Nintendo DS - 500,000 sold last week
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Spiritreaver
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I did? You said very stupid things and made very pointless comparisons. I don't think I overreacted at all.Mrbob said:Why don't you just admit you overreacted to my statements and we can all go home happy.
"People aren't going to be buying the PS2 for the DVD Player for long. By this time next year there will be cheaper DVD players that make the PS2 look like a 1980's VCR tape (there sort of already are).
It's gonna have to build a library of must-have killer aps in a hurry in order to survive."
*yawn*
Amir0x said:
Sony might be making it clear, but I don't know if the press in general has really made a big deal about the UMD, and I think it's safe to assume that most people think that what the press says has to come from Sony. If, for whatever reason, they're lead to believe by IGN or whoever, at least in their head, that the PSP plays DVD, and then it doesn't, who's to blame? I'm not saying I think the backlash will completely ruin the system's desirability, but I think some consumers might be surprised.
mashoutposse said:You are greatly underestimating the effect the PSP's screen will have on the average buyer.
Imagine the first time people see a screen like this staring at them:
People's eyes are going to be opened; watch.
Yeah, they'll be opened in shock at the 250.00 price tag for the unit and the 40.00 to 50.00 price tags for the games for the unit.
Then when they hear about the battery life and consider how they are going to protect that screen from damage, they will realize they have a much better screen for playing their games from Sony.
That screen is 27 inches wide and sits on top of their entertainment center.
evilromero
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Why didn't I reply sooner. Ah, that's right. It's my lack of ambition.
Spiritreaver
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I'm sorry you don't think your sales comment near the start of the thread was a little, hmm, far fetched?Mrbob said:
Nope! Post Xmas is the real deal for sales. DS better sell out all million before Xmas. Can the DS sustain sales after the Christmas rush? This is the issue. Oh and I won't even go to comparing it to the virtual boy. I think the DS has already outsold it.
Widescreen >>> Two Screens
Just my opinion.
Widescreen >>> Two Screens
Just my opinion.
mashoutposse
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bryanbr said:
It doesn't cost $250. It might not even cost $200. It will cost no more than $50 more than the DS, yet it will be an order of magnitude higher as far as aesthetics and performance. Stop with the bullshit.
Spiritreaver
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What I'm say is, you wonder why you get called a troll when you make comments such as those. Look at how you put it. I don't see how you don't find that to be trolling. Regardless, this is a useless argument. Continuing enjoying whatever fun you have, it doesn't dampen my day any.Mrbob said:
Indeed it does.
The DS is supposed to be the hawt item of Xmas 2004. How can a virtual sell out not be expected? It's a brand new piece of hardware released in peak shopping season of the year from the "Number one name in portable gaming", why is it a surprise to not expect a virtual sell out? But I'll let you guys get back to your cheerleading.
:lol Yes I know I never should have admitted I'm buying RE4 for the GC right away.
The DS is supposed to be the hawt item of Xmas 2004. How can a virtual sell out not be expected? It's a brand new piece of hardware released in peak shopping season of the year from the "Number one name in portable gaming", why is it a surprise to not expect a virtual sell out? But I'll let you guys get back to your cheerleading.
:lol Yes I know I never should have admitted I'm buying RE4 for the GC right away.
Spiritreaver
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See ya! *tips hat*Mrbob said:
NDS trolls need to put their act together.
So what is it? A catastrophy of Virtual Boy proportions like some where claiming a few months ago? A gimmicky N64 in disguise that consummers will never buy? Kiddy? Will be overshadowed once PSP comes out?
I for one think this products will coexist because they are attractive to different consumers for different reasons.
edit* WOW SPIKE, SEEMS WE AGREE
So what is it? A catastrophy of Virtual Boy proportions like some where claiming a few months ago? A gimmicky N64 in disguise that consummers will never buy? Kiddy? Will be overshadowed once PSP comes out?
I for one think this products will coexist because they are attractive to different consumers for different reasons.
edit* WOW SPIKE, SEEMS WE AGREE
Atomsmasher
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Why is it that every DS thread transitions into a "PSP ROOLZ, DS SUXX!" thread?
Spiritreaver
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Can we got out sometime? I'd love to! In other words, I totally agree. I'm not seeing any reason why either will not be successful.CrisKre said:
I'm glad to see others agree with me. All this "one will fail, the other will succeed" crap is just nonsense. All three can (and will) be successful -- there is plenty of room for all.CrisKre said:NDS trolls need to put their act together.
So what is it? A catastrophy of Virtual Boy proportions like some where claiming a few months ago? A gimmicky N64 in disguise that consummers will never buy? Kiddy? Will be overshadowed once PSP comes out?
I for one think this products will coexist because they are attractive to different consumers for different reasons.
edit* WOW SPIKE, SEEMS WE AGREE
seismologist
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CrisKre said:
with these sales numbers, I think it's been updgraded to "next Dreamcast" status.
Oh, and since this thread is polluted with PSP pic's anyway, here's some funny info. I was watching The Screen Savers yesterday, and Kevin Perera (or whatever the new host's name is) was talking about a conversation they had with a guy from Sony regarding the PSP. He said he was told that because they thought that the PSP would be a hit this holliday, that they were going to limit the number of units shipped (in Japan I guess).
Kevin was all like (paraphrased) 'So because they think that it's going to be a hit they're going to limit the number of units available? Sounds like they don't have alot of confidence. Sounds like another PSX to me...'
His words, not mine
Kevin was all like (paraphrased) 'So because they think that it's going to be a hit they're going to limit the number of units available? Sounds like they don't have alot of confidence. Sounds like another PSX to me...'
His words, not mine
mashoutposse
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Cruel Bastard Mario said:Oh, and since this thread is polluted with PSP pic's anyway, here's some funny info. I was watching The Screen Savers yesterday, and Kevin Perera (or whatever the new host's name is) was talking about a conversation they had with a guy from Sony regarding the PSP. He said he was told that because they thought that the PSP would be a hit this holliday, that they were going to limit the number of units shipped (in Japan I guess).
Kevin was all like (paraphrased) 'So because they think that it's going to be a hit they're going to limit the number of units available? Sounds like they don't have alot of confidence. Sounds like another PSX to me...'
His words, not mine
What do you expect? They're losing money on it in the short term.
Rogerkiller
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Mrbob said:Nope! Post Xmas is the real deal for sales. DS better sell out all million before Xmas. Can the DS sustain sales after the Christmas rush? This is the issue. Oh and I won't even go to comparing it to the virtual boy. I think the DS has already outsold it.
Widescreen >>> Two Screens
Just my opinion.
Instead of talking out of your ass about the DS sales you should have said the last two quotes from your post right in the beginning.......
Smiles and Cries
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Gahiggidy said:
^^^
There, this thread is now complete.
not yet my banana loving friend...
NOW!
gamergirly said:
The irony of someone arguing for Nintendo's innovation and against franchise extensions is a beautiful thing to behold.
Meanwhile, here's why folks will be interested in buying the PSP. It's not because of the games. It's not because of the screen. Simply put:
Oh yeah.
FnordChan
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this thread is gold - does anyone else talk more sense than amirox?
how can anyone deny the appeal of the psp? it's the first time a portable gaming device hasn't looked like a toy, it has the powerful playstation brand behind it, sony's talent for turning people into hysterical screaming hordes, and that screen..
don't get me wrong, i'm sitting here with sore eyes and crippled hands from playing my ds for about three hours non stop - but i want this thing NOW
how can anyone deny the appeal of the psp? it's the first time a portable gaming device hasn't looked like a toy, it has the powerful playstation brand behind it, sony's talent for turning people into hysterical screaming hordes, and that screen..
don't get me wrong, i'm sitting here with sore eyes and crippled hands from playing my ds for about three hours non stop - but i want this thing NOW
Mike Works
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Wow. A lot of people in this thread are going to be banned in a few minutes.
edit: Actually, no, I'll just make an example out of one person in an effort to put these type of threads back on track.
Mr Bob gets 2 weeks. Next time I see someone post like he did in this thread, it'll be upped to 2 months.
Don't do it.
And don't think I won't forget this when the PSP launches. I shouldn't want to avoid threads with big news and multiple pages in an attempt to avoid a roll eye'd induced migraine from you stupid kids with console alliances.
edit: Actually, no, I'll just make an example out of one person in an effort to put these type of threads back on track.
Mr Bob gets 2 weeks. Next time I see someone post like he did in this thread, it'll be upped to 2 months.
Don't do it.
And don't think I won't forget this when the PSP launches. I shouldn't want to avoid threads with big news and multiple pages in an attempt to avoid a roll eye'd induced migraine from you stupid kids with console alliances.
julls said:this thread is gold - does anyone else talk more sense than amirox?
how can anyone deny the appeal of the psp? it's the first time a portable gaming device hasn't looked like a toy, it has the powerful playstation brand behind it, sony's talent for turning people into hysterical screaming hordes, and that screen..
don't get me wrong, i'm sitting here with sore eyes and crippled hands from playing my ds for about three hours non stop - but i want this thing NOW
For serious, yo.
I loves my DS.