Microsoft doubled their loss on the Xbox this past year, losing $190 million before taxes. But I'm faily sure that Microsoft more than made up for this loss in their other divisions.
This isn't any worse than region coded DVDs, strict EULAs, DRM or putting tariffs on steel. Maybe these are unfair comparisons. But companies like Sony and Microsoft do things that are just as bad. Ofcourse, just because everybody else is doing it, doesn't make it right. Anyways, I'm done with my micro rant. I'm gonna go play my legally distributed copy of Animal Crossing now.:)
Oh what a crock. If they couldn't use a 3.5 headphone jack because of a genuine lack of space in the
machine they should have included an adaptor in the box.
If they included the adaptor, that extra value would have just been passed on to the consumer. Personally, I'd never us the thing. So I'd rather not have to pay for something I wouldn't use.
And besides, for those few who do buy the headphone adaptor can sleep better knowing that this small investment will be more than made up by not having to replace batteries all the time. It's not like they're charging out the nose for this adaptor, either.
Rechargeable battery, compact size, sleek design, illuminated screen... All in exchange for one tiny headphone jack. Seems like a fair trade off to me.
If you want to wait, that is your prerogative. Or you can just shell out the few extra clams for the headphone adaptor. Trust me, as a happy owner of the SP, I promise the pros outweigh that single negative.
Yes, the SP finally gives us what people have wanted since the original Game Boy- a backlit screen. So Why, oh WHY did they leave out the HEADPHONE JACK this time?
Like the man said, there was no room left for the headphone jack.
I agree. Online capabilities will play a vital role of consoles in the future. But that will be then, not now. Online gaming has a lot of growing up to do. When Nintendo does go online, they will have the advantage to avoid the mistakes their competitors are making now. Nintendo has the potential to offer the best online experience. They have, I believe, the largest and most popular (historically speaking) franchise of characters and fantasy worlds in the video game industry. I imagine it could be the online equivalent of Disney World.
Nintendo is taking a beating for not being innovative, from many different sources. If they aren't, then who is? Where do you see the innovation happening in today's video game industry?
I picked up Warioware Inc. this past tuesday. Truly one of the most original games I've played in years.
I do feel as if Nintendo got the shaft this year. I think their GBA to Gamecube connectivity has a lot of potential. I also wonder how long it'll be before we start seeing e-reader cards in cereal boxes.
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Microsoft doubled their loss on the Xbox this past year, losing $190 million before taxes. But I'm faily sure that Microsoft more than made up for this loss in their other divisions.
Sony made a profit of $964 million for the fiscal year. "Sony (SNE) shares are down 40 percent this year, following declines of 8 percent in 2002, 35 percent in 2001 and 51 percent in 2000. "
Nintendo made a profit of $553 million. Their shares are also down, at around 35%. Not bad considering the competition.
I'd choose what's behind door number 1.
This isn't any worse than region coded DVDs, strict EULAs, DRM or putting tariffs on steel. Maybe these are unfair comparisons. But companies like Sony and Microsoft do things that are just as bad. Ofcourse, just because everybody else is doing it, doesn't make it right. Anyways, I'm done with my micro rant. I'm gonna go play my legally distributed copy of Animal Crossing now. :)
Oh what a crock. If they couldn't use a 3.5 headphone jack because of a genuine lack of space in the machine they should have included an adaptor in the box.
If they included the adaptor, that extra value would have just been passed on to the consumer. Personally, I'd never us the thing. So I'd rather not have to pay for something I wouldn't use.
And besides, for those few who do buy the headphone adaptor can sleep better knowing that this small investment will be more than made up by not having to replace batteries all the time. It's not like they're charging out the nose for this adaptor, either.
Rechargeable battery, compact size, sleek design, illuminated screen... All in exchange for one tiny headphone jack. Seems like a fair trade off to me.
If you want to wait, that is your prerogative. Or you can just shell out the few extra clams for the headphone adaptor. Trust me, as a happy owner of the SP, I promise the pros outweigh that single negative.
Yes, the SP finally gives us what people have wanted since the original Game Boy- a backlit screen. So Why, oh WHY did they leave out the HEADPHONE JACK this time?
Like the man said, there was no room left for the headphone jack.
Say what you want about the Aerosmith or Iron Maiden games. But Journey Arcade was a blast!
The future of these consoles is online.
I agree. Online capabilities will play a vital role of consoles in the future. But that will be then, not now. Online gaming has a lot of growing up to do. When Nintendo does go online, they will have the advantage to avoid the mistakes their competitors are making now. Nintendo has the potential to offer the best online experience. They have, I believe, the largest and most popular (historically speaking) franchise of characters and fantasy worlds in the video game industry. I imagine it could be the online equivalent of Disney World.
Nintendo is taking a beating for not being innovative, from many different sources. If they aren't, then who is? Where do you see the innovation happening in today's video game industry?
I love and still play Tempest 2000. It's the only reason to own the Jaguar. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to Unity.
I picked up Warioware Inc. this past tuesday. Truly one of the most original games I've played in years.
I do feel as if Nintendo got the shaft this year. I think their GBA to Gamecube connectivity has a lot of potential. I also wonder how long it'll be before we start seeing e-reader cards in cereal boxes.