Posted by guv on 06/22/07 14:52

On Wed, 20 Jun 2007 23:34:36 GMT, "POD {Ò¿Ó}"
<DONT.EVEN.TRY.IT@DEADSPAM.COM> wrote:

>guv <guv69@msn.com> once tried to test me. I ate their liver with some
>fava beans and a nice chianti
>
>>>I dont think its going to be a clear cut thing like the Beta/VHS war.
>>>I dont see how Blockbuster's decision will be a nail in the coffin
>>>there's to many other factors involved. For a start off the PS3 launch
>>>has hardly set the world on fire.
>>
>> Agreed. I dont use Blockbuster and dont own a PS3 (or intend to.) But
>> do have a 360 - so the nails in the other way ! ;-)
>>
>
>When ypu look at X-box v PS2 sales, you can see the final outcome once
>prices fall.

Yes, the PS2 beat the Xbox, but the show is on the other foot this
time. Only die hard sony fans would be tempted to buy a PS3 at current
price levels. Sony beat the Xbox last time round, but it would appear
that they have completely got it wrong this time - else they are
arragantly believing their own hype and previous success is all it
takes.

>MS's platforms are heavy on games that are for middle aged
>geeks and nerds, while the PS games are more diverse and kid friendly.

That maybe true to a degree, though there are still plenty of kid
friendly games out there to satisfy.

>The less said about Wii the better ;-)

I had a go on one of these a few weeks back. (Im not a gaming person -
even if I have got an Xbox and 360 - they are for the kids!).

Whilst I thought it was fun, I could see there may well be longevity
problems. Novelties wear off! It wouldnt shock me of the Wii ends the
biggest seller of all 3 and PS3 trails in last.

But - I cant see DVDs being replaced overall by BR or HD - at least
not for many many years. Like you (I think), Im usually a very early
adapter to new "toys", but I just dont have the urge this time. And if
"geeks" don't, then to be mainstream the general public buys in
droves, both have failed.

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