Sony Says Nintendo Have Done A Superb Job With the Wii

Whew... what the hell is going on here? Is this really Sony talking?

When asked about the PS Move, this is what Mark Howsen, Sales Director, had to say:

"Wii was deliberately pick up and play. We completely understand that and, let's be honest, they've done a superb job. I think with Move it's all about appealing to skill. It's about the learning curve that's built into the experience. It provides that satisfaction you're talking about. The more you play the better you get. That's part and parcel of the traditional gaming experience."

Whoa, man. Looks like PS3/Move fanboys dissing on the Wii just got shot in the foot.

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Well It would kinda be dumb to put down the same product theyre pretty much trying to copy.

Dont see anything surprising to be honest here, a company that is complimenting another company/competition

Say what you like about the Wii, it has sold the same number of units as the PS3 and 360 combined. From a business point of view it's hard to knock.

I think Sony might have caught onto how dumb and hypocritical they sounded calling the Wii and gimmick and are now making an effort to be more diplomatic. Which is a good thing because their recent "appeal to our fanboys" marketing schtick seemed kind of lame.

That comment has a different semantical value than you'd think when reading the topic title, though. What they're actually saying is something like 'they're doing their best... in their own way', implying that the Wii is only for superficial gaming sessions and that Move is the real deal.

They're incorrect, by the way.

Move is still a copy...and Capcom has also done wonders on the Wii. I mean they gave the Wii Tatsunoko vs Capcom!

That comment has a different semantical value than you'd think when reading the topic title, though. What they're actually saying is something like 'they're doing their best... in their own way', implying that the Wii is only for superficial gaming sessions and that Move is the real deal.

They're incorrect, by the way.

DraugenCP

Backhanded compliment. "They did it well, but were going to do it MUCH better." We'll see.

Move appeals to skill? How so?

Move appeals to skill? How so?

ShuichiChamp24

I think Sony's "appeal to the hardcore with Move" approach is going to fail big time. Hardcore gamers would rather use a controller.

But then again, I don't see MS's casual approach gaining much traction with the Wii dominating in such a major way.

Move appeals to skill? How so?

ShuichiChamp24

Basically, they are acknowledging that Nintendo did a good job in making a very accessible system and in that regards, the Wii excels. However, they distance their version of motion controls from Nintendo's a little bit by saying that with Move, they are trying to appeal to the traditional gamer who wants a bit of challenge and depth and that their product offers those types of games (implied as opposed to the Wii). If you read between the lines, Sony's Sales Director is conveying a different message entirely than what you presented.Sky-

[QUOTE="Sky-"]Basically, they are acknowledging that Nintendo did a good job in making a very accessible system and in that regards, the Wii excels. However, they distance their version of motion controls from Nintendo's a little bit by saying that with Move, they are trying to appeal to the traditional gamer who wants a bit of challenge and depth and that their product offers those types of games (implied as opposed to the Wii). If you read between the lines, Sony's Sales Director is conveying a different message entirely than what you presented.charizard1605

It's the same arrogant attitude, they just disguised it a bit better than their usual slip of the tongue comments.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"][QUOTE="Sky-"]Basically, they are acknowledging that Nintendo did a good job in making a very accessible system and in that regards, the Wii excels. However, they distance their version of motion controls from Nintendo's a little bit by saying that with Move, they are trying to appeal to the traditional gamer who wants a bit of challenge and depth and that their product offers those types of games (implied as opposed to the Wii). If you read between the lines, Sony's Sales Director is conveying a different message entirely than what you presented.DraugenCP

It's the same arrogant attitude, they just disguised it a bit better than their usual slip of the tongue comments.

Well, they are going to have to if they are going to defend themselves with the Move. You can't say you hate something, and yet do the same thing.Willy105

hahaha ....took the words right out of my mouth. Sony has been disparaging the Wii until they announced Move. Sony is the worst company of the three. Arrogant even in last place. Pathetic.

He's a Sales Director........

Not mentioning the Wii, in a Sales discussion is avoiding the elephant in the room.

There are still some of that famous Sony Arrogance (TM) in there though........

Move taking skill?

Yeah right!

LMAO @ this part "I THINK MOVE ITS ALL ABOUT APPEALING TO SKILL"Dibdibdobdobo

thats where i lol'd aswell, didnt they put out the same games as wii sports? xD

It all reminds me of a scene from The Simpsons where Ned Flanders becomes Principal at school while in assembly he says "I'll put the 'pal' back in Principal." and the kids laugh then Superintendent Chalmers follows him trying to gain the same favor saying "And I'll put the 'super' back in Superintendent." to stony silence then going to his companion asking"I don't get it, it wasthe exact same joke what gives?"

I think Sony's "appeal to the hardcore with Move" approach is going to fail big time. Hardcore gamers would rather use a controller.

But then again, I don't see MS's casual approach gaining much traction with the Wii dominating in such a major way.

GreySeal9

you see TC, sony is a good sport. and your up here bashing them all the time..looks to me you shot yourself in the foot ;)

they are still being arrogant just being arrogant in a way the average reader would not be able to tell.

Subliminals FTW

Surprised, I always thought Sony was some arrogant guys that liked to bash the competence. Miroku32

They can't deny what Nintendo did with the Wii because they would look dumb if they did bash it since they are basically copying the Wiimote.

Sony actaually saying something nice about a competitor...Really?

i smell B.S.

you see TC, sony is a good sport. and your up here bashing them all the time..looks to me you shot yourself in the foot ;)

LP4EVA2005

Well It would kinda be dumb to put down the same product theyre pretty much trying to copy.

Shirokishi_

[QUOTE="Miroku32"]Surprised, I always thought Sony was some arrogant guys that liked to bash the competence. lucky_star

lol.

whatever.

Sony is also arrogant, and are know to bash the competiton even now when they are in last place.

"This generation doesn't start, until we say so"

Kevin Butler commercial- ragging on the Wii and it's casual Wii sport types of games- yet they will push Move with a their own sports title.

"Emotion Engine" 4th dimension

"The Cell"

"Getting the PS3 will enforce discipline"

Move appeals to skill? How so?

ShuichiChamp24