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**Kane Knight** · 10-09-2007, 06:39 PM

I can't speak for multii-platofmr games, due to not having a PS3. I know they're reviewed lower, but reviews tend to be more of a weathervane, blowing in favor of the more popular platform. PS3's exclusives so far have done horrible, too.

It's not just an issue of lying, either. Who wants to wait for promised games down the line?

I know a lot of people are saying "buy both," but it won't happen. American spending power is down. On top of that, Consumer Electronics sales are down. The pricetag on the PS3 is a big factor in this market.

Beyond that, being the cheapest Blu Ray player is hardly a selling point in a primarily low-def market. In August, Blu-Ray/HDDVD sales combined finally managed to topple VHS. A fucking dead format was outselling the two "hot" new formats until August. It might be a selling point down the line, but by then, hi def will be significantly cheaper, and unless they start selling it for like 200 bucks, it'll be moot.

I think MGS and FF are still system sellers, just not the way they used to be.

10-09-2007, 06:39 PM	#91
Kane Knight Ron Paul 4 EVA Posts: 152,467	I can't speak for multii-platofmr games, due to not having a PS3. I know they're reviewed lower, but reviews tend to be more of a weathervane, blowing in favor of the more popular platform. PS3's exclusives so far have done horrible, too. It's not just an issue of lying, either. Who wants to wait for promised games down the line? I know a lot of people are saying "buy both," but it won't happen. American spending power is down. On top of that, Consumer Electronics sales are down. The pricetag on the PS3 is a big factor in this market. Beyond that, being the cheapest Blu Ray player is hardly a selling point in a primarily low-def market. In August, Blu-Ray/HDDVD sales combined finally managed to topple VHS. A fucking dead format was outselling the two "hot" new formats until August. It might be a selling point down the line, but by then, hi def will be significantly cheaper, and unless they start selling it for like 200 bucks, it'll be moot. I think MGS and FF are still system sellers, just not the way they used to be.