X-Box's success in Japan - Page 2

Angrist · 02-22-2002, 03:48 PM

It would be funny if nobody waited in line to get an X-Box

azazela31 · 02-22-2002, 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by Angrist
It would be funny if nobody waited in line to get an X-Box

Imagine a video gaming shop in the middle of Tokyo. Early morning

I somehow can't imagine more than 2 hardcore gamers waiting for the X-Box to launch.

People who own all 3 systems simply don't have a life.

EDIT:

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/354/354339p1.html

February 22, 2002 - According to a report by the Mainichi Shimbun, SCE is considering a further cut to the price of the PlayStation 2 console in Japan. If taken, the move would be an attempt to undercut the recently-released Xbox even further, and possibly match the price of the Gamecube.

Currently, PlayStation 2 is priced at 29,800 yen in Japan (around $230), while the GameCube is down at 25,000 yen (about $200) and the Xbox is launching at a hefty 34,800 yen ($270 or so). A cut in the price of PS2 would probably place it at or around the Gamecube's price point -- SCE claims to be considering a price which "even children could reach

If such a price cut does come to pass in Japan, we will be sure to bring the news to you as soon as possible

So much for GCN's and X-Box's success. Looks like they are both going to do like sh!t in Japan.

Professor S · 02-24-2002, 01:06 PM

posted by Azazela

"1.rip songs?? I got a Hi-Fi next to my TV.
2. Saves?? I'm not getting a consoles wothout a memory cards."

If you think thats the only uses for the HD, you really haven't done your research. The fact it there are games coming out for the XBox that simply cannot be played on any other system because it has a Hard Drive.

As for memory cards, if you compare the cost of the Gamecube plus the amount of memory cards you will need (they have very little memory and cost a ton) the price of the systems are almost the same, if not making the XBox a better buy.

Ripping songs is a HUGE feature. Playing your Hi-Fi while playing agamne ain't the same thing as having the music completely interactive with your gaming experience. Imagine playing a wrstling game and choosing your own music for your CAW? That will be be fantastic.

The advantages that the XBox has on the other consoles have only barely been explored by a few developers. I think we will all be surprised in the next 2 years with the games that will be coming out for that system.

azazela31 · 02-25-2002, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by The Strangler
posted by Azazela

"1.rip songs?? I got a Hi-Fi next to my TV.
2. Saves?? I'm not getting a consoles wothout a memory cards."

If you think thats the only uses for the HD, you really haven't done your research. The fact it there are games coming out for the XBox that simply cannot be played on any other system because it has a Hard Drive.

As for memory cards, if you compare the cost of the Gamecube plus the amount of memory cards you will need (they have very little memory and cost a ton) the price of the systems are almost the same, if not making the XBox a better buy.

Ripping songs is a HUGE feature. Playing your Hi-Fi while playing agamne ain't the same thing as having the music completely interactive with your gaming experience. Imagine playing a wrstling game and choosing your own music for your CAW? That will be be fantastic.

The advantages that the XBox has on the other consoles have only barely been explored by a few developers. I think we will all be surprised in the next 2 years with the games that will be coming out for that system.

As a future X-Box owner (yes I made up my mind to get the X-Box here in May) I still have to disagree.

*puts on X-Box fanby mask*

Gaycube sucks!! It's damn pink!! Purple dildo with a handle for extra comfort!! j/k

*get serious*

IMO the HD is totally useless... except the abilities given to developers to expand there games (allows to save many stats, level etc.)

Main reason I'm getting the Box is because of Jet Set Radio Future... and it has lots of games that appeal to me... ohhh well.

Revival · 02-25-2002, 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by azazela31
Gaycube sucks!! It's damn pink!! Purple dildo with a handle for extra comfort!!

LMAO! That's some funny s**t right there!

azazela31 · 02-25-2002, 02:38 PM

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Originally posted by Shooter

LMAO! That's some funny s**t right there!

fanboys...

Revival · 02-25-2002, 02:53 PM

I'm not a fanboy.. I mean, I have an NGC, and not an Xbox.. but I like to see people bash all the consoles.. especiall fanboys, like you were acting like one.. so funny

azazela31 · 02-25-2002, 03:04 PM

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Originally posted by Shooter
I'm not a fanboy.. I mean, I have an NGC, and not an Xbox.. but I like to see people bash all the consoles.. especiall fanboys, like you were acting like one.. so funny

Yeah I'm a good fanboy

Professor S · 02-25-2002, 05:17 PM

I will repeat one more time:

If you think the HD is completely useless beyond saving stats and game saves, YOU HAVEN'T DONE YOUR RESEARCH.

And Azazela, I wasn't bashing the Gamecube, I was pointing out FACT. Nintendo's memory cards ARE expensive and AREN'T very big (I believe they are half the memory of the PS2 memory cards, but I could be off on that) So I think that the XBox is worth the extra $100 considering how much money you will save on memory cards over GC and the PS2. I use a lot of memory cards, especially on wrestling games.

I'm getting a Gamecube once Wrestlemania X8 comes out, so there's no reason why I should want to bash it.

azazela31 · 02-25-2002, 05:31 PM

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Originally posted by The Strangler
I will repeat one more time:

If you think the HD is completely useless beyond saving stats and game saves, YOU HAVEN'T DONE YOUR RESEARCH.

And Azazela, I wasn't bashing the Gamecube, I was pointing out FACT. Nintendo's memory cards ARE expensive and AREN'T very big (I believe they are half the memory of the PS2 memory cards, but I could be off on that) So I think that the XBox is worth the extra $100 considering how much money you will save on memory cards over GC and the PS2. I use a lot of memory cards, especially on wrestling games.

I'm getting a Gamecube once Wrestlemania X8 comes out, so there's no reason why I should want to bash it.

I never fill up my memory card (mainly becuse I hate sport titles).

But ripping music might be nice, but it's nothing big.

Let's just say it depends on the person and his expectations/needs from a gaming machine.

Professor S · 02-25-2002, 05:35 PM

I was talking about in game uses for the HD. I believe that Project Ego simply can't be played on another system because of the lack of a HD.

Plus, I always had my PSX memory bards getting corrupted constantly. A HD should help aleviate this problem. Then again that might just get corrupted

I don't thin that will happen as easily as it does to a memory card though.