Do you think casual consumers are actually going to spend $400 for a Wii clone?

Brand recognition is HUGE. The Wii already broke the barrier, and is CHEAP. Why would a casual consumer pay double for a clone? Because it has "purdy graffix" and is "uber accurate"? I don't think so. Casual consumers, which includes parents, grandparents, non-gamers, etc. like to pay the least amount for the same product. The Wii is already cheap and has been out since 2006. What in God's name makes anyone think that the PlayStation Move even has a lick of a chance at becoming a successful product? I see it selling no more than the PSPGo, because even the hardcore cows are sick of it.

Oh, and don't forget the ugly character models for the shovelware:

YEEEEaaaaaahhhhhh...

Looks like 50 Watt is 50 LBs overweight

To be honest, I think it's only to diversify their lineup. Just like Natal will be with the 360. Both of the HD consoles won't be relying on motion control to sell their console like the Wii does. I doubt anyone is going to run out to buy a PS3 just for motion control but rather it gives the consumer options. Especially the mothers who may see now and in the future that there are casual friendly titles on the PS3 that their family can play.

if they already have an xbox or ps3 then yes.

To be honest, I think it's only to diversify their lineup. Just like Natal will be with the 360. Both of the HD consoles won't be relying on motion control to sell their console like the Wii does. I doubt anyone is going to run out to buy a PS3 just for motion control but rather it gives the consumer options. Especially the mothers who may see now and in the future that there are casual friendly titles on the PS3 that their family can play.

Xire_XII

As mirrorman said, that's only if they already own a PS3. The whole point of Sony doing this is to attract the casual crowd... hell, it was the first thing they said at the GDC. It is their whole "thesis" to this shameless clone. They are going to horribly fail at fulfilling that goal because their product does not have a regular consumer-based pricepoint, especially in a worldwide recession. The people buying the Wii are doing so because it is the cheapest alternative gaming system and does something different. The PlayStation Move is going to copy that, and be a more expensive alternative. Somebody at Sony Computer Entertainment's accounting department failed to understand that we are in an age in which people want to save money for their entertainment, which is not essential to life.

Oh, and don't forget the ugly character models for the shovelware:

Nintendonly

Ugly character model for the shovelware... IN High Definition! Don't you forget, mister!

I don't think a lot of people are going to buy it. I have a Wii and a PS3. I don't need to buy motion control for my PS3 also. That would feel like a waste of money. They're only doing it because the PS3 is not going to sell a lot more units. With the economy the way it is, and the fact that a lot of Playstation's local gamers are still making the switch from PS2 to PS3, they can't afford to make a PS4 anytime soon. That would put them on the path to bankruptcy. They are pretty much done selling systems for now. Granted there will still be plenty of people that buy it, but not huge truckloads. People simply can't afford it. The PS3 move is basically just way to stretch their earnings for the system as far as possible to the loyal fanbase that already owns a PS3.

No, but no one is going to think of it as spending $400. They're going to think of the Move bundle as a game or accessory, and in my experience virtually no one takes the price of a game and/or accessories into account (ie even though the cost of entry for a 360 Elite is potentially north of $400 with a game, Wi-Fi and XBL, the vast majority of consumers will still think of it as spending $300 on a 360).

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To be honest, I think it's only to diversify their lineup. Just like Natal will be with the 360. Both of the HD consoles won't be relying on motion control to sell their console like the Wii does. I doubt anyone is going to run out to buy a PS3 just for motion control but rather it gives the consumer options. Especially the mothers who may see now and in the future that there are casual friendly titles on the PS3 that their family can play.

Nintendonly

As mirrorman said, that's only if they already own a PS3. The whole point of Sony doing this is to attract the casual crowd... hell, it was the first thing they said at the GDC. It is their whole "thesis" to this shameless clone. They are going to horribly fail at fulfilling that goal because their product does not have a regular consumer-based pricepoint, especially in a worldwide recession. The people buying the Wii are doing so because it is the cheapest alternative gaming system and does something different. The PlayStation Move is going to copy that, and be a more expensive alternative. Somebody at Sony Computer Entertainment's accounting department failed to understand that we are in an age in which people want to save money for their entertainment, which is not essential to life.

The ps3 isn't always going to be $300 and there is a huge pool of casuals to reach over the next 5 years or so for the system. (both who own the system and don't own one yet)

1. The ps3 move is actually a 3d simulation, goes far beyond the boundries of the Wii mote, better in every way, plus hey it looks sexy;)
2. Its only 100 bucks....................................................................................

If casuals wanted HD graphics with a Blu-Ray player they would of bought it long ago. The added Move wont move them away from the cheaper system that has the games that they wanted since day one and a large libary that already caters to motion controls, and that is the Wii.

1. The ps3 move is actually a 3d simulation, goes far beyond the boundries of the Wii mote, better in every way, plus hey it looks sexy;)
2. Its only 100 bucks....................................................................................

Lantern-Cusp

1. The ps3 move is actually a 3d simulation, goes far beyond the boundries of the Wii mote, better in every way, plus hey it looks sexy;)
2. Its only 100 bucks....................................................................................

Lantern-Cusp

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1. The ps3 move is actually a 3d simulation, goes far beyond the boundries of the Wii mote, better in every way, plus hey it looks sexy;)
2. Its only 100 bucks....................................................................................

gamer620

I think PS3 owners will definitely be willing to drop $100 for Move. Now whether it can push consoles is a whole different story.

If a family gaming with moco is what somebody is looking for I doubt they would pass on the Wii with WSR, Fit+, and NSMB still creating a buzz, and with SMG 2, Metroid Other M, and Zelda Wii on the way.

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1. The ps3 move is actually a 3d simulation, goes far beyond the boundries of the Wii mote, better in every way, plus hey it looks sexy;)
2. Its only 100 bucks....................................................................................

tomarlyn

That's Sir Charles Barkley. Watch your mouth.

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[QUOTE="gamer620"] Far beyond? No... Name a single game they showed that proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that Move is "far beyond" the capabilities of the Wii.

gamer620

They paid $400 for a Wii with WiiFit... and they also paid several hundred dollars over sticker on internet auctions to get one in the beginning.

They paid $400 for a Wii with WiiFit... and they also paid several hundred dollars over sticker on internet auctions to get one in the beginning.

foxhound_fox

True

I remember Wii Fit selling for £99 in some places when it came out here, thats $150.

The real question is why do Sheep care so much what Sony is doing?Shielder7

The real question is why do Sheep care so much what Sony is doing?Shielder7

They paid $400 for a Wii with WiiFit... and they also paid several hundred dollars over sticker on internet auctions to get one in the beginning.

foxhound_fox