Here is a good personal example.
I wanted a new game system. I was considering an XBOX360, Wii or PS3. This was in Nov of 2006.
I buy game consoles to play games. I am not concerned with watching movies on them (I have a subscription to Netflix, Satellite TV and a bunch of DVD players). I also have an MP3 player for listening to music.
I tried out all 3 systems. played Motorstorm (it froze up). Played Gears of War (very cool , really liked it but the WOW graphics fades after awhile). Played Excite Truck (not very impressed)
then I played Wii Sports Bowling. I was hooked.
problem was, I could not find a Wii anywhere.
360s were in abundant supply.
After the launch circus was over, there were PS3's showing up everywhere. I could have bought one fairly easily.
Finally got lucky and found one online.
Sony has had a string of very bad (self inflicted) problems. The Rootkit fiasco, the overpriced PS3, The Hardware Delays, they consistently lie to their consumers.
I once loved Sony. had a PS2, a Trinitron, a walkman, even considering a big Sony Tat on my back.
I am now a Nintendo fan. Have a DS, a Wii and unnaturally idolize Miyamoto as a sort of demi-God.
I love twilight Princess, me and my kids play super mario 64 and Zelda Ocarina of time on the virtual console. I even use the web browser occasionally (it is perfect for zipping out of a game of windwaker to check for a 'hint')
(I also play Gamecube games on it)
My wife NEVER touched the PS2 and now we play bowling occasionally and she created all of the Mii's for our system.
Nintendo has done something right.
I have always been a bit of a graphics whore, and still am. I love watching screengrabs/videos of the latest tech. Usually though, the Game that goes along with it is rather disapointing. (ala Doom3)
Sony needs to make some fun games, then I will consider buying a PS3. (OH and drop the price about 200 bucks)
I wanted a new game system. I was considering an XBOX360, Wii or PS3. This was in Nov of 2006.
I buy game consoles to play games. I am not concerned with watching movies on them (I have a subscription to Netflix, Satellite TV and a bunch of DVD players). I also have an MP3 player for listening to music.
I tried out all 3 systems. played Motorstorm (it froze up). Played Gears of War (very cool , really liked it but the WOW graphics fades after awhile). Played Excite Truck (not very impressed)
then I played Wii Sports Bowling. I was hooked.
problem was, I could not find a Wii anywhere.
360s were in abundant supply.
After the launch circus was over, there were PS3's showing up everywhere. I could have bought one fairly easily.
Finally got lucky and found one online.
Sony has had a string of very bad (self inflicted) problems. The Rootkit fiasco, the overpriced PS3, The Hardware Delays, they consistently lie to their consumers.
I once loved Sony. had a PS2, a Trinitron, a walkman, even considering a big Sony Tat on my back.
I am now a Nintendo fan. Have a DS, a Wii and unnaturally idolize Miyamoto as a sort of demi-God.
I love twilight Princess, me and my kids play super mario 64 and Zelda Ocarina of time on the virtual console. I even use the web browser occasionally (it is perfect for zipping out of a game of windwaker to check for a 'hint')
(I also play Gamecube games on it)
My wife NEVER touched the PS2 and now we play bowling occasionally and she created all of the Mii's for our system.
Nintendo has done something right.
I have always been a bit of a graphics whore, and still am. I love watching screengrabs/videos of the latest tech. Usually though, the Game that goes along with it is rather disapointing. (ala Doom3)
Sony needs to make some fun games, then I will consider buying a PS3. (OH and drop the price about 200 bucks)