Sleeping Giant Will Attack?

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The Playstation 3 has been the sleeping giant of the current console war since its release in 2006, boasting features missing from other consoles, yet failing to really deliver games that made it stand on it's own aside from the Xbox 360.

Early titles Heavenly Sword and Uncharted: Drakes Fortune really set the bar high for what the Playstation 3 was capable of, what it was going to bring to us in the future, but the issue is that the time between these unique titles has been too long.

The end of 2008 saw the release of LittleBigPlanet and Resistance 2, both extremely high profile, large budget, and impressive exclusives for the console. Both games received praise, and both games have launched momentum for the PS3 to reach for the stars and really dominate 2009.

Followed up by the massive Killzone 2, which has truly raised the bar for what gamers can expect from their home consoles, and FPS in general, question is can Sony continue this momentum of top notch titles and continue to dominate in 2009?

With inFamous, MAG, Uncharted 2 and God of War III all slated for release this year, one would imagine this is going to be a huge year for Sony Playstation 3 owners.

Problem is that if the Playstation 3 faces another wishy washy year it could be over. The Xbox 360 has dominated the hardcore gamers collection for long enough now, and getting towards the end of the consoles lifespan, chances are Microsoft are going to be announcing a new console in the next year or so, which could see a decline in PS3 sales.

Will 2009 be the big year that Sony needs to propel it's console to greatness? What are your thoughts on the subject?

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jotendo
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It could be just like the ps2 all over again, where people will be buying and playing it all through next generation
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jotendo said: It could be just like the ps2 all over again, where people will be buying and playing it all through next generation



Yeah,
i have to agree with u on that one, Jotendo!

And i also agree that microsoft will announce a new console or something extravagent.

but remember that Nintendo still have their special announcement around xmas. Hopefully they will excel and pull something out of their asses that can compete with Sony and Microsoft!
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I think M$oft will continue along with business as usual but may take a stab at the portable market with a new Zune (to take on the iPod touch)

PS3 was designed with a long life span in mind, but we're a couple of years in now and it's time for another price drop. Whenever people look at PS3 console sales they need to consider that it's still retailing alongside the PS2.

The strategy being to sell people on gaming with a cheap entry level console and hope that the buyer then chooses to 'graduate' to the PS3 in due time.

It's a brave strategy but one that is likely to work (to a certain degree)

The problem for Sony though, is that M$oft played a smart hand by undercutting everyone late last year. 360's for less that $300 are likely to capture some of those ready to 'graduate' while also capturing the attention of Wii owners looking to pick up a second console.
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I wouldn't dream of buying a PS3 with a price tag like that. There have been some games that I wouldn't mind like MGS4, Killzone2 and Heavenly Sword. Money is tight and $700 is something that can't be frittered away. Maybe in the near future...if they haven't brought out a PS4 by then (highly unlikely).
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Skidmark
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Yep, the price has been a major hurdle for me too. I've really wanted a PS3 since launch but I keep letting my brain rule my heart. I'm slowly drifting closer and closer to the purchase but I'm not there yet. A price drop and/or backwards compatability would absolutely seal the deal for me, and I suspect the same goes for a lot of current PS2 owners. The good thing about being a late adopter is the wealth of great games you'll have to pick from. I won't be rushing to Sony, They can come to me for a change.
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renagadez
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Skidmark said: Yep, the price has been a major hurdle for me too. I've really wanted a PS3 since launch but I keep letting my brain rule my heart. I'm slowly drifting closer and closer to the purchase but I'm not there yet. A price drop and/or backwards compatability would absolutely seal the deal for me, and I suspect the same goes for a lot of current PS2 owners. The good thing about being a late adopter is the wealth of great games you'll have to pick from. I won't be rushing to Sony, They can come to me for a change.


I believe the original 60GB PS3 was backwards compatable but they were having problems playing it so they cut out that feature and made the 80GB PS3. I agree with the last point you said about buying it in the future with the games to choose from. I like that thought!
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I think they were having problems selling the original 60GB at the ridiculous price of $999. Dropping B/C chips cut the cost and by default extended the shelf life of the PS2....at least mine anyways.
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renagadez
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Oh, I thought that was just a release price. But maybe with this stimulus package, people may think about getting it...
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The only reason I'm interested in getting a PS3 is because of MGS4. Or Valkyria chronicles. Or the ability to play PS1 games.
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