Next Generation Plans - Page 3

Jonbo298 · 05-02-2004, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rasengan

My plans are simple....Sony PS3 is booked for purchase in my future. Nintendo is just a gaming console, and I don't think it's about that anymore, which is why they call it Next Gen Consoles, meaning not only gaming but CD/DVD/Networking....

I have too much to say so I think I'll just leave my comments to myself this time.

Crash · 05-02-2004, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rasengan

My plans are simple....Sony PS3 is booked for purchase in my future. Nintendo is just a gaming console, and I don't think it's about that anymore, which is why they call it Next Gen Consoles, meaning not only gaming but CD/DVD/Networking....

PS3 is the way to go for me, and it will always be Sony, no matter what anyone else says.

I might buy the Xbox2 if ever I won the lottery. But to no avail, my salary only allows for one console.

Games to look for on PS3,
a new final fantasy
a new gran turismo (mosdef)
a new suikoden (with the way things are going, maybe we'll be in Suikoden 5 or 6 by the time PS3 comes out... Bring back Gremio,Pahn, and the Pretty Boy Attack!)

I also heard the PS3 is going to sport a CD-R burner.... cool, another perk with buying a Sony product...

what would you do with that.... i suppose you might be able to burn levels and take em to friends houses, but who would do THAT?

Canyarion · 05-03-2004, 06:50 AM

Just put the levels on a SD card. Or a FlashMedia one. Or a Memory Stick.

GM, if nobody buys the N5 right from the start, they'll have to lower the price and stuff.

Crash why does you legolas never work?

and where's Boromir??

TheGame · 05-03-2004, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncer_agb

It's funny. Nintendo's stance has been that they don't see online gaming as profitable. Well, funnily(yes it's a word)enough I won't be purchasing their next console because of their genius marketing strategy. WAY TO BE PROFITABLE NINTENDO!

I agree... I also wonder how Nintendo is getting there numbers when they say online gaming isn't profitable?!!?

Null · 05-03-2004, 11:43 AM

It's because nintendo doesnt understand online gaming fully.

Nintendo believes that people wont pay an extra service fee like Microsoft has for Xbox live. Which is some degree is true. some people like me wont.

However nintendo believes that they have to put up the servers to host games so people can play online, there by loosing money if they offer it free like Sony. Which is False. the players can be the hosts for the servers themselves. much line sony does online. one player hosts and another connects.

My hope is that consoles will integrate more with computers and people can set up full servers to run 24/7 like they do on PC games. except hosting console games instead.

Nintendo needs to do a little more research because making a game online compatable doesnt make them lose money, it makes the game sell more.

Jonbo298 · 05-03-2004, 11:51 AM

I read the other day that 40% of people with internet access have Broadband so there is no reason for Nintendo not to get in next gen. Plus, with the government pushing to make broadband available to everyone (wireless, over the power lines, etc...)I think if Nintendo doesnt announce an online plan next gen. they are done for because online console gaming has taken off alot since the DC days.

TheGame · 05-03-2004, 11:58 AM

I agree Null, and sometimes online gaming is the difference between buying a game for one console or another. My plans this generation were tobuy my EA games on GCN... but Ps2 introduced online gaming and the ability to download updated rosters, while the GCN version had GBA conectivity. *thinks about which is better*

Online gaming can swing game sales(EA sports), Hardware sales (HDD and headset for Ps2), and console sales (Xbox/Ps2 over GCN). Also, the online gaming community is growing and having strong ties to the systems that have the online games... Just think about every person on Xbox live, every person with a Ps2 Network adapter, and every person currently playing games online through PC. By not including online gaming you are cutting that market out.

GT News · 05-03-2004, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGame

I agree Null, and sometimes online gaming is the difference between buying a game for one console or another. My plans this generation were tobuy my EA games on GCN... but Ps2 introduced online gaming and the ability to download updated rosters, while the GCN version had GBA conectivity. *thinks about which is better*

Online gaming can swing game sales(EA sports), Hardware sales (HDD and headset for Ps2), and console sales (Xbox/Ps2 over GCN). Also, the online gaming community is growing and having strong ties to the systems that have the online games... Just think about every person on Xbox live, every person with a Ps2 Network adapter, and every person currently playing games online through PC. By not including online gaming you are cutting that market out.

I'm glad we agree. What else is the difference between buying a game for one console or another?
Where did you get your
plans this generation were tobuy his or her EA games on GCN?Umm.
What happened to it?
I think *thinks about which is a lot of things.
What is that?I am thinking about every person on Xbox live every person with a Ps2 Network adapter and every person currently playing games online through PC.Will that accomplish your objective?