Sony Lost Me...

munchman · #1 10-20-2006, 09:49 PM

I already have an Xbox 360 and was planning to get a Wii and a PS3, once they had been out for a little. I was on another forum when I came across this link http://www.engadget.com/2006/10/19/s...hus-costs-700/ Sony is really getting on my nerves after reading this. Seems like they know that they could loose some people to the 360 come November 17. They call it a "fact" sheet when in fact only one of them may be right... Now I have decided that I will only get a Wii in November, Sony has lost me. Its not just that they posted it all over on the net they may want people selling video game systems to use it. Your thoughts....

***Nate*** · #2 10-20-2006, 10:52 PM

I wouldn't say that they've lost me as they never had me so I can honestly say that this is the funniest bit of corporate backstabbing I've ever seen. They must really be getting desperate to resort to these measures, when they must have known that any clown with an internet connection could prove them wrong.

Perhaps their target audience was their existing fanboys who could be drifting away under the onslaught of ineffectualness, who have now been provided with ammunition in the war against 360-fans. Of course, that ammunition consists of pieces of cardboard with the word "BANG" written on them in big, red letters, but it's better than nothing.

Strike Witch · #3 10-20-2006, 11:02 PM

Jee, thats pretty low of Sony.

I'm REALLY appreciating Microsoft now.

Abeguy · #4 10-21-2006, 06:58 AM

well, that is pretty low...they were comparing the core system of the 360? that's loow, man. and they were comparing that to their "lower" price of the 2...low man...low

OANST · #5 10-21-2006, 07:16 AM

I think this can be construed as a sign of fear. Ya fucked up Sony. You made a console that costs too much to make with not enough fun shit to go along with it. Start sweating.

Statikk HDM · #6 10-21-2006, 09:43 AM

Good luck finding the cheapo versions of the PS3 this season. They are being produced and distributed far less than the "big boy" version. Fact of the matter is its going to be 600 bucks to get a PS3.
I hope this blu-ray shit is Betamax all over again for Sony.
These guys should have read more Greek tragedies because they would have learned that hubris is a mofo.

munchman · #7 10-21-2006, 11:59 AM

Now this:http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/home-...ate-209052.php
What the hell is going on, now they are not sure that they are going to have the PS3 to sell. Sony just keeps talking and can't even get the damn thing out.

Arxryl · #8 10-21-2006, 01:53 PM

okay.... that's just psychotic. what the heck! If Sony is going to go and try to show that they are better than Microsoft, then they had better be able to back it up! I mean C'mon!

Statikk HDM · #9 10-21-2006, 02:40 PM

You'd think people would have learned their lessons about preordering Playstations, but no.

Strike Witch · #10 10-21-2006, 02:45 PM

Uh, I didn't. Why? some delays?

Arxryl · #11 10-21-2006, 03:38 PM

Oh yes, just a few...

Facsimile · #12 10-21-2006, 05:20 PM

I don't judge companies by their tactics, but their product, so this doesn't really matter to me.

Not that I want any more consoles.

Statikk HDM · #13 10-21-2006, 05:23 PM

I'm thinking more about Sony's first launch being riddled with defective product than the delays.

Mojo · #14 10-23-2006, 09:31 AM

Haha, I can only laugh at the Sony Fanboys. At least MS has honor.

In that fact sheet, they used, the COre version. Which needs the upgrades to compete. And is the more expensive in the end. So why didn't Sony use the Premium version? With all the upgrades added, it's the cheapest of the two.

***Nate*** · #15 10-23-2006, 05:01 PM

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At least MS has honor.

*snort*

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Abeguy · #16 10-23-2006, 07:07 PM

I agree with snorting...

I don't see no honor...even Nintendo lost theirs...Theyz getten theirs back

Mojo · #17 10-24-2006, 05:30 AM

Wait, let me rephrase that. At least MS has SOME honor.

***Nate*** · #18 10-24-2006, 07:36 PM

This from Idle Thumbs, who have summed it up much better than I could:

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Sony has killed Lik-sang, the finest games import site on the internet. We can't think of anything witty or hard hitting to write as we are in a state of shock and remorse, so swearing will have to suffice for now.

This little gem lives within the press release though:

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Furthermore, Sony have failed to disclose to the London High Court that not only the world wide gaming community in more than 100 countries relied on Lik-Sang for their gaming needs, but also Sony Europe's very own top directors repeatedly got their Sony PSP hard or software imports in nicely packed Lik-Sang parcels with free Lik-Sang Mugs or Lik-Sang Badge Holders, starting just two days after Japan's official release, as early as 14th of December 2004 (more than nine months earlier than the legal action).

The list of PSP related Sony Europe orders reads like the who's who of the videogames industry, and includes Ray Maguire (Managing Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd), Alan Duncan (UK Marketing Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd), Chris Sorrell (Creative Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd), Rob Parkin (Development Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited), just to name a few.

Thanks Sony!

Oh man we love you!

Mojo · #19 10-25-2006, 12:10 PM

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Good luck finding the cheapo versions of the PS3 this season. They are being produced and distributed far less than the "big boy" version. Fact of the matter is its going to be 600 bucks to get a PS3.
I hope this blu-ray shit is Betamax all over again for Sony.
These guys should have read more Greek tragedies because they would have learned that hubris is a mofo.

That would so rule.

Statikk HDM · #20 10-25-2006, 12:47 PM

Yeah that would be pretty nifty.

Stephan · #21 11-03-2006, 02:02 PM

Call me dumb, but can someone explain the refference to beatmax for me? >.>

OANST · #22 11-03-2006, 02:27 PM

You're dumb. Hey, you gave your permission. And, no. I will not explain beatmax. Neither will I explain Betamax.

Mojo · #23 11-04-2006, 08:55 AM

Shush OANST.

Betamax Video Cassette was the direct competator of the VHS Video Cassette. Unfortunately for the Betamax, VHS became the leading brand.

So now we have that same thing happening now, but now it's Sonys Blu-Ray vs Microsofts (and the rest of the companies) HD-DVD.

Statikk HDM · #24 11-04-2006, 11:14 AM

Here is another reason they lost me:
Their commercials are creepy and piss me off majorly. These commercials better not ruin the NBA like those Mellencamp commercials did. About as bad as those Spite ones all playoffs long. Those are terrble.
I drink 7 up, beeyotch. I will not obey!!!

***Nate*** · #25 11-04-2006, 06:11 PM

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So now we have that same thing happening now, but now it's Sonys Blu-Ray vs Microsofts (and the rest of the companies) HD-DVD.

Not really. Microsoft are sitting on the fence about this one.

Abeguy · #26 11-04-2006, 08:20 PM

well then, take the fence post out of their ass and let them fall!

Mojo · #27 11-05-2006, 08:12 AM

What, you mean they aren't using HD-DVDs?

Stephan · #28 11-05-2006, 08:16 AM

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What, you mean they aren't using HD-DVDs?

nah i think he meant the blu ray add on that there thinking about, there kinda puttin both of em on there console to say "hey we have it too". I think thats what he meant >.>

***Nate*** · #29 11-05-2006, 04:43 PM

No, what I meant was that Microsoft is not one of the controlling forces behing the HD-DVD and, Xbox notwithstanding, is not playing sides. Both media will be supported by Windows Vista.

Mojo · #30 11-07-2006, 02:24 AM

(I was talking about the Xbox 360, actually, I mean, they're bringing out an HD-DVD player :P)