@get2sammyb I know that Sony has more 1st party games...this gen. But they've focused a lot more on multi-platforms. They need to constantly create new characters they can exploit, while not forgetting on the current characters.
PS2 had 3 new Sly Cooper games. PS3 has none. PS2 had 4 new Jak and Daxter games. PS3
I feel sorry for them. While bankruptcy is inevitable now, Sony could've avoided this. In PS1 and PS2 era, Sony ruled with cheap systems, easy to pirate and a good library (which is why Wii had success, along with gimmicks).
Now, they released a expensive hardware, few 1st party games and almost unhackable. Now, don't give me that bull that piracy hurt sales. It's the other way around: the Nintendo DS owned last gen because it was so easy to hack, but mainly because it had good games.
There are a few things they can do in a attempt to save themselves for further debts:
-Make better games. Uncharted GA was poorly and lazily developed.
-Stop with the proprietary hardware. Vita should have had Micro SD support or at least M2 support.
-Stop copying Nintendo. I know that all companies copy between themselves. Nintendo has a lot of MS and Sony original features (WiiU GamePad, Nintendo Network). But they can get away with that because they make more original stuff. Has the PS Move been nothing more than a blunder? Did the Move improve sales?
-Don't sell overpriced stuff.
With these 4 simple steps, Sony could lower their debts a lot. Do you guys know why Android had much more success than iOS in the past months? Because most of their devices have generic accessories, like Micro SD support, and because it's easy to hack and edit.
If anything, Sony should not imitate Nintendo but Samsung, which has been kicking Sony's ass on almost any electronic device, such as radios, tvs, etc. Even smartphones are way better with Galaxy S3.
Should Sony die, I will have to rely on Nintendo+Steam, which is something I do not want to do. So Please, Hirai, I hope you realize that the cheaper and simpler, the better for the masses.
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Re: PlayStation Mobile Launches on 3rd October
Sold my XP Play and bought a Galaxy S2.
I'm so willing to buy the new Xperia Play, should it come with a good GPU and 1.5 dual core CPU.
Re: Get Down with Double Dragon: Neon's Groovy Soundtrack
Gave Kaufman $1. Feels good man.
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes Will Boast a Day and Night Cycle
When I saw this the first time, I thought it was next gen and for PS4.
Re: Rumour: PlayStation 4 Will Support 4K Resolution
I will gladly take 4K TVs and such if they cost just a bit more than standard HD sets, and not overpriced bull.
Otherwise, I will have to watch how Sony goes into bankruptcy, and start to buy Samsung products, as they have better hardware for cheaper prices.
Re: Talking Point: The Trouble with Trophies
ID: UnawareQuagsire
Have a few trophies, and about 12 plats. Feel free to add me guys!
Re: Sony Silent About Vita Sales in Quarterly Report
@get2sammyb I know that Sony has more 1st party games...this gen. But they've focused a lot more on multi-platforms. They need to constantly create new characters they can exploit, while not forgetting on the current characters.
PS2 had 3 new Sly Cooper games. PS3 has none.
PS2 had 4 new Jak and Daxter games. PS3
Re: Sony Silent About Vita Sales in Quarterly Report
I feel sorry for them. While bankruptcy is inevitable now, Sony could've avoided this. In PS1 and PS2 era, Sony ruled with cheap systems, easy to pirate and a good library (which is why Wii had success, along with gimmicks).
Now, they released a expensive hardware, few 1st party games and almost unhackable. Now, don't give me that bull that piracy hurt sales. It's the other way around: the Nintendo DS owned last gen because it was so easy to hack, but mainly because it had good games.
There are a few things they can do in a attempt to save themselves for further debts:
-Make better games. Uncharted GA was poorly and lazily developed.
-Stop with the proprietary hardware. Vita should have had Micro SD support or at least M2 support.
-Stop copying Nintendo. I know that all companies copy between themselves. Nintendo has a lot of MS and Sony original features (WiiU GamePad, Nintendo Network). But they can get away with that because they make more original stuff. Has the PS Move been nothing more than a blunder? Did the Move improve sales?
-Don't sell overpriced stuff.
With these 4 simple steps, Sony could lower their debts a lot. Do you guys know why Android had much more success than iOS in the past months? Because most of their devices have generic accessories, like Micro SD support, and because it's easy to hack and edit.
If anything, Sony should not imitate Nintendo but Samsung, which has been kicking Sony's ass on almost any electronic device, such as radios, tvs, etc. Even smartphones are way better with Galaxy S3.
Should Sony die, I will have to rely on Nintendo+Steam, which is something I do not want to do. So Please, Hirai, I hope you realize that the cheaper and simpler, the better for the masses.
Re: PlayStation All-Stars Beta Codes Spotted in the Wild
Started playing this just now, game looks decent enough.
Re: By the Way, There's a New Optional PS3 Firmware Update
I have Plus so the console downloads the update when I'm sleeping and when I wake up and turn it on, it takes like 1 minute to update.
I'd rather had one system that is constantly improving than one that was discarded years ago like the Wii.
Re: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure All-Star Battle Brings Madness to PS3
F*cking win!
Re: Vita Firmware V1.8 to Implement PSone Support
Finally, PS1 support. Not that I care, I have a PSP Go and a Xperia Play...but good news nonetheless!
Re: New PlayStation All-Stars Combatants to Debut at Comic-Con
Cole has already been leaked, to I'm expecting the official release now
Re: PlayStation 2 Classics Announced for PS3 in Japan
Isnt Code Veronica in HD for PS3 already?
Re: Review: Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown (PlayStation Network)
Man, this game its fun. And by fun I don't mean stupid gimmicks and kiddy stuff.
Its fun because of a great gameplay and good music!
Re: Tee Off with the European PlayStation Store's Golf Sale
Great job Sammy.
I love golf, so I wish they would give us americans a sale like this one.
Re: Grand Theft Auto Vita Hijacks Sony Survey
I still enjoy LC Stories for PSP. Nothing better than doing stunts with a motorbike.
Re: Minor PlayStation Vita System Software Update Launched
Well, this seems to be an update to make us think that the Vita is not dead.
As long as they include this in the next mandatory update its ok.
They should release something better though, after Uncharted my Vita became a dust magnet.
Re: Sony Not Ruling Out Super Slim PlayStation 3
PS3 Slim design is just fine.