Sega to become platform-exclusive...

Although I've sometimes wished Sega would do just that (before deciding which system(s) to buy) so I wouldn't have to buy all 3 systems, I gotta say I hope this isn't true. If they side with Microsoft or Nintendo (yeah, right), it's basically financial suicide for our beloved developer. If they side with Sony... well, as much as I love my PS2 (or rather, my PS2 games), I can't help but think Sega would tend to make more ambitious games on GC and especially Xbox than on PS2.

Anyway, I doubt this rumor is true. Sega's done many mistakes in the past, but I don't think they're that stupid. If it is true, I expect it's either because they think developing for the less popular platforms (GC and Xbox) is a waste of time and money, or because Microsoft has offered them a big fat sack of shiny dollars.

Um, before this news, X Box was in line for Orta and PS2 was in line for all the Sakura Taisen stuffs. .... both are rather important franches to Sega, and try as I might I don't see both of these as well as Sega's other 50 franchises comfortably residing on only one system.

Who knows.

If it's PS2, I already got one. If it's X Box, they'll be $50 a pop soon 'nuff. If it's GC... I'd be surprised. *shrugs*

this is rubbish news.

and it will be MS.

i\'ll put 20 on it.

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Originally posted by Tain
Eh, as long as it brings a decent amount of money to Sega, I'm fine with it.

...But that will only happen with the PS2.

...And that means I might need to live with PS2 ports.

...And this means that I now care.

Damn.

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Why would it have to be Sony? Nintendo has more than the Gamecube. The GBA is selling just as well as the PS2. If Sega commited all it's resourses to GBA and Gamecube games, it could mean big profits. Sega's best game sales have been on Nintendo products, with titles like Sonic Adventure 2, Sonic Advance, and Super Monkey Ball. Maybe Sega see's the other two console manufacturers, as a lesser factor. Really, the PS2 has too many games coming out for it, the X-Box games have'nt sold very well, and most titles they have released on Nintendo's products, have done fairly well.


Let's not forget the future plans of Sony and MS. They are looking towards making consoles/set top boxes that do more than just games. Is that what a game maker like Sega wants? I feel that Nintendo plans on supporting the Gamecube and GBA for much longer than Sony (PS2) and MS (X-Box) plan on supporting their current consoles. The future of gaming with the other 2 looks to be a bit of a gamble. Nintendo looks to focus more on games, and hardware is a second thought. Something that Sega and Nintendo have always relied on, over hardware.

:(

Whoa!!!

Well, if it's true.. I cannot lie. This would make me quite happy. Quite happy indeed. :)

I don't think it would be a bad thing for SEGA. It really depends on the particulars. If it's Sony, well, with the install-base they can't go wrong. If it's MS, well, then MS prolly paid them gobs of money.. if it's Nintendo, well... Nintendo + SEGA should make that system more than successful for as long as them want - plus there is always GBA. The only semi-wonky proposition would be MS I think...

Anyway, I have not bought any of the three yet, because IMO none of the three stands out that much from the other two, and none of them have enough "must have" software yet. They're all pretty even IMO. But, if you took all the SEGA games off each system and put them on one, I think it'd be a damn fine software lineup all on it's own. So, for me this is great news - IF IT'S TRUE. Whichever system they pick, I shall own. Mark my words. :):):)

Oh, and for the record - I hope it's Gamecube - even though I think GCN probably has the weakest software lineup so far. I just like the system more than the other two. :)

I really don't care that much no matter which one it is though. They all have their advantages and disagvantages.

Crap like this seperates IGN from real news sources. SEGA can't force it's dev teams to choose a platform, and as we know, they all have their preferences. Plus it simply doesn't make economical sense. Each platform is home to a certain demographic, and it's quite possible to multiply profits through ports.

what a stupid decision... i think it's going to be the PS2..

they might as well have stayed exclusive to the damn DC.. it sold at about the level of GC and xbox..
why would sega decide to do this now?? it's beyond me.

It may not be Micro$oft after all...

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At a recent interview with Nintendo's new president, Satoru Iwata, it was announced that they offered Sega Corporation 409,920,000,000 Japanese Yen ($3.5 billion) to become an exclusive second party. Sega chairman, Isao Okawa, stated that the company had been in a "financial hole" ever since the downfall of the Saturn and the company's current earnings are not enough to make up for the money lost. Okawa also stated that the deal will not take effect until September of 2003, so current fans with only an Xbox or PS2 won't have to worry for a while.

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...and the plot thickens...

i think if its true it will be the stupidest descion sega has ever made