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08-12-04 | 10:02 AM
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Originally posted by beefjerky
Problem: Nintendo DS will destroy it in innovative games.
Not that that will move more units or get the casual gamer to get a DS.
Problem: Nintendo DS will destroy it in innovative games.
Not that that will move more units or get the casual gamer to get a DS.
08-12-04 | 10:47 AM
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Originally posted by joshd2012
Also remember, that Sony has already said they will take a loss on the unit when it first gets released. Nintendo has always claimed to never take a loss on a console or portable. The prices could be closer than you think.
Also remember, that Sony has already said they will take a loss on the unit when it first gets released. Nintendo has always claimed to never take a loss on a console or portable. The prices could be closer than you think.
08-12-04 | 03:26 PM
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While I've thought the PSP looked like a cool system from the beginning, this video is indicative of several problems I have with it and Sony's handling of it.
My chief complaint is I've seen a lot of videos being played on the PSP, but little or nothing showing an actual game being played on it. The only apparent game footage we have here is a sorry ripoff of Animal Crossing. Nintendo was not only showing the DS at E3, but had many playable demos and has since released a solid list of real-world titles in development. Sony's done neither. Kind of a bad move from a company whose biggest strength, ostensibly, is its vast library of games and third party supporters.
And these critiques are independent of the already well-discussed concerns of battery life and price point. I think Sony better get their act together or else reserve a spot next to the Turbo Express, Game Gear, Lynx, etc. (all of which were technically superior to the Game Boys of their day, btw, except in terms of battery life). I still want one, but so far I think Nintendo's trumping Sony in the run up to release. Sony can't bank on its "sexiness" and grown-up image alone.
My chief complaint is I've seen a lot of videos being played on the PSP, but little or nothing showing an actual game being played on it. The only apparent game footage we have here is a sorry ripoff of Animal Crossing. Nintendo was not only showing the DS at E3, but had many playable demos and has since released a solid list of real-world titles in development. Sony's done neither. Kind of a bad move from a company whose biggest strength, ostensibly, is its vast library of games and third party supporters.
And these critiques are independent of the already well-discussed concerns of battery life and price point. I think Sony better get their act together or else reserve a spot next to the Turbo Express, Game Gear, Lynx, etc. (all of which were technically superior to the Game Boys of their day, btw, except in terms of battery life). I still want one, but so far I think Nintendo's trumping Sony in the run up to release. Sony can't bank on its "sexiness" and grown-up image alone.
08-12-04 | 05:57 PM
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Originally posted by Get Me Coffee
Problem: Teens and adults mostly don't relate to Kidnintendo. PSP will relate to them. Plus they will be footing the bill, mommy and daddy don't need to buy it for them.
Problem: Teens and adults mostly don't relate to Kidnintendo. PSP will relate to them. Plus they will be footing the bill, mommy and daddy don't need to buy it for them.
Price is always a factor and $299 is a large amount for the average gamer to pony up, especially if it's not truly portable (2-3 hours battery life for gameplay).
08-12-04 | 07:37 PM
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From: Blu-Ray: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Petition
Originally posted by jeffdsmith
Links?
Links?
As for Nintendo, they mentioned this while being interviewed after dropping the price of GC to $99. Some reporter asked why they didn't just do that initially to wipe out Sony and Microsoft. Nintendo said they never take losses on consoles, so they had to wait for production costs to go down before lowering the price.
Of course, I can't find that statement now.
08-12-04 | 07:48 PM
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Originally posted by joshd2012
http://www.pspinsider.com/modules.ph...rticle&sid=112
As for Nintendo, they mentioned this while being interviewed after dropping the price of GC to $99. Some reporter asked why they didn't just do that initially to wipe out Sony and Microsoft. Nintendo said they never take losses on consoles, so they had to wait for production costs to go down before lowering the price.
Of course, I can't find that statement now.
http://www.pspinsider.com/modules.ph...rticle&sid=112
As for Nintendo, they mentioned this while being interviewed after dropping the price of GC to $99. Some reporter asked why they didn't just do that initially to wipe out Sony and Microsoft. Nintendo said they never take losses on consoles, so they had to wait for production costs to go down before lowering the price.
Of course, I can't find that statement now.
I've heard many people say that Nintendo would never sell at a loss, but I personally have never seen any offical links with that info. Everytime I've asked someone to provide a source no on can, so I've been trying to verify if it's true or not. I'm beginning to believe it is merely editorial speculation, although it would not surprise me if Nintendo did say it, I just want proof.
08-14-04 | 05:10 AM
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Originally posted by Breakfast with Girls
Should I even respond? Okay, I suppose I will this time.
Price is always a factor and $299 is a large amount for the average gamer to pony up, especially if it's not truly portable (2-3 hours battery life for gameplay).
Should I even respond? Okay, I suppose I will this time.
Price is always a factor and $299 is a large amount for the average gamer to pony up, especially if it's not truly portable (2-3 hours battery life for gameplay).
08-15-04 | 07:13 PM
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From: Blu-Ray: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Petition
Originally posted by jeffdsmith
Yeah, I have the info of Sony saying they would sell at a loss already, thanks for posting that though.
I've heard many people say that Nintendo would never sell at a loss, but I personally have never seen any offical links with that info. Everytime I've asked someone to provide a source no on can, so I've been trying to verify if it's true or not. I'm beginning to believe it is merely editorial speculation, although it would not surprise me if Nintendo did say it, I just want proof.
Yeah, I have the info of Sony saying they would sell at a loss already, thanks for posting that though.
I've heard many people say that Nintendo would never sell at a loss, but I personally have never seen any offical links with that info. Everytime I've asked someone to provide a source no on can, so I've been trying to verify if it's true or not. I'm beginning to believe it is merely editorial speculation, although it would not surprise me if Nintendo did say it, I just want proof.
http://game-science.com/news/000671.html
