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Sony's Conference The Day After

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the right-in-the-gut dept.

I believe the best way to describe the reaction to yesterday's Sony Press Conference would be underwhelmed. The Guardian Gamesblog always says it well: "Jetlag means I'm not entirely sure what day it is, but what was Sony's excuse? Today's conference was a muddled mess that essentially confirmed widespread rumours of a problematic PS3 launch build-up. The games shown were of varying quality, with perhaps only Heavenly Sword really showing the undoubted potential of the PS3 ... Sadly, on today's evidence, 360 owners shouldn't worry about missing out, as the PS3's visuals seem broadly similar to their machine. Impressive then, but not the leap we had truly hoped for." Chris Kohler nails the real problem with the lower-priced model: "This just made Microsoft's $299 Core Pack look like a genius idea. At least it's possible to upgrade an Xbox Core. I don't know what kind of arcane magick will have to be executed to give a crippled PS3 actual functionality."

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  1. One thing to consider. by Whiney+Mac+Fanboy · · Score: 1, Interesting

    During the discussions of market shares of the next-gen consoles, there's one thing people don't consider.

    The Logo.

    Thats right - the logo is going to decide who will win the next-gen console war. Have a look at the three logos side by side and it becomes apparant who is going to win.

    --
    There are shills on slashdot. Apparently, I'm one of them.
  2. Graphics 1, Gameplay 0 by therage96 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I enjoy great looking games as much as anyone else, but I play games not just for the graphics, but to have a lot of -interactive- fun. If I just wanted to stare at pretty graphics all day, I'd go to the movies.

    I am glad to see Nintendo innovating rather than just extending their past consoles, which it seems like all Microsoft and Sony want to do ("MORE POWER, ITS LEET!!! WOOO!!").

    I was going to buy a PS3 for Metal Gear Solid 3 and Gran Turismo, but now I might just have to get the Wii.

    1. Re:Graphics 1, Gameplay 0 by SetupWeasel · · Score: 2, Interesting

      Adults generally don't use the word "grown-ups."

  3. Let's compare for a moment... by Guppy06 · · Score: 3, Interesting
    Let's take a look at the negative reactions Sony has gotten so far from their E3 presentations:
    • Price point
    • Inability to upgrade bare-bones system to premium system
    • Lack of memory card slots on the base system
    • Tilt-n-Tumble
    • Sacrificing vibration to implement Tilt-n-Tumble
    • Problems with backwards compatability that removing vibration and memory card slots are sure to bring about

    And here's what Nintendo has been criticized for:
    • Name

    And on top of that, Nintendo's pre-presentation announcement of the name has gotten them far more attention than Sony's actual presentation.
  4. The Next Generation by C0R1D4N · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Wow this console generation is sounding pretty crappy all around. PS3 - We have what could be an awesome console that's going to be handicapped by a ridiculously high price point (reminds me of the Saturn) 360 - We have a rehash of a previous generation console only with slightly better graphics and a few hundred dollars more and no good games Wii - A system where many of us will no doubt lose the controller to wherever the TV remotes vanish to. And this is honestly sounding to be the best of the three. Sega where are you!?

  5. Xbox isn't ALL graphics by Donjo · · Score: 2, Interesting

    The xbox 360 has brought a lot of new things to the table in addition to some sweet graphics and sound for the home theater/HDTV crowd. I would definately call the concept of Xbox Live arcade a success and it is something that hasn't been done before. Not only that but they make it easy for people to check out new games without having to buy the latest issue of "Overpriced Console Magazine Monthly" through the use of demos and trailers. Don't forget the fact that you can push the X button in the center of the controller and talk to some friends while your games are loading, change music, or see what gamerscore you want to shoot for when you are ready to go. Then there is the fact that you can use the box as a Media Center extender, making it even more useful in your home. I know a lot of people here are not very big fans of the work that Uncle Bill does, but the technological advancements in making gaming a more social atmosphere through the use of xbox live cannot be denied.