Sony's got some nerve

I find it funny how Sony went from being one of my favorite companies in the videogame industry (with the PS2) to the worst, within the span of just one console generation. One may think that I am only speaking from a "game" perspective, but this is not the case. I do realize that the PS3 has only been out for about a year now, so of course the other consoles will have a better selection of games. But it definitely goes beyond the lack of good games. The main reasoning for my newly found disgust with this company is the extreme price that they tacked onto the PS3. It definitely is ridiculous. Not only that, but they continue to try and be slick by pulling these so-called "price cuts" when they aren't really cutting the price at all. Just trying to clear out old stock. I'm wondering if they intentionally priced the PS3 at an extreme price point, so that when the good games DO come out, and they start actually cutting the price, it will start to be more of an enticing deal, and get people excited (without them having to cut it down to a point where they aren't making money). But as of right now, the PS3 is just not an economically feasible option for most gamers. Yes, even those with jobs (so all of those people out there who are saying "want a PS3? go get a job!" News flash, these people HAVE jobs, and it still seems like a ludicrous amount for a game system. Hence why the other consoles are selling much better) To add insult to injury, Sony released its PSP, and then kept it at a high price point for a long time. When they finally did cut the price, it turned out that it was still very expensive. Right now, the PSP stands at $170 for the core, and $200 for the newly designed PSP in a pretty sweet package deal. True that this package deal makes the PSP unit itself pretty cheap, you still do have to shell out the $200 to aquire it. About $30 for the 1 GB card, $20 for Daxter, and then maybe $10 - $20 for Family Guy. So it brings the PSP unit to the $130 - $140 range. Definitely a better deal than the Core unit by itself, but once again, I'll remind you, you still need to shell out $200. And that's a little on the extreme side for a handheld, even one that can do everything under the sun. Now another option is trying to get a used PSP. Apparently, you can get one for $130. Even at $130, it still seems on the expensive side, considering that you will have to tack on extra crap. At $130 + $30 for a 1 GB card, expect to spend around $160. Now you see, for an extra $40, you could have gotten the Daxter pack. Do you see the stupidity of it all? So as of right now, you are better off just waiting until the new PSP comes down in price, and that will mean that the used old models will drop in price even lower. I digress. So to make a long story short, it is Sony's new marketing model and pricing structure which has turned me off from the company. The marketing for the PS3 and the PSP has been absolutely horrible when it comes to advertising, pricing, and pricing tiers. Heck, if Sony was offering a virtual reality experience for that kind of price (the price of the PS3), with motion trackers, etc., I would gladly jump aboard. But for a videogame system with glorified graphics, I ask, why? I do think it is a shame though, because I was a loyal Sony fan for quite some time. I still love my PS2, don't get me wrong. As for the current generation of consoles, I am rockin my 360, Wii, and the DS. I am actually considering picking up a Gameboy Micro, because I love the size of them. Micro has to be the most portable handheld to date, and at only $50, it is definitely a deal. Well Sony, for the last couple of years, you have disappointed a huge fan. Unfortunately for you, I'm not the only fan that you have disappointed. Oh, one more thing before I end this topic. Technically speaking, from an economy standpoint, if you buy a 360 as opposed to a PS3, you will be supporting the US. Microsoft is here in the good old US of A. chickmagnet_1

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WALL-O-TEXT HAHAHAHAHA WERES THE SPACES????????????????????????

I stopped reading when he said.

"Even at $130, it still seems on the expensive side"

If anyone reads that tell me what he says in summary...fistoflight

Im with you on that brother..... :shock:

If anyone reads that tell me what he says in summary...fistoflight

hes basically just upset that the PS3 and PSP are priced so high, a rant really.

[QUOTE="fistoflight"]If anyone reads that tell me what he says in summary...Broman6015

hes basically just upset that the PS3 and PSP are priced so high, a rant really.

Ohhhh k why didn't he just say that?

boo f**king hoo. In the Uk you'd spend roughly £425 ($800) to get a PS3, and yet in terms of releases and store updates, we're constantly shafted.

You've got it good, stop complaining.

I find it funny how Sony went from being one of my favorite companies in the videogame industry (with the PS2) to the worst, within the span of just one console generation. One may think that I am only speaking from a "game" perspective, but this is not the case. I do realize that the PS3 has only been out for about a year now, so of course the other consoles will have a better selection of games. But it definitely goes beyond the lack of good games. The main reasoning for my newly found disgust with this company is the extreme price that they tacked onto the PS3. It definitely is ridiculous. Not only that, but they continue to try and be slick by pulling these so-called "price cuts" when they aren't really cutting the price at all. Just trying to clear out old stock. I'm wondering if they intentionally priced the PS3 at an extreme price point, so that when the good games DO come out, and they start actually cutting the price, it will start to be more of an enticing deal, and get people excited (without them having to cut it down to a point where they aren't making money). But as of right now, the PS3 is just not an economically feasible option for most gamers. Yes, even those with jobs (so all of those people out there who are saying "want a PS3? go get a job!" News flash, these people HAVE jobs, and it still seems like a ludicrous amount for a game system. Hence why the other consoles are selling much better) To add insult to injury, Sony released its PSP, and then kept it at a high price point for a long time. When they finally did cut the price, it turned out that it was still very expensive. Right now, the PSP stands at $170 for the core, and $200 for the newly designed PSP in a pretty sweet package deal. True that this package deal makes the PSP unit itself pretty cheap, you still do have to shell out the $200 to aquire it. About $30 for the 1 GB card, $20 for Daxter, and then maybe $10 - $20 for Family Guy. So it brings the PSP unit to the $130 - $140 range. Definitely a better deal than the Core unit by itself, but once again, I'll remind you, you still need to shell out $200. And that's a little on the extreme side for a handheld, even one that can do everything under the sun. Now another option is trying to get a used PSP. Apparently, you can get one for $130. Even at $130, it still seems on the expensive side, considering that you will have to tack on extra crap. At $130 + $30 for a 1 GB card, expect to spend around $160. Now you see, for an extra $40, you could have gotten the Daxter pack. Do you see the stupidity of it all? So as of right now, you are better off just waiting until the new PSP comes down in price, and that will mean that the used old models will drop in price even lower. I digress. So to make a long story short, it is Sony's new marketing model and pricing structure which has turned me off from the company. The marketing for the PS3 and the PSP has been absolutely horrible when it comes to advertising, pricing, and pricing tiers. Heck, if Sony was offering a virtual reality experience for that kind of price (the price of the PS3), with motion trackers, etc., I would gladly jump aboard. But for a videogame system with glorified graphics, I ask, why? I do think it is a shame though, because I was a loyal Sony fan for quite some time. I still love my PS2, don't get me wrong. As for the current generation of consoles, I am rockin my 360, Wii, and the DS. I am actually considering picking up a Gameboy Micro, because I love the size of them. Micro has to be the most portable handheld to date, and at only $50, it is definitely a deal. Well Sony, for the last couple of years, you have disappointed a huge fan. Unfortunately for you, I'm not the only fan that you have disappointed. Oh, one more thing before I end this topic. Technically speaking, from an economy standpoint, if you buy a 360 as opposed to a PS3, you will be supporting the US. Microsoft is here in the good old US of A. chickmagnet_1

Wow you seriously need to geta life. thats one of the weakest arguments ive seen in a while.....

Oh, one more thing before I end this topic. Technically speaking, from an economy standpoint, if you buy a 360 as opposed to a PS3, you will be supporting the US. Microsoft is here in the good old US of A. chickmagnet_1

Technically speaking, from an economy standpoint, Microsoft has been taking a loss on each console sold and so has Sony, therefore buying a 360 over a PS3 is undermining the US economy.

Basically a big complaint.

I find it funny how Sony went from being one of my favorite companies in the videogame industry (with the PS2) to the worst, within the span of just one console generation. One may think that I am only speaking from a "game" perspective, but this is not the case. I do realize that the PS3 has only been out for about a year now, so of course the other consoles will have a better selection of games. But it definitely goes beyond the lack of good games. The main reasoning for my newly found disgust with this company is the extreme price that they tacked onto the PS3. It definitely is ridiculous. Not only that, but they continue to try and be slick by pulling these so-called "price cuts" when they aren't really cutting the price at all. Just trying to clear out old stock. I'm wondering if they intentionally priced the PS3 at an extreme price point, so that when the good games DO come out, and they start actually cutting the price, it will start to be more of an enticing deal, and get people excited (without them having to cut it down to a point where they aren't making money). But as of right now, the PS3 is just not an economically feasible option for most gamers. Yes, even those with jobs (so all of those people out there who are saying "want a PS3? go get a job!" News flash, these people HAVE jobs, and it still seems like a ludicrous amount for a game system. Hence why the other consoles are selling much better) To add insult to injury, Sony released its PSP, and then kept it at a high price point for a long time. When they finally did cut the price, it turned out that it was still very expensive. Right now, the PSP stands at $170 for the core, and $200 for the newly designed PSP in a pretty sweet package deal. True that this package deal makes the PSP unit itself pretty cheap, you still do have to shell out the $200 to aquire it. About $30 for the 1 GB card, $20 for Daxter, and then maybe $10 - $20 for Family Guy. So it brings the PSP unit to the $130 - $140 range. Definitely a better deal than the Core unit by itself, but once again, I'll remind you, you still need to shell out $200. And that's a little on the extreme side for a handheld, even one that can do everything under the sun. Now another option is trying to get a used PSP. Apparently, you can get one for $130. Even at $130, it still seems on the expensive side, considering that you will have to tack on extra crap. At $130 + $30 for a 1 GB card, expect to spend around $160. Now you see, for an extra $40, you could have gotten the Daxter pack. Do you see the stupidity of it all? So as of right now, you are better off just waiting until the new PSP comes down in price, and that will mean that the used old models will drop in price even lower. I digress. So to make a long story short, it is Sony's new marketing model and pricing structure which has turned me off from the company. The marketing for the PS3 and the PSP has been absolutely horrible when it comes to advertising, pricing, and pricing tiers. Heck, if Sony was offering a virtual reality experience for that kind of price (the price of the PS3), with motion trackers, etc., I would gladly jump aboard. But for a videogame system with glorified graphics, I ask, why? I do think it is a shame though, because I was a loyal Sony fan for quite some time. I still love my PS2, don't get me wrong. As for the current generation of consoles, I am rockin my 360, Wii, and the DS. I am actually considering picking up a Gameboy Micro, because I love the size of them. Micro has to be the most portable handheld to date, and at only $50, it is definitely a deal. Well Sony, for the last couple of years, you have disappointed a huge fan. Unfortunately for you, I'm not the only fan that you have disappointed. Oh, one more thing before I end this topic. Technically speaking, from an economy standpoint, if you buy a 360 as opposed to a PS3, you will be supporting the US. Microsoft is here in the good old US of A. chickmagnet_1

I'm not a very good climber.

I find it funny how Sony went from being one of my favorite companies in the videogame industry (with the PS2) to the worst, within the span of just one console generation. One may think that I am only speaking from a "game" perspective, but this is not the case. I do realize that the PS3 has only been out for about a year now, so of course the other consoles will have a better selection of games. But it definitely goes beyond the lack of good games. The main reasoning for my newly found disgust with this company is the extreme price that they tacked onto the PS3. It definitely is ridiculous.

Not only that, but they continue to try and be slick by pulling these so-called "price cuts" when they aren't really cutting the price at all. Just trying to clear out old stock. I'm wondering if they intentionally priced the PS3 at an extreme price point, so that when the good games DO come out, and they start actually cutting the price, it will start to be more of an enticing deal, and get people excited (without them having to cut it down to a point where they aren't making money). But as of right now, the PS3 is just not an economically feasible option for most gamers. Yes, even those with jobs (so all of those people out there who are saying "want a PS3? go get a job!" News flash, these people HAVE jobs, and it still seems like a ludicrous amount for a game system. Hence why the other consoles are selling much better)

To add insult to injury, Sony released its PSP, and then kept it at a high price point for a long time. When they finally did cut the price, it turned out that it was still very expensive. Right now, the PSP stands at $170 for the core, and $200 for the newly designed PSP in a pretty sweet package deal. True that this package deal makes the PSP unit itself pretty cheap, you still do have to shell out the $200 to aquire it. About $30 for the 1 GB card, $20 for Daxter, and then maybe $10 - $20 for Family Guy. So it brings the PSP unit to the $130 - $140 range. Definitely a better deal than the Core unit by itself, but once again, I'll remind you, you still need to shell out $200. And that's a little on the extreme side for a handheld, even one that can do everything under the sun. Now another option is trying to get a used PSP. Apparently, you can get one for $130. Even at $130, it still seems on the expensive side, considering that you will have to tack on extra crap. At $130 + $30 for a 1 GB card, expect to spend around $160. Now you see, for an extra $40, you could have gotten the Daxter pack. Do you see the stupidity of it all? So as of right now, you are better off just waiting until the new PSP comes down in price, and that will mean that the used old models will drop in price even lower. I digress.

So to make a long story short, it is Sony's new marketing model and pricing structure which has turned me off from the company. The marketing for the PS3 and the PSP has been absolutely horrible when it comes to advertising, pricing, and pricing tiers. Heck, if Sony was offering a virtual reality experience for that kind of price (the price of the PS3), with motion trackers, etc., I would gladly jump aboard. But for a videogame system with glorified graphics, I ask, why? I do think it is a shame though, because I was a loyal Sony fan for quite some time. I still love my PS2, don't get me wrong. As for the current generation of consoles, I am rockin my 360, Wii, and the DS. I am actually considering picking up a Gameboy Micro, because I love the size of them. Micro has to be the most portable handheld to date, and at only $50, it is definitely a deal. Well Sony, for the last couple of years, you have disappointed a huge fan. Unfortunately for you, I'm not the only fan that you have disappointed. Oh, one more thing before I end this topic. Technically speaking, from an economy standpoint, if you buy a 360 as opposed to a PS3, you will be supporting the US. Microsoft is here in the good old US of A. chickmagnet_1

[QUOTE="chickmagnet_1"]I find it funny how Sony went from being one of my favorite companies in the videogame industry (with the PS2) to the worst, within the span of just one console generation. One may think that I am only speaking from a "game" perspective, but this is not the case. I do realize that the PS3 has only been out for about a year now, so of course the other consoles will have a better selection of games. But it definitely goes beyond the lack of good games. The main reasoning for my newly found disgust with this company is the extreme price that they tacked onto the PS3. It definitely is ridiculous. Not only that, but they continue to try and be slick by pulling these so-called "price cuts" when they aren't really cutting the price at all. Just trying to clear out old stock. I'm wondering if they intentionally priced the PS3 at an extreme price point, so that when the good games DO come out, and they start actually cutting the price, it will start to be more of an enticing deal, and get people excited (without them having to cut it down to a point where they aren't making money). But as of right now, the PS3 is just not an economically feasible option for most gamers. Yes, even those with jobs (so all of those people out there who are saying "want a PS3? go get a job!" News flash, these people HAVE jobs, and it still seems like a ludicrous amount for a game system. Hence why the other consoles are selling much better) To add insult to injury, Sony released its PSP, and then kept it at a high price point for a long time. When they finally did cut the price, it turned out that it was still very expensive. Right now, the PSP stands at $170 for the core, and $200 for the newly designed PSP in a pretty sweet package deal. True that this package deal makes the PSP unit itself pretty cheap, you still do have to shell out the $200 to aquire it. About $30 for the 1 GB card, $20 for Daxter, and then maybe $10 - $20 for Family Guy. So it brings the PSP unit to the $130 - $140 range. Definitely a better deal than the Core unit by itself, but once again, I'll remind you, you still need to shell out $200. And that's a little on the extreme side for a handheld, even one that can do everything under the sun. Now another option is trying to get a used PSP. Apparently, you can get one for $130. Even at $130, it still seems on the expensive side, considering that you will have to tack on extra crap. At $130 + $30 for a 1 GB card, expect to spend around $160. Now you see, for an extra $40, you could have gotten the Daxter pack. Do you see the stupidity of it all? So as of right now, you are better off just waiting until the new PSP comes down in price, and that will mean that the used old models will drop in price even lower. I digress. So to make a long story short, it is Sony's new marketing model and pricing structure which has turned me off from the company. The marketing for the PS3 and the PSP has been absolutely horrible when it comes to advertising, pricing, and pricing tiers. Heck, if Sony was offering a virtual reality experience for that kind of price (the price of the PS3), with motion trackers, etc., I would gladly jump aboard. But for a videogame system with glorified graphics, I ask, why? I do think it is a shame though, because I was a loyal Sony fan for quite some time. I still love my PS2, don't get me wrong. As for the current generation of consoles, I am rockin my 360, Wii, and the DS. I am actually considering picking up a Gameboy Micro, because I love the size of them. Micro has to be the most portable handheld to date, and at only $50, it is definitely a deal. Well Sony, for the last couple of years, you have disappointed a huge fan. Unfortunately for you, I'm not the only fan that you have disappointed. Oh, one more thing before I end this topic. Technically speaking, from an economy standpoint, if you buy a 360 as opposed to a PS3, you will be supporting the US. Microsoft is here in the good old US of A. Pro_wrestler

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WALL-O-TEXT HAHAHAHAHA WERES THE SPACES????????????????????????

I know i thought i was looking that the veterans wall in DC

Do you have 20 fingers?!!!!

TRANSLATION: LOok, I can write a wall of text too!