems. I'm pretty sure I'll end up getting a 360 some time next year though. Pretty sure. Once stuff like DMC4 and RE5 come out, and maybe a few other things.

    slash000 on
  • JihadJesusJihadJesus Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    The Wii library is definitely a product of its history - it's only a year old, introduces some new elements of control, and had little publisher or developer support behind it before it launched. Taking where it came from I think it's pretty amazing it has such a solid library of B+ titles from third parties at the end of year one - and given the sales rate of the console and the solid sales of all these assorted b-list titles, I'd immagine there are a few AAA type titles being plugged away on in secret by now.

    JihadJesus on
  • XagarathXagarath Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Urahonky's opinion pretty much covers mine, too.

    Oh, on the PAL Galaxy sales- this may not be true for the whole of the UK, but pretty much every shop in this city is sold out of it half the time.
    I suspect a stock shortage.

    (By every shop, I mean Game, HMV, Zavvi, Gamestation and a local indy or two)

    Xagarath on
  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    titmouse wrote: »
    21 27 [360] **** & *****: DEAD MEN EIDOS EIDOS

    Have Neogaf censors "Kane" and "Lynch"?


    That's awesome.

    Edit: My order of Galaxy from PowerPlayDirect is "on order from supplier", I think I am going to have to cancel it and order it elsewhere...

    LewieP on
  • GuekGuek Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    JihadJesus wrote: »
    The Wii library is definitely a product of its history - it's only a year old, introduces some new elements of control, and had little publisher or developer support behind it before it launched. Taking where it came from I think it's pretty amazing it has such a solid library of B+ titles from third parties at the end of year one - and given the sales rate of the console and the solid sales of all these assorted b-list titles, I'd immagine there are a few AAA type titles being plugged away on in secret by now.

    monster hunter? king story? FF:CC?

    those are my big big third party games for next year. :)

    Guek on
  • shrykeshryke Member of the Beast Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    urahonky wrote: »
    shryke wrote:
    I could see that view on it too. Really, in the end, there's something ... dissatisfying about the Wii library I have trouble putting my finger on. In many ways, it may, at the moment, just not be the kind of library for me. I'm mostly a PC gamer, so the 360 library is more my style. But I get the same thing from alot of people I've talked to, who's tastes diverge quite a bit from mine. We all see 2-3 games we'd want, but their all different ones.

    But, the way it's selling, it looks like a good future, as developers seem to be paying attention.

    See, I'm the complete opposite. I'm a hardcore PC person, and the 360 feels so lackluster in the games department for me. Most games on the 360 are games that I would own on the PC or can wait till it comes out. There are a ton of shooters, albeit good games, that just seem to fit better on the PC for me.

    See, this perfectly describes me too, and funnily enough is why I don't own a 360. If I didn't have a gaming PC, I'd have bought one ages ago. But since I do, I'd basically be buying it for .... Mass Effect. (Come on PC port!!)

    I like the Wii because it provide something my PC can't. I'm just waiting a bit longer for the library to get a bit more robust before I jump in.

    shryke on
  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    shryke wrote: »
    urahonky wrote: »
    shryke wrote:
    I could see that view on it too. Really, in the end, there's something ... dissatisfying about the Wii library I have trouble putting my finger on. In many ways, it may, at the moment, just not be the kind of library for me. I'm mostly a PC gamer, so the 360 library is more my style. But I get the same thing from alot of people I've talked to, who's tastes diverge quite a bit from mine. We all see 2-3 games we'd want, but their all different ones.

    But, the way it's selling, it looks like a good future, as developers seem to be paying attention.

    See, I'm the complete opposite. I'm a hardcore PC person, and the 360 feels so lackluster in the games department for me. Most games on the 360 are games that I would own on the PC or can wait till it comes out. There are a ton of shooters, albeit good games, that just seem to fit better on the PC for me.

    See, this perfectly describes me too, and funnily enough is why I don't own a 360. If I didn't have a gaming PC, I'd have bought one ages ago. But since I do, I'd basically be buying it for .... Mass Effect. (Come on PC port!!)

    Haha. I agree. I have it on my Christmas List so I don't have to pay for it, but if I don't get it... I'll just hold off for a PC port in the very least. :)

    I did buy a 360 the day Dead Rising came out there. But I'm a Capcom and Zombie whore... Plus I got a $5,000 inheritance... So I had the cash burning a hole in my pocket.

    urahonky on
  • GuekGuek Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    urahonky wrote: »
    Plus I got a $5,000 inheritance... So I had the cash burning a hole in my pocket.

    your pants, give them to me

    Guek on
  • SpoitSpoit *twitch twitch* Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    While I certainly bought the Wii simply on the promise that, if nothing else, at least Nintendo will produce quality games for it, so I don't have as much problems with the lack of 3rd party titles that a lot of others here seem to have, what I can't understand is how someone can say that the Wii's lineup sucks and lacks breadth, then turn around and praise the PS3's library as being amazingly good and varied (Usually only on the basis of R&C, uncharted and resistance). Also, count me as another PC person whos still hasn't been conviced that he 360's lineup is different enough to go out and buy it

    Spoit on
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  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Guek wrote: »
    urahonky wrote: »
    Plus I got a $5,000 inheritance... So I had the cash burning a hole in my pocket.

    your pants, give them to me

    Well... I... I'm at work... Do you still want them? I... Kinda need them to keep warm and stuff.

    urahonky on
  • GuekGuek Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Resistance is futile! You've only merely left uncharted the exploits of Ratchet and Clank!


    (oh man, i'm so hungry that i've become delirious...)

    Guek on
  • The_ScarabThe_Scarab Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    LewieP wrote: »
    titmouse wrote: »
    21 27 [360] **** & *****: DEAD MEN EIDOS EIDOS

    Have Neogaf censors "Kane" and "Lynch"?


    That's awesome.

    Yep. And gamespot and all cnet websites and publications. as well as a bunch of other keywords like gerstmann and fat.

    just cause the mods cba to deal with the constant stream of idiocy.

    The_Scarab on
  • MistaCreepyMistaCreepy Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Spoit wrote: »
    While I certainly bought the Wii simply on the promise that, if nothing else, at least Nintendo will produce quality games for it, so I don't have as much problems with the lack of 3rd party titles that a lot of others here seem to have, what I can't understand is how someone can say that the Wii's lineup sucks and lacks breadth, then turn around and praise the PS3's library as being amazingly good and varied (Usually only on the basis of R&C, uncharted and resistance)

    You forgot Warhawk and Eye of Judgment. Just these 5 games are more diverse, unique and deep than what the Wii has to offer now. Players get 5 completely different experiences and theyre all high quality titles. To say the PS3 doesnt have a diverse library of quality games is wrong... The problem is there isnt alot of it at the moment.


    Im sorry guys but I can only take so much before I gotta say something.

    EDIT: In b4 shitstorm.

    MistaCreepy on
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  • The_ScarabThe_Scarab Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Yeah those people who are all '360 has just PC games early' are kinda missing the real point there.

    I mean if you have a Pc capable of running those games, and you prefer that platform, then i dont see the problem. but saying the 360 is worse off because it has the largest game library this generation just cause Microsoft is actually putting some effort into PC gaming as a platform now seems nitpicky.

    The_Scarab on
  • fightinfilipinofightinfilipino Angry as Hell #BLMRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    urahonky wrote: »
    Guek wrote: »
    urahonky wrote: »
    Plus I got a $5,000 inheritance... So I had the cash burning a hole in my pocket.

    your pants, give them to me

    Well... I... I'm at work... Do you still want them? I... Kinda need them to keep warm and stuff.

    urahonky you should just invest that $5000 somewhere. save your monies and don't blow it all on the games!


    (:o)

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  • GraviijaGraviija Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Spoit wrote: »
    While I certainly bought the Wii simply on the promise that, if nothing else, at least Nintendo will produce quality games for it, so I don't have as much problems with the lack of 3rd party titles that a lot of others here seem to have, what I can't understand is how someone can say that the Wii's lineup sucks and lacks breadth, then turn around and praise the PS3's library as being amazingly good and varied (Usually only on the basis of R&C, uncharted and resistance)

    You forgot Warhawk and Eye of Judgment. These 5 games are more diverse, unique and deep than anything on the Wii right now. Players get 5 completely different experiences and theyre all high quality titles.


    Im sorry guys but I can only take so much before I gotta say something.

    EDIT: In b4 shitstorm.
    Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3, Twilight Princess, Resident Evil, Trauma Center(s). Those 5 game are more diverse, unique, and deep than anything available on the PS3 right now, and they're all high quality titles.

    Edit - I really need to get Zak & Wiki.

    Graviija on
  • GuekGuek Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Spoit wrote: »
    While I certainly bought the Wii simply on the promise that, if nothing else, at least Nintendo will produce quality games for it, so I don't have as much problems with the lack of 3rd party titles that a lot of others here seem to have, what I can't understand is how someone can say that the Wii's lineup sucks and lacks breadth, then turn around and praise the PS3's library as being amazingly good and varied (Usually only on the basis of R&C, uncharted and resistance)

    You forgot Warhawk and Eye of Judgment. These 5 games are more diverse, unique and deep than anything on the Wii right now. Players get 5 completely different experiences and theyre all high quality titles.


    Im sorry guys but I can only take so much before I gotta say something.

    i dunno. the wii has galaxy, trauma center, mp3, z&w, paper mario and zelda

    plus minigames if that's your thang.

    i'd say both platforms have some semblance of variety but both pale in comparison to the 360.

    edit: damnit, Graviija!

    Guek on
  • BalefuegoBalefuego Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    god just kill me now

    Balefuego on
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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    The_Scarab wrote: »
    LewieP wrote: »
    titmouse wrote: »
    21 27 [360] **** & *****: DEAD MEN EIDOS EIDOS

    Have Neogaf censors "Kane" and "Lynch"?


    That's awesome.

    Yep. And gamespot and all cnet websites and publications. as well as a bunch of other keywords like gerstmann and fat.

    just cause the mods cba to deal with the constant stream of idiocy.

    What do I have to do to get nibris, Derek Smart, Jack Tompson and IGN on this list?

    LewieP on
  • SpoitSpoit *twitch twitch* Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Spoit wrote: »
    While I certainly bought the Wii simply on the promise that, if nothing else, at least Nintendo will produce quality games for it, so I don't have as much problems with the lack of 3rd party titles that a lot of others here seem to have, what I can't understand is how someone can say that the Wii's lineup sucks and lacks breadth, then turn around and praise the PS3's library as being amazingly good and varied (Usually only on the basis of R&C, uncharted and resistance)

    You forgot Warhawk and Eye of Judgment. These 5 games are more diverse, unique and deep than what the Wii has to offer now. Players get 5 completely different experiences and theyre all high quality titles. TO say the PS3 doesnt have a diverse library of quality games is wrong... The problem is there isnt alot of it at the moment.


    Im sorry guys but I can only take so much before I gotta say something.

    EDIT: In b4 shitstorm.

    I was trying to avoid naming anyone in particular, but :|

    Spoit on
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  • LaredenLareden Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Spoit wrote: »
    While I certainly bought the Wii simply on the promise that, if nothing else, at least Nintendo will produce quality games for it, so I don't have as much problems with the lack of 3rd party titles that a lot of others here seem to have, what I can't understand is how someone can say that the Wii's lineup sucks and lacks breadth, then turn around and praise the PS3's library as being amazingly good and varied (Usually only on the basis of R&C, uncharted and resistance)

    You forgot Warhawk and Eye of Judgment. These 5 games are more diverse, unique and deep than anything on the Wii right now. Players get 5 completely different experiences and theyre all high quality titles.


    Im sorry guys but I can only take so much before I gotta say something.

    EDIT: In b4 shitstorm.

    That's why I got a PS3. High quality titles with a lot of variety. I'm really not into FPSing with a controller, that's what my PC is for.

    Lareden on
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  • GraviijaGraviija Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Balefuego wrote: »
    god just kill me now
    Something botherin' ya there, champ?

    Graviija on
  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    The_Scarab wrote: »
    Yeah those people who are all '360 has just PC games early' are kinda missing the real point there.

    I mean if you have a Pc capable of running those games, and you prefer that platform, then i dont see the problem. but saying the 360 is worse off because it has the largest game library this generation just cause Microsoft is actually putting some effort into PC gaming as a platform now seems nitpicky.

    I didn't say anything about it being worse off because of that. I am just saying that I personally feel like the 360 game library is lacking anything unique that I can't find anywhere else... But the Wii offers just that in just a few titles I mentioned off the top of my head.

    fightinfilipino -> The money is spent already. :( I bought an HDTV and a 360, and then paid off my credit card. That $5,000 vanished faster than a hooker in Vegas.

    urahonky on
  • DagrabbitDagrabbit Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Graviija wrote: »
    Spoit wrote: »
    While I certainly bought the Wii simply on the promise that, if nothing else, at least Nintendo will produce quality games for it, so I don't have as much problems with the lack of 3rd party titles that a lot of others here seem to have, what I can't understand is how someone can say that the Wii's lineup sucks and lacks breadth, then turn around and praise the PS3's library as being amazingly good and varied (Usually only on the basis of R&C, uncharted and resistance)

    You forgot Warhawk and Eye of Judgment. These 5 games are more diverse, unique and deep than anything on the Wii right now. Players get 5 completely different experiences and theyre all high quality titles.


    Im sorry guys but I can only take so much before I gotta say something.

    EDIT: In b4 shitstorm.
    Super Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3, Twilight Princess, Resident Evil, Trauma Center(s). Those 5 game are more diverse, unique, and deep than anything available on the PS3 right now, and they're all high quality titles.

    I would have picked Galaxy, Prime, Trauma Center, Super Paper Mario, and Wii Sports (sorry, I think it's the best damn thing ever). I think the PS3 and Wii libraries are pretty comparable right now in terms of good/crap, though I like more of the second tier titles on the Wii than on the PS3. And of course, this is about where the 360 was in its first year.

    EDIT: Sub-in Strikers for Wii Sports for more AAA goodness.

    Dagrabbit on
  • shrykeshryke Member of the Beast Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    The_Scarab wrote: »
    Yeah those people who are all '360 has just PC games early' are kinda missing the real point there.

    I mean if you have a Pc capable of running those games, and you prefer that platform, then i dont see the problem. but saying the 360 is worse off because it has the largest game library this generation just cause Microsoft is actually putting some effort into PC gaming as a platform now seems nitpicky.

    I don't see it as a negative. It's just one of those things that happens. If you've already got a gaming PC, a 360 is kinda superfluous. If you don't have a gaming PC, but love PC type games, I'd hit you in the head and say "WTF is wrong with you, go get a 360!".

    shryke on
  • MistaCreepyMistaCreepy Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Spoit wrote: »
    Spoit wrote: »
    While I certainly bought the Wii simply on the promise that, if nothing else, at least Nintendo will produce quality games for it, so I don't have as much problems with the lack of 3rd party titles that a lot of others here seem to have, what I can't understand is how someone can say that the Wii's lineup sucks and lacks breadth, then turn around and praise the PS3's library as being amazingly good and varied (Usually only on the basis of R&C, uncharted and resistance)

    You forgot Warhawk and Eye of Judgment. These 5 games are more diverse, unique and deep than what the Wii has to offer now. Players get 5 completely different experiences and theyre all high quality titles. TO say the PS3 doesnt have a diverse library of quality games is wrong... The problem is there isnt alot of it at the moment.


    Im sorry guys but I can only take so much before I gotta say something.

    EDIT: In b4 shitstorm.

    I was trying to avoid naming anyone in particular, but :|

    I dont know why you were thinking of me when you wrote that becuase I rarely comment on the Wii here. A couple of times today since the topic came up but not so much in the past. But in the future you can name me if you'd like to... we can avoid confusion that way.

    MistaCreepy on
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  • DagrabbitDagrabbit Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    shryke wrote: »
    The_Scarab wrote: »
    Yeah those people who are all '360 has just PC games early' are kinda missing the real point there.

    I mean if you have a Pc capable of running those games, and you prefer that platform, then i dont see the problem. but saying the 360 is worse off because it has the largest game library this generation just cause Microsoft is actually putting some effort into PC gaming as a platform now seems nitpicky.

    I don't see it as a negative. It's just one of those things that happens. If you've already got a gaming PC, a 360 is kinda superfluous. If you don't have a gaming PC, but love PC type games, I'd hit you in the head and say "WTF is wrong with you, go get a 360!".

    I got a 360 largely because I don't intend to upgrade my PC to play games. There's some good exclusives, but it's a valid point that a lot of the top tier titles end up on PC. However, only a vocal minority of gamers would not get a 360 because of PC game availability.

    Dagrabbit on
  • JCRooksJCRooks Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Lareden wrote: »
    Spoit wrote: »
    While I certainly bought the Wii simply on the promise that, if nothing else, at least Nintendo will produce quality games for it, so I don't have as much problems with the lack of 3rd party titles that a lot of others here seem to have, what I can't understand is how someone can say that the Wii's lineup sucks and lacks breadth, then turn around and praise the PS3's library as being amazingly good and varied (Usually only on the basis of R&C, uncharted and resistance)

    You forgot Warhawk and Eye of Judgment. These 5 games are more diverse, unique and deep than anything on the Wii right now. Players get 5 completely different experiences and theyre all high quality titles.


    Im sorry guys but I can only take so much before I gotta say something.

    EDIT: In b4 shitstorm.

    That's why I got a PS3. High quality titles with a lot of variety. I'm really not into FPSing with a controller, that's what my PC is for.

    Good god, when will we drop the following stereotypes?
    • Wii - Only has mini-game collections, and it's for BABIES
    • 360 - All it has are FPS games and PC ports!
    • PS3 - lolsony, what games? It's a Blu-ray player!

    It's typical console-war crap/FUD that keeps being thrown around. All it causes are the obligatory "Well, actually ..." replies by those who actually know better ...

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  • DagrabbitDagrabbit Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    JCRooks wrote: »

    Good god, when will we drop the following stereotypes?
    • Wii - Only has mini-game collections, and it's for BABIES
    • 360 - All it has are FPS games and PC ports!
    • PS3 - lolsony, what games? It's a Blu-ray player!

    It's typical console-war crap/FUD that keeps being thrown around. All it causes are the obligatory "Well, actually ..." replies by those who actually know better ...

    This man speaks truth.

    For example, since I've gotten my 360, I've mostly played the Simpsons Game, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Prince of Persia Classic, Dead Rising, and Scene-it.

    Dagrabbit on
  • UncleSporkyUncleSporky Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    JCRooks wrote: »
    Good god, when will we drop the following stereotypes?
    • Wii - Only has mini-game collections, and it's for BABIES
    • 360 - All it has are FPS games and PC ports!
    • PS3 - lolsony, what games? It's a Blu-ray player!

    It's typical console-war crap/FUD that keeps being thrown around. All it causes are the obligatory "Well, actually ..." replies by those who actually know better ...

    The problem with stereotypes is that there's usually a grain of truth to them, and seemingly moreso when it comes to the console world. And when you don't like something, you'll latch onto that negative grain and amplify it and shout it to anyone who will listen regardless of how important it is.

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  • MistaCreepyMistaCreepy Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    JCRooks wrote: »
    Lareden wrote: »
    Spoit wrote: »
    While I certainly bought the Wii simply on the promise that, if nothing else, at least Nintendo will produce quality games for it, so I don't have as much problems with the lack of 3rd party titles that a lot of others here seem to have, what I can't understand is how someone can say that the Wii's lineup sucks and lacks breadth, then turn around and praise the PS3's library as being amazingly good and varied (Usually only on the basis of R&C, uncharted and resistance)

    You forgot Warhawk and Eye of Judgment. These 5 games are more diverse, unique and deep than anything on the Wii right now. Players get 5 completely different experiences and theyre all high quality titles.


    Im sorry guys but I can only take so much before I gotta say something.

    EDIT: In b4 shitstorm.

    That's why I got a PS3. High quality titles with a lot of variety. I'm really not into FPSing with a controller, that's what my PC is for.

    Good god, when will we drop the following stereotypes?
    • Wii - Only has mini-game collections, and it's for BABIES
    • 360 - All it has are FPS games and PC ports!
    • PS3 - lolsony, what games? It's a Blu-ray player!

    It's typical console-war crap/FUD that keeps being thrown around. All it causes are the obligatory "Well, actually ..." replies by those who actually know better ...

    Dude I'm there 100 percent with you on this... but I dont think the earlier line of conversation qualifies as this. Just a little jousting over the strength of respective game libraries.

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  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Somehow I feel partially responsible for the flame war that incurred. I'm sorry.

    So... How 'bout them analysts? Microsoft to buy Sony in 3 years?

    urahonky on
  • shrykeshryke Member of the Beast Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    urahonky wrote: »
    Somehow I feel partially responsible for the flame war that incurred. I'm sorry.

    So... How 'bout them analysts? Microsoft to buy Sony in 3 years?

    Only if Nintendo buys Microsoft right after.


    Or, better yet, they "merge" with Activision Blizzard, except Vivendi still magically owns a controlling number of shares in the company.

    shryke on
  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    shryke wrote: »
    urahonky wrote: »
    Somehow I feel partially responsible for the flame war that incurred. I'm sorry.

    So... How 'bout them analysts? Microsoft to buy Sony in 3 years?

    Only if Nintendo buys Microsoft right after.


    Or, better yet, they "merge" with Activision Blizzard, except Vivendi still magically owns a controlling number of shares in the company.

    Nintendi ActiMicrovision Blonyware Enterprises.

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  • MistaCreepyMistaCreepy Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    urahonky wrote: »
    Somehow I feel partially responsible for the flame war that incurred. I'm sorry.

    So... How 'bout them analysts? Microsoft to buy Sony in 3 years?


    Pffft... you call that flamewar? Son back in my day there was blood involved in these matters.... kids these days I swear... :P

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  • ghstwrldghstwrld Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    *taken from neogaf

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    Wii are the Champions

    ONE of this year's must-have Christmas gifts is a Nintendo Wii video-game console. And, just like Bratz or Cabbage Patch dolls in past years, it is proving hard to find. On Friday December 7th Nintendo announced it may even stop TV advertising in Britain until 2008 because it cannot meet demand. In September worldwide sales of the lower-priced Wii overtook Microsoft's Xbox 360. But the Wii's lack of high-resolution graphics may eventually dent its desirability. By 2011 Sony's PlayStation 3 is forecast to catch up with the Wii, according to Screen Digest, a consultancy.

    http://economist.com/daily/chartgallery/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10276394

    LOL analyst

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  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    urahonky wrote: »
    Somehow I feel partially responsible for the flame war that incurred. I'm sorry.

    So... How 'bout them analysts? Microsoft to buy Sony in 3 years?


    Pffft... you call that flamewar? Son back in my day there was blood involved in these matters.... kids these days I swear... :P

    True sir. That was more of a list war than anything else.

    But my point still remains valid!!

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  • urahonkyurahonky Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    ghstwrld wrote: »
    *taken from neogaf

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    Wii are the Champions

    ONE of this year's must-have Christmas gifts is a Nintendo Wii video-game console. And, just like Bratz or Cabbage Patch dolls in past years, it is proving hard to find. On Friday December 7th Nintendo announced it may even stop TV advertising in Britain until 2008 because it cannot meet demand. In September worldwide sales of the lower-priced Wii overtook Microsoft's Xbox 360. But the Wii's lack of high-resolution graphics may eventually dent its desirability. By 2011 Sony's PlayStation 3 is forecast to catch up with the Wii, according to Screen Digest, a consultancy.

    http://economist.com/daily/chartgallery/displaystory.cfm?story_id=10276394

    LOL analyst

    HAHAHAH. I love the prediction lines. We should keep this and compare it in a few years.

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  • UncleSporkyUncleSporky Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I like how the other systems are smooth lines, but the PS3? Hell no, it's getting a kink and going straight up. Never mind there isn't much in the foreseeable future that might cause such a kink.

    The Wii actually I could see on its line. It's got to be getting close to saturation. It has to be.

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