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Post by scfcton on May 6, 2008 22:29:58 GMT
Tuesday, 6 May 2008 news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7386879.stmThis week cant get any better lol! p.s I KNOW this doesnt mean its a better system in anyway, but its shut this lad up at work that constantly said "The Xbox will always outsell the PS3" Sony's PlayStation 3 games console has outsold Microsoft's Xbox 360 in Europe, according to figures released by Sony. More than five million PS3s have been sold across the continent, Sony's David Reeves confirmed. Speaking at a European PlayStation event in London, he said: "The numbers are a testament to the strength of the PlayStation brand." He said PlayStation 3 had been outselling the Xbox 360 since October last year. "We have sold more PlayStation 3s throughout Europe than Xbox 360 even though they launched 16 months before us." Mr Reeves, head of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, also said 12 million PSP handheld consoles and 48 million PlayStation 2s had been sold in Europe. Despite Sony's overhauling of Microsoft in Europe, both firms' sales are a long way behind the Nintendo Wii. Price tag Sony has managed to overtake Xbox 360 sales despite a much higher price tag. The cheapest PS3 is available for £299, versus £159 for the Xbox 360. "We have been consistently outselling our closest competitor [Xbox 360] since October 2007, even with the latest price point," said Mr Reeves. Microsoft cut the price of Xbox 360 in March. The PS3 is far more mass market than 360, which has gone for traditional adult males Nick Parker, games consultant The figures will cheer Sony after a painful launch period for the machine, which saw delays, stock problems and criticism from gamers that early titles for the machine were below par. Kaz Hirai, Sony's global head of PlayStation, said the first year of PS3 had been difficult. Speaking at the London event, he said: "There were teething problems... and customers were a little underwhelmed by early games." 'No surprise' He said Sony was going to promote the PS3 as a "multi-faceted interactive entertainment system" in the year ahead. Games consultant Nick Parker said it was "no surprise" that PlayStation had overtaken Xbox in Europe. "The PlayStation has held out remarkably well over the last 18 months despite the press slating it because of the price. People got behind the brand. "The PS3 is far more mass market than 360, which has gone for traditional adult males - and that does not go down well in continental Europe." He said consumers in Europe had "never gotten over the design ethos of the original Xbox." Microsoft had set out to broaden the appeal of its titles "but never did come up with the goods", he went on. The Xbox 360 was performing well in the UK but has a "problem on the continent". He said PlayStation 3 had "every chance" of overtaking the Xbox 360 in its heartland of North America in the next two to three years. |
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Post by TheDee51 on May 7, 2008 8:44:51 GMT
Whichever way you dress it up, the PS3 is still shit in my opinion and is not getting any closer to the 360.
Where is Home?
Where is Play TV?
Where is decent online play (even GTA iv is riddled with bugs)?
Where is a useable Playstation Store?
Whereare exclusive PS3 games?
Until Sony addresses the most common issues, it could sell 5,000 a second but it still won't come close to matching the quality of the 360 (IMO)
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Post by ben88 on May 7, 2008 8:49:20 GMT
seconded (IMO)
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Post by scfcton on May 7, 2008 9:40:54 GMT
But then theres people like me, I never bought it for gaming or all that fancy stuff, The only game I really played on it is COD4 and GTA4 and thats the extent of my gaming on a console, But on 360 I play all different games all the time... I bought a PS3 pureply because its like a all-in-1 machine, Internet browser, blu-ray, media storage and soon TV and thats what I looked for when choosing it.... In my eyes, they are to TOTALLY different machines, the only simularity is the gaming side....and thats it... and I think that: Xbox 360 = Gaming Machine PS3 = Multimedia Machine And I will never take "Sides" because I rather have both, use both and be double happy  |
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Post by TheDee51 on May 7, 2008 10:04:39 GMT
Have you not got a PC Goof Ball?
I've tried using the PS3 as a 'Hub' for all the different media files and it is more trouble than its worth, when my PC is quick, simple and user friendly - something which the PS3 isnt.
= Internet Browser - just pathetic on the PS3, so can't really view decent web pages because it doesnt support certain Flash, Java etc
= Blu Ray Player - What decent films are out on blu ray? Is Pulp Fiction on blu ray, or other Top 10 all time films? NO. But yes, you're right, it does have a blu ray player. woohoo.
= Media storage device - what would you possibly store on a PS3 that you wouldnt store on a PC?
= Soon TV - Goof Ball, please tell me you didnt just say 'soon', again !!!!
Soon, the 360 will be able to cook my tea!!!
I am still waiting for the magic of the PS3 to materialise and 'woo' me - unfortunately I have been waiting quite a time now and Sony keep on messing things up rather than putting things right.
At this rate, the PS4 will be out soon, god forbid!!
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Post by vestanpance on May 7, 2008 10:42:14 GMT
I'd honestly rather do some work than debate the relative sales figures of the two biggest console manufacturers in the world. Just play with you own bits and pieces, and leave him to play with his. Morning Dee  |
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Post by TheDee51 on May 7, 2008 10:47:12 GMT
Morning Vestan Just winds me up when people post threads like this. What will we see next - "Pot noodle outsells Uncle Bens Rice, therefore Pot Noodle has won the 'noodle' war" - eejots!!! ;D |
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Post by scfcton on May 7, 2008 10:47:56 GMT
wow cant belive someone would start a arguement over it on the internet, how childish can you get lol  |
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Post by scfcton on May 7, 2008 10:49:57 GMT
I have a PC, Xbox 360 and a PS3, Are you saying i shouldnt be happy with what I have? I dont understand....
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Post by vestanpance on May 7, 2008 10:50:00 GMT
 As true today as it ever was. |
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Post by Funky on May 7, 2008 10:51:04 GMT
I bought a PS3 pureply because its like a all-in-1 machine, Internet browser, blu-ray, media storage and soon TV and thats what I looked for when choosing it.... In my eyes, they are to TOTALLY different machines, the only simularity is the gaming side....and thats it... and I think that: Xbox 360 = Gaming Machine PS3 = Multimedia Machine And I will never take "Sides" because I rather have both, use both and be double happy I've got Internet Browsing on my phone but prefer to use my laptop. I'll give you Blu Ray, although, the 360 had HD for a while before it was finally settled. Media Storage? you can copy music and video's to the 360, you can also download High Def films from Xbox live, you can also connect it up to your iPod and PC to stream all the above over to it, and best of all, you can do it now. You will soon be able to get TV on the PS3 hey? I've had TV in my house since I was born. XBox 360 = Media Hub PS3 = No TV, No Unique games, poor online play, it's coming out later this year. |
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Post by TheDee51 on May 7, 2008 10:55:48 GMT
I have a PC, Xbox 360 and a PS3, Are you saying i shouldnt be happy with what I have? I dont understand.... just wondering why you use the PS3 as a 'media hub' when its such hard work. Why walk when you can run? Now I don't understand !! ??? ??? |
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Post by scfcton on May 7, 2008 11:00:47 GMT
I bought a PS3 pureply because its like a all-in-1 machine, Internet browser, blu-ray, media storage and soon TV and thats what I looked for when choosing it.... In my eyes, they are to TOTALLY different machines, the only simularity is the gaming side....and thats it... and I think that: Xbox 360 = Gaming Machine PS3 = Multimedia Machine And I will never take "Sides" because I rather have both, use both and be double happy I've got Internet Browsing on my phone but prefer to use my laptop. I'll give you Blu Ray, although, the 360 had HD for a while before it was finally settled. Media Storage? you can copy music and video's to the 360, you can also download High Def films from Xbox live, you can also connect it up to your iPod and PC to stream all the above over to it, and best of all, you can do it now. You will soon be able to get TV on the PS3 hey? I've had TV in my house since I was born. XBox 360 = Media Hub PS3 = No TV, No Unique games, poor online play, it's coming out later this year. The TV thing I persoanlly like the idea of, I currently have my PS3, xbox and Freeview box all in 1 place, when the PS3 Tv thing comes out it will look a bit more tidy and I will be able to record from it something I cannot do on my current freeview box The thing with the internet browser is I use it when my PC is turned off and im currently using the PS3 i would use the PS3 browser instead of having to boot up the PC Ive also got the HD extension for Xbox 360 but I read somewhere that soon HD format is dying? I dont know what the difference is between HD and Blu-ray but why is HD dying? Ive used both Xbox 360 and PS3 media storage and I cannot see any difference what so ever  But really why do people argue over Xbox 360 Vs PS3, Its the single most childish thing ive read on these fourms it just staggers belife.. |
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Post by scfcton on May 7, 2008 11:02:05 GMT
I have a PC, Xbox 360 and a PS3, Are you saying i shouldnt be happy with what I have? I dont understand.... just wondering why you use the PS3 as a 'media hub' when its such hard work. Why walk when you can run? Now I don't understand !! ??? ??? Sorry just posted above.... I persoannly dont see a difference in media storage in 360 and PS3 I just found it easier than setting up that media centre thing personally. |
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Post by TheDee51 on May 7, 2008 11:03:10 GMT
so why post threads in the first place tellin everybody that the all singing all dancing ps3 has overtaken the 360.
Have a look at what you're posting Goof ball!
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Post by Funky on May 7, 2008 11:10:30 GMT
Although Goof Ball, to back up your first point.
Some like Port Vale and some like the mighty Stoke City, but the league table never lies.
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Post by scfcton on May 7, 2008 11:13:05 GMT
I only posted cause i thought you guys liked this kind of news sorry i was wrong |
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Post by TheDee51 on May 7, 2008 11:14:40 GMT
karma for admitting you were wrong.
We forgive you Goof ball
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Post by Sammz on May 7, 2008 13:18:35 GMT
Don't let it worry you Goof. Dee is a bit grumpy this week for some reason |
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Post by vestanpance on May 7, 2008 13:25:28 GMT
Because he was too busy playing Grand Theft Auto MMCCCXXXVIII - Where's that fucking Allegro to go and get a ticket for the match.
The big daft bear.
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Post by Irish Stokie on May 7, 2008 13:27:32 GMT
Metal gear, consistently sets new standards as to how good the graphics, gameplay, storyline of a game can be and Gran Turismo will regain its rightful place as the best racing game on the market when its released. Wouldnt rather have the PS3 for them?
As for the Blue Ray, yes they havent got all the films YET but as with the emergence of the DVD a few years back there arent all the titles available from the word go but they will be available in the near future and PS3 owners wont have to shell out £200 for a blue ray player.
That coupled with the fact that th PS3 is a more powerful machine is why i have a PS3 and not an Xbox
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Post by TheDee51 on May 7, 2008 13:31:44 GMT
blahdee blahdee blah
future this future that
when its released
soon we will have....
this time next year..
blah blah blah
same old story
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Post by Sammz on May 7, 2008 13:36:30 GMT
I can't believe it, is vestan telling the truth D-man?!  Can you steal an Allegro on GTA4? I've gotta find one of them!! ;D |
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Post by TheDee51 on May 7, 2008 13:39:43 GMT
PM'd you sammz  |
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Post by TheDee51 on May 7, 2008 13:43:29 GMT
Because he was too busy playing Grand Theft Auto MMCCCXXXVIII - Where's that fucking Allegro to go and get a ticket for the match. The big daft bear. GTA iv was a lot easier to get hold of than a Leicester ticket |
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Post by tampon on May 7, 2008 23:13:36 GMT
blahdee blahdee blah future this future that when its released soon we will have.... this time next year.. blah blah blah same old story Why do you bum the 360 and hate the PS3 so much? Both can be made to look wank in an argument (red lights of death, sounds like a fucking jet engine/delays, delays, delays)... and both can be made to look good (exlusive games,efficient online/blu-ray player,great stuff in the pipeline) can we just leave it there and stop sounding like some sad obsessed fanboy... that goes for you too Bread you sound like a right fucking loser.  "It say's here that Blu-ray give's you cancer" |
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Post by TheDee51 on May 7, 2008 23:59:54 GMT
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Post by Funky on May 8, 2008 0:19:42 GMT
that goes for you too Bread you sound like a right fucking loser. Sound like a loser? when did you hear me? |
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