
In the interview, Steinberg decided to gloat about the PS3's upcoming catalog of games, console features and superb Blu-ray tech all while pointing out that their "competition has already leveraged all their big assets in the first couple of years" and doesn't have anything left to offer. A metaphorical knockout to one's self. Steinberg further went on to say that they "are the [HD movie] standard" with a "formula [that] is going to drive consumers to the PS3" ... amazing. So, we guess a hugely successful Xbox Live Arcade, a Video Marketplace, games like Halo Wars, Ninja Gaiden II, Fable 2, Banjo-Kazooie 3 and Gears of War 2 don't mean much to Mr. Steinberg and his magical, global warming ending, world peace bringing Blu-ray technology.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
4-10-2008 @ 9:53AM
mattclarkie said...
The blu-ray player in the PS3 is brilliant, but I would never give-up my 360. I haven't played a game on my PS3 for around 6months because I just love playing on my 360.
But £349 for a blu-ray player was still worth it.
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4-10-2008 @ 11:42AM
orielsy said...
Am I the only person that caught wind of the chip Toshiba is about to release?
It upconversts SD video to 960p.
4-10-2008 @ 11:53AM
Ysleiro said...
I found the link.
Make sure you read the "read/source". Thats where they make mention of it.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/08/toshiba-releases-spursengine-graphics-co-processor-for-testing/
4-10-2008 @ 9:57AM
Nathan said...
To be honest he's somewhat right. I mean there are like 7 upcoming games that I want for the PS3 and only ONE game (GOW2) that I want for the 360.
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4-10-2008 @ 10:08AM
Josh said...
That's you...not everyone else. I'm waiting for Ninja Gaiden 2, Fable 2, GOW2, Halo Wars, Alan Wake, Too Human, Splinter Cell: Conviction and Left 4 Dead.
4-10-2008 @ 11:00AM
Ysleiro said...
Nate.. you might want to try out Fable man.
4-10-2008 @ 12:13PM
Brokehead said...
Could you name those 7 games? Just our of interest... since i also owe a ps3 and only MGS is on my must-have list right now.
4-10-2008 @ 12:56PM
Nathan said...
MGS4, Killzone 2, LittleBigPlanet, SOCOM: Confrontation, Home, Haze, & GT5
4-10-2008 @ 1:41PM
Zach S said...
I think that what a lot of people are also missing is the past game library- the decision to buy a console is not made solely on what is coming out, but also what has come out already, and I think that everyone can agree that the 360 has seen a better exclusive lineup throughout its' years. People like me, who can't buy every single great release because we're cheap, are still waiting on great games like GOW1 and COD4 to get cheaper (of course I, like everyone else, did get Halo though).
4-10-2008 @ 6:10PM
Nintendo is fail said...
The only thing I want a PS3 for is GT5. But even then i'm not sure if it's going to be as good as it's hyped up to be
4-10-2008 @ 9:57AM
SadisticHam said...
Nice to see they didn't learn from the last time their egos got the better of them.
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4-10-2008 @ 9:58AM
xFenixKnightx said...
Wow, what a fucking ass!! The only game that is a *REAL system seller for PS3 coming up is MGS4. After that, what? I dont wanna hear Haze, LBP, KZ2 and RFOM2. Those games are NOT system sellers and we all know that.
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4-10-2008 @ 10:55AM
bluerei said...
Yeah, but the same argument can be made for the games coming out for the xbox, although I see them as fun to play, I don't see them as system sellers.
4-10-2008 @ 11:29AM
James said...
I wish somebody would keep a running list of "AAA" upcoming releases for all the major systems so we wouldn't get into these pissing contests. PS3 is going to have White Knight Story, two FFXIII games (at least one of which *will* sell several million copies, even if it's crap), at least one more Ratchet and Clank (so we're told), MGS4, LittleBigPlanet, God of War, and Resistance 2, just to name a few. Granted, I'm only actually excited about 4 or 5 of those, but it's a good start (and a lot better than what we've seen in the past ~6 months). 360 has a lot of quality exclusives coming up (see above) too; I think 2008 is going to be the year that hardcore gamers are forced to cross over from their platform of choice if they don't want to miss a fantastic game.
4-10-2008 @ 11:30AM
Ysleiro said...
I hear Fenix.
@the other dude.. U don't think Gears is a system mover? what about Fable? maybe Ninja Gaiden?
anyway.. We all know that production is super slow on the PS3 SDK so i'm just wondering when Sony is going to call it quits.
I think Sony isn't used to going blow for blow with someone like MS. And they would love it if MS gave up. I don't see how releasing two sequels is punching yourself out (Forza and Halo).
4-10-2008 @ 11:45AM
Ysleiro said...
James you mentioned 2008 but some of the games you mentioned aren't coming in 08..
what gives?
I know for a fact that there is no damn way that the same studio that makes Ratchet and Resistance will not put them out (can not) at the same time.
4-10-2008 @ 1:30PM
bluerei said...
@Yslesomething
No, I don't see GOW2 as a system seller and neither should you or anyone else on what we have seen so far. There has been nothing outside of graphical upgrades (many of which look better in other games like Crysis and Alan Wake) that has proven to me and others that this will be a system seller. It's not a good enough game to buy a system over. I didn't buy an xbox till there were many games I felt worth playing.
As far as Sony used to going blow to blow with someone, They fought and won with the ps2 over the Nintendo Gamecube and the original xbox, the ps2 is still outselling the 360. They are very used to it.
4-10-2008 @ 9:58AM
itsburnsie said...
Yay Sony arrogance FTW!
Seriously though... they win console sales for two months and they declare victory all over again?
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4-10-2008 @ 10:03AM
muffin.lad said...
While blueray may be the new sex in digital media, the 360 is not a entertainment system, i believe a large base of 360 owners bought their console because of the traditional gaming console it is, i found the Wii being not a traditional console with button mashing not present and the use of dicky swing action not my fancy it swayed from how i like to play games. The Ps3 being this big ass media machine is not what i pay for while blueray is all and good, ill wait till the technology eats that of dvds and create plastic cheap players. While the PS3 games, i believe seem to be a bit on the sucky side, filled with Japanese games, the 360 is the best traditional gaming console IMO.
While this year doesnt seem to have as much hype game catalog wise, its not even half way through the year with many surprises up MS sleeve, with this rumored NEWTON to be in development, i find myself liking a bit of casual gaming on the 360.
I just want banjo 3
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4-10-2008 @ 11:45AM
Ysleiro said...
I hear you bud.
Just wondering have you caught wind of a new chip made by Toshiba that upconverts DVD to 960p?
I saw it on engadget the other day?
That could slow down the whole blu-ray thing.
Sony shouldn't bank on blu-ray being the only selling point.