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EA Says 'Next-Gen' Is 'Now-Gen'
Via GamesRadar, a Reuters report noting that the 'next generation' consoles are now more-or-less broken in. Sales for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii have transitioned to the point where software sales are going to be well worth the effort for development houses. "'[Black] Friday marked one of those points where you can say something's changed," [EA CEO Riccitiello] said. 'Around the world, based on the data I've got, it was pretty clear that the transition is now over. Key to that was Sony Corp's recent price cut for its PlayStation 3, which should ensure the struggling console hits the company's fiscal-year sales target of 11 million units.'"
Anecdotal evidence is meaningless. People need to stop mentioning it on Slashdot. You missed the part where several major retailers including EB/gamestop re-affirmed the ~33% stat.
As well I prefaced that section with a "informally" meaning it is anecdotal and people can take it however they want. Failures tend to group together. Although my cohort of 360 buyers didn't get their's at the same time (one guy got it at launch another got is 3 months ago), the route the 360's take to get here is the same so they all share some environmental conditioning. As an aside the actual stat is 15/15 have replaced their 360; 1 person is on his 4th; 2 people are on their 3rd. The one on his 4th was partially due to usage. We always used to hang out at his house, so his 360 saw heavy use (he is also the guy who got it at launch). If you got any version aside from the most recent 65 nm, there is good chance you too will turn it in before the 3 year RROD warranty expires. It's a fairly substantial design flaw.
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy."
But honestly, and here's where you really failed - my point was that your anecdotal evidence has no fucking place in any discussion. The fact that you said "informally" only underlines the fact that you already understood that your anecdotal evidence was completely fucking worthless but still chose to bring it up. That means you're not a moron but instead, just an asshole. Too bad, I would have liked you better if you were a moron. Now fuck off and die, asshole. well thats what i get for feeding the trolls. ohh well.
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy."
Your anecdotal evidence served no point in this discussion. It had no place here.
I may have resorted to personal attacks but at least I had content to go along with those attacks. You just launched a personal attack against me with no discussion of the valid points I raised.
Since we've previously established that you're not a moron, it appears you realize that you are beat but still want the last word. Sorry asshole, you lost. Shut the fuck up. You need not refute juvenile drivel. Only acknowledge the child lest they throw a bigger tantrum.
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy."
Nice try, Mr. Troll. It's not exactly like your slashdot moniker would make a reasonable discussion with your very person seem like a worthwhile endeavor now, would it? No soup for you, come back - next year!
A World in a Grain of Sand / Heaven in a Wild Flower,
Infinity in the Palm of your Hand / And Eternity in an Hour.
Fuck you.
Sometimes that is the purpose. Other times it is for assholes to spread fear, uncertainty, and doubt without having real evidence. In this case, it sure as fuck isn't the former.Anecdotal evidence had no place in the discussion. There is nothing you can say about me as a person that will change that fact. You were in the wrong to mention it.Weak comeback.... you lost the argument BTW