The Official PS3 Thread Part II.
10-06-06 | 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by collven
They're not going to charge full price for GT:HD I don't think. Plus the cars and tracks are a lot cheaper than $2 and $5, if I remember right.
10-06-06 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by pizzamousechips
You're right, I think you can buy it for a measly few dollars. Less than $5 if I remember correctly. I think that's a problem since EVERYONE would buy it at that price. And then whoever buys it will of course want to buy one car and track. And then, if it's really good, it will create a lot of addicts. And then BAM! Their innovative new business strategy just worked, and the future of gaming is down the crapper.
10-06-06 | 11:28 AM
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What was he thinking?
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CE-Oh no he didn't! Part XV - Europeans "don't mind" waiting for Sony products
Alright Sony, this is just getting ridiculous. It's not like you guys haven't been a featured guest in this series before, but we had no idea it was such an honor. The third "CE-Oh no" moment for Sony this week came out of the mouth of SCE World Europe VP, Jamie MacDonald, who was asked: "What would you say to consumers who like Sony and want to buy your products, but perhaps feel that because they're in Europe they're always last in line?"
Apparently Jamie feels little love for his whiny constituency, since his clueless response was thus: "European consumers have shown that historically they don't mind that, because they end up buying as many PlayStations, if not more, than the US and Japan. In Europe, it doesn't seem that the release of our platforms after the US and Japan - in the long run - affects how consumers feel." We're not even sure how to respond to that, so we'll continue with more "CE-Oh no" sound bite gold from our pal Jamie. In response to a query about Sony's UMD failure, he stated: "I think you'll find in general the market for movies on discs of any type is not particularly great at the moment."
Again, we really have nothing to add, so we'll just hit up one more sound bite for good time's sake. When asked about the Wii60 concept, where prospective next-gen buyers compare the price of purchasing an Xbox 360 and a Nintendo Wii to the cost of the PS3 alone, Jamie further demonstrated his ignorance: "To be honest, I haven't heard that." Not a banner day for Sony PR by a long shot, but at least they're not trying to hide their seeming disdain for consumers and plain logic.
Alright Sony, this is just getting ridiculous. It's not like you guys haven't been a featured guest in this series before, but we had no idea it was such an honor. The third "CE-Oh no" moment for Sony this week came out of the mouth of SCE World Europe VP, Jamie MacDonald, who was asked: "What would you say to consumers who like Sony and want to buy your products, but perhaps feel that because they're in Europe they're always last in line?"
Apparently Jamie feels little love for his whiny constituency, since his clueless response was thus: "European consumers have shown that historically they don't mind that, because they end up buying as many PlayStations, if not more, than the US and Japan. In Europe, it doesn't seem that the release of our platforms after the US and Japan - in the long run - affects how consumers feel." We're not even sure how to respond to that, so we'll continue with more "CE-Oh no" sound bite gold from our pal Jamie. In response to a query about Sony's UMD failure, he stated: "I think you'll find in general the market for movies on discs of any type is not particularly great at the moment."
Again, we really have nothing to add, so we'll just hit up one more sound bite for good time's sake. When asked about the Wii60 concept, where prospective next-gen buyers compare the price of purchasing an Xbox 360 and a Nintendo Wii to the cost of the PS3 alone, Jamie further demonstrated his ignorance: "To be honest, I haven't heard that." Not a banner day for Sony PR by a long shot, but at least they're not trying to hide their seeming disdain for consumers and plain logic.
Sony says European gamers "don't mind" delays and later releases
Some one needs to get Sony a PR firm. Not that their statements are always wrong (though some are), but just because you can say something, doesn't mean you should. Case in point: Sony executive VP Jamie MacDonald had this to say when asked by GamesIndustry.biz regarding later releases (or delays) in Europe:
"European consumers have shown that historically they don't mind [the delays], because they end up buying as many PlayStations, if not more, than the US and Japan. In Europe, it doesn't seem that the release of our platforms after the US and Japan-in the long run-affects how consumers feel ... If we were sitting here in five years' time, I don't think we'd really think about or notice that PlayStation 3 was four or five months later in Europe."
The man has a point. I don't think anyone remembers the PS2 being released in the US almost eight months after Japan in 2000, and Europe getting the console one month after the US. But when you specifically delay a product in a region by your mismanagement (read: PS3), don't suggest your consumers are indifferent to the blunder.
Some one needs to get Sony a PR firm. Not that their statements are always wrong (though some are), but just because you can say something, doesn't mean you should. Case in point: Sony executive VP Jamie MacDonald had this to say when asked by GamesIndustry.biz regarding later releases (or delays) in Europe:
"European consumers have shown that historically they don't mind [the delays], because they end up buying as many PlayStations, if not more, than the US and Japan. In Europe, it doesn't seem that the release of our platforms after the US and Japan-in the long run-affects how consumers feel ... If we were sitting here in five years' time, I don't think we'd really think about or notice that PlayStation 3 was four or five months later in Europe."
The man has a point. I don't think anyone remembers the PS2 being released in the US almost eight months after Japan in 2000, and Europe getting the console one month after the US. But when you specifically delay a product in a region by your mismanagement (read: PS3), don't suggest your consumers are indifferent to the blunder.
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10-06-06 | 12:47 PM
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"I think you'll find in general the market for movies on discs of any type is not particularly great at the moment."
10-06-06 | 01:03 PM
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"I think you'll find in general the market for movies on discs of any type is not particularly great at the moment."
10-06-06 | 03:07 PM
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10-06-06 | 03:26 PM
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10-06-06 | 09:10 PM
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So I went to my local Gamestop today and asked the typical "Are you taking pre-orders on the PS3" question. Store manager told me they might start taking them next week, but they will be limited to like 10 or so (this is a small Gamestop). He said that he would guarantee me a pre-order for a system at launch if I showed I was "truly interested" by pre-ordering 3 PS3 games.
At this point I felt like I was talking to a used car salesman. I gave in though and pre-ordered Resistance, Call of Duty 3, and Rainbow 6 Las Vegas. I don't usually bother pre-ordering games, but if it saves me the trouble of finding a system before the holidays so be it. Hopefully they let me change my game pre-orders since I didn't really have time to decide what to pre-order and chose the names I was familiar with.
At this point I felt like I was talking to a used car salesman. I gave in though and pre-ordered Resistance, Call of Duty 3, and Rainbow 6 Las Vegas. I don't usually bother pre-ordering games, but if it saves me the trouble of finding a system before the holidays so be it. Hopefully they let me change my game pre-orders since I didn't really have time to decide what to pre-order and chose the names I was familiar with.
10-06-06 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
Lazy, I would prepare myself for disappointment if I were you. I'm sure there are 200 other people all reserving 3 games.
10-07-06 | 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
I'd be surprised if he even got 4 of them.
It's possible. Sony says there will be 400,000 launch PS3s.
400,000 / 50 states = 8000 per state
Of course, that is just an average. More populated states will receive more than 8000 and less populated states will receive less than 8000. Lazy Bum also said his Gamestop is a small store. Bigger stores will receive more PS3s than smaller stores. So, if he is shopping at a small Gamestop in the middle of Nowheresville, then that store probably won't get more than a couple PS3s.
10-07-06 | 01:42 PM
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Alright, here's a question. Is the PS3 controller rechargeable? And, if so, will Sony be making the batteries?
10-07-06 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Shagrath
Good call! Who wants an exploding Sixaxis?
That's Sony's new version of rumble.
Remember, in Sonyland, exploding controllers are not defective, they're a feature.
10-07-06 | 08:02 PM
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Total immersion. You wreck your car in GT-HD? Your controller suffers Massive DamageŽ and is rendered inoperable; time to junk it. This will bring a whole new level or realism to the users and is in no way a gimmick.
10-09-06 | 03:13 PM
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There is a huge rumor going around today that EB/Gamestop will be taking pre-orders tomorrow only (10/10/06). $100 bucks down is the deposit. I don't have a link for this so take it for what it's worth.
If you live near one of these places and want a PS3, you might want to stop by and check this out.
If you live near one of these places and want a PS3, you might want to stop by and check this out.
