Would the Gaming Industry Crumble if it wasnt for Xbox 360???

Seems to me developers are up for putting there games on 360 even though ps3 has more power to use because its more than likely going to sell

Multi games on both the Wii and PS3 fail to sell for some reason yet on 360 they seem to thrive....Seems like 360 is somewhat keeping gaming alive!!

Anyone else Agree???

Seems to me developers are up for putting there games on 360 even though ps3 has more power to use because its more than likely is going to sell

Multi games on both the Wii and PS3 fail to sell for some reason yet on 360 they seem to thrive....Seems like 360 is somewhat saving gaming!!

Anyone else Agree???

scarface_dm

Virtually every trackable multiplat that has appeared for all 3 systems sold better on the Wii, what are you talking about? On top of this, if the 360 didn't exist all that would happen is more sales for Sony and Nintendo, more so Sony. Again, where are you going with this.

Gaming wouldn't crumble but there would be a noticable effect.

The Install bases of the Wii and PS3 would be higher, that's about it. I suppose it would be a benefit for PS3, being the only HD option.

One word. No.

Why would that happen?

the gaming industry was fine before the xbox.. why would that change?

Seeing how the PS2 and Gamecube were doing well I don't think the 360 would be destoried. Honestly if the 360 didn't exsit then the Wii would have a lot of 3rd party support right now and then some PS3s would have been bought and nothing would change except all 360 exclusives would have been PS3 and probably Wii.

But that's not the case and the 360 is still here so.....yeah...

Seems to me developers are up for putting there games on 360 even though ps3 has more power to use because its more than likely going to sell

Multi games on both the Wii and PS3 fail to sell for some reason yet on 360 they seem to thrive....Seems like 360 is somewhat keeping gaming alive!!

Anyone else Agree???

scarface_dm

Seems to me developers are up for putting there games on 360 even though ps3 has more power to use because its more than likely going to sell

Multi games on both the Wii and PS3 fail to sell for some reason yet on 360 they seem to thrive....Seems like 360 is somewhat keeping gaming alive!!

Anyone else Agree???

Just because a console is awesome, does not make it a savior or revolutionary. No.

Online would be awful for the PS3, and the PS3 would still cost $500 + but other than that I think it would be the same.

Nope. XBOX360 isn't a requirement at all. It's just that console in the corner that leeches off the successful consoles. An doesn't really offer much in the way of exclusives just multiplats. The most un needed console of this gen. The games industry would be fine without it and probably even better for the developers not having to make multiplats all the time and be less lazy.

Just because a console is awesome, does not make it a savior or revolutionary. No.

randomwiiplayer

I recall the gaming industry being quite fine before Microsoft entered the picture. Sure, things would be a little different; but I doubt the industry would be crumbling.

No, but there would be a noticible change in some areas of gaming.

Online would be awful for the PS3, and the PS3 would still cost $500 + but other than that I think it would be the same.

RAGINGxPONY

lol well then someone else would bring Online gaming to the table and charge us not yearly but monthly..:roll:

Seems to me developers are up for putting there games on 360 even though ps3 has more power to use because its more than likely going to sell

Multi games on both the Wii and PS3 fail to sell for some reason yet on 360 they seem to thrive....Seems like 360 is somewhat keeping gaming alive!!

Anyone else Agree???

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Online would be awful for the PS3, and the PS3 would still cost $500 + but other than that I think it would be the same.

iowastate

LOL if you think Sony would lower the price without the 360 :lol:

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Online would be awful for the PS3, and the PS3 would still cost $500 + but other than that I think it would be the same.

LOL if you think Sony would lower the price without the 360 :lol:

No, but there wouldn't be a good console to buy

Considering that every year about 90% of gaming's growth is due to nintendo...no.

If you argued that the gaming industry might have crumbled if ps2 was never made u might have a point, but no.

No, people would simply buy a PS3 or Wii instead...Wardemon50

No. If all big three died right now gaming would still go on.

Well without the 360 the PS3 would probably still be expensive, but without the PS3, gaming would be on a downward slope.

Not really, but the competition has been nothing but good for gamers.

What condition would PSN be if it wasn't competing with Xbox live for example?

And one console dominating isn't good for publishers and developers. How many great games got lost on the PS1 and 2 because of how saturated their market was. There is such a thing as too many games. This leads to losses of good small developers. Plus competition keeps royalties down and deals up for developers and publishers. Devs and Publishers would rather release their games over multiple systems than one.

No competition leads to a 'my way or the highway' attitude from a company, which is good for no one. How many times has Sony or Nintendo (when they were in that position) been able to say 'well if you don't want to do that or pay this'.

The popularity of the 360 has been a great thing for gaming this gen. The fact that Playstation has to fight neck and neck is great for gaming.

Right now, you're seeing a Sony who has lost its arrogance which is great for PS fans and 360 fans. PS fans get more attention and better and better deals from Sony (in terms of content, games and quality and whatnot) and 360 fans get more because MS are constantly on their toes.

besides being easier to develop for, all it really had and needed was being released 1 year ahead. most devs then began to work with it and by the time ps3 came out, just decided to port basically every game. but without the 360,i believe "DLC" wouldn't be so horrible like it is now.

The market wouldn`t crumble but there would be fewer big-budget games and the industry would rely on established franchises more.

It's not the machines that keep gaming alive. It's us, the gamers.

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[QUOTE="iowastate"] You mean $299 which is the price of a PS3 and has been for some time.Phazevariance

LOL if you think Sony would lower the price without the 360 :lol:

Considering that every year about 90% of gaming's growth is due to nintendo...no.

goblaa

LMFAO i got modded for quoting your post and saying

This

LOL disruptive posting apparently, whose the goodie two shoes that reported that? :)

Seeing how the PS2 and Gamecube were doing well I don't think the 360 would be destoried. Honestly if the 360 didn't exsit then the Wii would have a lot of 3rd party support right now and then some PS3s would have been bought and nothing would change except all 360 exclusives would have been PS3 and probably Wii.

But that's not the case and the 360 is still here so.....yeah...

sort of actually. with the xbox brand gaining popularity, it gave a reason for sony not to be lacking with the ps3. it's evident that they weren't putting in much effort into the ps3 at the start, confident that the popularity of the ps brand will save them from lacksture effort. it backfired, and the xbox 360 took it by storm. thanks to it, it is now safe to say that the ps3 is the BEST console to own in this gen.

sort of actually. with the xbox brand gaining popularity, it gave a reason for sony not to be lacking with the ps3. it's evident that they weren't putting in much effort into the ps3 at the start, confident that the popularity of the ps brand will save them from lacksture effort. it backfired, and the xbox 360 took it by storm. thanks to it, it is now safe to say that the ps3 is the BEST console to own in this gen.

Syaz1

Its the best console in specs but 360 is better in gaming and thats all Im looking for!!!