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I personally do not want FFXIII and MGS4 and Sony's other exclusives to go over to the 360 and anybody who knows anything about monopolies can back me up here. Just think about this for a while.... If Microsoft gets all the games and Sony goes broke, which is the way things are heading, what's to stop Microsoft from creating a monopoly on the video game industry. If Microsoft has the only next gen gaming system that anybody wants to buy, Microsoft is free to charge as much as they want for it and, since they have no competition, who can stop them?

Also, this isn't really gonna happen for the 360 unless Microsoft does scoop up all the exclusives before they come out, but next-gen, Microsoft might have the position they need to create a monopoly.

The economy needs competition to stop this from happening and 360 owners should be happy that Sony is getting exclusives.

By the way I do have a 360.

Microsoft's OS monopoly hasn't worked out half-bad for me - their developer tools are great, and I have a near-ubiquitous platform to deploy on. Why should I mind if they have a monopoly on gaming?lowe0

Microsoft's OS monopoly hasn't worked out half-bad for me - their developer tools are great, and I have a near-ubiquitous platform to deploy on. Why should I mind if they have a monopoly on gaming?lowe0

f Microsoft has the only next gen gaming system that anybody wants to buy, Microsoft is free to charge as much as they want for it and, since they have no competition, who can stop them?MCGSMB

[QUOTE="MCGSMB"]f Microsoft has the only next gen gaming system that anybody wants to buy, Microsoft is free to charge as much as they want for it and, since they have no competition, who can stop them?Bibbidy

It somehow reminds me of global warming ,and about the topic itself ,I think this is just a lame call because your'e all broke and Xbox-360 is a great succes ,and besides Sony realy sucked lately !robby_345

Microsoft's OS monopoly hasn't worked out half-bad for me - their developer tools are great, and I have a near-ubiquitous platform to deploy on. Why should I mind if they have a monopoly on gaming?lowe0

Microsoft's OS monopoly hasn't worked out half-bad for me - their developer tools are great, and I have a near-ubiquitous platform to deploy on. Why should I mind if they have a monopoly on gaming?lowe0

Windoz sux I only use it for games then it's back to Linux, as for the 360 winning the next gen war they have a long way to go still.  

[QUOTE="lowe0"]Microsoft's OS monopoly hasn't worked out half-bad for me - their developer tools are great, and I have a near-ubiquitous platform to deploy on. Why should I mind if they have a monopoly on gaming?Twisted_Hawk

[QUOTE="MCGSMB"]f Microsoft has the only next gen gaming system that anybody wants to buy, Microsoft is free to charge as much as they want for it and, since they have no competition, who can stop them?Bibbidy

There are laws to stop this. Atleast in the UK. No organisation can have a monopoly over a market here. They're allowed a large market share, but monopolies are a no-no.
BadHand

[QUOTE="BadHand"]There are laws to stop this. Atleast in the UK. No organisation can have a monopoly over a market here. They're allowed a large market share, but monopolies are a no-no.
Twisted_Hawk

I personally do not want FFXIII and MGS4 and Sony's other exclusives to go over to the 360 and anybody who knows anything about monopolies can back me up here. Just think about this for a while.... If Microsoft gets all the games and Sony goes broke, which is the way things are heading, what's to stop Microsoft from creating a monopoly on the video game industry. If Microsoft has the only next gen gaming system that anybody wants to buy, Microsoft is free to charge as much as they want for it and, since they have no competition, who can stop them?

Also, this isn't really gonna happen for the 360 unless Microsoft does scoop up all the exclusives before they come out, but next-gen, Microsoft might have the position they need to create a monopoly.

The economy needs competition to stop this from happening and 360 owners should be happy that Sony is getting exclusives.

By the way I do have a 360.

MCGSMB

[QUOTE="MCGSMB"]

I personally do not want FFXIII and MGS4 and Sony's other exclusives to go over to the 360 and anybody who knows anything about monopolies can back me up here. Just think about this for a while.... If Microsoft gets all the games and Sony goes broke, which is the way things are heading, what's to stop Microsoft from creating a monopoly on the video game industry. If Microsoft has the only next gen gaming system that anybody wants to buy, Microsoft is free to charge as much as they want for it and, since they have no competition, who can stop them?

Also, this isn't really gonna happen for the 360 unless Microsoft does scoop up all the exclusives before they come out, but next-gen, Microsoft might have the position they need to create a monopoly.

The economy needs competition to stop this from happening and 360 owners should be happy that Sony is getting exclusives.

By the way I do have a 360.

Hot_Potato

Sony go broke? You do know that they do other things apart from make game systems right? Just like MS...nickmag

Sony go broke? You do know that they do other things apart from make game systems right? Just like MS...nickmag

First of all, Sony will not die...even if it loses this gen. Unlike Sega and Atari, Sony is not just a video game company. It is involved in the electronics industry and the movie industry. It has the resources to support itself, even if for some ridiculous reason the PS3 stops selling completely. Second of all, the real concern for 360 fans is this gen not next gen because they have bought an inferior product. They are losing out, whether they realize it or not. On the other hand, people with the foresight to buy the PS3 will still get to enjoy those games and still get to play Sony's first party game on a superior console.Truth-slayer

That's a strong opinion. I could say the same as a PC gamer. But you see, the future of PC gaming has always been straight-forward. Yet, the console market can't stay consistent. Things change. Yes, the Playstation 3 can be the system to get this generation. But you have to remember this. Hardware is not going to really matter compared to the software on the market(which helps sell the hardware). Look, if the Nintendo Wii can outsell both the Xbox 360 and the Playstation 3 then that says a lot. I believe the Japanese market is important. But you also have to realize the both European and North American gamers are the consumers you want to sell too when it comes to market priorities. Most of the revenue comes from a the western market, mainly because we keep our options open. I think that Microsoft will not capitalize on gaining a monopoly(that goes for Nintendo and Sony this time around). I think developers will find more money by going mutliplatform as oppose to creating exclusive games. Production cost for the PS3 is to high for some games, and the hardware isn't always easy to work with. This time around it's about developers in my opinion.

yea i was goin get a ps3 but then it got dealed twice so i got the 360 the only problem microsoft should have built a wireless adaptor inside itsgtmcbadass

[QUOTE="sgtmcbadass"]yea i was goin get a ps3 but then it got dealed twice so i got the 360 the only problem microsoft should have built a wireless adaptor inside itMCGSMB

1.  MS is never going to have a monopoly in gaming.  The market is too open and the competition too established. 

2.  Sony is not going to go out of business.  They may have made some bad decisions with the ps3, but the company is enormous and has quite a lot invested in the gaming/multimedia division.

3.  A few titles going mulitplat will not change much if anything.

4.  Relax, stay in school, go to college, LEARN ECONOMICS, before posting this third grade conspiracy theory logic.

[QUOTE="MCGSMB"][QUOTE="sgtmcbadass"]yea i was goin get a ps3 but then it got dealed twice so i got the 360 the only problem microsoft should have built a wireless adaptor inside itTwisted_Hawk

1.  MS is never going to have a monopoly in gaming.  The market is too open and the competition too established. 

2.  Sony is not going to go out of business.  They may have made some bad decisions with the ps3, but the company is enormous and has quite a lot invested in the gaming/multimedia division.

3.  A few titles going mulitplat will not change much if anything.

4.  Relax, stay in school, go to college, LEARN ECONOMICS, before posting this third grade conspiracy theory logic.

sonicare

[QUOTE="Twisted_Hawk"][QUOTE="MCGSMB"][QUOTE="sgtmcbadass"]yea i was goin get a ps3 but then it got dealed twice so i got the 360 the only problem microsoft should have built a wireless adaptor inside itMCGSMB

[QUOTE="lowe0"]Microsoft's OS monopoly hasn't worked out half-bad for me - their developer tools are great, and I have a near-ubiquitous platform to deploy on. Why should I mind if they have a monopoly on gaming?MCGSMB

[QUOTE="MCGSMB"][QUOTE="lowe0"]Microsoft's OS monopoly hasn't worked out half-bad for me - their developer tools are great, and I have a near-ubiquitous platform to deploy on. Why should I mind if they have a monopoly on gaming?-L-U-I-S-

Microsoft's OS monopoly hasn't worked out half-bad for me - their developer tools are great, and I have a near-ubiquitous platform to deploy on. Why should I mind if they have a monopoly on gaming?lowe0

 You should mind because it's bad for the economy. The gaming business has grown and will continue to grow and with growth you need competition which will initiate innovation, in turn keeping the gaming industry growing at a progressive state.

The belittled cows are not only crying, they know the end is near.  Why would anyone want to support a massive FLOP?  Cows, so angry.  *blushes.RaniK_