tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611352.post2280406739179602234..comments2024-02-19T19:53:01.688-08:00Comments on Cathode Tan: It Came From E3: Sony Versus MicrosoftJoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04260309971152360156noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611352.post-7360085749097036982013-06-11T08:40:24.516-07:002013-06-11T08:40:24.516-07:00The other bit is that Sony has edged Microsoft out...The other bit is that Sony has edged Microsoft out when it comes to indie titles, which will swing that door open even a little broader.<br /><br />It's odd - Microsoft wants the XBO to effectively be the new VCR ... a consumer product every living room will want to have. Except it is too expensive and esoteric ... try explaining to your mom why Kinect is worth an extra $100.<br /><br />Sony will probably get a broader range of gamers, while Microsoft's gamble on non-gamers is probably a dud.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260309971152360156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611352.post-90155989055975223382013-06-11T06:45:24.738-07:002013-06-11T06:45:24.738-07:00In the previous generation of consoles, it seemed ...In the previous generation of consoles, it seemed that Microsoft came in humbled from their experience launch the XBOX, and Sony came in arrogant. They were going to launch a new processor architecture, new video disc format, and, oh yeah, maybe their box would play some games too. In the end they were starved for titles at launched, had a big miss on the online aspects of their games, and ended up starting way behind. They lacked focus and they suffered for it.<br /><br />This generation it is Microsoft that is showing the arrogance and lack of focus. With Sony, they focussed too much on Cell and BluRay (though BR wasn't a bad long term investment). But this generation it is Microsoft who's too obsessed with Kinnect. The XBox costs $100 more largely because of Kinnect being included. <br /><br />Their bet is that the gee whiz value of the Kinnect is what will sell the console. Maybe that would be true if it didn't make the console $100 more and if they hadn't completely blown the call on DRM. Also there's some chance the Kinnect hurts them because people get a little spooked by a camera watching them 24/7. <br /><br />Last night I pre-ordered a PS4. I was leaning towards the PS4 for my next console, but I wanted to see what Microsoft had in store. My conclusion is that if I want to play video games, I should buy a PS4. Seems simple enough to me.<br /><br />Steve Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956603993158366950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9611352.post-33648174349790622872013-06-10T23:16:34.607-07:002013-06-10T23:16:34.607-07:00Sony had a solid presentation with customer-friend...Sony had a solid presentation with customer-friendly policies. It's sad that people (including me) were so happy about their used games and online policies, but this is where we are right now. We never had a 360 and we won't be getting an Xbox One -- both systems seem to be geared towards bros who like sports games. The PS3 and now the PS4 seem to be marketing to a broader audience of gamers.<br /><br />On another note, super excited about the Mirror's Edge announcement today.Brinstarhttp://acidforblood.net/noreply@blogger.com