Mobile & Apps: "The year 2013 is going to be a big year for technology and gaming, and probably may end up as being the biggest yet. Trying to figure out what will happen in 2013 is not easy unless one has some inside information, so theories and speculation will have to do for now."
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Or at least thats what I believe his response will be.
As for Sony they are a bit more of a mystery. Their current PS3 is still over $200 retail, and they want to really push Vita this year. So do they announce more new hardware in 2013? The people at Sony did say that they don't want to come out last and give Microsoft a headstart again. I wonder if we will see bundles with Vita and the PS3 come out? Or perhaps the PS4 might be better suited with the Vita and could drive more sales there.
maybe because people have a sense of humor and you don't?
xbox would make MORE money off the $199.99 model if they used the structured cell phone type plan on their xbox live service.
In the end, consumer sloths would pay roughly 200$ more, over time, by selecting the marketing genius option known as the $199 model. And I say marketing genius only in the context that people by and large are mindless, thoughtless, ignorant sloths <3
it's disgusting and unbelievable how stupid and lazy so many can be..
Having a consumer 'locked' in makes it more likely they will stick with you for that length of time. I myself probably wouldn't sign up unless the term wasn't much more than just paying it all at once.
Vames got disagrees for his defensive posturing after having a baiting headline. Unfortunately the reality is that many people won't read much past a headline, and if a headline is sensationalized or misleading, misinformation is spread at the sake of an author wanting hits. Vames is not the only one guilty of such tactics by a long shot, but he is still guilty. Ultimately, MS may use the monthly payment scheme to sell the 720 for an initial investment of $199, but they will not do it at the start when they are able to get full retail, and have a shortage of consoles because it's the start of the console's life cycle.
2 New iPhones in 2012? A little doubtful. They've had a very steady pace of releases 1 new iPhone every year along with a new iOS.
Then you just kind of leave PS4 in the dark with actual facts. You only took what everyone else is saying. "PS4 Q4 release"...We know it's going to be Q4 because it's been proven that big releases for anything are best to be released from October through November (Except movies...Dark Knight proved them wrong)
One thing is for sure...
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Who would pay monthly then pay for multiplayer? Xbox gamers for sure.. Also happy tuesday!
"It needs to release at $199 or the PS4 will dismantle it."
Well, back in the day, it was expected the PS3 would dismantle the Xbox 360 out of the gate as it was the industry's laughing stock.
Fast forward 7-years and the Xbox brand is as strong as the Playstation overall and sold more consoles. MS this generation pushed forward and shaped online gaming.
So I don't know, will MS be complacent or is Sony too plagued by bad management.
It will still be a few years before we likely know.
1: make gold free and then make a platinum paid service which would give u free games and Xbox music.. Kinda like playstation does.. Although I think Microsoft would lose millions and millions of dollars doing this.. Or
2:just make Xbox live gold cheaper. At about $20 a year and start offering free games a month and other new features.
I think option 2 is Microsofts best option as its kinda like everyone wins.. What u think?
I have a job and make money on a normal basis. But still, no. I already payed $200+ for my gaming system and already payed $60+ for each game. And MS still expect me to pay for an online service? I mean... its ok to pay for online gaming in a MMORPG. I mean, its just one game. But forcing the customer to pay for an online service on a system that you already payed for? No way! That's like Toyota charging you money every time you turn on the air conditioner on a car you already payed. I don't know... I just don't feel right about it.
"Paying for Xbox live is nothing for me.. It's like 2 hours work.I guess a lot of people don't have jobs theses days.."
1) Ummm, yes - there IS a very high unemployment rate right now in Xbox's biggest region - a lot of people don't have jobs.
2) Gaming is historically a young person's hobby (30 and under); a group that doesn't make the big bucks.
3) Being able to afford something doesn't mean that the person sees it as being worth spending money on.
*numbers not related to those in your comment
Vames, you're such a dummy.
Remember, they get a share of the cash you spend on every game so if they are confident that people will buy many new games they make up the losses on the console that probably costs $500+ to manufacture. (and digital distribution is going to keep getting more relevant - where there aren't manufacturing overheads and there isn't a 2nd hand market)
They know loads of people will want the systems on launch though, so those prices are indeed insanely low - they can easily get away with introducing the consoles at similar prices that the current gen did and adjust the RRP based on uptake and the response from 3rd party developers. They will drop in price at record speeds though, compared to previous console generations.
Another thing to note is how the patents were released. Microsoft's got released first. Then Sony's only a couple of months later. I expect that to be reflected in their release dates as well. Microsoft launching first with Sony only a few months behind.
He's saying that the 720 could be $199 under the agreement that you sign up for a contract deal. I imagine something akin to you agreeing to sign up for a year or so worth of Xbox Live service.
Many cellphone service providers and cable providers do the same thing. You agree to a contract to keep their services for a set amount of time and you get to acquire the hardware (in this case, the console) at a cheaper price then you would if you had bought it without a contract.
As they've already been testing the waters with this very idea on the 360 and seeing how successful this business model has been for other revenues I'm not really sure why so many people find the idea to be so ridiculous. Its highly probable. I doubt they'll start off with this type of offer at launch however, we probably won't see it until a couple months after the initial release.
Perhaps the author should had added an asterisk besides the price in the title. Though someone who would not read it before basing their opinion on an article probably aren't likely to know what significance there is between $199.00 and $199.00*
This is completely due to the slow start up and uncertain nature of a new console. By simply taking a look at the 3DS, Vita or Wii U, you can see that there weren't a ton of amazing titles and new releases were far and few between. Since most people know / expect this (not to mention we will see the doom / gloom articles if the next Xbox doesn't match the 360 from the start), people who lack the funds will simply wait for better titles / a price drop, over simply picking up the new console via an installment plan. The only reason why the 360 installment plan works, is the fact that there is plenty to do and the future is certain. Finally when it comes to newer fancy tech like this, many people want an easy "out". Like if I bought the next Xbox via installment plan, but nothing came out / I didn't want it anymore... I would have to choose to terminate my contract (with a hefty penalty), keep the system around and pay the fees or sell it to another while I continue to pay the fees (assuming I can't actually afford to pat the termination fee / it's too steep to do so). Needless to say, I see the idea going over as well as Sony announcing AT&T service with the Vita.
$299.99 + $59.99 + $59.99 = $419.97
Microsoft gives you the Kinect Model with 2 games on the $14.99/mo. plan.
So its rather a fair deal.
Cell phones are another story. On a contract you may be paying $100+/mo for unlimited everything...when the same can be had for $50/mo. on pre-paid.
what was that ps HOME...cmon seem a port coming from another console where u seem can do something but is USELESS.....wanna talk about the old market? ........with no money u take what u take..and u cant pretend better things...i understand ...this......and for this reason WHEN I WANT i pay for 3 xbl months..
I just wonder how its doing.
No PS4 in 2013.
Wii U gamepad refresh in 2 years.
Steam Box, Samsung, Apple Megaton.
PS4 - $350 - $400
Wii u will fail.
Steambox is worthless, apple are losing touch. People who buy apple are getting ripped off all over the place. It's the same reason sony had problems with TV's. You can get a cheaper set with same features.
They can lose 100 or so a system, but gain 250+ on XBL,then comes extra gear, games, and with millions of systems sold (25 million +), making just 100 per person on extras they will rake in over a couple billion at least when all is said and done...
PS4 has to have learned from the Ps3 launch, and start with at least a choice of 300 to 400 package deals...
Kinect 2 will push the price up and no doubt MS would want a standard ecosystem across all models so the UI can be properly configured.