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I agree with samsonlonghair - it won't end careers because usually people will buy a product they want regardless of the name or small things they don't like about it. Sure, the name Wii is going to get made fun of...a lot (especially since it already has), and the control is weird, but they're still going to sell. I'd bet plenty of money on this.
It will intimidate the more self-conscious gamers though.
What? The name or the style of the console?Quote:
Originally Posted by AssertnFailure
It's pretty much only an issue for english speaking countries. Of course there are countless interpolations of "wee" sounds that are...dirty. But in every other country that doesn't speak english, it's just a meaningless sound. No one is really happy with it, but it doesn't carry the same same conception it does in these countries. It's a bit of a kick in the face when you are forced to realized that the whole world doesn't speak English. I'm willing to bet in 6 months after its launch, after people are done with the urine and penis jokes, they'll just move on to another stupid decision.
I always hated the moniker "N64" so, like most people I know, adjusted it to "64" and people still knew what you were talking about. Here, we can always revert to "Nintendo" like I'll probably be using or Revolution if you still want to sound like a pretensious elitist, just like the people who still called the N64 the Ultra.
In the end, it still comes down to people understanding what you mean when you say, "Let's go play some Smash!"
I'm fine with the name, and in time, a lot of people will too. That $200 pricetag is gonna make a lot of difference.
Live from the SquareEnix conference:
http://www.gamespot.com/e3/e3story.html?sid=6149412
2 more hours for the Sony Conference.
Very interesting stuff. I'm not sure which console I like the most, though the price does seem alot more reasonable on the Nintendo system.
I've heard that the ps3 will cost around $600, which is a pretty penny indeed. Xbox 360 has great graphics, but I haven't had a chance to actually play any games on it. I wonder how these new systems will compare to high end computers running Oblivion or other graphically intense games.
I still remember the 64 days. I had great times playing 4 player GoldenEye and Smash. Gamecube Smash Bros is great fun as well.Quote:
I always hated the moniker "N64" so, like most people I know, adjusted it to "64" and people still knew what you were talking about. Here, we can always revert to "Nintendo" like I'll probably be using or Revolution if you still want to sound like a pretensious elitist, just like the people who still called the N64 the Ultra.
In the end, it still comes down to people understanding what you mean when you say, "Let's go play some Smash!"
That would simply be retarded. Only rich snobby kids or elitest fanboys would spend more money on one console than the cost of the other two combined.Quote:
Originally Posted by Narasho
AlterEgo: The name
Thats just what I heard from my friend who is a hardcore console gamer. It could very well be wrong; when I heard it from him I said anyone willing to spend that much should just buy a computer. So, i'm definately skeptical about that information as it is only hearsay.
Even at $200 I'm just not inclined to buy the new gear anymore. $600 is just ridiculous. I mean honestly...
I think my console buying days are over. I'm just going to keep going old school with my Sega Genesis and N64 (if N64 is considered old school by this time...) I should get FF7 and play that too (yes, *gasp* Nicole has never played it!)
SONY Conference LIVE
http://www.gamespot.com/e3/e3live.html
Its in stream.... (damn it... can't watch at work... will have to wait until the news are published in text...)
SquareEnix is crazy. They announced Final Fantasy XIII and its sequel! -> Final Fantasy Versus XIII
yep i'm "watching it now". just stupid old scool music and only the playstation logo on the screen... It's 1:40 am over here and i want to go to bed.
PS1 logo... PS1 logo... yeaaah. Did they already finish this?
Those screens from FFXIII and FFXIII Versus look pretty cool, though. I surely hope the first one's protagonist isn't that girl, since she just looks like a yuna rip-off... and not badass at all.
Whoever is in the Versus screenshots looks totally awesome. I'd defienately buy that game, y0.
http://i.i.com.com/cnet.g2/images/20..._screen002.jpg
This also looks bit cloudish....
EDIT: IT STARTED!!!
Crap it just started, I was actually enjoying the music. Hopefully they announce the price so I can stop hearing people come to the store saying its gonna cost 700.
From what I readed, the girl IS the protagonist of FFXIII.
Although I don't see a resemblance to Yuna...
And FF Versus XIII seems to be action based... and by the teams of Kingdom Hearts and Advent Children
Is it just my imagination or are they using standard controllers?
Yea the boomerang was a joke.. btw what is going to be the price i missed that part.. nvm now i know...Quote:
Originally Posted by Aeon
damn that was neat... i want it and it want it BAD!!
I want one bad also, Oct FFXII and the Nov 17 PS3. I might not leave the house this winter. And the Wii controller doesn't seem so impressive anymore.
I heard from a friend who watched the Sony Conference that ps3 is using a controller with a motion senser now...just like the Wii. Looks like they realized the capabilities of the design, despite all the flack the "Wiimote" is getting. I wonder if perhaps they'll even do a better job of it.
I also heard the ps3 is going to be $500 for the 20GB version and $600 for the 60GB one. That's pretty insane.
Sony conference details.
I'm getting up early tomorrow to watch the Nintendo conference. Can't wait :D .