Halo 3 parrying PlayStation 3 launch

DarrenMcLeod · 05-16-2005, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyuzo

Right now, releasing Halo 3 in correspondance with PS3 doesn't even seem like a move at all. Considering you have 80 million PS2 owners eagerly awaiting the release of PS3... give or take a few thousand people who may spring for an Xbox 360 this generation.

A game to counter attack a console launch, almost seems like desperation than a counter attack. Some how I see Forza 360 releasing when GT5 releases for their respective next-gen consoles.

But come on... Halo 3 cannot possibly even put a dent in PS3's launch. Though many of you want to think so...

Assume PS3 launches at $299. 80 million (maybe even 75 million) PS2 lovers will save upthe money towards the launch. At launch day they come in with $400 to get themselves started. A guy goes in and sees Halo 3 on the same day.... Given the prediction that games of next-gen will be maybe $10 more.... Would he spend $60 on Halo 3......NO....... He has saved up for this moment, and if he buys Halo 3... he won't have enough to buy one game for the PS3...he'd be stuck with just a PS3.

Millions of people are saving up at this moment for their own PS3. None if not 1... will go into the store with money for the PS3 and some games, and be swayed by Halo 3.

Games counter games.... not consoles... think about how much credit your actually giving Halo..

80 million PS2 owners are not eagerly awaiting PS3. Subtract a LOT of those consoles on systems that have broken down and the person either rebought or didn't buy, a lot that are collecting dust like all systems, and a lot of people that bought it because they wanted a DVD player.

I wasn't saying that people are going to go in to buy PS3 and leave with Halo 3. But to say it won't put a dent in the celebrations is just ridiculous. Halo 2 sold ridiculously well at launch, and I'm quite sure Halo 3 is going to hit the casual gaming market and the hardcore gaming market very successfully. People will be able to think "Man, PS3 is out, with a few launch titles... but that XBox 360 already has a bunch of titles... and OH MAN HALO 3 IS COMING OUT THE SAME DAY?!?!"

Perfect Stu · 05-16-2005, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DarrenMcLeod

80 million PS2 owners are not eagerly awaiting PS3. Subtract a LOT of those consoles on systems that have broken down and the person either rebought or didn't buy, a lot that are collecting dust like all systems, and a lot of people that bought it because they wanted a DVD player.

haha, oh dear.

PS2 has sold 87 million units...and yes, there are a lot less than 87 PS2 owners. But if you honestly think the number is anywhere near, say, 55-60 million, you're out of your mind.

but, you did make a point and I agree. just doubt it's to the same extent as yourself.

needless to say, a lot of people will be looking forward to the launch of the PS3. as long as Sony keeps doing what they're doing, I'll be one of them.

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and kyuzo, I thought your post was pretty ridiculous

MuGen · 05-16-2005, 02:23 AM

Well instead of trying to understand my post, it's being looked at as Fanboyish....

My point was that if there are Halo loyalists and Sony loyalists, then releasing Halo 3 along with PS3 does nothing. Because the respective loyalists will stick to whatever they were either waiting for, or want.

This justifies my statement that you can't suggest that Halo 3 will have an impact on PS3... because Sony loyalists don't care about Halo 3...and Microsoft loyalists don't care about PS3. So whose to say this move by Bill Gates is smart.. or stupid?

NO ONE.......... All I can say is that they both have their respective fans, and both will get their substantial amount of sales in the market...

Professor S · 05-16-2005, 02:31 AM

This move is about media attention, both mainstream and internet. If the PS3 was released with Microsoft offering only standard, everyday titles at that time all you would hear about is the PS3 launch. Halo is the only Franchise that MS has that will be able to grab a good bit of hype and attention at that time. This way, it won't be all PS3, all the time in the news and forums. It won't hurt Sony in sales, but it will keep the 360 from falling of the face of the earth during the PS3 launch. In the gaming world, perception is reality. Releasing Halo 3 at that time will remind people that the 360 is a serious competitor, and by doing so it will be.

I thought the move was pretty obvious and an easy marketing call. Can't really see where people would have problem with it or think its an ineffective strategy.

MuGen · 05-16-2005, 12:12 PM

well i guess from a media standpoint, it would be a good move.

Perfect Stu · 05-16-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Strangler

This move is about media attention, both mainstream and internet. If the PS3 was released with Microsoft offering only standard, everyday titles at that time all you would hear about is the PS3 launch. Halo is the only Franchise that MS has that will be able to grab a good bit of hype and attention at that time. This way, it won't be all PS3, all the time in the news and forums. It won't hurt Sony in sales, but it will keep the 360 from falling of the face of the earth during the PS3 launch. In the gaming world, perception is reality. Releasing Halo 3 at that time will remind people that the 360 is a serious competitor, and by doing so it will be.

I thought the move was pretty obvious and an easy marketing call. Can't really see where people would have problem with it or think its an ineffective strategy.

Solid Snake · 05-20-2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Strangler

This move is about media attention, both mainstream and internet. If the PS3 was released with Microsoft offering only standard, everyday titles at that time all you would hear about is the PS3 launch. Halo is the only Franchise that MS has that will be able to grab a good bit of hype and attention at that time. This way, it won't be all PS3, all the time in the news and forums. It won't hurt Sony in sales, but it will keep the 360 from falling of the face of the earth during the PS3 launch. In the gaming world, perception is reality. Releasing Halo 3 at that time will remind people that the 360 is a serious competitor, and by doing so it will be.

I thought the move was pretty obvious and an easy marketing call. Can't really see where people would have problem with it or think its an ineffective strategy.

You said exactly what I was thinking, it's all about the hype.

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