Why are Sony not called $ony?

They're just as money cheating as Microsoft. They're a big company. So why? Is it because the cows think they actually care about things other than money?

They're just as money cheating as Microsoft. They're a big company. So why? Is it because the cows think they actually care about things other than moneycoolguy735

Sony is big too, but they siting mainly in electornics and multimedia market, MS is mainly software developer

They're just as money cheating as Microsoft. They're a big company. So why? Is it because the cows think they actually care about things other than money?

coolguy735

Why... Hmn lets see:
Theyve been selling the PS3 without a profit since it came out.
They dont sell overpriced peripherals for the PS3 unlike M$
M$ generaly seem to want to take over computer and console market and make evreything pay to use...

They are just as money grabbing, but they don't do it in such an obvious manner. Although I haven't actually noticed any cases of Sony trying to cheat me of my money.... But still, I will say they do to keep the peace =D

Why... Hmn lets see:
Theyve been selling the PS3 without a profit since it came out.
They dont sell overpriced peripherals for the PS3 unlike M$
M$ generaly seem to want to take over computer and console market and make evreything pay to use...

chaplainDMK

Computers? Only notebooks i think and they are not such great there, they cancel to produce PC components long ago and Micro-Star International come to life thanks to that.

Erm, Sony doesnt have a bunch of overpriced accessories to go along with the PS3 and they dont charge for online. I guess that could be a reason.

They're just as money cheating as Microsoft. They're a big company. So why? Is it because the cows think they actually care about things other than money?

coolguy735

Sony isn't a convicted monopolist.

They're just as money cheating as Microsoft. They're a big company. So why? Is it because the cows think they actually care about things other than money?

coolguy735

First of all, M$ has been around A LOT longer than there was even an Xbox. M$ is an OLD TERM, and it's carried on and young folk never knew that. We are talking Apple Vs. M$ days.

Secondly, M$ is seen as a compliment as M$ knows how to really make money, Sony hasn't earned that moniker quite yet.

Thirdly, M$ did get in trouble with the United States Gov't because of a monopoly situation years before Xbox existed.

Fourthly, M$ has carried the tradition on with the overpriced accessories and business practices (Recharge kit, Xbox Live funny money points, Xbox Live Gold, WiFi, HDD's, Timed Exclusive purchases instead of more 1st Party, Charging for Mods that should be free, Raising XBLA prices, etc.).

Fifth, M$ is easier to type than Microsoft, and MS can confuse some, M$ never confuses. You KNOW who M$ is.

Sixth, M$ usually go for total domination no matter what the cost, and everyone knows what their goal is. They are seen as Suits by the public.

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Overall, you shouldn't be offended, as it doesn't pertain to you, it's just a reputation good and bad that M$ corp has had for years and years, so don't sweat it. I have teachers that type M$ from back in their college days.

All Business' are in it for the money. So don't worry about it. Sony has done plenty of dirty deeds too, but they just aren't viewed as successful as M$. You take the good with the bad.

Heck, even innocent looking Nintendo has had various Lawsuits from suing Blockbuster for renting games, to keeping the Wii's Price the same this whole generation so far.

Sony isn't a convicted monopolist.skektek

Oh snap. This. :P

What sepparates them is SONY "PS3" actually is worth more then the 360 in terms of features. This is why im going to buy one in a few months and give my 360 and MS related things to my kids.

MS is called M$ because it was once the worlds most valuable brand. Its like #3 right now (behind CocaCola and IBM).lhughey

Where did you get that info?

If anything the Microsoft brand has a negative stigma to it.

You can call them that all you want, nobody is stopping you.[QUOTE="G-O-M-J"]because cows are idiotsCannedWorms

They're just as money cheating as Microsoft. They're a big company. So why? Is it because the cows think they actually care about things other than money?

coolguy735

[QUOTE="CannedWorms"]You can call them that all you want, nobody is stopping you.[QUOTE="G-O-M-J"]because cows are idiotsG-O-M-J

[QUOTE="G-O-M-J"]am i an idiot>?CannedWorms

Just because a business runs to make a profit and infact does make a profit doesn't mean it's evil. Capitalism isn't evil.Maqda7

They should be called -$ony. Because the PS3 is gonna bankrupt them :lol: not to mention all their other failing divisionsNidget

Just because a business runs to make a profit and infact does make a profit doesn't mean it's evil. Capitalism isn't evil.Maqda7

Capitalism is more about one doing hard work and being rewarded for it. Overpricing stuff and trying to control markets isn't defined as Capitalism even though of course it is one of the out comes that may come out because of it. It is one thing for a guy to come up with an idea and market it (and be rewarded) but it is totally another when a companies pure intention is to take advantage of a market (whether or not they came up with the idea in the first place).

To add, M$ (in terms of gaming) also comes from the idea that Microsoft really haven't come up with anything original in gaming. Sure, they have enhanced certain aspects in terms of console gaming (not all gaming, e.g. online gaming, since the only advantage 360 has over PC for online is that it is easier for the 'not so smart' people and in general provides better/easier usability) as well as make decent games... But they are purposely playing it safe so they can make a profit, and no... Natel is not original.

[QUOTE="Maqda7"]Capitalism is more about one doing hard work and being rewarded for it. Overpricing stuff and trying to control markets isn't defined as Capitalism even though of course it is one of the out comes that may come out because of it. It is one thing for a guy to come up with an idea and market it (and be rewarded) but it is totally another when a companies pure intention is to take advantage of a market (whether or not they came up with the idea in the first place).Oresome

They should be called -$ony. Because the PS3 is gonna bankrupt them :lol: not to mention all their other failing divisionsNidget

They should be called -$ony. Because the PS3 is gonna bankrupt them :lol: not to mention all their other failing divisionsNidget

cause unlike sony they dont seem to charge for everything..

M$ - charges to play online - forces you to use microsoft accessories (HDD) -from what ive heard make devs charge for stuff like that left4dead 2 fiasco and i think i heard something about braid cant remember. - rushed products

Sony - free online - most exclusives having dedicated servers , free of charge yet again.. - optional hardrives - 3rd party accessory support

and yes sony does want money but they dont try and screw with us at the same time.

Sony don't over charge for thing that should be on the console already.

They didn't rush there console just to make a profit

They have there first party make there games and not just buy them

PSN is free

[QUOTE="CannedWorms"]

[QUOTE="G-O-M-J"]am i an idiot>?dog_dirt

true :lol:

[QUOTE="Oresome"]

[QUOTE="Maqda7"]Capitalism is more about one doing hard work and being rewarded for it. Overpricing stuff and trying to control markets isn't defined as Capitalism even though of course it is one of the out comes that may come out because of it. It is one thing for a guy to come up with an idea and market it (and be rewarded) but it is totally another when a companies pure intention is to take advantage of a market (whether or not they came up with the idea in the first place).HuusAsking

Ah, Capitalism

They're just as money cheating as Microsoft. They're a big company. So why? Is it because the cows think they actually care about things other than money?

coolguy735

Just because a business runs to make a profit and infact does make a profit doesn't mean it's evil. Capitalism isn't evil.Maqda7

I think cows were called cows. Because they were milked by expensive peripherals like a 30 $ memory card since the psone era. PS2 8 mb memory cards I have 90 $ worth of them because I bought 3. PS2 broke easily so I had to pay a hardware technical thing to do that. microsoft is doing this atm though. 120 $ for wifi. 100 $ for a 180 gb hardrive. It is all a rip off.

Alright, we can play this game. I'll start with countries. Uhhhh... U.$.A.

Before the price cut, they sold PS3's for $400 but had to pay a lil over $500 to make a PS3

I don't see greed there...

Before the price cut, they sold PS3's for $400 but had to pay a lil over $500 to make a PS3

I don't see greed there...

metalguitar13

M$ is capitalism gone nuts!!