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You wouldn't normally think that this is the case, considering the fact that Rockstar will be releasing two EXCLUSIVE Downloadable packs on the XBOX360, however GamePlayer has different views on the situation...
With recent news of Microsoft spending big bucks to publicise the fact that they'll be getting the content, they seem to have been kicked in the back by Rockstar who, along with Sony, have brought about a special version of the PS3 - one that comes bundled with GTAIV. What does this mean? Effectively it means those that want to get the game, but don't have a console and want to pretty much get the console to play the game, will be more inclined to go after the PS3 which will no doubt help boost sales of the Playstation 3 over it's rival.
A big blow for Microsoft? Personally I'd agree... however there's more at the source...
This is a massive blow for Microsoft, who has already lowered the Xbox 360s price point in Europe, and paid US$50 million for downloadable content in an attempt to lure the 12 million-odd PS2 owning GTA fans away from the Sony brand. Given the money and marketing that Microsoft has thrown at Rockstar, the console manufacturer may have expected to get some support back from the developer. On the contrary, Rockstar has, deliberately or not, undermined Microsofts chances of not only shipping a bucket-load of consoles, but potentially from coming out on top of the console wars.
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How many download content? Again not many, yeah the same few download lots of content, but its not a huge number.
How many have internet access? Some but not all.
How many with internet access will buy it on PS3? With this deal lots.
I mean seriously download content means something to those that care, those that have Xbox Live and those that complete GTA IV... The rest don't care, and will probably buy a PS3 for this bundle.
Personally, I'm hoping that more PS3's DO sell due to this (and the MGS4) bundle that's being released.
Plus final fantasy isnt coming out til 09.
However saying that they've lost this war is quite premature. I think it'll be close, I have no doubt that Sony can come in and take the lead, however I'm glad that they have fierce competition from Microsoft. Taking a look at it, it seemed that there was no competition to Sony, when they came out with the PS2, and things didn't change much. However this generation we've seen loads changing, and I must say it's all for the best. I think without Microsoft, the Playstation 3 would most likely still be offline, or an online service similar to that of the PS2's. Just remember that competition isn't necessarily bad
Game, set, match?
Gears 2 is going to be sweet undoubtedly, however it's not big enough to overcome everything else. I mean come on Curtis, it's Metal Gear *bleep*ing Solid 4. That alone is as big if not bigger than Gears, then Final Fantasy to boot..
too human-action rpg
Gow2-great Tps
Fable 2-awesome Rpg. Its like oblivion but better.
Huxley- Fps MMO
Age of connan- WOW type MMO
Ninja gaiden 2- Need I say more?
Halo wars- RTS
Gta+pro console for £199.99
I just can't picture this scenario.
Consumer-"Gee, I really like GTA maybe it's time to go next gen in order to play said GTA game"
Clerk-"Which system will you be purchasing sir?"
Consumer-"Well, I don't rightly know. What would you recommend?"
Clerk-"Well sir, The Xbox version will have exclusive content."
Consumer-"That sounds great in all. But, I can't help noticing that PS3 GTA bundle right there."
Clerk-"Oh yes, that PS3 comes with GTA packaged inside."
Consumer-"I'll take that...DLC sounds great and all but with this I only have to pick up once box."
A bit exaggerated I know. But package deals are basically just a small savings and it removes a small step.
My point is you save like $20 total. It's not really much when your talking about spending $500.
Overall I'm saying it's really not a big deal.
Now if this were the holidays it'd be a different story...Parents buying gifts for their children would take all the shortcuts and savings they could.
Lets face it the PS3 with this bundle is the cheapest of any bundles, that even MS can't match. Like its been said there is 15 million PS2 owners just waiting to upgrade for this game and MGS4, this is possible the best idea Sony ever did to steal away any console sales.
However MS will end up having more Software sales in the end, but i think this will prove beneficial to Sony.
And lets me honest here, MS only did the 50 million deal cause they know how Big the game is and how many PS2 owners are waiting for game. They did this cause they were sorta scared and trying to one-up Sony. Seems like it backed fired, according to the article.
Slumpy read the article next time.
That said, my mom wants to buy a PS3 as a bluray player (she doesn't play video games, go figure) and I'll have to talk her into getting the GTA:IV bundle so I can play it at her house.
Listen there is millions who doesn't give a shit about DLC and who just waiting for GTA4 to come out on the PS3, and MGS4. To think there's isn't 15 million people waiting for this game, when SA sold like 12 million copies is ignorant and absurd.
Just because your aren't part of the 15 million doesn't mean there isn't people waiting to upgrade from a PS2 to PS3.
Its not all about fanboyism, its about whats you like. Like i said they don't care about DLC cause they know they will register 100+ hours on it.
Many are like me in that they want to upgrade, but are waiting for the right time to buy a console, and this gives them the golden opportunity. I may not have swayed to Microsoft (mainly due to the games on that console, not my cup of tea), but others may be, and this may be the thing that brings them back onto the Sony camp.
"To think there aren't 15 million people waiting for this game, when SA sold like 12 million copies is ignorant and absurd."
What kind of ridiculous logic is that? SA sold 12 million so you automatically assume GTAIV is going to sell 15 million? That right there is absurd, especially if you think they are ALL going to buy a PS3. You can't assume 15 million people are going to buy a PS3 because SA sold 12 million copies, that's just plain stupid, considering out of these "15 million people" waiting for the game there are tons who own a 360. None of us can sit here and predict who is going to buy what. You are once again talking out of your ass Final Blade.
Krunal, what are you trying to say? I used myself as an example by saying not everybody who had a PS2 is going to buy a PS3, and you tried to counter that with using yourself as an example as to why most people with a PS2 are going to buy a PS3, then just stated sales figures, as if that matters, people still go from one to another despite how much one sells. slumpy monkey is another one who went from PS2 to 360, oh and half the people on my XBL friendlist as well. GG.
jmac, that's the thing, casual gamers, I myself am a casual gamer who enjoyed the PS2 extremely, and since 360 was cheaper and had alot more games I was looking forward to I bought that.(Krunal can keep telling himself he didn't buy a 360 because of the games, lol)
Don't you think casual gamers are going to buy what's best for them rather than be loyal to a company? You think the average person cares? If there are that many fanboys out there than we need a genocide.
just look at how many people owned a xbox last gen and look at the sales figures now. Im pretty sure alot of ps2 owners went 360.
Plus if a ps2 owner has alot of friends that have 360's most likely he will get a 360 also.
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