Author Topic: Sony getting hit Hard lately (Read 854401 times)

UERD · « **Reply #2325 on:** September 13, 2007, 03:57:04 PM »

You know why you really got your PS3- for its Blu-ray disc player!

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However, the most important function of the PS3 is the built-in Blu-ray disc player, which also reads DVD, CD and SACD, as well as embracing the new surround sound formats.

In response, some Sony exec says this:

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To receive an EISA Award is a very high honour in the electronics industry and therefore to receive one for a product that is usually thought of as simply a games machine, truly highlights the versatility and quality of PS3

Heh, heh...he said 'games'.

Ceric · « **Reply #2326 on:** September 13, 2007, 04:16:00 PM »

*shrug*
I'm sure the 40 Gig will be another PSGimped. Then they'll sort of stick with that. Though the PSP is looking more attractive now with the Slim model out.

UERD · « **Reply #2327 on:** September 19, 2007, 04:16:45 PM »

stupid double post

UERD · « **Reply #2328 on:** September 19, 2007, 04:17:22 PM »

Sony moves into the N64 generation of consoles with its new rumble-enabled controller! Wii is doomed!

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #2329 on:** September 19, 2007, 04:22:40 PM »

Yeah, but I thought the evil motion control didn't allow for that?

UERD · « **Reply #2330 on:** September 19, 2007, 04:29:59 PM »

They were sued by a company called Immersion or something, and apparently settled.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #2331 on:** September 19, 2007, 04:35:47 PM »

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Originally posted by: UERD
They were sued by a company called Immersion or something, and apparently settled.

They SAID it wouldn't work with motion control, are you saying Sony is a fat liar?

UERD · « **Reply #2332 on:** September 19, 2007, 05:04:44 PM »

Sony 'lying' is the least of their concerns

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NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #2333 on:** September 19, 2007, 05:10:42 PM »

Not liars, just incompetent.

Darkheart · « **Reply #2334 on:** September 19, 2007, 05:10:55 PM »

They made room in the controller by taking all the wires out. Now all of the Ps3 games will be replaced with blu-ray movies. Waggle the controller and feel its rumbling sensations when you THINK you are playing. Sony Playstation 3 NOW YOUR PLAYING WITH RUMBLE~!

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #2335 on:** September 19, 2007, 05:13:18 PM »

It is quite obvious this is the big announcement Sony needed, Nintendo is now DOOMED.

MLS_man_64 · « **Reply #2336 on:** September 28, 2007, 03:14:32 PM »

Nintendo #1 in hardware and #3 in software...

Sony #2 in hardware and #1 in software...

Microsoft #3 in hardware and #2 in software...

Am I getting this right? And why would an analyst make this prediction the week that Halo launches? To embarrass himself?

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denjet78 · « **Reply #2337 on:** September 29, 2007, 07:05:54 AM »

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Originally posted by: MLS_man_64
Nintendo #1 in hardware and #3 in software...

Sony #2 in hardware and #1 in software...

Microsoft #3 in hardware and #2 in software...

Am I getting this right? And why would an analyst make this prediction the week that Halo launches? To embarrass himself?

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Well if an analyst says it it must be... Wait. Aren't these some of the same analysts who were, less than a year ago, foretelling the complete and utter failure of the Wii followed by Nintendo's inevitable shift into a 3rd party developer?

Analyst seems to be just another word for "don't believe a damn word I say unless it's already obscenely obvious that it's correct".

nitsu niflheim · « **Reply #2338 on:** September 29, 2007, 07:59:42 AM »

software revenue analysis is ass... if the system doesn't sell then the software isn't going to sell either, except for certain games maybe. Even if you take into account the higher price games for the PS3 (and XBox 360) it still won't make up for the low (or slow even) sales of software.

Ceric · « **Reply #2339 on:** September 29, 2007, 03:08:20 PM »

Personally since they are talking about Revenue in 2012. I believe that the Wii will hold the #1 spot in software and Hardware but, may be starting the process of a successor coming out. It be time for the traditional change. Now I see the 360 in 3rd Hardware wise and 2nd software. MS just can't seem to get a solid foothold into other markets and the US market is pretty balanced. The PS3 on other hand I see it coming in 2nd on the Hardware by exploiting the Media Center/Blu-Ray player angle and if they keep delivering like they do with the current updates it's going to be a great media hub unfortunately I'll put its Software Revenue at 3rd. Sony's best chance, unlike MS or even Nintendo for that matter, is to approach the PS3 as an appliance instead of a game console pricing wise. Sony needs to make money each time they sell one because they've made it a compelling buy for a media center/Blu-Ray player which means there is no guaranteed software sell like with the Wii.

Just my thoughts on all this.

*Note: When I say software I mean the revenue. As of right now its cheaper to develop for 360 then PS3 due to the complexities and tools available. Of course the Wii is cheapest of all.

The_Rabbit · « **Reply #2340 on:** September 29, 2007, 05:44:14 PM »

Yea but they approached the PSP as an appliance/overall media device and even though it's relatively successful, I doubt it's even half of what they really want

Ceric · « **Reply #2341 on:** September 30, 2007, 06:43:17 AM »

Don't get me wrong. I think initially all game systems should be pushed as game systems. When that fails go to plan B and treat them like a media appliance.

Plugabugz · « **Reply #2342 on:** October 01, 2007, 05:30:08 AM »

Sony thinks supply is affecting the 3 and not price?

Ceric · « **Reply #2343 on:** October 01, 2007, 07:55:24 AM »

You know I want to see this list of 120 titles. Will it be like the Gamecube that had tons of titles I've never seen in my life?

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #2344 on:** October 01, 2007, 08:04:16 AM »

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Sony thinks supply is affecting the 3 and not price?

Talk about the biggest load of crap I've read. Sony will NEVER win this generation without admitting they are wrong and taking steps to correct it (In this case the price). I think it is kind of funny how they put themselves into the underdog list "Oh no Saturn got a head start, we were in such a bad position", "Oh no the Dreamcast was out before us, but at least we beat the odds!".

Arbok · « **Reply #2345 on:** October 01, 2007, 10:36:58 AM »

“So, clearly we’ve never started from a position of strength and we’ve always had to catch up with every generation of hardware that we’ve brought into the market."

...yeah, so someone want to remind me what occurred with the DC versus the PS2 again? I think that's the very definition of starting from a "position of strength"...

Anyway, the longer they try to ignore the problem, the worse it's going to get. Simple as that.

vudu · « **Reply #2346 on:** October 01, 2007, 10:42:56 AM »

I CAN'T HEAR YOU! LA LA LALALA LALA!!

MLS_man_64 · « **Reply #2347 on:** October 03, 2007, 07:16:37 AM »

Midway: PS3 sales woes have hurt us.

stevey · « **Reply #2348 on:** October 03, 2007, 10:38:06 AM »

Oh they're soo close! Supply is what hurting them, it's the supply of good game is what they never get.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #2349 on:** October 04, 2007, 04:44:02 AM »

MLS_man: nice find. It's not quite as bad as I was expecting, Midway didn't come out and say that the poor hardware sales are causing problems for them...more that the hardware is delaying their products. It's a big difference, because when publishers start blaming your system for the poor sales of their games, that's when you've really got problems.

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