What's Eating at Nintendo?

[Drewbacca]

I just think that they're forcing companies to push new software (and by new I mean new possible franchises too) to Sony or the competition. So even if they get the Metal Gear Solid on their console, they've forced players to grow accustomed to their competitions brand. It's kind of silly. Nintendo wants all the breakout hits for their system without the risk involved in getting to the breakout hit stage. It's kind of stupid.

p.s. I thought Sony needed totally crappy games to push hardware. But I guess something happened there.

[Diff-chan]

RetroActive, what the fuck is the point of a GamerTag if you dont tell other people? And besides, why DID you insist that youre not making it public by mentioning that... thats like fucking telling everyone you know you're a furry, just for the sake of them knowing you're a furry (not that it helps any of them).

Stop being a fucking chump. Cough it up and start feeling the pain from the gaming ninjas on TNL.

[gamevet]

How often do you fly? Because in the past 3 years I have never heard them refer to Game Boys specifically. They say, please turn off all portable electronic items, such as CD players, radios and laptops until we reach a cruising altitude. Please be aware that radios and cell phones are not permitted during the duration of the flight.

I fly all the time and yes they say turn off your gameboys.

gamevet, so what youre saying here is that "Sony needs a big-brand title to sell PSPs". Really? Well, let me tell you, that is some fucking incredible analysis right there. It is just amazing. You are a goddamn genius for coming up with that. I dont think there's another single person on the planet who would ever have said something so insightful. Are you sure you dont have a job providing this type of groundbreaking info to the videogame companies? Because, if you dont, let me tell you flat out, you really should.

I mean seriously, do you think that Sony like, doesnt know that the success of their systems was fueled on big-huge titles? Do you think that Sony thinks that they dont need the same for PSP? You've seriously got to be kidding me if you think that shit.

Im not saying "In Sony We Trust" but I am saying that you guys need to realize that Sony ain't fucking SNK or Atari. They know how to sell their products and they know what people buying videogames want.

You need to get laid or something.

It just kills me that anyone that suggests that Sony will have an easy path into handheld gaming, because they have such a huge market share of the consoles, does'nt look at the market for what it is. The Nomad had a great lineup of Genesis titles, but the price was way too much for anyone interested in such a niche product. It's gaming on the go, not a console that you share time with, when your friends come over.

[Will]

gamevet, so what youre saying here is that "Sony needs a big-brand title to sell PSPs". Really? Well, let me tell you, that is some fucking incredible analysis right there. It is just amazing. You are a goddamn genius for coming up with that. I dont think there's another single person on the planet who would ever have said something so insightful. Are you sure you dont have a job providing this type of groundbreaking info to the videogame companies? Because, if you dont, let me tell you flat out, you really should.

I mean seriously, do you think that Sony like, doesnt know that the success of their systems was fueled on big-huge titles? Do you think that Sony thinks that they dont need the same for PSP? You've seriously got to be kidding me if you think that shit.

Im not saying "In Sony We Trust" but I am saying that you guys need to realize that Sony ain't fucking SNK or Atari. They know how to sell their products and they know what people buying videogames want.

[Captain Vegetable]

Anything that the Playstation brand name helped produce, when they released the PS2, wont be a factor towards the PSP market.

The bloody Hell it won't.

Where the Hell do you people come up with this hackneyed bullcrap?!

[gamevet]

The bloody Hell it won't.

Where the Hell do you people come up with this hackneyed bullcrap?!

Do you plan on buying a PSP? I'm in no hurry. I picked up a GBASP in June and still have a list of games for that system, that I plan to pick up. $100 for a system is no big deal, but at $200 it's more than just an impulsive buy.

[Captain Vegetable]

Do you think diffx, Sony, or myself don't know that?

Do you think we have no formal business training and can't look at a market objectively?

Look, man, I'm far from doomspeaking Nintendo, but it's foolish not to see what's coming.

[Diff-chan]

I fly all the time and yes they say turn off your gameboys.

Well, I fly around 2-4 times a year now (back and forth from college to home) and I never heard it. But this aint something we can really resolve, I guess we just have to agree to disagree.

It just kills me that anyone that suggests that Sony will have an easy path into handheld gaming, because they have such a huge market share of the consoles, does'nt look at the market for what it is. The Nomad had a great lineup of Genesis titles, but the price was way too much for anyone interested in such a niche product. It's gaming on the go, not a console that you share time with, when your friends come over.

Nomad also came out with zero hype near the end of the Genesis' life cycle. You just cannot judge how the PSP will do based on the Nomad. They are entirely different products.

And also I will throw in the fact that the Game Boy debuted at $169, which translates to $252.41 today. OMG! The PSP is gonna be cheaper than what the Game Boy was when it came out.

[Captain Vegetable]

And, yes. I do plan on spending $200 for a PSP at launch. So do very many other people. So many, in fact, I'm sure you'll be shocked and amazed.

[gamevet]

$169[/url], which translates to $252.41 today. OMG! The PSP is gonna be coming out cheaper than what the Game Boy was.

I did'nt buy it at that price!

And also I will throw in the fact that the Game Boy debuted at $169, which translates to $252.41 today. OMG! The PSP is gonna be cheaper than what the Game Boy was when it came out.

I did'nt buy it at that price. The Gameboy did'nt exactly fly off the shelves until Tetris came out and by then the unit was under $100.

And, yes. I do plan on spending $200 for a PSP at launch. So do very many other people. So many, in fact, I'm sure you'll be shocked and amazed.

Yeah, I'll be shocked and amazed at how many people buy into hype. What software do you have to back up that purchase?

And, yes. I do plan on spending $200 for a PSP at launch. So do very many other people. So many, in fact, I'm sure you'll be shocked and amazed.

I'll be shocked and amazed at how many people bought into the hype. Do you have any software purchases planned with the system?

And, yes. I do plan on spending $200 for a PSP at launch. So do very many other people. So many, in fact, I'm sure you'll be shocked and amazed.

I'll be shocked and amazed at how many people buy into the hype. What games have you enticed to buy the system?