I'm afraid our beloved PS3 is in serious trouble.

I'm getting worried now about the PS3. For one thing, the Wii is mopping the floor with the other consoles in terms of sales, and the PS3 continues to remain in last place. Everywhere I go, everyone is in the Wii isle of the store, some are in the XBox 360 isle, and no one is in the PS3 isle. This shows that most people are more interested in price than high technology, high definition, great graphics, great features, and great games that have some depth to them. Because of the Wii, people who have never played games before think that all games are like Wii games, which are kiddy party games with horrible graphics, no HD, and no depth. I bet every Wii owner is using the composite cable that came with the system, so they don't know they aren't getting the best picture they can get. I'm afraid the Wii is going to hurt the sales of the other consoles to a point that it's going to ruin gaming for all of us hardcore gamers. Pretty soon, all games will be kiddy party games in standard definition.

The second thing is the price drop of the XBox 360 to $200. Sales of the 360 have jumped 60% because of this, and it's even outselling the PS3 in Japan. The 360 even got a complete makeover of the menu system to function more like the XMB on the PS3, and the Elite version has HDMI output. The thing that's the most frustrating and disturbing is that we mostly get very poorly done garbage 360 ports because developers are too lazy to figure out how to program for the PS3. Also, way more people own 360's than PS3's, so the developers ignore us.

It's a crying shame really. The PS3 is the best of the 3 consoles, but it looks like it's going the way of the Dreamcast. The PS3 has a Blu-Ray player, SD card slot, the XMB which is easier and more user friendly than the other consoles, better features, the virtual PS3/PSOne memory cards, a regular PC hard drive so it can be swapped out easily for a larger hard drive, supports wallpapers and themes for the menu, and you can download and transfer other peoples game saves from your PC to the PS3 via SD card or flash drive.

I guess people don't like or care about any of that. They would rather play 'Barbie Gets A Makeover' with their Wii nunchuck in standard definition.

you know.. looking at my ps3.. and it's lovely interface & features.. i often wonder how impressive this console would have been if it weren't for x360 out-doing it in all accounts (graphics, architecture & services, ... except hardware reliability).

ps3 really shines if there wasn't an x360 in the market.

anyway.. competition always a good thing. don't get sentimental because of brand loyalty / fanboysm...

get an x360 and enjoy it. it's clearly the better console this gen.

do you even know what youre talking about?

ps3 is catching 360 in just about everything...360 is making a final push while ps3 just keeps building up momentum

do you even know what youre talking about?

ps3 is catching 360 in just about everything...360 is making a final push while ps3 just keeps building up momentum

Mr_Apple_Soup

I needed a good laugh. PS3 fans remind of HD DVD fans arguing with Blu-ray fans. Ironic.

:roll: Correct your self, all 360 has hdmi ports. dreman999

[QUOTE="Mr_Apple_Soup"]

do you even know what youre talking about?

ps3 is catching 360 in just about everything...360 is making a final push while ps3 just keeps building up momentum

rp108

I needed a good laugh. PS3 fans remind of HD DVD fans arguing with Blu-ray fans. Ironic.

i might not be remembering this right, but i thought gamespot ran an article a few weeks ago saying the amount of PSN users = the amount of XBL users...

[QUOTE="rp108"][QUOTE="Mr_Apple_Soup"]

do you even know what youre talking about?

ps3 is catching 360 in just about everything...360 is making a final push while ps3 just keeps building up momentum

Mr_Apple_Soup

I needed a good laugh. PS3 fans remind of HD DVD fans arguing with Blu-ray fans. Ironic.

i might not be remembering this right, but i thought gamespot ran an article a few weeks ago saying the amount of PSN users = the amount of XBL users...

Yeah, and thats for a free service versus a paid subscription. Also, lets get real with those numbers for the PS3. I am registered on PSN as rp108. I have played two games of resistance online. Thats it. The only time I log onto PSN is to get a firmware update. Those numbers, like always, are not exactly accurate.

The Ps3 is building momentum, but it won't last long. After Killzone...erm, then what? All of Sony's other big games are also on the 360.BurningEdge

:lol:

without even thinking i can say there's: GoW3, KH3, Jak 4 and a new Ratchet...and those are only flagship games

I'm getting worried now about the PS3. For one thing, the Wii is mopping the floor with the other consoles in terms of sales, and the PS3 continues to remain in last place. Everywhere I go, everyone is in the Wii isle of the store, some are in the XBox 360 isle, and no one is in the PS3 isle. This shows that most people are more interested in price than high technology, high definition, great graphics, great features, and great games that have some depth to them. Because of the Wii, people who have never played games before think that all games are like Wii games, which are kiddy party games with horrible graphics, no HD, and no depth. I bet every Wii owner is using the composite cable that came with the system, so they don't know they aren't getting the best picture they can get. I'm afraid the Wii is going to hurt the sales of the other consoles to a point that it's going to ruin gaming for all of us hardcore gamers. Pretty soon, all games will be kiddy party games in standard definition.

The second thing is the price drop of the XBox 360 to $200. Sales of the 360 have jumped 60% because of this, and it's even outselling the PS3 in Japan. The 360 even got a complete makeover of the menu system to function more like the XMB on the PS3, and the Elite version has HDMI output. The thing that's the most frustrating and disturbing is that we mostly get very poorly done garbage 360 ports because developers are too lazy to figure out how to program for the PS3. Also, way more people own 360's than PS3's, so the developers ignore us.

It's a crying shame really. The PS3 is the best of the 3 consoles, but it looks like it's going the way of the Dreamcast. The PS3 has a Blu-Ray player, SD card slot, the XMB which is easier and more user friendly than the other consoles, better features, the virtual PS3/PSOne memory cards, a regular PC hard drive so it can be swapped out easily for a larger hard drive, supports wallpapers and themes for the menu, and you can download and transfer other peoples game saves from your PC to the PS3 via SD card or flash drive.

I guess people don't like or care about any of that. They would rather play 'Barbie Gets A Makeover' with their Wii nunchuck in standard definition.

DSPX

Catching up in Japan? 800k compared to 2+ mil isn't really catching up.

[QUOTE="Mr_Apple_Soup"][QUOTE="rp108"]

I needed a good laugh. PS3 fans remind of HD DVD fans arguing with Blu-ray fans. Ironic.

rp108

i might not be remembering this right, but i thought gamespot ran an article a few weeks ago saying the amount of PSN users = the amount of XBL users...

Yeah, and thats for a free service versus a paid subscription. Also, lets get real with those numbers for the PS3. I am registered on PSN as rp108. I have played two games of resistance online. Thats it. The only time I log onto PSN is to get a firmware update. Those numbers, like always, are not exactly accurate.

free vs paid? cmom WoW has 8 million active users, nothing can be EXACTLY accurate like that though

its just stupid to suggest that the ps3 is dying off while its on par with 360 now

[QUOTE="Mr_Apple_Soup"]

[QUOTE="BurningEdge"]The Ps3 is building momentum, but it won't last long. After Killzone...erm, then what? All of Sony's other big games are also on the 360.BurningEdge

:lol:

without even thinking i can say there's: GoW3, KH3, Jak 4 and a new Ratchet...and those are only flagship games

how could i forgot the 360's killer lineup for '09! :roll:

So the PS3 is doomed because the 360 dropped the price to the sweet spot and MAY equal the PS3 sales this year. Sony can still drop the PS3 price to 300 and 200, and those drops will have a great impact right after the drop, M$ can drop the price of other SKU's and even the arcade to 150 bt it will have limited impact.

Also, if you have a PS3 already why do you care? This gen no console is gonna get dropped, Wii is selling crazy but leaves space for "hardcore" gamers, the PS3 and 360 are selling well, close enough and both have 1st party support.

The Ps3 is building momentum, but it won't last long. After Killzone...erm, then what? All of Sony's other big games are also on the 360.BurningEdge

[QUOTE="BurningEdge"]The Ps3 is building momentum, but it won't last long. After Killzone...erm, then what? All of Sony's other big games are also on the 360.WalterPaladines

The Ps3 is building momentum, but it won't last long. After Killzone...erm, then what? All of Sony's other big games are also on the 360.BurningEdge

[QUOTE="WalterPaladines"][QUOTE="BurningEdge"]The Ps3 is building momentum, but it won't last long. After Killzone...erm, then what? All of Sony's other big games are also on the 360.SpruceCaboose

[QUOTE="BurningEdge"]The Ps3 is building momentum, but it won't last long. After Killzone...erm, then what? All of Sony's other big games are also on the 360.WalterPaladines

[QUOTE="WalterPaladines"][QUOTE="BurningEdge"]The Ps3 is building momentum, but it won't last long. After Killzone...erm, then what? All of Sony's other big games are also on the 360.SpruceCaboose

TC and $ony should REALLY START WORRYING when M$ definitively solve the RRoD Curse. 8)dr_jashugan

[QUOTE="WalterPaladines"][QUOTE="BurningEdge"]The Ps3 is building momentum, but it won't last long. After Killzone...erm, then what? All of Sony's other big games are also on the 360.BurningEdge

free vs paid? cmom WoW has 8 million active users, nothing can be EXACTLY accurate like that though its just stupid to suggest that the ps3 is dying off while its on par with 360 nowMr_Apple_Soup

[QUOTE="dr_jashugan"]
TC and $ony should REALLY START WORRYING when M$ definitively solve the RRoD Curse. 8)SpruceCaboose

Because the 360 doesn't blurt out there games until a couple months before the release date. Get your facts straight that's basically saying yea just wait for gears of war 3, Forza 3, banjo 4, ninja gaiden 3. It makes no sense your making fun of a company that lets gamers enjoy many AA-AAA title and surprises them with a AAAA title in the following year. That's why it's safe to say quantity (AA-AAA wise) > quality. You guys are talking smack about games that won't be out for another 2 years. Try games that are here NOW.

[QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"][QUOTE="dr_jashugan"]
TC and $ony should REALLY START WORRYING when M$ definitively solve the RRoD Curse. 8)dr_jashugan

[QUOTE="dr_jashugan"][QUOTE="SpruceCaboose"] So Sony should be worried next generation?SpruceCaboose

If the Wii is on the winning side then I would rather be on the losing side (in terms of sales).

I am gonna get flamed for this but alot of 360 additional sales come from rebuys after the console has failed on them. It helps that it is $199 too.

But the PS3 can only go anywhere but up. Slow and steadily it has been growing in sales and getting more games.

If 2009 is any indication and that if everything goes to plan, the PS3 could be the console to own.

Also no console this gen is doomed. Gaming has changed alot, it is no longer about the sells but the game quality. If it were about the sells, Nintendo would be acting like a market leader by offering good quality games but they are not.

The Ps3 is building momentum, but it won't last long. After Killzone...erm, then what? All of Sony's other big games are also on the 360.BurningEdge

[QUOTE="BurningEdge"]The Ps3 is building momentum, but it won't last long. After Killzone...erm, then what? All of Sony's other big games are also on the 360.stereointegrity

[QUOTE="BurningEdge"]The Ps3 is building momentum, but it won't last long. After Killzone...erm, then what? All of Sony's other big games are also on the 360.Mr_Apple_Soup

:lol:

without even thinking i can say there's: GoW3, KH3, Jak 4 and a new Ratchet...and those are only flagship games