Sony bashers will eat their words in 2007

Based on reports of what's circulating through the blogosphere, video consumers are mighty dissatisfied with Blu-ray and gamers are unhappy that PS3 has upped the price of the console by including Blu-ray. Then of course, there's all of those stories about how Sony couldn't meet its production targets. In 2007, when PS3 stocks are plentiful, they'll eat their words.

The few hundred thousand of console units Sony has brought to market in the US and Japan so far have sold out within minutes. The Japanese games market leader believes it will starting biting huge chunks out of the new generation consoles market once it is able to get sufficient supplies into stores.

Meanwhile, an under reported fact is that the biggest selling console on the market last month was not the Wii, PS3 or Xbox 360 but the PS2...

[Maddens Raiders]

the Aussies are so civilized. Hard to imagine some used to call it Devil's Island. lol

[EnforcerOfTheTruth]

On a sidenote, it's so funny PS2 outsells everything. If the brand Sony would have some many problems and such a bad reputation, the PS2 would never be as successful. It doesn't have anything to do with it beeing cheaper, Xbox and Gamecube are even more cheap, but both consoles are selling a $hit. It looks like the haters are exaggerating it and it's not what the main public and average consumer thinks. As I said PS2 proves that and just wait for Sony to ship enough consoles. Die crooked MS with your pathetic fanboys, but please Sony, don't kill the nice Wii with it's civilised fans.

[MicroGamer]

the PS2 continues to sell is because of the price and because it got most of the support last generation because it was on the market a year longer than everyone else. The reason MS couldn't lower the price of the XBox and keep it in production to compete at the end of the last generation was because it was made of off the shelf components made by others and MS had no control over prices of parts. They stated that it was impossible to drop the price on the XBox below $149.99 without losing too much money so they focused on the next gen instead. They have more components in the 360 that they have a greater degree of control over in terms of pricing that they can use this time that they couldn't last time. They are in the spot that Sony was in last time. First to market with greater control over component prices. Even though Blu Ray is a proprietary Sony thing, the cost to manufacture it is too high. The cost of the Cell chip and the XDR Ram is also high. So now we see a reversal of the last generation. MS is in the position of being able to contain their costs, while Sony's costs remain sky high. MS was also able to gather developer support sooner, which was another advantage that PS2 had last time. Face it, Sony has an uphill battle ahead of them to catch up to 360 in this generation.

[big_tim]

with the flame war...

[ironwolf]

Best buy now has HD DVD players (Toshiba I think) for $399. Their prices are falling faster than Blu-Ray's.

[AuburnTiger]

it's RCA

[Anerythristic26]

This is like a feel good , "keep your chin up kid" article for the as Enforcer of His Delusions would say "pathetic" Sony Fanboys. Don't worry guys " The sun will come out tomorrow."
It's pretty much over , though. Keep on dreaming though. At least you have those.

Edit: I am enthralled with this article. It is like the author is putting his arm around te battered PS fans and letting them know it will be OK. I like how he tries to make a point that 160'000 consoles sold in a day in a nation with a population of 300,000,000 and that means doom for all naysayers.

[GamerX2]

WAIT for systems, WAIT for better graphics, WAIT for better blu-ray sales, WAIT 2007,2008,3010..Ok sony we will WAIT for you!!!! but what will we do until then??? Anybody got a 360 I can borrower???

[MoonDust]

Wait and see.

[FordGTGuy]

going to find this topic in a month and respond that would be awesome....

NOT!!!!!!!!!!!

[Maddens Raiders]

SNE is going thru a lotta crap right now trying to harvest their precious lil' blu diodes and ramp up the pipeline. I know ya could care, but I'm just telling ya in case yous forgot. Things didn't go as according to plan. But that doesn't mean the war for you is over --(Picture this if you can: Flying the Xbox Flag and claiming "Mission Accomplished" on the deck of your Microsoft Carrier (w/ your Ballz-out jeans on) already. Sound a little silly? That's cause it is. That's what you all are doing. I bet that's never happened to either one of you guys. Right? UmHm. You do realize that the (game) for SNE between rival opponent MS has only begun with this system, right? We do all agree that at this point in the (game), that the game has not Even reached the halfway point of the first quarter right? MS has done well to this point. A kickoff return and a field goal to start the (game). Now, SNE's about to get the ball early in the first for its first offensive drive of the (game). When the opposition stings you - You must respond. Now we'll see how SNE responds. Will M$'s defense Hold forcing SNE into a quick three and out. Or, will SNE go deep like one should when your stung. I say go deep, but....what(who) do they have to go deep with? Motorstorm? Lair? Heavenly Sword? Maybe they'll swing it out wide with MGS4 or FFXIII. Or maybe just up the gut with KZII. Nah that won't come 'til later in the (game).

I dunno what the he77 they'll do cause I don't run the damn thing, but I'm sure that absolutely Nothing has been settled. I've never seen the likes of so much unbridaled hysteria since 28 days. Hilarious. So could everybody just calm the he77 down? With the disturbing thought of man love being spewn around? "Keep your chin up kid?", "" The sun will come out tomorrow."Lol I almost sprayed MD all over the screen I was laughing so hard! WTF? It's really not necessary. The article is justified. The fact that it's something positive about Blu-ray is really what offends you. pity.

[THE TRUTH]

What Maddens is basiclly saying is:

We its not near over til Sony takes MS best shot and quits

Last gen Sony took MS biggest shots halo 1 and 2 and got stonger!

When MS does take sonys shot because it will come, how will they respond?

We know Sony can take a hit, start off sluggish, talk trash, ect. And keep coming faster and stonger question is can MS?

When Sony ups production will the 360 become an afterthought?

Will people still want a 360 next Christmas?

Let's wait and see how the game unfolds before we claim a winner!

[THAMMER1]

Because of HALO 3. DUH. You should know that by now. But yeah letts wait and see what Sony dose and enjoy the 360 for what it is doing.

[uxo22]

Please explain to me (in as much detail as you can) how sony has gotten stronger since halo 1 and 2. Sometimes, some of you guys get diarrea of the mouth with no substance. Please explain if you will please.

Also, since I'm here, the 360's rival is the PS3 NOT the ps2. You guys need to stop pulling this PS2 card out of your A$$es.

Before either 360 or PS3 were released, no one was comparing the 360 to the PS2. So why start now, is it because you would have no argument otherwise. I truely believe that the XBOX360 has won this battle but the PS3 will win the war (Long Haul). But, at least have some dignity and admit it when you loose a battle.

So that people don't just think you are a sinceless FANBOY and start to take everything you say as BS, thus ignoring you.

Anyway, that's my 2 cents.

[MicroGamer]

They say that Sony has brought the cost of Blu Ray players down to equivalent of HD-DVD players. What a lie. If that were true Sony would not be taking such a huge loss on the PS3 and their own Blu Ray player would not cost $900. I expect better than this from you, M.R.

[beans]

A guy at my job told me that went to Fry's Electronics and saw a bluray drive for pc marked at 649.99 and was 1000.00 2 months ago!

[marcusfenix]

I can get and HD-DVD drive from HP for $100.00, can poo-ray do that?

[THAMMER1]

When you think about it Sony fans are eating allot of crow right now as Wii speak.

Allot of big talk from Sony fans for the past year and allot of it has turned out to be a big load of POO. I think people will stop caring and start playing Lost Planet and Mass effect and Halo 3. <<< My opinion

The PS3 cost more and delivers less, all though it is still a fun machine. It will be a long 2007 for M$ and Sony but it will be even more fun than 2006 was because we now have both consoles. But I think Sony will not come out on top unless the offer a price drop and offer more AAA new titles that look better than 360 games.

Joe public sees cost and visual appeal. So is Sony can improve in those areas I think they have a better shot at 2008.

And do not forget to wait that is the NEW SONY slogan I guess.

[THELANDOFSANDS]

yay, more crappy consoles will REALLY fix the problem that they are crappy.

PS3 is dead.

[BadTaste]

EDIT: I didn't even want to comment?? :S

[The great 1]

None of you fu*king morons have actually played a PS3, it's a fu*king brilliant consoel i recieved mines today, RFOM is fantastic as far as graphics go, better than COD3, Motorstorm is truely one of the most fun games i have ever played and yet these Xbox clowns think it's bad, bottom line is this Sony sells another 100M + consoles, Sony wins for a third time Ms stops production of there sinking ship and makes a start on another console that is destined to fail, after all my pal just got a shot of the PS3 and he said to me can i touch it please it looks priceless, he loves it, that's him going to get a PS3, lol i like it how 30 or so MS brainwashed fanatics can try to make it sound like everything is 100 times worse than it actually is, like E3 06, i wasen't complaining with Sony, but for soem reason they were and i have no clue what in the hell they were talking about because Ms showed nothing that was anything better, so lol keep up your crap please amuse us all, because when it's said and done Xbox will have lost again, Come on please Xbox fans give us your sad predictions and Statistics lollollololol!

[The BS Police]

It was alright, but I saw nothing better than what the Xbox 360 offers.
Resistance did have good gmeplay and a pretty good story, but those damn health things (I forget what they are called), are just so annoying to find.

The only hing about the PS3 that impressed me was how quiet it is.

[BIadestarX]

I'm glad you enjoy the PS3; trust me we have enough immaturity in halo 2 as it is; we surely do not need more people like you that are so eager to insult people with inappropriate language (as if that makes what you say more justifiable) when they don't agree with you gaming habits or taste. 2 words "grow up". Seriously Sony’s fan base needs to work on moving past puberty. Tip: once you see pubic hair; it’s time to grow up.

[uxo22]

There is a lot of anger built into your last message. (A whole lots). Yo son, I have both the 360 and the PS3. Although they both have the advantages and disadvantages, the XBOX360 is more fun for me right now. I'm sure it's because of the current game selection. With the price of both HD-DVD and BLU-Ray Movies right now, I'm not interested in either console for watching movies. So with that being said the blu-ray vs HD-DVD arguement is a wash for me. But to say people are brainwashed and drop "F" bomb after "F" bomb shows a lot of pinned up anger all for no sensible reason. (Maybe you're the one who is brainwashed.) As for your friend, I don't have a Wii (Yet), but if a group of people that I hang out with all get a Wii, then I would be likely to get one also. I would be willing to bet that if your friend was a neutral party and you had a 360, then he would be leaning toward getting a 360. That's just simple human behavior, but all of this name calling and threating people is bullSh!t!

[Scrumptious]

He forgot to mention DS outsold everything. Sure it's a handheld, but about the same price as a PS2. WHEN Sony ever starts shipping enough PS3's they'll wank right into a 360 pirce drop. The price drop coupled with the superior hardware, games, multimedia, and WAY better online will put the last nail in Sony's coffin. I hope your PS3 doen't break after Sony's out of business.

[TheMART]

The PS3's are bought by profit takers

Only 1.5 game attach rate per unit @ launch
Pathetic.

[Tyrael]

Eat their words? Hmm im not so sure about that. Sony's done real well for themselves in the past but I got a feeling that they're gonna have to fight alot harder this time to stay on top. Betamax, Memory Stick, etc... all failed and its gonna take alot for Bluray to break that tradition, but we'll just have to wait and see...

[Ravenator529]

I am fine with my 360. I could care less about the PS3.

If GOW is as "good as it gets" graphically for the 360, then that is fine with me.

I like FPS, and the 360 does that genre better than any other "console" on the market. The "live" service is leaps and bounds beyond anything Sony will ever have for the PS3. Go ahead and say Sony's online service is free! So what? It's sh1t when compared to "live".

I never thought that Sony was going to fail. With a userbase of 140 million PS2 users compared to the original XBox's userbase of 25 million, you have to figure that not everyone is going to "jump ship".

And yes, Halo 3 will sell 360's next Christmas. I bet you that even the Halo 3 commercial from last Monday night sold a good amount of 360's.

To each his own. But in no way will I be eating my words.

[Ravenator529]

I love how people will disagree and then write nothing in reply!

[andthensum]

we love how you agree with yourself

[Ravenator529]

I'm not that desperate to vote for myself. Actually, I didn't even know it was possible.

But you see, I disagree with you and I am telling you why.

It's typical of this website though.

[FirstknighT]

Circuit City just had a sale on ps2s for $70 and about 100 ps2 games for $5-$10 each brand new! There are alot of hard working families out there, this is a bargain for them!

There are alot of AAA titles coming out for the 360 in 2007 and continues to bring newer AAA games and exclusives. Halo 3 will own all of 2007!

The Great1, I just beat Resistance...it was a fun game...the online is kinda weak. Their really isn't any skill involved in playing the online in Resistance. I was already owning my first few tries. Maybe my Halo 2 experience helped me out, who knows. But I hate cheap weapons that shoot thru walls. The online is just what I expected....a fragfest! The online is really unbalanced, but I heard there working on an update to fix this! The other game I played was the Motorstorm demo at the Gamespot near my house. I played it for a few minutes than left and went to play Excite Truck on the Wii. There was about 8 people around the Wii and zero on the ps3. Oh well...

[QuietMan69]

This article was a waste of 2 minutes of my life. Author needs to be beaten about the head

[markfield]

If you like your PS3 and it's games - great. If you like your 360 and it's games - great. Please someone explain to me why there is so much hate and emotion expressed about these next-gen consoles.... maybe it's only by the pea-sized immature brains of frantic teenagers (the same ones who constantly shout obscenities in Halo2 multiplayer)

[tk]

The PS3 is a great product. Best BluRay player on the market, great games console, and backward compatible with the PS1/PS2 library - maybe not 100% - but as someone mentioned - Sony counts how many PS2 titles don't work, and MS counts how many work.

Sony did not drop the PS1 when the PS2 launched, and they did not drop the PS2 when the PS3 launched. I just bought 5 new titles for the PS2 while I wait for March - and they will work on the new console. If I got an XBox - then the old titles would most likely not work, and I would have to get the ugly attachment to play the HD format that will most likely lose.

The so-called "negativity" in the market? Don't believe it. I personally think it is just paid-for media "analysts" trying to create the impression of negativity. I just don't trust the MS will continue supporting the 360 when the 720 comes out. Same as they do with Windows and Office, and the XBox now deceased - I mean - how many original XBox titles do you see released? 0? And PS2 titles? More that "next gen" titles? Why? Because the platform owner supports it for 10 years? So which one do you think I will get? There is plenty of milage left in the PS2. Because MS did not make it - other wise it would have been abandoned beginning 2005.

[FKN Unbelievable]

To Score and Take plenty Time off of the The Clock is to Win the Game. Quick scores Don't Mean sh!t if my Time of Possesion is longer and Keeping your defense on the Field longer. Ya'll Seem to forget Football is a game of
Chess. Every Play has a Counter play. Sony's Defense Been on the Field too long and now their Tired and weak Secondary is taking the Punishment.

[DJ]

Hilarious photo. I love the look on the girl's face.

[marcusfenix]

The PS3 will eat the 360 dust.

[MySwordIsHeavenly]

Bioshock was announced for the PS3 though...
I can't wait to play it!

You're leaving out Heavenly Sword, Lair, and Unreal 07'. I believe they will be system sellers. Oh, and the whole Resistance lineup. God knows how many Insomniac will make. They didn't have enough time for the launch...but it's still a fantastic game. I think Killzone 2 will hold us off until Resistance 2...

I can't freaking wait.

Oh, and why is everyone saying Live is OBVIOUSLY the best online service?

I happen to think HUB has great online support. Of course, it's up to the developer to make a good server...like PC games.

I have NO IDEA what will happen with gaming after this generation.

Anyone have a prediction???

[MySwordIsHeavenly]

honestly, I think the 360 may actually win the US this time around. I mean, MS knows how to market. The Zune is right behind the Ipod...and the ZUNE SUCKS!!! So, regardless of how good something is...people will buy it because of hype. Like...walk into a gamestop. You have some confused parent playing the wii...you have some white kid in his twenties playing the 360 and you have a black kid playing NBA 07 on the PS3 with a really PISSED off white guy right behind him waiting for Motorstorm.

Am I wrong???

The fact is...people will buy anything if the TV tells them it's freakin' awesome...especially Americans.

I believe Japan will go to the PS3...it will slowly surpass the Wii because of better games...obviously.

Europe will go with whoever has the best soccer game...

[MySwordIsHeavenly]

Please help here.

No one listens to ANYTHING us Sony fans say!!!
I feel like that creepy side-kick guy in all the really bad superhero movies...sorry bout that.

[Maddens Raiders]

let me know when you open the madhatter hate camp -- "you have a black kid playing NBA 07 on the PS3 with a really PISSED off white guy right behind him waiting for Motorstorm." WTF
Lemme guess the white guy in his twenties was playing G.R.A.W. or some sh** right? And the Japanese kid (that you left out) is in the Pokemon section? I hope you were just kidding around 'cause if not you live in a small world. I have a lot of friends of all colors and they all play all kinds of games for many different systems, and believe me, they would wanna play Motorstorm and NBA 07 especially if its 1080p. Now, you're not implying that they're displaying 1080p resolution at Gamestop huh? I shop at Bbuy. EB and Gamestop have become far too anti-SNE and I mean outright hatred and lies and I have boycotted their stores. So I wouldn't know if they do now, cause if they did -- that would make sense for the black kid to be playing the NBA 07 'cause they like shiny stuff you know like bling. Ya see now how tacky that looks. If not you're a buster. Buster. WTH is wrong w/ you?

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a/w on <subject> the PS3 is an excellent machine that deserves respect. The architecture of the machine makes it almost impervious to elemnts of the future -- well maybe at least til 2011. The games are going to improve tremendously over the the next two to three years as will the 360's. Things are only going to get better from here on out for all gamers. This is a Gamer's Federation. #30.) I don't know about gamestop, but at the Targets & Bbuy's here people are still walking out with PS3's when there there at the right time. SNE consumers of all ilk should avoid shopping at GameStop & EBgames.

[Thugbot187]

I was at three diffrent stores today, who each had 2 to 3 PS3 in stock... No one was there to buy one. Most people were there for the Wii.

[MySwordIsHeavenly]

Both gamestops by my house sell out of both within minutes of them getting there...

I think you're lying...

If they were that available...I'd be there buying one.

[Thugbot187]

GameStop is always sold out true. I saw them in a GameCrazy stores, Tucson AZ. Don't get upset that they aren't moving like the Wii.

[NextGen24Gamer]

Are you being sarcastic when you say you know for a fact that I don't own a Ps3? Because if you promise to never post on here again....I will gladly take a picture of it with me in the picture with my digital cam. Thats how I shut xbug up with the picture of Sonic for the 360 native 1080p. For weeks he would call me a liar and keep saying that there are no games that are native 1080p. I typically don't like to pull the camera out and make fools of people...but for you, I will if you really think I don't own one and you promise to never post on this site again. Otherwise its not worth it. I don't jump through hoops for no one. But I will make a fool of someone in a sec if needed. Here is the pic I took of my 360 game....1080p native. There are 3 games currently on the 360 that are 1080p native. And they all came out prior to the ps3 launch. Aint that something.

http://i64.photobucket.com/...

[FKN Unbelievable]

In the same Pic do you see the word "Havok"?thats a Physics Engine. Like for Objects moving life-like in thier enviroment. Not a Game Engine like Unreal(Epic) or Doom(Id). Understand Now Oedipus?

[rowdy 1]

Don't al you fan boys realize tht one can't make money without the other. These 2 companies don't hate each other as much as you guys think they do. Get over your hate. There going to make money off of what you're creating.