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Why is everyone still going on about this "console war"- the idea simply doesn't apply any more....
You see, in the past the market has always been so small that only one or two of the consoles could survive in a market that crammed consoles into it like sardines in a tin.
In the 8 and 16bit ages there were dozens of different consoles, yet only a few million gamers worldwide to buy them. Nintendo outsold all the other consoles put together, and only Sega and Nintendo cracked the Western market.
Moving on, between the 16 and 32bit eras, you saw consoles from the Jaguar to the 3DO appear- all of which failed.
The turning point in the industry was when the 32bit era really arrived with the Playstation. The market increased for a few million gamers worldwide to over a hundred million console gamers- mostly due to Sony's influence.
So, why then was the PS a complete runaway? Well, cimply because there was no viable competition to it- the Staurn was too pricey, and the N64 hit the market too late.
However, now we have a new type of market- hundreds of millions of gamers, and only 3 console- all of which are pretty good. As sales figures show, all 3 consoles are selling well enough to give them a big share in the market, with analysts predicting the PS2 taking 45% of the market, Xbox with 35% and the Gc with 20%.
So, my point? Well, there isn't a console war! The market is big enough to support all the consoles, and indeed is doind so quite nicely. For the first time in 6 years we have some really competition between consoles- and that can only be a good thing for the gamer!
No doubt we'll see games and consoles getting cheaper, manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft putting more money to get a top list of excluive titles, and more money put into the market allowing it to further grow.
The futures bright.
Sonic
You see, in the past the market has always been so small that only one or two of the consoles could survive in a market that crammed consoles into it like sardines in a tin.
In the 8 and 16bit ages there were dozens of different consoles, yet only a few million gamers worldwide to buy them. Nintendo outsold all the other consoles put together, and only Sega and Nintendo cracked the Western market.
Moving on, between the 16 and 32bit eras, you saw consoles from the Jaguar to the 3DO appear- all of which failed.
The turning point in the industry was when the 32bit era really arrived with the Playstation. The market increased for a few million gamers worldwide to over a hundred million console gamers- mostly due to Sony's influence.
So, why then was the PS a complete runaway? Well, cimply because there was no viable competition to it- the Staurn was too pricey, and the N64 hit the market too late.
However, now we have a new type of market- hundreds of millions of gamers, and only 3 console- all of which are pretty good. As sales figures show, all 3 consoles are selling well enough to give them a big share in the market, with analysts predicting the PS2 taking 45% of the market, Xbox with 35% and the Gc with 20%.
So, my point? Well, there isn't a console war! The market is big enough to support all the consoles, and indeed is doind so quite nicely. For the first time in 6 years we have some really competition between consoles- and that can only be a good thing for the gamer!
No doubt we'll see games and consoles getting cheaper, manufacturers like Sony and Microsoft putting more money to get a top list of excluive titles, and more money put into the market allowing it to further grow.
The futures bright.
Sonic
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El Burro wrote:
> what does voting help you achieve? a GAD prize?
It distunguishes you from the, very few, stupid regulars who spam, corrupt and wreck the forums by saying "XYZ sux- get a GC!"
Sonic
> what does voting help you achieve? a GAD prize?
It distunguishes you from the, very few, stupid regulars who spam, corrupt and wreck the forums by saying "XYZ sux- get a GC!"
Sonic
Of course, there are more ways than just getting all the votes to win a notable election. *ahem*
Oh, and stay on topic or the FOG Police will get you.
Oh, and stay on topic or the FOG Police will get you.
No, it just helps you get a gold name.
To vote, assuming your a regualar...
On the day of the election a topic will be made by the staff in one of the FOG rooms saying "vote here". Simply go there, and type "I vote for ____" (replacing ____ for SonicRav of course ;)
Sonic
On the day of the election a topic will be made by the staff in one of the FOG rooms saying "vote here". Simply go there, and type "I vote for ____" (replacing ____ for SonicRav of course ;)
Sonic
Hmm, I doubt you'll be one by the next election though.
Newbies become regulars far to early around here. I think it should be 2 months, not 21 days.
Newbies become regulars far to early around here. I think it should be 2 months, not 21 days.
Forget it, newbies can't vote for that very reason.
El Burro wrote:
> sonic i agree with you again.
ok... cheers... don't forget to vote for me then ;)
Sonic
> sonic i agree with you again.
ok... cheers... don't forget to vote for me then ;)
Sonic
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