Comments on: Microsoft sees Xbox 360 in driver's seat

Calling Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 Ferraris, Gates notes that "our Ferrari is leaving the starting line substantially before their Ferrari is."

[Earl Benser]

One of these days....

... I might find some reason to care about who wins this 'contest'.
Or maybe not.

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As Long As People are Happy with their Consoles

Winning or losing just doesn't matter anymore :)

[Earl Benser]

One of these days....

... I might find some reason to care about who wins this 'contest'.
Or maybe not.

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As Long As People are Happy with their Consoles

Winning or losing just doesn't matter anymore :)

[KinsmanRedeemer]

It's about the games

The PS3 is faster with it's cell chip it only a certain number of games will push either box to the limit. Both sets of demos at E3 were amazing.
Selling the xBox 360 for this Christmas and it's ability to interact with Windows PC's is an advantage but it will come down to which games are the most popular. If Halo 3 rocks then the xBox will sell well. I don't think Microsoft will over take Sony this go round but they will do well. If the PS3 is over $500 and the xBox 360 is under $350 then that is another advantage.
My question for both Sony and Microsoft is which of you will help the smaller game development shops the most. $15-$20 million to develop one game is allot of cash. We are not all EA but most of the best talent is in the smaller shops and that is where the more interesting games will be created and that will help drive sales of your new consoles.

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Of Course It's All About Games

But the problem is, XBOX has no good games whatsoever :)

[KinsmanRedeemer]

It's about the games

The PS3 is faster with it's cell chip it only a certain number of games will push either box to the limit. Both sets of demos at E3 were amazing.
Selling the xBox 360 for this Christmas and it's ability to interact with Windows PC's is an advantage but it will come down to which games are the most popular. If Halo 3 rocks then the xBox will sell well. I don't think Microsoft will over take Sony this go round but they will do well. If the PS3 is over $500 and the xBox 360 is under $350 then that is another advantage.
My question for both Sony and Microsoft is which of you will help the smaller game development shops the most. $15-$20 million to develop one game is allot of cash. We are not all EA but most of the best talent is in the smaller shops and that is where the more interesting games will be created and that will help drive sales of your new consoles.

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Of Course It's All About Games

But the problem is, XBOX has no good games whatsoever :)

[brendanluc]

PS3 Wins

The reason I believe this is because people as a whole are stupid. They buy the thing that is marketed best and by reading the posts here you can see that the sony lovers are finding random reasons why one theoretical system is not as good as theirs. The reality is both are good systems and have good games coming up but as long as sony can out brainwash Microsoft for long enough, they will have this race in the bag.

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Don't See Any Good Games on XBOX 1.5

Without good games, a powerful console is just a piece of trash :)

[brendanluc]

PS3 Wins

The reason I believe this is because people as a whole are stupid. They buy the thing that is marketed best and by reading the posts here you can see that the sony lovers are finding random reasons why one theoretical system is not as good as theirs. The reality is both are good systems and have good games coming up but as long as sony can out brainwash Microsoft for long enough, they will have this race in the bag.

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Don't See Any Good Games on XBOX 1.5

Without good games, a powerful console is just a piece of trash :)

[Stan Johnson]

You bet PS3 wins --- more games for kids!

I have a young son that likes games for kids. Many of his hard to get kiddie XBOX games will not be playing on an XBOX 360 because it has LIMITED BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY. Going with Sony's PS3 gives us not only all the backwards compatibility the XBOX 360 is missing but many, many, more games to choose from. BIGGER DEVLOPER BASE (Sony wins hands down). But wow, with the backwards compatibility with all the PS2 games my son insists on the better PS3. I am going to buy him one as soon as they come out. We will keep our old XBOX for the old games that he STILL plays and loves. It could have been you XBOX 360 but somebody wasn't thinking this thing trough as much as they should have. See ya XBOX!

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Glad You Make a Right Choice

For your children, of course :)

[Stan Johnson]

You bet PS3 wins --- more games for kids!

I have a young son that likes games for kids. Many of his hard to get kiddie XBOX games will not be playing on an XBOX 360 because it has LIMITED BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY. Going with Sony's PS3 gives us not only all the backwards compatibility the XBOX 360 is missing but many, many, more games to choose from. BIGGER DEVLOPER BASE (Sony wins hands down). But wow, with the backwards compatibility with all the PS2 games my son insists on the better PS3. I am going to buy him one as soon as they come out. We will keep our old XBOX for the old games that he STILL plays and loves. It could have been you XBOX 360 but somebody wasn't thinking this thing trough as much as they should have. See ya XBOX!

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Glad You Make a Right Choice

For your children, of course :)

[202578300049013666264380294439]

XBox probably has viruses waiting to hit.

Why not, everything else Microsoft is full of security holes.

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What About Blue Screen of Death?

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[202578300049013666264380294439]

XBox probably has viruses waiting to hit.

Why not, everything else Microsoft is full of security holes.

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What About Blue Screen of Death?

<EOM>

[bobby_brady]

Can I play Xbox1 games on it?

Is it backward compatible?

[bobby_brady]

Can I play Xbox1 games on it?

Is it backward compatible?

Only Time will Tell

There have been several consistent factors that have contributed to the success or failure of game consoles over the years. However, its not easy to predict which ones will come to play at what time. They are, not in any particular order, the technology factor, the launch specifics (date, price), and novelty. In the mid-90s when the 32-bit war was hot and heavy, the Playstation won hands down because they were the exciting newcomer to the market with the best technology (their lauch specifics really didn't play a win-or-lose role - although Sony did have a considerable financial backing to support the system, and many do not realize that Nintendo could and would match Sony in terms of $$$$$). Nintendo's 64 machine came in second, held back by their unwillingness to update technology from cartridge to cd. This also boosted the PSX's new and improved image. The Saturn was forced in the corner due to moderate technological improvements, poor lauch specifics (rushing out early with no game support)and Sega's need to dish out as many systems as possible (we all remember the 32X, need I say more?).
The next round for wars again went to the PSX. This time around there did happen to be a newcomer to the stage: Microsoft's Xbox. However, was Microsoft really a newcomer to the field? Most likely technology came into play again. Sony had a Ace up its sleeve which was planned from the get go: backwards compatability. I mean honestly, who could pass up trading your old system in for a new one and at the same time being able to keep those classic thumb-blistering games that you didn't want to give up? This time around? Well we could say that PS3 will edge out the competition in technology. We could say that Xbox's launch plan would edge out the PS3. The Revolution? - How many of you still associate Nintendo with Mario?
Games. Yes I know I have not mentioned anything about games. Consider the points I have mentioned above and then picture walking into a video game store. Which system consistently has the largest selection of game titles? - Twice?
We don't know which factors will come into play at which time. There are no newcomers. Technology will favor the PS3. If they play their cards right lauch specifics will help boost the 360's chances. I give the edge to the PS3, but honestly, I would not be suprised to see any of the contenders pull ahead.

Google OS

Note to self: sell Nintendo stock immediately.

First, I have to say, all this debate over the top next gen console is extremely interesting.

Nintendo Revolution, even though it looks neat--downloadable games from any prior Nintendo system!!--will not be in the 1 or 2 spot, it just doesn't have the fanbase. Sadly, they are considered a kids' platform.

Xbox 360-despite all the accessories, hype, MTV shows, LIVE updates--the only thing that will make this console sell well is Halo 3 and don't deny that Xbox fanboys.

PS3--Sony has established their Playstation as the market leader. People who don't understand anything about video gaming refer to most consoles as a "playstation". With its track record of great games, the only market Sony has really got to work on is the Online Gaming. The Final Fantasy XI with the HDD just didn't work for me. Plus FFXI is coming to Xbox 360 so Sony better watch out. However, life is still in the current generation.

Going out with a bang: All three consoles-Xbox, PS2, and Gamecube are ending with a bang. For the Xbox there is Battlefield 2: Modern Combat plus the newly release GTA San Andreas. For the PS2, the ICO spinoff Shadow of the Colossus, which looks super. Finally for the Gamecube, obviously TWILIGHT PRINCESS!!!

However, I think props ought to be given to M$ anyways. Consider how long they have been in the gaming market--4 YEARS. Sony has been in it for 10 YEARS. To think that they can even stand a chance at beating a company who has been in the market over twice as long as they have is INCREDIBLE. Props to M$.

Only time can tell the winner but I predict that if more information on Halo 3 is given out, the 360 will rise up with the HYPE and only the diehard will stay with the PS3, especially because of the launch dates. If Halo 3 releases near the PS3, that could mean big trouble for Sony.

Only Time will Tell

There have been several consistent factors that have contributed to the success or failure of game consoles over the years. However, its not easy to predict which ones will come to play at what time. They are, not in any particular order, the technology factor, the launch specifics (date, price), and novelty. In the mid-90s when the 32-bit war was hot and heavy, the Playstation won hands down because they were the exciting newcomer to the market with the best technology (their lauch specifics really didn't play a win-or-lose role - although Sony did have a considerable financial backing to support the system, and many do not realize that Nintendo could and would match Sony in terms of $$$$$). Nintendo's 64 machine came in second, held back by their unwillingness to update technology from cartridge to cd. This also boosted the PSX's new and improved image. The Saturn was forced in the corner due to moderate technological improvements, poor lauch specifics (rushing out early with no game support)and Sega's need to dish out as many systems as possible (we all remember the 32X, need I say more?).
The next round for wars again went to the PSX. This time around there did happen to be a newcomer to the stage: Microsoft's Xbox. However, was Microsoft really a newcomer to the field? Most likely technology came into play again. Sony had a Ace up its sleeve which was planned from the get go: backwards compatability. I mean honestly, who could pass up trading your old system in for a new one and at the same time being able to keep those classic thumb-blistering games that you didn't want to give up? This time around? Well we could say that PS3 will edge out the competition in technology. We could say that Xbox's launch plan would edge out the PS3. The Revolution? - How many of you still associate Nintendo with Mario?
Games. Yes I know I have not mentioned anything about games. Consider the points I have mentioned above and then picture walking into a video game store. Which system consistently has the largest selection of game titles? - Twice?
We don't know which factors will come into play at which time. There are no newcomers. Technology will favor the PS3. If they play their cards right lauch specifics will help boost the 360's chances. I give the edge to the PS3, but honestly, I would not be suprised to see any of the contenders pull ahead.

Google OS

Note to self: sell Nintendo stock immediately.

First, I have to say, all this debate over the top next gen console is extremely interesting.

Nintendo Revolution, even though it looks neat--downloadable games from any prior Nintendo system!!--will not be in the 1 or 2 spot, it just doesn't have the fanbase. Sadly, they are considered a kids' platform.

Xbox 360-despite all the accessories, hype, MTV shows, LIVE updates--the only thing that will make this console sell well is Halo 3 and don't deny that Xbox fanboys.

PS3--Sony has established their Playstation as the market leader. People who don't understand anything about video gaming refer to most consoles as a "playstation". With its track record of great games, the only market Sony has really got to work on is the Online Gaming. The Final Fantasy XI with the HDD just didn't work for me. Plus FFXI is coming to Xbox 360 so Sony better watch out. However, life is still in the current generation.

Going out with a bang: All three consoles-Xbox, PS2, and Gamecube are ending with a bang. For the Xbox there is Battlefield 2: Modern Combat plus the newly release GTA San Andreas. For the PS2, the ICO spinoff Shadow of the Colossus, which looks super. Finally for the Gamecube, obviously TWILIGHT PRINCESS!!!

However, I think props ought to be given to M$ anyways. Consider how long they have been in the gaming market--4 YEARS. Sony has been in it for 10 YEARS. To think that they can even stand a chance at beating a company who has been in the market over twice as long as they have is INCREDIBLE. Props to M$.

Only time can tell the winner but I predict that if more information on Halo 3 is given out, the 360 will rise up with the HYPE and only the diehard will stay with the PS3, especially because of the launch dates. If Halo 3 releases near the PS3, that could mean big trouble for Sony.

[RADDMAN88]

ps3 blueray

PS3 is banking on 10 years of use according to their great leader,BIG DEAL in 10 years i,ve gone through 4 game systems from nintendo to x360 and upgrade my computers 3 times.Whos he trying to kid
game playability and power are the answer.Ps3 is still batting no home run here

[RADDMAN88]

ps3 blueray

PS3 is banking on 10 years of use according to their great leader,BIG DEAL in 10 years i,ve gone through 4 game systems from nintendo to x360 and upgrade my computers 3 times.Whos he trying to kid
game playability and power are the answer.Ps3 is still batting no home run here