Who would have thunk it. Defending the Xbox 360 (and to a lesser extent the Wii) is what finally broke the camel’s back for me and my hate-hate relationship with Sony and led to this post.
Joystiq today has dissected the latest Sony BS to hit the Intertubes, and I can only imagine the hour long shower their blogger must have had to take to wash off the smell of deceit, betrayal and utterly astucious (thesaurus points) bull crap this arrogant and soon to be left behind company now permeates throughout the industry.
Engadget says MS is preparing legal action due to the fact this “fact sheet” misleads consumers and the retailers who might be selling 360’s or Wii’s to them. I say this about the Wii too, because Sony says after six months Nintendo’s online services are no longer free. Why is Sony lying so often, and so poorly these days? Being a strong competitor is one thing, but this is borderline ridiculous. Is there really that low of a confidence level at company HQ in its new system? By all accounts, their recent even in San Fran was a success (finally) — so, what’s the problem here? How did MS start to look like the “good guy” in this relationship?
This system could walk on water and cure all cancer, I’ll never drop one dime for it. Alec, I’ll take Wii for the Wiin for $1,000 please. /rant
Both Microsoft and Nintendo should take legal action. Its clear that Sony, for a long time and a few generation, have never been challenged. Now Microsoft and Nintendo is breathing down their necks. This next gen war is going to be for the record books.
Somebody's really gotta tell Sony's people to think hard before they open their mouth–they seem to be their own source of bad press these days…
Sony is hiting a new low today. wonder if they might be ripping the Pope's photo over the weekend while killing baby seals with Ps3 consoles…They deserve to get sued, Microsoft is doing it already…
Here's where their "comparison table" is wrong (for the few people out there who didn't know, which includes apparently all Sony execs): – Xbox 360 games do NOT require an HD DVD drive, nor a wireless controller; – Not all games require the HDD, but if you want to play those games, get the non-Core system for $100 more, which includes the wireless controller; – Jack already mentioned the Wii's online access, which in this table might be referring to the Opera browser, which is not required.The only true statement is that of the yearly subscription to Xbox LIVE. But the whole comparison table is misleading by not including the figures for the 360 non-Core system, which is the one that most people would buy.On a side note, most people who get their hands on a PS3 this year will probably have to get it through eBay, and probably with %50 or more added to the price, due to the lack of units shipped and the pre-order policies of game chain stores. They should put THAT in a comparison table!
Not to discount Jack's dissemination of Sony's price fudging, but the concept brings up a good point: That is, both PS3 and Xbox 360 prices are hefty, if not equal, when compared to Wii.Big assumption: Assuming Wii and PS3 offer comparable online services in terms of easily connecting gamers for multiplayer and downloadable content, you have to tack on $250 to the 360's $300-400 price (and you prolly shouldn't even factor the "core" $300 system). Games and accessories aside, the price for admission including full (not a crippled silver Xbox account) online play over a five year period (the standard for a console's lifespan) then becomes as follows:- 360: $550-650- PS3: $500-600- Wii: $250I've obviously simplified things to make a point, but the Wii keeps looking cheaper and cheaper. Don't even get me started on game prices.
Also notable is that Sony has confirmed an 80-20 split of premium to core consoles at launch. This chart makes it seem like those numbers are reversed. Crap, now I need a shower.
Oh nooooooo!! Just 6 months of free online service for Wii!!!
Sony is just *LOLLERSKATES*./rant/steam
What the table tried to illustrate was the cheapest way to get the full experience on each console. For Sony, it's 500. Nintendo, 250. Microsoft, 700. Starting with the cheapest SKU and building up from there, in comparison to PS3. They weren't wrong on anything besides the Wii thing, which might be implying something else, like Opera, or maybe that Nintendo's wifi service for Wii is unfinished, which it is.You guys are trying too hard to find holes in PS3, i think.
Has Nintendo stated that Online will cost after the first six months?
"requires you to buy" is quite damning, IMO, key being the "O"
Online play will be free as far as I know. I suppose they meant the Opera browser will cost money after 6 months.
Shinn, the way you explained it was a little misleading. online play will be free on wii. period. opera will be available for download for free for the first 6 months of the console. afterwards, if you already have the opera downloaded there is no cost, but if you don't it will cost a certain amount of wii points.
Is it Sony or Sony Computer saying this?WHO THE F*CK DOES SONY THINK THEY ARE? Spreading lies (not to mention copying Nintendo to some degree wth the whole "we have no interest in out compeditors" which is what nintendo has said since day one!Ken go eat a hamburger and choke on a cow dick!MS SUE THEIR ASS FOR EVERY PENNY THEY HAVE, TAKE THAT WRETCHED PS3 OFF THE MARKET.ONE MORE DAY CLOSER TO Wii
Well if saying you need a HHD to play some games means it is a necessity, then having two controllers for the Wii is a necessity as well. Remember the tech demos of the drum game that required two remotes???So just go ahead and bump that up to $310.frisby
I don't understand. According to Sony the Ps3 is the cheapest? holy shit! Are they on drugs?
that makes the 360 look horribly expensive!
Wii60 ftw, because I want all the gaming consoles on the market.But what about the PS3?What about it?Good point.
I already have a "GCXBOXPS2DSGBA" so I only will get a Wii and in a couple years will look for another console, after they lower at least $100 of them.
Wii for the Wiin. The PS3 just keeps looking worse and worse to me. Not that I ever considered owning it.
PS3 will pwn the Wii. FANBOYS FAIL.