jonnaver
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I was at Fan Expo today and got to tinker around the Xbox section for a while. Couldn't even barely move in the PlayStation section because it was packed. Looks like Sony is just owning the console war this gen.
And Xbox had a massive lead on PS the first few years of last gen as well. Big deal.It was a much closer thing last gen.this gen has been a massive lead for Sony so far
And Xbox had a massive lead on PS the first few years of last gen as well. Big deal.
The PS3 launched a year later for $200 more because of desirable new tech (Blu-Ray, which was a plus for the console near the end, when Xbox 360 games ended up on 2-3 discs). These consoles launched just a few weeks apart, and the One came at a higher price point most were not interested in paying for. Plus, once the PS3 dropped to a competitive price, the battle moved to the Sony side, while the One's price drop has not resulted in anything close to that through the first few months.
The situations aren't directly comparable.
It doesnt matter what the reasons are. The point was that one company had a big lead on the other in the beginning. Different reasons why that is this gen compared to last is moot unless it has a direct effect on the situation at the end of the generation which we pronably wont know for 7-10 years.The PS3 launched a year later for $200 more because of desirable new tech (Blu-Ray, which was a plus for the console near the end, when Xbox 360 games ended up on 2-3 discs). These consoles launched just a few weeks apart, and the One came at a higher price point most were not interested in paying for. Plus, once the PS3 dropped to a competitive price, the battle moved to the Sony side, while the One's price drop has not resulted in anything close to that through the first few months.
The situations aren't directly comparable.
I seriously think if the console w/o kinect is priced at $350, it would sell better. Not just because it's another price drop, because it needs to be. It's the same price as the PS4, which you have to admit, has better specs for the same price ($400). If it is $350, it can sell a lot better, and regular consumers (NOT fanboys of a platform, etc) can have a reason to buy it over the PS4. I think the Wii U is $350, and people will have less reasons to buy PS4's, as the Xbox is cheaper. I doubt it would take away from the Wii U sales though. The Wii U will sell even if it was $400, as its exclusives are amazing. Smash Bros, Mario Cart, etc.
I seriously think if the console w/o kinect is priced at $350, it would sell better. Not just because it's another price drop, because it needs to be. It's the same price as the PS4, which you have to admit, has better specs for the same price ($400). If it is $350, it can sell a lot better, and regular consumers (NOT fanboys of a platform, etc) can have a reason to buy it over the PS4. I think the Wii U is $350, and people will have less reasons to buy PS4's, as the Xbox is cheaper. I doubt it would take away from the Wii U sales though. The Wii U will sell even if it was $400, as its exclusives are amazing. Smash Bros, Mario Cart, etc.
It doesnt matter what the reasons are. The point was that one company had a big lead on the other in the beginning. Different reasons why that is this gen compared to last is moot unless it has a direct effect on the situation at the end of the generation which we pronably wont know for 7-10 years.
Also, once the PS dropped in price the "battle" never went to Sonys side. They saw better sales but thats about it.
Not nearly as much as this gen. On top of that, Xbox was out in more big markets before the ps4 was when the sales lead happened which makes it an even bigger whuppingAnd Xbox had a massive lead on PS the first few years of last gen as well. Big deal.
Wrong. Xbox 360 at one point had a 10 million lead on the PS3. Wont be surprised if PS4 never even sees that big of a lead. I can tell you are a ****** and not just a gamer. Have fun believing what you want.Not nearly as much as this gen. On top of that, Xbox was out in more big markets before the ps4 was when the sales lead happened which makes it an even bigger whupping
No need to be a baby about it, man upWrong. Xbox 360 at one point had a 10 million lead on the PS3. Wont be surprised if PS4 never even sees that big of a lead. I can tell you are a ****** and not just a gamer. Have fun believing what you want.
here's the most "balanced" comparison article I found on the Web so far imho
The PS4 vs Xbox One ?€“ What Matters Now
The fact that anyone would consider that an unbiased article is exactly the problem. Case in point, the proclamation that the PS4 controller is vastly superior to the Xbox One because it has a headphone jack and rechargeable batteries. The first one is definitely a plus, but the latter one? How about mentioning that the PS4 controller's rechargeable batteries go dead every 6-8 hours and will likely be absolute rubbish in another year or two. In contrast, my Xbox One controller batteries easily last 4-5 weeks on average. There is a lot more bias in the article, but I don't have time to deconstruct them all here.
There's definitely bias in your battery assessment. The PS4's controller might die after 6-8 hours of heavy play, but then you basically quote an Xbox One controller's battery life based on occasional play. The Play & Charge certainly won't last 4-5 weeks of heavy play, no batteries do. My eneloop rechargeable batteries last a week AT MOST when used heavily.
An opinion isn't bias. I didn't read the article, but just because the author has an opinion on the controller, it doesn't mean it makes the article unjustly biased, but that the author has a preference and expressed it.