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If the new console battle for supremecy was a tennis match then I'd definitely say that Sony had the 'advantage' over the other players.
What gives them this advantage?
I'd say that it was the fact that its already on court, whilst its competitors are still preparing in the changerooms.There are also some pretty hefty 'smashes' in it's arsenal, namely SSX and Timesplitters.
Sony also have a number of service aces up their sleeves, those being GT3 and MGS2. Even though these have been delayed they should still hit the shelves before the others have gotten started. What other moves does Sony have in it's impressive range? Well it has a clever backhander with it's range of PSX games that are compatiable with the machine, and a nifty little lob in the name of DVD playback, this makes it so much more than just a console.
But what have the competitors?
Sega's game is almost up, they will surely be a credit to all consoles as a developer, but in hardware, they are dead.
Xbox? Too little information to make a real judgement on this 'player'. Sure he has potential, and he can talk the talk, but can he cut it out on the court?
Nintendo? I like Nintendo, and Im hoping there effort isnt too late. They will no doubt deliver a number of smashes but will they be too few and far between to catch Sony? They also have a trick up there sleeve, with the Gameboy Adv. This will make sure people see who Nintendo are again, get there name back in lights, as it works with the Gamecube somehow, it might work in there favour.
So at the moment I'd say Sony are breaking the opponents serve, and by the time the other competitors get out there, they should have a 1 set advantage.
What gives them this advantage?
I'd say that it was the fact that its already on court, whilst its competitors are still preparing in the changerooms.There are also some pretty hefty 'smashes' in it's arsenal, namely SSX and Timesplitters.
Sony also have a number of service aces up their sleeves, those being GT3 and MGS2. Even though these have been delayed they should still hit the shelves before the others have gotten started. What other moves does Sony have in it's impressive range? Well it has a clever backhander with it's range of PSX games that are compatiable with the machine, and a nifty little lob in the name of DVD playback, this makes it so much more than just a console.
But what have the competitors?
Sega's game is almost up, they will surely be a credit to all consoles as a developer, but in hardware, they are dead.
Xbox? Too little information to make a real judgement on this 'player'. Sure he has potential, and he can talk the talk, but can he cut it out on the court?
Nintendo? I like Nintendo, and Im hoping there effort isnt too late. They will no doubt deliver a number of smashes but will they be too few and far between to catch Sony? They also have a trick up there sleeve, with the Gameboy Adv. This will make sure people see who Nintendo are again, get there name back in lights, as it works with the Gamecube somehow, it might work in there favour.
So at the moment I'd say Sony are breaking the opponents serve, and by the time the other competitors get out there, they should have a 1 set advantage.
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If the new console battle for supremecy was a tennis match then I'd definitely say that Sony had the 'advantage' over the other players.
What gives them this advantage?
I'd say that it was the fact that its already on court, whilst its competitors are still preparing in the changerooms.There are also some pretty hefty 'smashes' in it's arsenal, namely SSX and Timesplitters.
Sony also have a number of service aces up their sleeves, those being GT3 and MGS2. Even though these have been delayed they should still hit the shelves before the others have gotten started. What other moves does Sony have in it's impressive range? Well it has a clever backhander with it's range of PSX games that are compatiable with the machine, and a nifty little lob in the name of DVD playback, this makes it so much more than just a console.
But what have the competitors?
Sega's game is almost up, they will surely be a credit to all consoles as a developer, but in hardware, they are dead.
Xbox? Too little information to make a real judgement on this 'player'. Sure he has potential, and he can talk the talk, but can he cut it out on the court?
Nintendo? I like Nintendo, and Im hoping there effort isnt too late. They will no doubt deliver a number of smashes but will they be too few and far between to catch Sony? They also have a trick up there sleeve, with the Gameboy Adv. This will make sure people see who Nintendo are again, get there name back in lights, as it works with the Gamecube somehow, it might work in there favour.
So at the moment I'd say Sony are breaking the opponents serve, and by the time the other competitors get out there, they should have a 1 set advantage.
What gives them this advantage?
I'd say that it was the fact that its already on court, whilst its competitors are still preparing in the changerooms.There are also some pretty hefty 'smashes' in it's arsenal, namely SSX and Timesplitters.
Sony also have a number of service aces up their sleeves, those being GT3 and MGS2. Even though these have been delayed they should still hit the shelves before the others have gotten started. What other moves does Sony have in it's impressive range? Well it has a clever backhander with it's range of PSX games that are compatiable with the machine, and a nifty little lob in the name of DVD playback, this makes it so much more than just a console.
But what have the competitors?
Sega's game is almost up, they will surely be a credit to all consoles as a developer, but in hardware, they are dead.
Xbox? Too little information to make a real judgement on this 'player'. Sure he has potential, and he can talk the talk, but can he cut it out on the court?
Nintendo? I like Nintendo, and Im hoping there effort isnt too late. They will no doubt deliver a number of smashes but will they be too few and far between to catch Sony? They also have a trick up there sleeve, with the Gameboy Adv. This will make sure people see who Nintendo are again, get there name back in lights, as it works with the Gamecube somehow, it might work in there favour.
So at the moment I'd say Sony are breaking the opponents serve, and by the time the other competitors get out there, they should have a 1 set advantage.
By that analogy, Dreamcast is the Tim Henman:
People cheer when he started, but in the end gets nowhere and we all go off and laugh at the lesbian contingent (GBA and Saturn spring to mind, they mean well but who can take them seriously?)
Rain calls off play on most of the PS2 titles, delaying them until another day and everyone goes home a little dissapointed.
Where is the McEnroe? I want something that surprises, infuriates and amazes.
Which means I stick to the trusty Acorn Electron and Vic 20.
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People cheer when he started, but in the end gets nowhere and we all go off and laugh at the lesbian contingent (GBA and Saturn spring to mind, they mean well but who can take them seriously?)
Rain calls off play on most of the PS2 titles, delaying them until another day and everyone goes home a little dissapointed.
Where is the McEnroe? I want something that surprises, infuriates and amazes.
Which means I stick to the trusty Acorn Electron and Vic 20.
Advantange Classical Gaming
Some would see the lack of units at launch as a bit of a 'double-fault'.
I don't think Sega are quite out of the game yet though. More people are bound to buy one at £100 with games!
However, it won't see out the length of the tournament.
I don't think Sega are quite out of the game yet though. More people are bound to buy one at £100 with games!
However, it won't see out the length of the tournament.
Let me explain, Hugo, a simple little word called "Humour" closely followed by "Irony".
Virtua Tennis may be good, but if I want to play tennis, I'll go outside and play it.
I prefer games that let me do things I can't pull off in the world - I adore Unreal Tournament, but I can see the headlines if I camped in a tower and sniped passers-by or stole someone's ferrari and bombed at 150mph through my local streets.
We are using the analogy (verbal imagery) of tennis to attempt to put our opinions on the state of console gaming.
Nobody mentioned or cares about how good a game is involving men in shorts and women of dubious gender persuasion.
Please, read posts before you use that opposable thumb to type with, don't waste millions of years of evolution.
Virtua Tennis may be good, but if I want to play tennis, I'll go outside and play it.
I prefer games that let me do things I can't pull off in the world - I adore Unreal Tournament, but I can see the headlines if I camped in a tower and sniped passers-by or stole someone's ferrari and bombed at 150mph through my local streets.
We are using the analogy (verbal imagery) of tennis to attempt to put our opinions on the state of console gaming.
Nobody mentioned or cares about how good a game is involving men in shorts and women of dubious gender persuasion.
Please, read posts before you use that opposable thumb to type with, don't waste millions of years of evolution.
No, but I have sped through there with my windows shut and doors locked.
A lovely place.
A lovely place.
> I guess you don't live in Northampton then? ;-)
I do!
I do!
You have my sympathy
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