MS and Sony: Exclusives aren't important - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 3rd Sep 2008, 12:02

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/09...-t-important/1

Platform exclusives are no longer as important as they once were, say Sony and Microsoft in recent interviews.

sandys · 3rd Sep 2008, 12:18

I'm sure they hold some importance, I know for me the only reason I bought my Xbox/Xbox360 was PGR as I was an MSR fan and I couldn't get these on other platforms though I suppose I bought buggerall else bar Forza for these platforms really so not their ideal consumer.

hodgy100 · 3rd Sep 2008, 12:21

where did they get that from :/ i got my ps3 based on what games are coming out for it.

[USRF]Obiwan · 3rd Sep 2008, 12:26

Ok... so.. eh.. when does RE5 comes to the PC then?

biebiep · 3rd Sep 2008, 12:40

Rofl

After the announcement from Epic Megagames that Gears of War 2 is a Xbox360 only title, they come up with this... ludicrous!

Jordan Wise · 3rd Sep 2008, 12:47

So, are they gunna share Halo then? Didn't think so.

Sebbo · 3rd Sep 2008, 12:55

i don't think its so much that exclusive games aren't playing a large part, but more that people are now owning multiple consoles. myself and many of my friends game on at least 2 platforms, and a few even have all 4 (PC, 360, PS3 and Wii), whereas if you go back a few years many people only owned one console

Narishma · 3rd Sep 2008, 13:23

biebiep: Gears of War 2 won't sell new Xbox360s. Those who are interested in the game already have one.

wuyanxu · 3rd Sep 2008, 13:56

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Originally Posted by Narishma

biebiep: Gears of War 2 won't sell new Xbox360s. Those who are interested in the game already have one.

im interested in the game, and i only have it on PC.

they are just selling it to make the public think MS or Sony aren't paying big moneys for exclusive, but in actual fact, every exclusive they have to pay for is probably worth just as much as selling for multi-platform.

Aterius Gmork · 3rd Sep 2008, 14:33

How about Halo 2+3 for the PC then? Or even better - Conquer Live & Reloaded.

sotu1 · 3rd Sep 2008, 15:12

ok so the important question is: if exclusives aren't the key factor to deciding which console to buy (and imo they are) then what is?

currently i can only think of a few factors:
Blu ray compatability
RROD avoidance
how much you like to waggle a stick

Buzzons · 3rd Sep 2008, 15:46

money?

I know a lot of people that went for the 360 due to the PS3 costing too much ...

Overall game list?

Most games on the PS3 are rubbish

devdevil85 · 3rd Sep 2008, 17:34

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Originally Posted by sotu1

ok so the important question is: if exclusives aren't the key factor to deciding which console to buy (and imo they are) then what is?

currently i can only think of a few factors:
Blu ray compatability
RROD avoidance
how much you like to waggle a stick

How about how much the console costs. How long the console will be supported (content/firmware-wise). Is there support for wired or wireless peripherals? What is the cost of online play & extra peripherals. Does it support open-standards. Is there backwards compatibility? What are the quality/quantity of games? Is there an ability to browse the internet or install another OS for the use of other functions.

The list could go on.

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Originally Posted by Buzzons

Most games on the PS3 are rubbish

Really. Please explain.

Solidus · 3rd Sep 2008, 22:51

What they say hold "some" truth but exlusive titles are important too. I got the xbox 360 because I wasnt impressed with the ps3's lineup or the hardware as it seems some games were badly coded on it (pro evo 08 for example, yet its fine on the xbox 360)

If there is anything that drives me to get a ps3 then thats metal gear solid and that alone.

The xbox has Gears of War and Halo and everything eles is pretty much multi-platform anyways.

Exclusives are important - it just depends how good they are really, I wouldnt be surprised if Gears Of War 2 increased xbox 360 sales a fair amount as that game is going to blow people away I reckon...

themax · 4th Sep 2008, 02:29

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Originally Posted by Buzzons

money?

I know a lot of people that went for the 360 due to the PS3 costing too much ...

Overall game list?

Most games on the PS3 are rubbish

I'm speechless. Someone actually pulled that old hat trick.

Very few games were coded poorly on the PS3, all of the consoles have their bad eggs like that. Look at Supreme Commander for Xbox 360.

Horizon · 4th Sep 2008, 03:16

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Originally Posted by themax

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Look at Supreme Commander for Xbox 360.

I know that one still makes me chuckle, what were they thinking? Anyone with half a brain could have seen that it was like trying to stuff an elephant into a miata.

notatoad · 4th Sep 2008, 04:20

sounds like they're sick of paying developers so much for exclusives, and trying to drive the price down.

RedDethX · 4th Sep 2008, 10:32

Really sad to hear that, but I don't buy it. If that was the case, both the PS3 and 360 would have the same games, and I wouldn't need to own both consoles, but it's not like that at all.

Skiddywinks · 4th Sep 2008, 14:10

All a load a bull poop.

I bought a 360 because I liked the look of Gear's gameplay, and Resistance's gameplay did not suit me.

I bought the 360 because I love the Halo games, and MS constantly pump out games that seem catered for me, and that can only be had on the 360.

What planet are these people on?

roshan · 5th Sep 2008, 04:04

That means most of the games will reach pc ultimatly.Thats good news for Pc gamers

3rd Sep 2008, 12:02	#1
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[USRF]Obiwan Ultramodder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,218	Ok... so.. eh.. when does RE5 comes to the PC then? __________________ Mascleta: "The most accurate simulation of thunder, humans can simulate..." The answer is 42, so... whats the question again? If you know what 'Peek' and 'Poke' represents, then you are probably as old as me.

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biebiep Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 86	Rofl After the announcement from Epic Megagames that Gears of War 2 is a Xbox360 only title, they come up with this... ludicrous!

3rd Sep 2008, 12:55	#7
Sebbo Multimodder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brissy, Australia Posts: 177	i don't think its so much that exclusive games aren't playing a large part, but more that people are now owning multiple consoles. myself and many of my friends game on at least 2 platforms, and a few even have all 4 (PC, 360, PS3 and Wii), whereas if you go back a few years many people only owned one console __________________ If you and dead people know hex, how many people know hex? Obligitory PC spec's: Intel Core i7 920, ASUS P6T Deluxe, 12GB Corsair Dominator PC-12800, Sapphire HD5870, WD Velociraptor 300GB HLFS, Samsung Spinpoint 1TB, Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro, Logitech G15 and G9, Logitech Z-5500 5.1 speakers, Dell 2408WFP 24" monitor

3rd Sep 2008, 13:23	#8
Narishma Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 88	biebiep: Gears of War 2 won't sell new Xbox360s. Those who are interested in the game already have one.

3rd Sep 2008, 14:33	#10
Aterius Gmork Look Mr. Bubbles, it's an angel! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 698	How about Halo 2+3 for the PC then? Or even better - Conquer Live & Reloaded.

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sotu1 Mini Love Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England, South of. Posts: 1,167	ok so the important question is: if exclusives aren't the key factor to deciding which console to buy (and imo they are) then what is? currently i can only think of a few factors: Blu ray compatability RROD avoidance how much you like to waggle a stick __________________ Death to consolification !!! [size=1]Give me my Windforce! I'm coming back!

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Buzzons Mod Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,086	money? I know a lot of people that went for the 360 due to the PS3 costing too much ... Overall game list? Most games on the PS3 are rubbish

3rd Sep 2008, 22:51	#14
Solidus Superhuman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: England Posts: 1,646	What they say hold "some" truth but exlusive titles are important too. I got the xbox 360 because I wasnt impressed with the ps3's lineup or the hardware as it seems some games were badly coded on it (pro evo 08 for example, yet its fine on the xbox 360) If there is anything that drives me to get a ps3 then thats metal gear solid and that alone. The xbox has Gears of War and Halo and everything eles is pretty much multi-platform anyways. Exclusives are important - it just depends how good they are really, I wouldnt be surprised if Gears Of War 2 increased xbox 360 sales a fair amount as that game is going to blow people away I reckon... __________________ I'm a n00b in need of constant h3lp! Xbox Live GT: Mephestic PSN Tag: M3phestic Twitter: Mephestic

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4th Sep 2008, 10:32	#18
RedDethX Multimodder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 142	Really sad to hear that, but I don't buy it. If that was the case, both the PS3 and 360 would have the same games, and I wouldn't need to own both consoles, but it's not like that at all. __________________ Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 @ 3GHz \|\| OCZ SLi DDR2 PC6400 @ 856MHz \|\| XFX GeForce 8800GT 512MB @ 715MHz Core/1725MHz Shader/2000MHz Memory \|\| XFX 680i LT SLi \|\| WD Caviar Blue 16MB Cache 250GB HDD SATAII x2

4th Sep 2008, 14:10	#19
Skiddywinks Supermodder Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Caerwys, North Wales Posts: 403	All a load a bull poop. I bought a 360 because I liked the look of Gear's gameplay, and Resistance's gameplay did not suit me. I bought the 360 because I love the Halo games, and MS constantly pump out games that seem catered for me, and that can only be had on the 360. What planet are these people on?

5th Sep 2008, 04:04	#20
roshan Modder Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 62	That means most of the games will reach pc ultimatly.Thats good news for Pc gamers