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pinata242 06-11-13 01:05 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
Poll is 0-27-5 right now. No way will the PS4 sell 6.5x better than the X1, no matter how much we all bitch. Though the NPD numbers will really let us know how much the general sheeple will take just to play the exclusive games.

Michael Corvin 06-11-13 01:29 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 

Originally Posted by RichC2 (Post 11726791)
To note, CDs are still the main sales point for music -- in 2012 there were 118m Albums bought digitally (up about 14% from 2011), 193m were bought on CD (down ~ 14% from 2011).

There were 603m tracks sold dligitally last year (not counting album tracks, with those it's about 1.4b)

4.6m vinyl records

None of it is analogous though. You're talking about relatively small file sizes and short downloads. No one needs CDs except audiophiles or people that just like physical media. With bandwidth caps and upward of 50gb downloads, digital gaming isn't going to be the norm for awhile.

bunkaroo 06-11-13 01:34 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
Pre-ordered the PS4 at Amazon. For that price might as well. Like what I've see of Watch Dogs and inFamous so far.

RichC2 06-11-13 01:36 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 

Originally Posted by Michael Corvin (Post 11726908)
None of it is analogous though. You're talking about relatively small file sizes and short downloads. No one needs CDs except audiophiles or people that just like physical media. With bandwidth caps and upward of 50gb downloads, digital gaming isn't going to be the norm for awhile.

I absolutely agree. That's been my argument all along, now isn't the time for it.

eXcentris 06-11-13 01:36 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
Pre-ordered a PS4 but it could end up being a gift.

bunkaroo 06-11-13 01:48 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
So what is the release date? I'm assuming it's not actually 12/31/2013?

Krayzie 06-11-13 01:51 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 

Originally Posted by eXcentris (Post 11726925)
Pre-ordered a PS4 but it could end up being a gift.

A gift to yourself!

chess 06-11-13 01:57 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
Now 34-0. I thought it might be bad after yesterday, but I didn't think it would be THIS bad. Wow!

shumway 06-11-13 02:18 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
37-0 now. Definitely buying a PS4, most likely a Christmas present to myself.

Decker 06-11-13 02:35 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 

Originally Posted by chess (Post 11726967)
Now 34-0. I thought it might be bad after yesterday, but I didn't think it would be THIS bad. Wow!

Well, we're not going to be the typical video game consumer. We buy more games and are more aware of DRM and the like. But still, it's hard to see why the more casual gamer would choose an Xbox One over a PS4 for $100 more. For the ability to change channels? Hell, the HTC One does that for god's sake.

cruzness 06-11-13 02:38 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
PS4 for me. nothing shocking there. Dunno if I'll go launch day but I will be planning to have it for Destiny - that looked awesome.

chess 06-11-13 02:48 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 

Originally Posted by cruzness (Post 11727049)
PS4 for me. nothing shocking there. Dunno if I'll go launch day but I will be planning to have it for Destiny - that looked awesome.

Damn right it did...a Half-Life setting with Killzone graphics and just a sprinkle of Borderlands...with online coop. Yes, please.

dalbowski 06-11-13 03:03 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
Voted "Not sure because" but it could also be "neither".

I plan on building a new PC this fall. I have a 360 but I only really used that for sports games. If I get a console it'll be at least a year after launch.

Philzilla 06-11-13 03:59 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 

Originally Posted by Decker (Post 11726601)
Preordered a PS4 last night at Amazon, will eventually get an XBONE once it drops in price and they eventually come to their senses (hopefully). Never seen a console war won in one day before. It's pretty fascinating.

Got this off Destructoid, apparently Sony destroyed Sega in one day
about the 3:30 mark

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Michael Corvin 06-11-13 04:10 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 

Originally Posted by Decker (Post 11727043)
Well, we're not going to be the typical video game consumer.

I disagree. We are people that will drop $500+ on launch day. We are also the ones that boost the almighty attach ratio. Really, they should be catering to us.

Groucho 06-11-13 04:13 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
Microsoft messed up on two fronts -- the DRM stuff turns away hardcore gamers / techies. The higher price turns away the casuals.

Draven 06-11-13 04:20 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
I wonder if Microsoft will have to include a sticker or warning on the box that says "Must Have Internet Access to Function".

TGM 06-11-13 05:07 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
Xbox One is in some serious trouble.

RichC2 06-11-13 05:14 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it upside down.

TGM 06-11-13 05:16 PM

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http://i.imgur.com/8thLP6Q.gif

http://i.imgur.com/Fq7jJlo.gif

Raul3 06-11-13 05:43 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
I voted both. Preordered the Xbox One, will get the PS4 in 2014, probably in the holidays.

pinata242 06-11-13 06:16 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
Ok, who's trolling and voted just an Xbox One? Own up to it, we need to ask you a few questions and run some... uninvasive tests...

My Other Self 06-11-13 06:30 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
There should be 2 votes automatically for discostu and edstein as it is.

flair 06-11-13 06:38 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 
Buying the PS4 for sure and have a xbone reserved in case it can make me money. If that's not an option, I'll just send it back. I'm sticking with Sony this gen unless they royally screw up. I was all set to by both consoles until a few months ago. Surprising to me, I've put much more time in the 360 over my ps3.

discostu1337 06-11-13 07:01 PM

Re: Post E3: What're ya buyin?
 

Originally Posted by mcfly (Post 11727444)
There should be 2 votes automatically for discostu and edstein as it is.

I picked both, Xbox is first and PS4 is next year if they get some games that make me want it :)


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