Author Topic: Sony getting hit Hard lately (Read 854504 times)

Ceric · « **Reply #2275 on:** August 01, 2007, 03:46:17 AM »

I know the Neo-Geo was nitch. I'm just really surprised the things they were able to pull off with such limited hardware by the end of its life. It was somewhat amazing. I could have used the PS2 but then we get into an unimportant debate. Just look of FFXII. I'm surprised that it runs smooth and that the PS2 can even do that. When push comes to shove developers can produce.

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #2276 on:** August 01, 2007, 04:50:29 AM »

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I wonder if this lawsuit has any chance in hell on working? My gut says it does not, because the company is asking for way too much. What company asks for money and ALL products using their supposed technology destroyed? There is absolutely no reason to go that route unless you just want to damage or cripple Sony. After all, you could make so much more money by just asking for a portion of the profits.

Really, I see this lawsuit being thrown out, unless it is brought to a "special interest" judge that sides against Sony with no merit. But if this happens it will be appealed until Sony wins. So in the end, it is just a company either hoping to settle out of court for big bucks, or a company out to cripple Sony for some reason.

You generally ask for more than you expect to receive. Since there will be negotiations and compromises, offers and counteroffers, it would be foolish to start with a position you couldn't budge from.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #2277 on:** August 01, 2007, 05:04:42 AM »

I mentioned Neo Geo? I think that was somebody else.

PartyBear: Yeah you are right about that, but to go with a crazy position like that could get you thrown out of court because your demand are unreasonable.

Texas court is interesting...perhaps they have stronger defense of patient laws.

Louieturkey · « **Reply #2278 on:** August 01, 2007, 06:31:31 AM »

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I know the Neo-Geo was nitch. I'm just really surprised the things they were able to pull off with such limited hardware by the end of its life. It was somewhat amazing. I could have used the PS2 but then we get into an unimportant debate. Just look of FFXII. I'm surprised that it runs smooth and that the PS2 can even do that. When push comes to shove developers can produce.

The reason why the Neo Geo could do what it did was because half of the hardware was actually in the game cart. The system was built with easy upgrading, where each game had a piece of the hardware built into it. It's similar to the FX chip in some SNES games. This is the reason why they could produce the same game on the Neo Geo as they did on the Dreamcast (Capcom vs SNK for example). This is the reason why the games cost around $200 a piece.

IMO I like this way of releasing games much more than the current system. If it wasn't for the fact that games would be so expensive, I would prefer it. There wouldn't be any need to upgrade the current hardware except for maybe once every 15 years rather than every 5, because the games would constantly get better.

Ceric · « **Reply #2279 on:** August 01, 2007, 10:42:55 AM »

With the massive advancements being made in flash technology and chip manufacturing in general I don't think its going to be to cost prohibitive in the next 10 years.

Kairon · « **Reply #2280 on:** August 01, 2007, 11:29:32 AM »

Would that amount to a "NO console" future?

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #2281 on:** August 01, 2007, 02:32:37 PM »

Truthfully, I just want to get back to a longer generation. This last generation ended too soon. The leap wasn't necessary...and although advancements in technology are being made great and greater every year, all it is really giving us is better graphics and slightly greater AI...which is getting to the point of not being necessary.

I would like the next generation to last around 6+ years.

I say the next generation, because this generation has brought the start of innovation with controls and emerging innovations with game interaction. I would like to see all console makers work towards this in their next systems and see what becomes of it. So next generation should be the merge of great graphics and great interaction and controls with games. It should be a new golden era of games that should last as long as possible.

Mashiro · « **Reply #2282 on:** August 01, 2007, 02:53:42 PM »

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I say the next generation, because this generation has brought the start of innovation with controls and emerging innovations with game interaction. I would like to see all console makers work towards this in their next systems and see what becomes of it.

You . . . you do know that MS and Sony will just copy Nintendo right?

Kairon · « **Reply #2283 on:** August 01, 2007, 02:58:55 PM »

No. They'll probably realize that they gotta do something more. I expect MS to innovate next gen.

Mashiro · « **Reply #2284 on:** August 01, 2007, 03:08:28 PM »

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No. They'll probably realize that they gotta do something more. I expect MS to innovate next gen.

Well Bill Gates doesn't even think the Wii exists so . . .

stevey · « **Reply #2285 on:** August 01, 2007, 03:29:29 PM »

Cause the ps3 didn't already had enough junk that nobody cares about the ps3 is now a Tv Tuner/DVR

Ceric · « **Reply #2286 on:** August 02, 2007, 02:01:14 AM »

*shrug* I care. It would simplify my setup. I already use it mainly to play PS2 games and watch TV streamed from my Computer, which is the only reason my wife uses it. So I could really benefit from DVR capability if the price is right and I can add it to my existing PS3.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #2287 on:** August 02, 2007, 02:32:33 AM »

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I say the next generation, because this generation has brought the start of innovation with controls and emerging innovations with game interaction. I would like to see all console makers work towards this in their next systems and see what becomes of it.

You . . . you do know that MS and Sony will just copy Nintendo right?

Yes I believe Sony and Microsoft are analyzing what Nintendo did this generation and will be influenced heavily by the Wii when designing the console. But each will take something different from Nintendo's success and controller...and they will have to figure out a way around Nintendo's patients to create similar controllers, or perhaps they will go a crazy entirely new route.

Nintendo will obviously be working to truly advance their Wii controller concept, but will also focus on refining it, and making it smoother and more reliable.

Next generation will be a very interesting generation, as I believe it will one of the few generations that brings real innovation in gaming. The Wii is only a taste of what is to come.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #2288 on:** August 02, 2007, 07:58:38 AM »

"One woman who had recently purchased an HDTV set said she was interested in playing high-def movies on it and was thinking of getting a high-def disc player. When asked whether she would buy a Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD player she noted that she’d have to buy HD DVD because it was an “HD TV set” not a “Blu-ray TV."

The comment prompted chuckles from the audience, but the real joke is on the industry, and it isn’t very funny."

ohohohohohoh OUCH

EasyCure · « **Reply #2289 on:** August 02, 2007, 09:09:35 AM »

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No. They'll probably realize that they gotta do something more. I expect MS to innovate next gen.

Well Bill Gates doesn't even think the Wii exists so . . .

and if the wii doesnt exist, it wont be "copying" when the xbox720 has a wand-like controller. Kairon is right, MS will innovate next year but only in their own eyes

Ghisy · « **Reply #2290 on:** August 02, 2007, 09:47:02 AM »

Exclusive: the next XBOX to feature Harry Potter-like controls!!
Now Microsoft will be able to "stupefy" his competitors.

Mashiro · « **Reply #2291 on:** August 04, 2007, 09:18:19 PM »

Poor Sony.

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Enterbrain reported that Nintendo sold 396,752 units of Wii in Japan for the month of July, comparing to 91,987 units for PS3, which is 4 times more in the same period.

Source: The-MagicBox.com

Kairon · « **Reply #2292 on:** August 04, 2007, 09:24:22 PM »

Yeah... I think Japan is just about all wrapped up if next week the PS3 drops back to 14k sales levels.

Now... how can we deal with that pesky MS...

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #2293 on:** August 04, 2007, 09:26:41 PM »

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Yeah... I think Japan is just about all wrapped up if next week the PS3 drops back to 14k sales levels.

Now... how can we deal with that pesky MS...

Thought MS was already dealt with in Japan?

Mashiro · « **Reply #2294 on:** August 04, 2007, 09:27:41 PM »

Lol yeah GP is right . . .

Xbox 360 is a non-factor in Japan, it just can't gain ground there.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #2295 on:** August 06, 2007, 09:11:46 AM »

Although it hurts Xbox 360 and PS3, I think this really needs to be posted here.

Grand Theft Auto 4 is delayed until 2008.

So, with Grand Theft Auto 4 and Metal Gear Solid 4 in 2008, there is absolutely no real reason to own a PS3 this year.

Yeah, that may sound fanboyish...but really it is not.

The Xbox 360 as a very strong lineup into the winter that will encourage sales with its biggest being Halo 3 exclusive.

The Wii has a very strong lineup into the winter including over 6 exclusive games many of them first party games.

What does the PS3 have again?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #2296 on:** August 06, 2007, 09:25:00 AM »

PS3 is the most powerful gaming machine ever.

Ceric · « **Reply #2297 on:** August 06, 2007, 09:47:44 AM »

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PS3 is the most powerful PS2 ever.

or Media Streamer

Mashiro · « **Reply #2298 on:** August 06, 2007, 10:16:05 AM »

PS3 makes for a nice expensive door stop.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #2299 on:** August 06, 2007, 10:57:07 AM »

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Originally posted by: Spak-Spang
Although it hurts Xbox 360 and PS3, I think this really needs to be posted here.

Grand Theft Auto 4 is delayed until 2008.

So, with Grand Theft Auto 4 and Metal Gear Solid 4 in 2008, there is absolutely no real reason to own a PS3 this year.

Yeah, that may sound fanboyish...but really it is not.

The Xbox 360 as a very strong lineup into the winter that will encourage sales with its biggest being Halo 3 exclusive.

The Wii has a very strong lineup into the winter including over 6 exclusive games many of them first party games.

What does the PS3 have again?

LIES ALL LIES. PS3 has Lair and Heavenly Sword, oh wait. Forget I said that.

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