http://xataka.com/archivos/images/medium_playstation-ps3-thumb.jpg VS. http://lina-lee.com/blog/wp-images/upload/microsoft-xbox-360.jpg VS. http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/nintendo-revolution-1b.jpg

Which system(s) will you be getting and why? Fanboys unite! (Pics in no particular size or order, LOL)

Well I already have a 360 and unless the Ps3 is less money than I think it will be ($600-$700) I will pass on it. I had been hearing though that the Revolution may only be around $100-$150 and if that is the case then I will be getting one. I love the idea of getting all the original games. [smilie=2thumbsup.g:

Well I already have a 360 and unless the Ps3 is less money than I think it will be ($600-$700) I will pass on it. I had been hearing though that the Revolution may only be around $100-$150 and if that is the case then I will be getting one. I love the idea of getting all the original games. [smilie=2thumbsup.g:

$600-700? Really? I hadn't heard that much. I've heard some whispers about $500. About the Revolution, I guess the old games are availaible online, but for a price. I don't think they'll cost too much, but at first people were thinking they might be free online if you bought the Revolution. That is not the case.

Well I already have a 360 and unless the Ps3 is less money than I think it will be ($600-$700) I will pass on it. I had been hearing though that the Revolution may only be around $100-$150 and if that is the case then I will be getting one. I love the idea of getting all the original games. [smilie=2thumbsup.g:

$600-700? Really? I hadn't heard that much. I've heard some whispers about $500. About the Revolution, I guess the old games are availaible online, but for a price. I don't think they'll cost too much, but at first people were thinking they might be free online if you bought the Revolution. That is not the case.

Here is an article from ign.com about the price of the ps3.
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/700/700257p1.html

They have now come out and said that is not a definitive price but more speculative. So take it for what it is worth.

There is no way the PS3 will be above 500, I can almost guarantee that. That is virtual suicide if they go any higher.

There is no way the PS3 will be above 500, I can almost guarantee that. That is virtual suicide if they go any higher.

Yeah I agree but some stuff I have read makes me think that they don't believe that. All you have to do is look at the Neo Geo to see that type of price point does not work.

There is no way the PS3 will be above 500, I can almost guarantee that. That is virtual suicide if they go any higher.

Yeah I agree but some stuff I have read makes me think that they don't believe that. All you have to do is look at the Neo Geo to see that type of price point does not work.

Exactly-- but Sony just can't be that stupid. They've got to know what works by now.

There is no way the PS3 will be above 500, I can almost guarantee that. That is virtual suicide if they go any higher.

Yeah I agree but some stuff I have read makes me think that they don't believe that. All you have to do is look at the Neo Geo to see that type of price point does not work.

Exactly-- but Sony just can't be that stupid. They've got to know what works by now.
Of course they do. They already learned what not works watching companies like neo geo from the sidelines. Sony has NEVER...i repeat NEVER made money on the sell of their gaming systems. i dont expect them to price jump to keep from major losses. Their fan base is too big and they'll automatically sell a certain amount of systems with a fair price. The games will make up for any losses as usual.

Yeah, I think if the PS3 is over $500, the 360 will dominate the market. Ok, so with all of that said, e-ray and Gutz, what are your plans for this gen?

The 360 could already be dominant in the market if they would've had them widely available since it's release.

The 360 could already be dominant in the market if they would've had them widely available since it's release.
Thats not what their marketing experts feel.

Either way they dont have enough titles out to dominate the market no matter how many systems they put out. And if they overstocked the shelves with 360's. The need to buy a 500 dollar system loses its luster when you dont feel like it'll be tough to get. Dont ask me why but this has obviously been the thinking factor that all gaming companies put into there shipping numbers vs their marketing value.

I expect an approximately similar amount of PS3's to make their way to the US market this Fall. XBOX 360's lead first party games wasnt that strong either last winter(this has also been the cornerstone of a truly successful system release). This is a very Big mistake IMO that I dont See Sony making. Not making a Halo game for the 360's launch was a bad move. Probally the worst marketing move they could've made. That move alone kept the race pretty close IMO. The only question now is what deck of cards sony has in his first Deck. It seems Metal Gear 4 is one card. Big one at that(if they port it to 360, it will be a long while before they do i heard). there are 71 publishers making 102 games for the system. how many make it to this winter vs this next year's spring is not know though. as far as other first party titles, Hots shots golf(the title will possibly be changed to everybodys golf) and Gran Turismo are two i know off the top of my head. With that said it'll be a serious showdown this fall. whoever shows themselves to be the big dog to me will get my money. I'm not buying em both though. fuck all that.






Also on the price rumor. it seems it was the result of a misunderstanding.

Yesterday's comment from the president of SCE France Georges Fornay that the PlayStation 3 could cost upwards of $750 was apparently misunderstood.

According to a GamesIndustry.biz interview, SCEE corporate communications director Nick Sharples clarified that the high cost was actually a description of the relative value of the PS3 as a Blu-ray disc player.

"Mr. Fornay explained that, with BD and HD functionality, PS3 at this price would be cheap for such functionality, but that current video games machines were significantly below this price," says Sharples. "At no time did he suggest or indicate a specific price point or price range for PS3, and any reports that he did so are incorrect."

Though the PS3 price point probably won't be announced for months to come, it is somewhat of a relief to hear Sony denying such a high price tag.

Yeah, I think if the PS3 is over $500, the 360 will dominate the market. Ok, so with all of that said, e-ray and Gutz, what are your plans for this gen?

Well, considering that I've already got the 360 and am in no way, shape, or form looking to sell it over the next couple of years due to the hot titles coming (Gears of War, Halo 3, possibly Saints Row, not to mention sports games), I won't be getting the PS3 until it lowers considerably in price down the road. I will get it eventually, however.

Yeah, I think if the PS3 is over $500, the 360 will dominate the market. Ok, so with all of that said, e-ray and Gutz, what are your plans for this gen?

Well, considering that I've already got the 360 and am in no way, shape, or form looking to sell it over the next couple of years due to the hot titles coming (Gears of War, Halo 3, possibly Saints Row, not to mention sports games), I won't be getting the PS3 until it lowers considerably in price down the road. I will get it eventually, however.
See i dont like tying my hands like that when i know something possible just as good or better comes out in only a year.

I wouldn't consider it "tying my hands." When you have Oblivion and FNR3, and other good games are on the way, your hands are in no way tied. Here's the thing, I know full well that both systems are, or will be in PS3's case, stellar. I know full well that both systems will be in my hands eventually. I just got the first one because, well, it was already out. Simple.

Well, the first in-game screens for the Nintendo Revolution are out(Crappy scans from Next months game informer) and they look fantastic. Technically speaking these levels are graphics shouldn't be possible with the lowspecs of the Revolution, but they did it.

http://www.joystiq.com/2006/04/07/red-steel-first-revolution-screens-revealed/


The best part though, and the things that makes me whimper in anticipation is the fact that becuase the controller is fully 3-d you can do things like roll grenades, throw grenades, pull over tables and push them forward as you move for cover, pull out a sword and cut people down, e.t.c..


Damn. Same graphics, a whole new level of interaction, and its cheaper. Who else is"so there"?

The graphics are still a bit meh compared with 360 and PS3, but if it's as affordable as they say, I'll still probably have to get one on the prospect of the controller alone (if it works well). No doubt, the Revolution can be a very fun system if done right.

The reason I say the graphics are meh: The displayed game has virtually no lighting, and could almost be an Xbox game. But the graphics are a couple notches above that.

However, this is only one game. As we see more games, or even just more screens from this game, we'll be able to see if the Rev has any true power to harness.

The graphics are still a bit meh compared with 360 and PS3, but if it's as affordable as they say, I'll still probably have to get one on the prospect of the controller alone (if it works well). No doubt, the Revolution can be a very fun system if done right.

The reason I say the graphics are meh: The displayed game has virtually no lighting, and could almost be an Xbox game. But the graphics are a couple notches above that.

However, this is only one game. As we see more games, or even just more screens from this game, we'll be able to see if the Rev has any true power to harness.

Playing a the Revolution for graphics is sorta like watching Ben Wallace for his offensive prowess. It's cool and all, but at the end of the day you're completely missing the point.

The graphics are still a bit meh compared with 360 and PS3, but if it's as affordable as they say, I'll still probably have to get one on the prospect of the controller alone (if it works well). No doubt, the Revolution can be a very fun system if done right.
The reason I say the graphics are meh: The displayed game has virtually no lighting, and could almost be an Xbox game. But the graphics are a couple notches above that.

However, this is only one game. As we see more games, or even just more screens from this game, we'll be able to see if the Rev has any true power to harness.

Playing a the Revolution for graphics is sorta like watching Ben Wallace for his offensive prowess. It's cool and all, but at the end of the day you're completely missing the point.

I was just pointing some things out, I know graphics aren't the forefront for the Rev. If they were, Nintendo obviously would've went with a better processor.

It's almost like Nintendo has given up in the graphics department. It seems like they feel like they're going to let Sony and Microsoft spend the big money on the processors and they'll just make kiddie fun-factor games with slightly inferior graphics. The controller does intrigue me though. It's a hard concept to grasp, but if it works like they say it's going to, I'll be tempted to pick one up.

Just saw the results from a survey on G4TV, Which said that the Wii has the advantage to consumers right now in the next gen war. The Wii was at 54%, the 360 at 29%, and the PS3 getting owned at 17%.

Looks like Nintendo has hit it big with it's affordable price and fun factor with the Wiimote. Sony's genius move of selling a system at $600 that has a lack of exciting titles, and marred with bugs is proving to be a crucial mistake.

Go Wii!

its a little early to be on that tip. I'll be interested in the Market share this coming Fall. By then everybody will have their lineups set.

its a little early to be on that tip. I'll be interested in the Market share this coming Fall. By then everybody will have their lineups set.

Gutz, you act like you're buying a house. It's just a video game system. If you bought all 3, you're still only talking about 1500 bucks. You're missing out playa.

Gutz, you act like you're buying a house. It's just a video game system. If you bought all 3, you're still only talking about 1500 bucks. You're missing out playa.
1500 bucks? in what dream? You act like you wont need games, upgrades, and whatever else add ons these companies pull into the mix for the sake of expanding and rejuvenating their market. How about this. You go and buy all 3 systems and smash them in your front yard for no apparent reason. [smilie=bigshot.gif]

Seriously its a long term investment and i dont have enough time in my life for more than one system. If you're lucky enough to, more power to Moodini. But I can't do that. I choose one system and roll with it. I've always been on that belief though.

Gutz, you act like you're buying a house. It's just a video game system. If you bought all 3, you're still only talking about 1500 bucks. You're missing out playa.


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I'd rather have an LCD TV than the gaming systems (I already spend too much time playing PC games), though I must admit those graphics are amazing.

Why not have both?

Why not have both?

Yeah, they do go together pretty well. Especially with the 360 and the PS3, which are played in HD.

I have my xbox360 hooked up to an lcd also.

The Wii has doubled the sales of the PS3 in Japan.

http://www.gamerankings.com/itemrankings/launchnews.asp?newsid=155392

Gamestop is also reporting that there are plenty of PS3's in stock, but it still really tough to get your hands on a Wii.

http://www.gamerankings.com/itemrankings/launchnews.asp?newsid=155373

Video game smack is a huge turn on.

Wii>all of you combined

Wii>all of you combined

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I know it's much greater than me at least.