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Its that time of the year again, yes its right its Christmas. Santa bringing pressies to everyone etc etc.
But to the games console market this Christmas will break or make the futures of the Nintendo Gamecube and the Microsoft Xbox!
According to the group Strtegic Analytics (or whatever they are called again) say that the PS2 has clearly won the consoles war. And yes that is TRUE! Who can match Sony's 40million+ consoles sold, not even xbox or the cube can do that as quick as Sony did. Now lets look at why Sony have been so sucessful. After the success of the PS1, many users were rearing to go and buy the PS2.
The PS2 embarrased the Dreamcast, but why did this happen, well Sony threw in a DVD player, which was a good thing. But the Dreamcast had a lot of potential in it, but just did not work out. Another thing JAPAN has had a BIGGGGG influence on the PS2. The home of Sony, many Japanese people have bought the PS2, if this continues, every single household will have the PS2. Which just isn't right. Having 71% of the market share, which company can withhold Sony. Well thats down to either Microsoft or Nintendo.
The battle is on for 2nd PLACE. Yes thats right. Its Cube vs Box. Both systems have potential. My fave is the Cube, others will like the PS2 or the Xbox. But Nintendo have got the lead over Microsoft, as the cube has sold over 10 millions whereas the Xbox has only sold over 8 million boxes.
So this will be the biggest battle for 2nd place, for 2nd place in the market share. its nothing compared to 2nd place in the Formula 1 Driving campionship. Believe both consoles have great games, both will be realising online capabilities. But this Christmas will decide who's the better out of the cube and the box. Right now Nintendo have second place, but will this continue (I think it will). (Nintendo gonna have a massive cube party, this will help them sell a few more cubes, Xbox really aint got a proper marketing strategy yet, the PS2 will be doing quite a few things as well this xmas to make their console sell).
What do you all think? Which will come out to be on 2nd place? Can Sony ever stop selling the PS2? Well thats for us consumers to decide.
But to the games console market this Christmas will break or make the futures of the Nintendo Gamecube and the Microsoft Xbox!
According to the group Strtegic Analytics (or whatever they are called again) say that the PS2 has clearly won the consoles war. And yes that is TRUE! Who can match Sony's 40million+ consoles sold, not even xbox or the cube can do that as quick as Sony did. Now lets look at why Sony have been so sucessful. After the success of the PS1, many users were rearing to go and buy the PS2.
The PS2 embarrased the Dreamcast, but why did this happen, well Sony threw in a DVD player, which was a good thing. But the Dreamcast had a lot of potential in it, but just did not work out. Another thing JAPAN has had a BIGGGGG influence on the PS2. The home of Sony, many Japanese people have bought the PS2, if this continues, every single household will have the PS2. Which just isn't right. Having 71% of the market share, which company can withhold Sony. Well thats down to either Microsoft or Nintendo.
The battle is on for 2nd PLACE. Yes thats right. Its Cube vs Box. Both systems have potential. My fave is the Cube, others will like the PS2 or the Xbox. But Nintendo have got the lead over Microsoft, as the cube has sold over 10 millions whereas the Xbox has only sold over 8 million boxes.
So this will be the biggest battle for 2nd place, for 2nd place in the market share. its nothing compared to 2nd place in the Formula 1 Driving campionship. Believe both consoles have great games, both will be realising online capabilities. But this Christmas will decide who's the better out of the cube and the box. Right now Nintendo have second place, but will this continue (I think it will). (Nintendo gonna have a massive cube party, this will help them sell a few more cubes, Xbox really aint got a proper marketing strategy yet, the PS2 will be doing quite a few things as well this xmas to make their console sell).
What do you all think? Which will come out to be on 2nd place? Can Sony ever stop selling the PS2? Well thats for us consumers to decide.
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Boss_Pac_Man wrote:
> through stupid kids, buying it cos its
> pokemon/yu-gi-oh/digimon/tom and jerry/power rangers/woody
> woodpecker/shreik/any other poorly made kids show/movie. (excluding
> yu-gi-oh)
Whatchoo saying about Tom&Jerry?
> through stupid kids, buying it cos its
> pokemon/yu-gi-oh/digimon/tom and jerry/power rangers/woody
> woodpecker/shreik/any other poorly made kids show/movie. (excluding
> yu-gi-oh)
Whatchoo saying about Tom&Jerry?
WòókieeMøn§†€® wrote:
> ssxpro wrote:
> How`s Farscape viewing? Any news on the future of season 5? Or is it
> dead forever?
>
> No idea! Haven't heard a peep.
Although I understand the game sucks?
> ssxpro wrote:
> How`s Farscape viewing? Any news on the future of season 5? Or is it
> dead forever?
>
> No idea! Haven't heard a peep.
Although I understand the game sucks?
Top score wrote:
> Sorry but I don't consider Mario and Zelda, to be particularly ground
> breaking new titles infact there has been mixed reviews to Mario
> Sunshine saying it is ok, but not overfertly different to Mario64.
and thats a bad thing?
> Then there is the Pokemon games come on you cant be serious suggesting
> these could be quality titles judging by what went in the past they
> should stay there.
i take it you never played a pokemon game. okey, the cartoon, merchandise, theme, and the general franchise of pokemon is like a old shoe, but the games are wicked. even tho they are geting a bit tiresome with all the new pokemon and larger amout of critters you have to catch, the fact is that pokemon will most likely sell the same way most EA games are. through stupid kids, buying it cos its pokemon/yu-gi-oh/digimon/tom and jerry/power rangers/woody woodpecker/shreik/any other poorly made kids show/movie. (excluding yu-gi-oh)
> Sorry but I don't consider Mario and Zelda, to be particularly ground
> breaking new titles infact there has been mixed reviews to Mario
> Sunshine saying it is ok, but not overfertly different to Mario64.
and thats a bad thing?
> Then there is the Pokemon games come on you cant be serious suggesting
> these could be quality titles judging by what went in the past they
> should stay there.
i take it you never played a pokemon game. okey, the cartoon, merchandise, theme, and the general franchise of pokemon is like a old shoe, but the games are wicked. even tho they are geting a bit tiresome with all the new pokemon and larger amout of critters you have to catch, the fact is that pokemon will most likely sell the same way most EA games are. through stupid kids, buying it cos its pokemon/yu-gi-oh/digimon/tom and jerry/power rangers/woody woodpecker/shreik/any other poorly made kids show/movie. (excluding yu-gi-oh)
ssxpro wrote:
> How`s Farscape viewing? Any news on the future of season 5? Or is it
> dead forever?
No idea! Haven't heard a peep.
> How`s Farscape viewing? Any news on the future of season 5? Or is it
> dead forever?
No idea! Haven't heard a peep.
WòókieeMøn§†€® wrote:
> Parr wrote:
> I think that just these games have proved the point that... The
> Gamecube is the best console available at this moment in time!
> **
> All that proves is your ignorance of the PS2 release list!
Yep.
Theres..err.. Ratchet and Clank..and.. The Getaway..and.. okay well I don't know the release list either, but there has to be more than four!
> Parr wrote:
> I think that just these games have proved the point that... The
> Gamecube is the best console available at this moment in time!
> **
> All that proves is your ignorance of the PS2 release list!
Yep.
Theres..err.. Ratchet and Clank..and.. The Getaway..and.. okay well I don't know the release list either, but there has to be more than four!
Hooray! I knew that silly fad sucker would turn up to save the day eventually :D
Heya Wookiee!
How`s Farscape viewing? Any news on the future of season 5? Or is it dead forever?
Heya Wookiee!
How`s Farscape viewing? Any news on the future of season 5? Or is it dead forever?
Parr wrote:
> I think that just these games have proved the point that... The
> Gamecube is the best console available at this moment in time!
All that proves is your ignorance of the PS2 release list!
> I think that just these games have proved the point that... The
> Gamecube is the best console available at this moment in time!
All that proves is your ignorance of the PS2 release list!
Mendax Bartender wrote:
> The average man has an IQ of 100.
> Ipso facto, PS2 owners are stupid.
> (anyone who takes that seriously deserves the remark in full, and
> should have been dropped on the head at birth)
Hmmm, if you don`t mean it seriously though, what do you mean? Insulting somebody and then afterwards saying "I`m only joking" isn`t exactly a masterful piece of humour.
Also, are you really the Insane Bartender from the old days? You seem quite different in that you are extremely hostile to PS2 owning people.
> The average man has an IQ of 100.
> Ipso facto, PS2 owners are stupid.
> (anyone who takes that seriously deserves the remark in full, and
> should have been dropped on the head at birth)
Hmmm, if you don`t mean it seriously though, what do you mean? Insulting somebody and then afterwards saying "I`m only joking" isn`t exactly a masterful piece of humour.
Also, are you really the Insane Bartender from the old days? You seem quite different in that you are extremely hostile to PS2 owning people.
ok Gamecube has these titles coming up and available (been out less than 2 months) that are exclusive that are any good:
Mario Sunshine
The Legend of Zelda
Eternal Darkness
Starfox Adventures
Wario Land
Wireless Controller (so not a game but the best ever controller)
Mario party 4
Resident Evil
PS2 Has:
Burnout 2
GTA Vice City
I think that just these games have proved the point that... The Gamecube is the best console available at this moment in time!
Mario Sunshine
The Legend of Zelda
Eternal Darkness
Starfox Adventures
Wario Land
Wireless Controller (so not a game but the best ever controller)
Mario party 4
Resident Evil
PS2 Has:
Burnout 2
GTA Vice City
I think that just these games have proved the point that... The Gamecube is the best console available at this moment in time!
Top score wrote:
> Sorry but I don't consider Mario and Zelda, to be particularly ground
> breaking new titles
and GTA: Vice City is? it's just a remake of GTA 3 in a new city set in the 80's!
there isn't one gound breaking new title coming out on the PS2 face it, its gettin old
> Sorry but I don't consider Mario and Zelda, to be particularly ground
> breaking new titles
and GTA: Vice City is? it's just a remake of GTA 3 in a new city set in the 80's!
there isn't one gound breaking new title coming out on the PS2 face it, its gettin old
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