Justin Skists wrote: > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Nick Humphries [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ISTR various reports for the > > ECTS this year saying that the PS2 will crush the opposition just on the > > basis > > of a few technical demos they saw, which is stupid. > > I think the PS2 will crush thee opposition anyway. It was always going to. > > Because: > a) It will let you watch DVD stuff. > b) It's backward compatible with the original PlayStation. > c) I like the look of the casing. > _If_ PS2 crushes the opposition, it'll be because people didn't learn from the original that the games are flash, unplayable crap (apart from a few gems). _If_ PS2 crushes Dreamcast it'll be because Sega didn't learn that obscure ads for a console don't sell games, therefore don't sell consoles.
a) DVD compatibility will probably push the price back to the highs of the original PS release, and by then Dreamcast will probably have had it's price cut by about £50. £150 vs. £300..? b) Backwards compatibility? Why bother? Have you seen the prices of a new or second hand PS these days? Anyone who's already got a PS would be stupid to throw it out to make room for the new one unless it's got that common PS CD-skipping problem. Let's face it, with Sony making PS2, it it going to be much better in that department? c) You like the reconditioned CD-i look? Why should that mean it'll be a success? Certainly, PS2 will be a success. Sony's reputation will see to that. The fact is, most people that bought PS1 were not serious gamers, they just added it to their list of in-home entertainment (Sony HiFi, Sony TV and video, Sony PlayStation). They will buy the new one purely because it's new, and it's an upgraded model. Sure, they might buy a lot of games, but since they've never really gone in deep with games, they're not disappointed by the shallow trash they're always buying. On in-house arcade conversions alone, Sega have always trounced Sony. The closest Sony ever got to in-house arcade games was Namco's conversions. Look who's developing for Dreamcast... Also, what can PS owners expect from PS2? Endless streams of sequels to PS1 originals. On the advertising front, Sega have always been useless, and the DC ads are no exception. Unless I see game footage in the ads, I'm sure DC will fail pretty soon after it's release, in much the same way as the Saturn. Sony's adverts have always been flash, attention grabbing, and _relevant_. They _always_ show some of the game, even if they have to speed it up and show it very briefly. I doubt there's anyone out there who, having seen an ad for PlayStaion, or one of it's games, did not know what was being advertised. > Whether it will cope with the future developments of Nintendo and Sega - > Who knows? > Nintendo are pretty much out of the game, don't you think? Gord. (Mr Opinionated) -- < The HEXdidn't... Homepage: >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> < ------ Featuring The U.K. Policenauts Homepage ------ > <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< http://www.hexdidnt.clara.net > \---------- AOL Instant Messenger: 'hexdidnt' ----------/
