You've got some valid points there, too bad almost all of those things can be applied to the PS2 launch, and look how that turned out.Originally Posted by Erdrick Holmes
Resistance: Fall of Man IS a worthwhile game, with Heavenly Sword set to release very soon.
Metal Gear Solid possibly coming to 360.
http://ps3center.net/story-138.html
Heck, I'd say most of those still apply to the 360. Aside from Gears of War (which really doesn't interest me), what exactly are 360 owners playing? Certainly nothing that can be considered a system seller.Aside from the last point, which is something you think because omg suikoden vi on wii, you just described the xbox 360 this time last year.
It's far too early to call the PS3 a failure, and whether or not it's worth the money is up to the person considering buying it. Me being a drummer, I'm used to paying as much, and even a lot more for some of the gear I've bought, so the price tag on the PS3 really doesn't scare me. And since the only exclusive next-gen titles I want are on the PS3, it's the natural choice for me.
Playstation 3 is still very new! When Ps1 came out the first game wasn't the best one!I also believe that Ps3 needs new serials... It's just not right to judge it now... We have to wait and see if it really sucks or not! ps3 has a good potential... Sony woulnd't launch a new console for nothing! if they invested it it's because it has probably a good potential!
Wait, I did... except I didn't :moicle:Aside from the last point, which is something you think because omg suikoden vi on wii, you just described the xbox 360 this time last year.
Here's the 360's launch:
Game launch that actually had alot of good titles
Moderatly expensive
Delivered on alot of what was promised
Backwards compatability that at least works when you apply the FREE updates
3rd party developers jumping in the pool for good times.
Wow, I see you point. :rolleyes2
Shot down!
Suikoden VI on Wii? Explain please.
Most 360titles were released on current gen systems or were unoriginal sequels, making the launch title pool pretty stagnant.
At the time it was one of the highest priced gaming consoles ever, just like the PS3 is now.
The HD DVD drive is being released for the 360 now because it didn't deliver all of what was promised at launch. Both systems failed to deliver all they hoped they would.
Since we're comparing launch to launch, 360 had just as many backwards compatability issues at launch. PS3 will also have it's free patches in the future.
I agree with you here. Developers have continuously commented that the PS3's dev kit is much harder to work with than the 360's.
Also, people keep forgetting:
They said that the PS3 launch was a bust, not that the PS3 itself was/is a bust.
Ultimately games sell systems.
Sony has been successful in the past because they had the best library of games (they may have had a lot of junkers, but by sheer volume of games alone they were able to get a number of great games).
As an example, when Nintendo failed to provide a suitable platform for game developers of renewable franchises like EA Sports' huge collection of games, they dug a huge hole that they still might not get out of. They became a Mario-Zelda-SmashBrothers-RE franchise system(s). If you wanted to play sports, racing, FPS games, etc., you were probably going to be playing it on a PS or the Xbox, except for perhaps a few novelties like Mario Golf, Mario Tennis, Mario Kart, etc.
As long as Sony hasn't lost the good will of those companies who make the games for their systems, in the long run, as the price comes down over the next couple of years, PS3 will be a success IMO.
Plus they have FF.
There's nothing to explain, some stupid site had an article about how you can play most Suikoden games with one hand and since the wii is a one handed controller, as well as it being the least graphically impressive of the generation, like PSX and PS2, and a couple of other silly things. Nothing worth talking about at all, really.
And Joel? Are you really saying Xbox360 is moderately expensive? It's $100 less than the comparable PS3 version. And in Canada, at the launch anyhow, it was something like only $50 cheaper, because Sony didn't want to rape people with the exchange rate. You'd think someone who was planning to move to Canada his entire eoff life would know that.
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I'm curious to see if SE releases FF on any other platforms in the future since they've announced that they will develop games for all platforms.Plus they have FF.
I'm not saying the PS3 is dead on arrival-I'm saying the launch is the same sort of badly planned out joke that all four of Sony's system launches have been. But hey-I'm not comparing it to Nokia's N-Gage. Now that was dead on arrival.
As for Final Fantasy XV, check the thread in the FFXIII section called "3, 3, 3, 3....3" (or something like that). The basic theory stated is that the third and final FF game on a console is the best one. Which well, that's just simply the truth.
No, I think the PS3 will do quite well. It will take some time to pick up steam though. I also think Sony needs to start under promising and over delivering, because the launch of the PS2 and PS3 each suffered...the exact same problem, I think. 400,000 units expected for launch that were unavailable? Artificial scarcity creates artificial demand, which leads to violence. People were mugged for PS2's, and people were shot for PS3's. If these are the signs of a successful launch, there's something very wrong here.
Some demons are best left in your imagination where they can harm only you.
I thought that meant they were developing Final Fantasy games for PSP and cell phones in addition to the current Playstation version--basically what they're doing with FFXIII. I never got the sense they were thinking of say, FFXIV being available for xbox and nintendo. Or am I totally mistaken?I'm curious to see if SE releases FF on any other platforms in the future since they've announced that they will develop games for all platforms.Plus they have FF.
I know SE is currently developing games for the PS3, Wii, DS and PSP. Not sure about the 360.
Granted, this encompasses the company's entire lineup, including FF and DQ. I just wonder what would happen if they released a FF cross-platform. It would be quite the show-stopper if they announced that FFXIII was going to be released on the 360 as well.
Technically they have, but it's just been years after the fact on generations beyond when it was originally released. Porting it across the same gen of consoles would be something to see.
Sony's already stated that they've solved the early production issues and are on track to have 1 million units available by the end of the year. They're even going so far as to ship them by air to stores, which is undoubtedly an expensive undertaking.
As for the violence at launch, the same was essentially true of the 360 as well in some places. I wouldn't blame people mugging and shooting other people on a console shortage though.
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