If Only 2 of the Big 3 Survive Thru to the Next Generation. Who Would Fall?

IMO if one of the big 3 were to fail I think it would be Playstation and there would only be Microsoft and Nintendo. That's purely based on what's happening right now with them.

Microsoft...I own a 360 btw & not a PS3

As long as all of the internal studios were able to survive such a thing, I really wouldn't care.

sure. in this scenario that'll never happen, it'd be awful if anyone but microsoft was the one to go.

If Microsoft screws up with their Next Console then I can see them leaving. Same thing can be said about Sony though,

but it is going to be pretty hard for any company to lose out; Sony and Microsoft are almost equal in sales and

Playstation, Xbox, and Wii are like HUGE NAMES!

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In my opinion, I'll actually like a fourth company to jump in, into the console market. (For very good reasons =D)

Apple would be perfect, even thought I am an Apple Hater but still would be cool.

Sega.

Oh wait.

M$ should fail for the improvement of the industry.kuraimen

If Microsoft screws up with their Next Console then I can see them leaving. Same thing can be said about Sony though,

but it is going to be pretty hard for any company to lose out; Sony and Microsoft are almost equal in sales and

Playstation, Xbox, and Wii are like HUGE NAMES!

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In my opinion, I'll actually like a fourth company to jump in, into the console market. (For very good reasons =D)

Apple would be perfect, even thought I am an Apple Hater but still would be cool.

ShadowDeathX

I honestly doubt any of them will go anywhere, but I guess I'd have to put my money on Microsoft. The ONLY reason I say this is that they are too focused on the casual market while still pushing core prices and aren't doing much of anything in terms of first party games. It just seems like they are on a bad path. Sony, on the other hand, has learned some valuable lessons and has been picking up steam for a while. They haves some great exclusives coming out this year, too. It's kind of like the "Tortoise and the Hair." Microsoft is taking a quick nap while Sony is chugging along, almost to the finish line. Like I said, though, I don't think either are leaving the race anytime soon. There's no need to mention Nintendo. Of course, they aren't going anywhere. MrSelf-Destruct

been meaning to ask you, what show is your avatar and sig from?

(if it is a show)

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"]I honestly doubt any of them will go anywhere, but I guess I'd have to put my money on Microsoft. The ONLY reason I say this is that they are too focused on the casual market while still pushing core prices and aren't doing much of anything in terms of first party games. It just seems like they are on a bad path. Sony, on the other hand, has learned some valuable lessons and has been picking up steam for a while. They haves some great exclusives coming out this year, too. It's kind of like the "Tortoise and the Hair." Microsoft is taking a quick nap while Sony is chugging along, almost to the finish line. Like I said, though, I don't think either are leaving the race anytime soon. There's no need to mention Nintendo. Of course, they aren't going anywhere. theuncharted34

been meaning to ask you, what show is your avatar and sig from?

(if it is a show)

[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"]I honestly doubt any of them will go anywhere, but I guess I'd have to put my money on Microsoft. The ONLY reason I say this is that they are too focused on the casual market while still pushing core prices and aren't doing much of anything in terms of first party games. It just seems like they are on a bad path. Sony, on the other hand, has learned some valuable lessons and has been picking up steam for a while. They haves some great exclusives coming out this year, too. It's kind of like the "Tortoise and the Hair." Microsoft is taking a quick nap while Sony is chugging along, almost to the finish line. Like I said, though, I don't think either are leaving the race anytime soon. There's no need to mention Nintendo. Of course, they aren't going anywhere. MrSelf-Destruct

been meaning to ask you, what show is your avatar and sig from?

(if it is a show)

I don't have netflix, but I can tell it must be pretty funny :P

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"][QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

been meaning to ask you, what show is your avatar and sig from?

(if it is a show)

theuncharted34

I don't have netflix, but I can tell it must be pretty funny :P

[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"] Parks and Recreation on NBC. The first season is on Netflix if you have it. Funny stuff. ;)MrSelf-Destruct

I don't have netflix, but I can tell it must be pretty funny :P

:lol: oh man I have to see this now. lol

[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"] Parks and Recreation on NBC. The first season is on Netflix if you have it. Funny stuff. ;)MrSelf-Destruct

I don't have netflix, but I can tell it must be pretty funny :P

Microsoft as,

1. Kinect is successful, but not the next wii like they hoped (and invested 500+ M in)

2. They have euthanized their 1st party

3. Microsoft is a very big $$$ oriented company, and the xbox brand has been delivering profit as well as the Zune in many of their minds(aka in the red). And now the zune is dead, xbox division may follow if sales drop

4. They don't have as much invested in game industry. Nintendo only does games, and Sony has a much larger developer list, and console + handheld divisions

I don't really see any of them dropping out of the console market. If I had to choose, I'd guess Microsoft.

Sony. They are the smallest of the three in terms of revenue and profit. KC_Hokie

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Sony. They are the smallest of the three in terms of revenue and profit. MrSelf-Destruct

Microsoft or Sony, Nintendo has always been the most profitable. SAGE_OF_FIRE

[QUOTE="SAGE_OF_FIRE"]Microsoft or Sony, Nintendo has always been the most profitable. KC_Hokie

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"][QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Sony. They are the smallest of the three in terms of revenue and profit. KC_Hokie

No, I'm not joking. I am, however, only referring to the gaming divisions.

Sony: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/sonys-game-division-sees-135-profit-boost-during-holiday-quarter/

Microsoft: http://digital-stats.blogspot.com/2010/11/microsofts-gaming-devices-division.html

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"][QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"] That's not true anymore. In the 3rd quarter of last year Sony brought in a $500million+ profit while MS brought in $300million+.MrSelf-Destruct

No, I'm not joking. I am, however, only referring to the gaming divisions.

Sony: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/sonys-game-division-sees-135-profit-boost-during-holiday-quarter/

Microsoft: http://digital-stats.blogspot.com/2010/11/microsofts-gaming-devices-division.html

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"]

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"] You're joking, right? MS makes billions in profit per quarter.KC_Hokie

No, I'm not joking. I am, however, only referring to the gaming divisions.

Sony: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/sonys-game-division-sees-135-profit-boost-during-holiday-quarter/

Microsoft: http://digital-stats.blogspot.com/2010/11/microsofts-gaming-devices-division.html

if one division does poorly and is hampering other divisions, wouldn't it make sense to scrap it?

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"]

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"] You're joking, right? MS makes billions in profit per quarter.KC_Hokie

No, I'm not joking. I am, however, only referring to the gaming divisions.

Sony: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/sonys-game-division-sees-135-profit-boost-during-holiday-quarter/

Microsoft: http://digital-stats.blogspot.com/2010/11/microsofts-gaming-devices-division.html

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"][QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"]

No, I'm not joking. I am, however, only referring to the gaming divisions.

Sony: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/sonys-game-division-sees-135-profit-boost-during-holiday-quarter/

Microsoft: http://digital-stats.blogspot.com/2010/11/microsofts-gaming-devices-division.html

theuncharted34

if one division does poorly and is hampering other divisions, wouldn't it make sense to scrap it?

[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Why only gaming divisions? The parent company has as much to do with the future of a gaming division than anything. And the OP was comparing parent companies. They make the ultimate decisions. KC_Hokie

if one division does poorly and is hampering other divisions, wouldn't it make sense to scrap it?

ugh... sometimes, people's affection for a multibillion dollar corparation really sickens me.

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"][QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"]

No, I'm not joking. I am, however, only referring to the gaming divisions.

Sony: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/sonys-game-division-sees-135-profit-boost-during-holiday-quarter/

Microsoft: http://digital-stats.blogspot.com/2010/11/microsofts-gaming-devices-division.html

MrSelf-Destruct

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"][QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

if one division does poorly and is hampering other divisions, wouldn't it make sense to scrap it?

theuncharted34

ugh... sometimes, people's affection for a multibillion dollar corparation really sickens me.

I don't want to see any of them die, though. I love them all!!! :cry: [spoiler] Except Nintendo. :P [/spoiler] MrSelf-Destruct

really? you don't like nintendo? :evil:

well... this man, has something to tell you.

[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Why only gaming divisions? The parent company has as much to do with the future of a gaming division than anything. And the OP was comparing parent companies. They make the ultimate decisions. KC_Hokie

if one division does poorly and is hampering other divisions, wouldn't it make sense to scrap it?

blah. blah. blah. Nintendo. :P

theuncharted34

Haha. Na, I have no problem with them. I certainly don't want to see them fail. They just don't have anything that appeals to me. I'm really hoping this Project Cafe changes that, though. The more games and systems I can get my hands on, the better.

None of them.

Wait that isn't a choice? Well I'm not changing it! :x

:P

Id much prefer to see Microsoft go than the other two. I wish I would've bought a PS3 this gen instead.

[QUOTE="MrSelf-Destruct"]

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"] You're joking, right? MS makes billions in profit per quarter.KC_Hokie

No, I'm not joking. I am, however, only referring to the gaming divisions.

Sony: http://www.industrygamers.com/news/sonys-game-division-sees-135-profit-boost-during-holiday-quarter/

Microsoft: http://digital-stats.blogspot.com/2010/11/microsofts-gaming-devices-division.html

MS is the only one I can see going out, 360 had hardware issues with will make people hesitant about the next xbox add to that their absolute lack of first party and the whole timed exclusive thing is out of the bag when it comes time to switch to a next gen console MS is going to have to do a lot to get their fanbase back, I mean people are pretty dense but you can only turn your back on and scam people out of money so many times before they catch on

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[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]For Sony and Nintendo yes. For MS...they make so much money they don't have to. MS is more profitable than Sony and Nintendo combined. KC_Hokie

ugh... sometimes, people's affection for a multibillion dollar corparation really sickens me.

[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

blah. blah. blah. Nintendo. :P

MrSelf-Destruct

Haha. Na, I have no problem with them. I certainly don't want to see them fail. They just don't have anything that appeals to me. I'm really hoping this Project Cafe changes that, though. The more games and systems I can get my hands on, the better.

you are quite the cheeky one, saying reggies words amount to blah blah blah :P

[QUOTE="theuncharted34"]

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"]Why only gaming divisions? The parent company has as much to do with the future of a gaming division than anything. And the OP was comparing parent companies. They make the ultimate decisions. KC_Hokie

if one division does poorly and is hampering other divisions, wouldn't it make sense to scrap it?

If the 360 didn't start turning a profit, MS would certainly scrap the project. They wouldn't bleed money just because they can. That's just ridiculous. The reason they made the 360 after taking the less-than-impressive sale rates of the original Xbox is because they learned how to expand their product and make a profit.