[Rumor] Xbox 360 $100 (total) price cut in August

Originally Posted by Guru

Sony isn't Microsoft's competition nor are they the motivation here (assuming this rumor is true). It's all about competing with Nintendo at this point.

Now if they modified the controller so that it was some stupid ass motion sensor crap, then I might believe that, but coming on the heels of Sonys recent price drop, logic would conclude it's got to do with that.

Also what russ said.

How ya doing, buddy?

The Wii will be serious competition when it actually gets some games.

The Elite price drop is looking mighty nice though. I'm getting an HDTV soon and the thought of playing Ace Combat 6 in HDMI is better than sex.

Can we go back to discussing the price drop with a little less Nintendo posing, please.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Guru

Tails...tails...tails...

Just because you don't see the Wii as serious competition doesn't mean that Microsoft and Sony don't. Just because you're not interested in buying a Wii doesn't mean that Microsoft wouldn't like to be in Nintendo's position, being the only console Joe Consumer chooses to buy. That is competition, folks. When people are only picking up one console to meet their gaming needs, Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft all want to be that one console.

That's why I don't see this potential price drop as competition with Sony so much as I see it as an effort to get on an equal playing field with Nintendo.

So basically what you're saying is that Microsoft would love to have continuous shortages of their product and a laughable presentation that's geared towards soccer moms and kids. Look, the whole point of this price drop is painfully obvious to anybody who doesn't have blinders over their eyes. Can we just stop trolling the 360 threads already.

I don't understand playing on an equal field with Nintendo. Nintendo isn't even IN THE LEAD. What the fuck.

what we're saying is, we wanna keep up with those guys in second

HUH

How ya doing, buddy?

Originally Posted by Elixir

The Wii hasn't even been out a year, give it some time and it's just gonna dominate everything alongside the DS.

Mostly because it's cheap and affordable, and doing well in Japan because of it. And there's a modchip available already. But yeah there's just a couple of games for the Wii worth owning.

The 360's been expensive and that's pretty much put a lot of people off buying one. Now there's a price cut, people will either take interest, or they're no longer interested and won't do anything. It's also failing in Japan despite iDOLM@STER, Blue Dragon, Eternal Sonata, etc. Japanese Marketplace is also shitty.

I pretty much don't care for any of these "next gen" consoles to be honest, but the cheapest usually wins. Even if the Wii's, like, non-HD and totally not in the same departments (specification-wise) as the PS3 and 360, it's doing so well that it's difficult not to be taken seriously. While in the midst of all this, the consumers are reaping the benefits due to their prices being lowered.

Did I mention Nintendo's profiting from their consoles being sold, yet Sony and Microsoft aren't?

Could you be on Japans nuts any harder. I don't see how being the "cheapest" benefits if the novelty of the console wears off after a few hours.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by Guru

If Nintendo could keep up with the demand, they could probably easily sell enough Wiis through this holiday season to take the lead. If you count worldwide sales, by the end of August, Nintendo will have shipped more Wiis worldwide than 360s. Nintendo won't suprass 360s in North America until 2008, when (if?) they ramp up Wii production. But WiiFit pretty much is going to ensure market leadership in North America by the end of 2008, no ifs, ands or buts.

That is competition. No matter how much you say the Wii sucks is going to change that.

The 360 was cool at $400 back when they didn't have competition. But now they do, and they're reacting. This is why competition is good for gamers. And that's why I may consider pickup up a 360 for myself at some point

I don't mind competition, it keeps things from becoming a one sided monopoly-ish, but uh

WiiFit is going to ensure...are you, WHERE ARE THE FUCKING GAMES. If I wanted an exercise machine I'd buy one or join a gym. I don't buy a video game console for that kind of nonsense. What's next, Richard Simmons developing an exclusive workout program for the Wii?

Until Nintendo starts putting out stuff actually worth buying, I say they're going to fall flat on their face. With all the releases heading the 360s way this fall/winter, I say the 360 has more than just a chance to keep- if not extend their influence in the market.

Also, complete agreeance with Miles. ALL HAIL THE DREAMCAST.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Taco

Get out. Vectrex is where it's at.

Superior.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Guru

/denial

See, Tails, the problem is that you're not realizing that Nintendo has gone and done something that nobody has done before

[14:43] <+Puff> mario kart uses the wii fit pad
[14:43] <+Puff> TRY SNAKING WITH YOUR FEET!!!!!!???!!

excuse me while I laugh at the rest of your post. 360 only appeals to me, got it.

FELIPE NO

Yeah, about as fun as trying to play Ace Combat with a Dance Dance Revolution pad.

and by fun i mean tragic

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

I see you have clearly outwitted the boundaries of logic, good sir. I am speechless at your overpowering prowess and command of the use of your gray matter.

Might I inquire as to where I could get some of the drugs you're on?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Probably not. However, I am HIGHLY ANTICIPATING 1-18-08 when Gurus prediction of the Wii TAKING OVER NORTH AMERICA comes true?

How ya doing, buddy?