Obviously, yes giving the TVs away is a marketing strategy.  But you guys act like Sony is expecting this to have some huge effect and create a huge buzz for it in Euro/UK.  They know this is just a minor marketing strategy.  It was a nice thing for the fans and created some buzz, I'd say it worked.  Why are you guys so up in arms about it?  Like I said, some fanboys try too hard to find bad things to say about Sony.

I agree with the one guy though that said why stop these threads when most are from PS3 fanboys. Lol, that is true, but I think its also because GS Forums are much more overrun with 360/Wii fanboys.

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You guys who say they "bribed" people to buy a PS3, they didn't know they were getting a free TV.  You guys are idiots just trying to find any reason to hate Sony and PS3. 

Like the other guy said, if MS did this you'd be praising their generosity and good marketing tactics.  360/Wii fanboys are on a whole other level from PS3 fanboys now.  You guys get to far ahead of yourselves.

Two reasons why PS3s are not in mass chaos like in the US:

1) Supply, 197k for all North America, 1mil for Western Europe.

2) Preorders, Europe/UK had them available while 99% of PS3s in the US were not available for preorder. People are nor gonna go to the store and wait at 12am when they have a preorder.

Happyphilter

[QUOTE="DLuffy"]They did it get free press. With all the negative press surrounding the PS3 lately, and with so few people lining up to buy PS3's, this was their desparate attempt to get into the news. And apparently it worked as they managed to get the BBC to carry the story.Happyphilter

You guys who say they "bribed" people to buy a PS3, they didn't know they were getting a free TV.  You guys are idiots just trying to find any reason to hate Sony and PS3. 

Like the other guy said, if MS did this you'd be praising their generosity and good marketing tactics.  360/Wii fanboys are on a whole other level from PS3 fanboys now.  You guys get to far ahead of yourselves.

Two reasons why PS3s are not in mass chaos like in the US:

1) Supply, 197k for all North America, 1mil for Western Europe.

2) Preorders, Europe/UK had them available while 99% of PS3s in the US were not available for preorder. People are nor gonna go to the store and wait at 12am when they have a preorder.

Three words: Kobe is God.

Seriously though, he is w/o a doubt the best offensive player to ever play the game. He can score from anywhere.  Wilt just dominated the paint, MJ was close but he couldnt make those super far shots or nearly unmakeable ones. 

His defense is among the League's best still, has been on the All-Defensive team numerous times including last season.

Although his stats dont prove it, he give amazing assists on par with some Magic-esque dimes.

If the Lakers can remain healthy and get into a good sync CONSISTENTLY like early in the season, they can win a championship, maybe next year or two. 

I dont care what people say, MJ may have 3 more rings and many more MVPS, but Kobe is the best player of all time.

BTW, MVP doesnt even mean "Most Valuable Player" anymore.  All it means now is the best player on the best team.  If MVP was taken literally like it used to be, Kobe would have won it at least twice already.

The only good news for PS3 owners is that Capcom is "promoting a mulitplatfor strategy" which should mean this has little to do with PS3 sales and that some good 360 Capcom games will go to PS3 as well. 

If Capcom makes all their games available for 360 and PS3, this is a good thing.  If 360 gets everything while PS3 gets a little, thats BS.