Sony: Competitors 'Continue peddling add-ons to keep up with the Jones''

Sony: Competitors "Continue Peddling Add-Ons"

As the new year begins, Sony Computer Entertainment America's public relations department has issued a newly-formulated feature run-down that favorably compares the PS3's value to that of Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii, directly calling out competitors who have fewer included features.

In a Wednesday press release headlined "Keeping Gaming and Entertainment Simple," the company emphasized out-of-the-box PS3 features such as Blu-ray functionality, built-in Wi-Fi, "huge hard drives," free online gaming and "Ten years of value with a future-proof system via firmware updates that offer new services and features."

A price and feature breakdown by the lowest entry points for each console claimed that the standard 80GB $399 PS3 gets more entertainment bang for the buck than a souped-up Xbox 360 Arcade and a Nintendo Wii.



Driving the point home, the statement read, "The Xbox 360 requires additional money, multiple upgrades and additional external devices, putting a burden on the wallet and adds clutter to the entertainment center.

"And the Wii's lack of enhanced features comes at the expense of a comprehensive entertainment solution.

"So as PS3 continues to evolve without the need for additional parts or expenses, expect the competition to continue peddling add-ons in an effort to keep up with the Jones'."[Sony's emphasis.]

With the Consumer Electronics Show kicking off this week in Las Vegas, and both Sony and Microsoft presenting keynotes, the statement may be a precursor to some gaming news.

Asked about the reasoning and timing behind the e-mail blitz, an external SCEA rep from PR firm Porter Novelli told Edge over the phone, "We're entering CES, and gaming systems are certainly something that people take a hard look at there. That was the motivation. I'm sure you'll be seeing announcements from Sony and all of the gaming systems. We thought it would be a good time just to remind everyone of our strong offerings."

In the past, Microsoft has held fast to its decision not to include certain features with Xbox 360, saying the a la carte method gives consumers more choice. And with over 2 million Nintendo Wiis sold in the U.S. in November alone, it's fairly clear there is a certain large audience that doesn't care too much about the entertainment offerings of a PS3 or Xbox 360.Edge

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At best lemmings can counter with they do not need those features.

Kinda hard to argue with that chart tho.

At best lemmings can counter with they do not need those features.

Kinda hard to argue with that chart tho.

Lewisite

Not really. It could be argued that there is no reason for Blu-ray in a games console, not everyone needs a wireless connection. There is no mention of the 20 gig hard-drive for the Arcade models for only $20. And I not sure, but do all models of the PS3 come with HDMI?

Whatever the case, this argument is hilarious.

none of those addons are essentail for gaming-Mad_Rhetoric-

[QUOTE="-Mad_Rhetoric-"]none of those addons are essentail for gaminglantus

Yep, and as I said the best lemmings can do is say "we dont want that stuff":lol:

At best lemmings can counter with they do not need those features.

Kinda hard to argue with that chart tho.

Lewisite

From a SALES perspective, Sony's way this generation has resulted in fewer sales.

However, from a consumer standpoint, I'm glad the PS3 is the way it is, as my 360 really was more expensive than my PS3. That being said, not everyone is in my situation, so it is what it is.

The PS2 was a sort of "A la Carte" style machine, so I'm surprised Sony isn't aware that's the best model to sell to consumers.

Strip the model, sell the parts for a higher price, and the consumers are very happy.

This will probably result in NEXT GEN having more barebones but more expenisive machines, which I frown on, but the consumers have spoken.

I not sure, but do all models of the PS3 come with HDMI?

Kickinurass

Yes, ALL PS3's have HDMI 1.3.

...and M$ laughed at Sony's Preposterous HDMI at PS3's launch. This is why Competition is good, yes?

Also, even today, the 360 doesn't support HDMI standard, HDMI 1.3.

But shouldn't Sony add $50+ to the PS3's price for the HDMI cable you have to buy?PBSnipes

Yeah, but Sony would have to do that for the 360 as well, only the ELITE 360 comes with HDMI cables.

Xbox live gold is cool and all but a continuing charge will after a while cease to make a console "cheaper". Isn't xbox live about $50 a year? People who have owned a launch console and have had gold the entire time have paid what about 150-200 for live so far? A recurring cost that doesn't "pay" a sum off ceases to be cheaper given a long enough timeline.

A certain car may be cheap to start but if it requires more maintenance than another car at which point does the owner realize it has "costed" more.

This is all assuming the owner of the xbox 360 wants to play online. What I always hear is people buy an xbox cause their friend has one and they want to play online with em so this means they must be paying for gold.

Microsoft is basically targeting those who can only see short term and can't see just a few years ahead. This mind-set is why the econmy went in the **** This is why the 3 big american car companies are almost out of business. People bought cheap cars with $1000 factory cash back and got a good loan then uh oh when gas became more expensive it became more expensive than a car that costed just a little bit more at the start. Not to mention the big 3 aren't as reliable either. Its a perfect comparison to the xbox. Cheaper to start, larger recurring cost i.e. gas, not as reliable, etc.. Its like the same freaking thing in fact the most reliable and cost effective cars are japanese its the same freaking thing just replace microsoft with ford back in the SUV boom and replace sony with toyota.

But shouldn't Sony add $50+ to the PS3's price for the HDMI cable you have to buy?PBSnipes

wired connection>>>>>>>>>>>>>>wifi for gaming-Mad_Rhetoric-

Wireless is much more practical and convenient, however.

^^^

This was a pretty good argument by Sony. Of course, some people aren't going to need everything the PS3 has to offer, but it does do a good job of telling why the PS3 is a better deal for those who want the features they listed. hakanakumono

Except for the fact that they spinunneeded features into the argument and forget to mention the $20 HD NS offers. You can't call it an argument when you provide misleading oe incorrect information...

But shouldn't Sony add $50+ to the PS3's price for the HDMI cable you have to buy?PBSnipes

LOL 50+ for an HDMI cable? Oh man dude you must buy those name brand Monster cables. That is a HORRID waste of money.

http://www.amazon.com/Eforcity-Digital-Video-Cable-GOLD-PLATED/dp/B000UHQVOW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1231389224&sr=8-3

4 bucks, originally $50.00 bought it last month and it works perfectly.

You can goto a local electronics store and buy them for 10-15 bucks as well. There is no need to dump all that cash on the brand name garbage.

But shouldn't Sony add $50+ to the PS3's price for the HDMI cable you have to buy?PBSnipes

But shouldn't Sony at $50+ to the PS3's price for the HDMI cable you have to buy?PBSnipes

[QUOTE="-Mad_Rhetoric-"]wired connection>>>>>>>>>>>>>>wifi for gaminghakanakumono

Wireless is much more practical and convenient, however.

Yet the WIRED connection is better for internet. Sorry but wired is superior...

[QUOTE="-Mad_Rhetoric-"]wired connection>>>>>>>>>>>>>>wifi for gaminghakanakumono

Wireless is much more practical and convenient, however.

Several people here own the use of color on gamespot. You're going to have to pay them royalties to keep this thread alive.BumFluff122

[QUOTE="PBSnipes"]But shouldn't Sony add $50+ to the PS3's price for the HDMI cable you have to buy?Dreams-Visions

[QUOTE="hakanakumono"]

[QUOTE="-Mad_Rhetoric-"]wired connection>>>>>>>>>>>>>>wifi for gamingAlphaGamer469

Wireless is much more practical and convenient, however.

Yet the WIRED connection is better for internet. Sorry but wired is superior...

I'm not arguing that its not. But regardless, you can still have a wired connection on the PS3 can't you?

Maybe its because I have little interest in online games (I played XI for a month or two and quit), but I'd prefer to use the wireless simply because I hate having wires everywhere. I have too many already.

[QUOTE="BumFluff122"]Several people here own the use of color on gamespot. You're going to have to pay them royalties to keep this thread alive.Dreams-Visions

Also funnier that Phony fails to mention that in there charts and no bundled games whereas both the Wii and arcade have 5...

What is it with Sony recycling the same arguements over and over.

What is it with Sony recycling the same arguements over and over.

Blackbond

So.. all those features for the PS3. How's that working out for Sony?

It's "cheaper", so they MUST be selling more than 360s, right?

Or maybe....just maybe.... people know they don't need to buy a wireless adapter to go online. Maybe they know that they don't need to have a Gold account to download content and enjoy most of the games available for the system.

So.... with this different Sony's bringing up again... how'd the "cheaper" PS3 do in November?

What is it with Sony recycling the same arguements over and over.

Blackbond

Microsoft is basically targeting those who can only see short term and can't see just a few years ahead. This mind-set is why the econmy went in the **** This is why the 3 big american car companies are almost out of business. People bought cheap cars with $1000 factory cash back and got a good loan then uh oh when gas became more expensive it became more expensive than a car that costed just a little bit more at the start. Not to mention the big 3 aren't as reliable either. Its a perfect comparison to the xbox. Cheaper to start, larger recurring cost i.e. gas, not as reliable, etc.. Its like the same freaking thing in fact the most reliable and cost effective cars are japanese its the same freaking thing just replace microsoft with ford back in the SUV boom and replace sony with toyota.

sh0vet

That's not the problem with the ecomony. Benjamin Bernanke believes just the opposite; that the problem is a global one, the result of years of never before seen trends that have resulted due to longer life-spans and shifting of assests to long-term finances. Assets set up for people after retirement age. This problem has been compounded by the fact the US is borrowing from developing countries and a few other problems.

Bernanke's entire speech is here, and should help to stop the misconception that short-term investments are to blame for the state of the economy.

$199 console that could end up costing you nearly $500 that's terrible.. almost like false advertising..jakarai

You use the word COULD and then say false advertising? Those extra's aren't required for playing games..

Wii online limited ??? :lol:

Those sony PR boys are ridiculous and I also love how they added the HDD to the 360's price (kinda like SDF) :roll:

[QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"][QUOTE="PBSnipes"]But shouldn't Sony add $50+ to the PS3's price for the HDMI cable you have to buy?PBSnipes

none of those addons are essentail for gaming-Mad_Rhetoric-