Strategy games aren't for everyone. One of my friends played Warcraft, Warcraft II, and Starcraft almost nonstop when they were released. I can get through a few missions, and while it's fun, to me it gets old after a while... basically, build as many troops as possible, and hit the enemy in one big rush.
I don't think that being able to watch DVDs with the PSX2 will be a huge selling point. People who can afford a $350 console probably already have a DVD player. What about a wireless remote? And how many PSX owners actually use their CD-audio function? Very very few.
Really? I *seriously* doubt the PSX2 will be able to sell 1.25 million units in three months (which the Dreamcast has already done). Not to mention that there are several "AAA" titles for the DC already. The DC is hardly "too little, too late".
As for the Dreamcast shipping with a slow modem - do you know of a faster one? Last time I checked 56K is the fastest standard phone modem you can buy.
The only way the PSX2 will replace your PC is if you only use your PC for entertainment - basically, the iMac/WebTV crowd. Sure, I could play games, surf the web, or watch a movie. But I doubt I would ever be able to (or desire to) do serious work in front of my TV.
There are always exceptions to the rule. No one's saying that all college students are patholigical liars. But as I *am* a college student, most students I run into will take something free over something that will drain their limited resources anyday. Sometimes this is due to ignorance, sometimes it's due to "sticking it to da' Man", or simply being a tightass. But regardless, I know few college students who use it solely for "try before you buy" purposes (which isn't legal ANYWAY, it just *sounds* better to most people)
Of course people surveyed are going to say they purchase music that they "sampled" online... to say otherwise would cast an even more negative light on these piracy networks (oops, I meant to say "sharing networks")
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Strategy games aren't for everyone. One of my friends played Warcraft, Warcraft II, and Starcraft almost nonstop when they were released. I can get through a few missions, and while it's fun, to me it gets old after a while... basically, build as many troops as possible, and hit the enemy in one big rush.
"standard" phone modem. DSL is hardly standard or widespread right now.
No it's not. Plain and simple. That's like the MacZealots stating that a G4 is four times faster than a equally-clocked P3. It's simply not true.
$200???? Try $350, minimum. It's going to debut in Japan for approximately $380 US, and I doubt it will drop significantly for the US market
Troll. People, take note - this is *not* the mindset of most Christians, and should not be viewed as such.
Troll.
I don't think that being able to watch DVDs with the PSX2 will be a huge selling point. People who can afford a $350 console probably already have a DVD player. What about a wireless remote? And how many PSX owners actually use their CD-audio function? Very very few.
As for the Dreamcast shipping with a slow modem - do you know of a faster one? Last time I checked 56K is the fastest standard phone modem you can buy.
How does using a manufacturer's product mean you're "in bed" with them? In that case we're all whores.
The only way the PSX2 will replace your PC is if you only use your PC for entertainment - basically, the iMac/WebTV crowd. Sure, I could play games, surf the web, or watch a movie. But I doubt I would ever be able to (or desire to) do serious work in front of my TV.
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