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CardJoe · 23rd Oct 2007, 10:25

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2007/10...ith_the_ps3_/1

Sony admits to trying to appeal more to a ‘broader audience’ with the PS3, marketing it as a media centre suitable for mothers everywhere and not as a gaming platform.

Paradigm Shifter · 23rd Oct 2007, 11:16

Sony definitely tried to aim at as many people as possible with the PS3... and failed due to pricing and arrogance. And lack of titles. But how long did it take the XBox360 to get several AAA titles? I can't remember. The Wii still doesn't really have any, but then it's a 'party' console.

Duste · 23rd Oct 2007, 11:37

I personally like the pause before he said "better value".

sandys · 23rd Oct 2007, 11:44

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Originally Posted by Paradigm Shifter

But how long did it take the XBox360 to get several AAA titles? I can't remember. T

It took the 360 sometime, at this moment in time the PS3 is selling at the same sort of rate the 360 was at similar times from launch if this is to be believed.

This is with a higher price and competition on the market (the 360 had no competition for a year ) and not many of what people would call triple A titles or exclusives, its not doing too bad once some more titles drop its should do well.

cjoyce1980 · 23rd Oct 2007, 12:04

ask you parents if they believe the PS3 is a Games Console or a Home Entertainment Centre they will say the first., so way would they want everyone around the Console in the first place.

This sound like some nintendo style marketing to me, I'm guess your mum would rather pick up the Wii than the PS3, just because of the interactive control system in most games.

mikeuk2004 · 23rd Oct 2007, 12:09

I cant see how it can appeal to mum's. Its too technical for them and women dont seem to care about great looking films or notice any difference in a HD film and a DVD.. They will jeust get cheap DVD's than a Blu-ray film.

I bet mums's and women dont even known or care that you can use the Ps3 as a computer and surf the web etc and that its more than a game console and movie player. But that ust the way it is.

sandys · 23rd Oct 2007, 12:16

My missus has embraced the power of the Cell........to play sudoku

Jordan Wise · 23rd Oct 2007, 15:17

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Originally Posted by sandys

My missus has embraced the power of the Cell........to play sudoku

lmao

devdevil85 · 23rd Oct 2007, 15:28

it's stupid comments by bigheads like this that are making the PS3 an easy target for humility....

Bluephoenix · 23rd Oct 2007, 17:49

I sense a lot of CYOA going on at Sony

Carnival · 23rd Oct 2007, 17:52

Wow, thats got to be the most transparent attempt at a cover-up I've ever seen. He could just say "yeah we messed up, so heres a cheaper one." but no. Oh no. This PS3 is for your MUM. Not you.

I smell fail in the air.

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Duste Sierra my delta, bravo! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: WA, Australia Posts: 812	I personally like the pause before he said "better value".

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cjoyce1980 Supermodder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK Posts: 344	ask you parents if they believe the PS3 is a Games Console or a Home Entertainment Centre they will say the first., so way would they want everyone around the Console in the first place. This sound like some nintendo style marketing to me, I'm guess your mum would rather pick up the Wii than the PS3, just because of the interactive control system in most games.

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devdevil85 Hypermodder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 884	it's stupid comments by bigheads like this that are making the PS3 an easy target for humility....

23rd Oct 2007, 17:49	#10
Bluephoenix Spoon? What spoon? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 936	I sense a lot of CYOA going on at Sony

23rd Oct 2007, 17:52	#11
Carnival Dremel a WHAT?! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UK Posts: 48	Wow, thats got to be the most transparent attempt at a cover-up I've ever seen. He could just say "yeah we messed up, so heres a cheaper one." but no. Oh no. This PS3 is for your MUM. Not you. I smell fail in the air.