View Full Version : Who will win the Christmas showdown ?
Adzmullz1
10-19-2003, 04:49 PM
Things are getting very exciting in the console wars. SONY has Internationally dropped the price of the PS2 and recent releases like the Eye Toy and Pro Evolution 3 have boosted it's already superior poularity.
MICROSOFT has also dropped the price in certain parts of the world, and with KOTOR out now and Halo 2 out soon, it's guaranteed to sell PLENTY of units, maybe not as many as when Halo 2 actually comes out though....
Don't forget NINTENDO has DRAMATICALLY dropped the price of the Gamecube, and with games like Resident Evil 0 and Metroid Prime availible, i see them selling well.
Finally, even though it is not selling to well at the moment, NOKIA have released their N-Gage system, which who knows, might surprise us. The fact that it is also a cell phone may contribute to increased sales.
In conclusion, all four comapanys have sound reasons for feeling confident for the christmas period. The simple question is though, who is going to win ???
spiderman_2k
10-19-2003, 04:55 PM
I think Ninetendo will win, only because of the dramatic price cuts of the GC and the popularity of the GBA SP....
X-Box will come in second because alot of people already have PS2's and with the price drops, may be looking for something new.
PS2 will come in next (not far behind X-Box)
And all the way down here we have the N-Gage which will sell like ****....It will definatly be the X-Mas bomb.
Boone
10-19-2003, 07:45 PM
PS2
PlayingGod
10-19-2003, 08:00 PM
X-box becuase they have a HUGE assortment of sweet games coming out ..
Ninja Gaiden
True Fantasy Live Online
Counter-Strike
Half-Life 2
Doom 3
Call of Duty
Jade Empire
etc.
Malitos_Sahkir
10-19-2003, 09:26 PM
Playstation 2. Because Jak 2 and Rachet and Clank 2 will sell like hot-cakes over the Christmas period. Jak 2 especially because it's this year's answer to Grand Theft Auto. Plus you have True Crime and that will sell alot too...
sphericthor
10-20-2003, 03:09 AM
It should be fairly close this year with all 3 major consoles going at really cheap prices. I would expect the Game Cube to sell the most units because people will be trying to find the cheapest things they can get their hands on and because the GCN is the lowest priced of the 3 that's what a lot of people will be getting.
tedward
10-20-2003, 07:56 AM
No ones buying x-boxes. Lots of people buying game cubes and ps2s - Couple the game cube with the game boy and nintendo could just win it.
Originally posted by PlayingGod
X-box becuase they have a HUGE assortment of sweet games coming out ..
Ninja Gaiden
True Fantasy Live Online
Counter-Strike
Half-Life 2
Doom 3
Call of Duty
Jade Empire
etc.
Yep and a bunch more, I think there are about 30 or 40 titles due out this season for the XBOX such as; Shayde, Grabbed by the Ghoulies, Goblin Commander, True Crime:Streets of LA, NHL Rivals, Sims Bustin Out, Secret Weapons over Normady, Project Gotham 2, Jedi Academy and Whiplash. Plus, I think with GTA not being exclusive to the PS2, new console buyers will go with the XBOX.
Adzmullz1
10-20-2003, 09:06 AM
Originally posted by tedward
No ones buying x-boxes
You could'nt be further from the truth. Even though the GameCubes price drop has dramatically increased sales , the Xbox is STILL out-selling it 8 to 1 (uk figures).
Fanible
10-20-2003, 10:11 AM
Im guessing the Gamecube will probably sell the most units.
sabin26
10-20-2003, 11:43 AM
I think it's going to be the PS2. I just gots this feeling like they having something up their sleeve they haven't revealed yet. I know it should probably do well cause there are quite a few games coming out for it that will definately boost sells, cause I know I want them and I still have to buy a PS2:
Jak II
Ratchet and Clank II
Bloody Roar 4
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence
Conflict: Desert Storm II - Back to Baghdad
Daredevil
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly
Final Fantsy X-2
kill.switch
Legacy of Kain: Defiance
Maximo vs Army of Zin
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
just to name a few.
Just heard today that Sony is cutting jobs. Not sure what divisions; music, tech, gaming, corporate, or hardware. Should be in the paper in the coming days.
adt100
10-20-2003, 01:17 PM
Odd that you put the N-Gage in the list but not GBA SP, which I think stands a good chance of being the most succesful piece of h/w over the Christmas period.
spiderman_2k
10-20-2003, 01:19 PM
Thats because its Console wars...N-Gage is described as a console...SP is described as a Handheld.
Alien
10-20-2003, 01:28 PM
I'm sorry to say but I see Playstation doing it... :( Poor Cube just isn't up to it but I wish it was.
Adzmullz1
10-20-2003, 04:55 PM
well, the truth is that ALL the systems are going to sell, and sell well too. Who will sell the most , that is the question young padawans..........?
freakyplatypus
10-20-2003, 07:44 PM
When's Fable coming out? If it's around Christmas, it'll make the eggsbox a lot of moolah.
PlayingGod
10-20-2003, 07:50 PM
Its suppose to be out around then .. :)
freakyplatypus
10-20-2003, 07:56 PM
Yes! I think this game sounds very very very awesome.
Radiohead
10-21-2003, 01:31 AM
i am getting a gba sp
Adzmullz1
10-21-2003, 05:37 AM
Well, here's a massive 15 reasons as to why i have come to the conclusion that Xbox will be the top console. Maybe not at christmas, but 2004 definately !!!!.
Fable
Counter-Strike
Halo 2
XIII
true crime : Streets of L.A *
top spin
Project Gotham 2
Half-Life 2*
Links 2004
Amped 2
B.C
Deus Ex : The invisible war
Doom III
T.H.U.G*
Rainbow Six 3
*Released on all consoles
Originally posted by JAE
Just heard today that Sony is cutting jobs. Not sure what divisions; music, tech, gaming, corporate, or hardware. Should be in the paper in the coming days.
Sony is cutting 10,000 to 20,000 jobs in "Entertainment" by March 2006.....not sure if that includes its video game division, but it could signal some financial trouble for the PS3.
The only way I could see Sony making a real run at the Holidays is to offer the PSX at a low price.
freakyplatypus
10-21-2003, 02:13 PM
Originally posted by Adzmullz1
Well, here's a massive 15 reasons as to why i have come to the conclusion that Xbox will be the top console. Maybe not at christmas, but 2004 definately !!!!.
Fable
Counter-Strike
Halo 2
XIII
true crime : Streets of L.A *
top spin
Project Gotham 2
Half-Life 2*
Links 2004
Amped 2
B.C
Deus Ex : The invisible war
Doom III
T.H.U.G*
Rainbow Six 3
*Released on all consoles
You gotta remember the Grand Theft Auto Double Pack!
That thing will sell like crazy.
Also, Max Payne 2 and Morrowind GOTY
adt100
10-21-2003, 04:29 PM
Still no votes for the beleagured N-Gage.
spiderman_2k
10-21-2003, 04:32 PM
Not really suprising is it?
Riddle
10-21-2003, 04:40 PM
People should get off the "Anti-Xbox" Bandwagon.
Honestly, there are GREAT games on it, and GREAT (exclusive) games coming out in the next few months.
Hitman
10-21-2003, 06:03 PM
I agree. Now is a great time to own an XBOX.
spiderman_2k
10-21-2003, 06:04 PM
Yeah i got mine less than a month ago.
Hitman
10-21-2003, 06:20 PM
Smart move. I have XBOX & PS2 but I plan on getting a Gamecube soon since the price has dropped to $100. Viewtiful Joe, Metroid Prime, F Zero X, Zelda: The Windwaker.......
Adzmullz1
10-22-2003, 06:27 AM
Originally posted by Hitman
Now is a great time to own an XBOX.
Could'nt have said it better myself.....Although, 2004 is going to be the year when you MUST own an Xbox. I can see it leaving the PS2 in the dust, mainly due to the games coming out (see my list on page 1) . Also, with Broadband spreading across the world slowly, more people will be able to get live, so, again, more xbox's will sell.
If you have'nt got an xbox , get one. Simple as that........
I agree.....Fable and BC are going to make PS2 games look like tic-tac-toe.
Adzmullz1
10-23-2003, 07:34 AM
Originally posted by JAE
I agree.....Fable and BC are going to make PS2 games look like tic-tac-toe.
Again , i agree !
tedward
10-24-2003, 09:28 AM
You can say what you like about the x-box you might think it has great games etc but that just doesnt matter - look at the sega dreamcast and the saturn before that.
Few people actually know of the games you mentioned.
Personnally if i still played i would buy a gamecube to tie me over till the new ps3 came out.
Ps2 to win.
IamMrDJ
10-26-2003, 12:12 PM
PS2 will win yet again this year.
Last year PS2 out-sold the GAmeCube and the X-Box combined. 18 Million Units (PS2) to 9 million Units (GC and X-B). When X-Box lowered their price earlier this summer it was the first time I had sold an X-Box since January. Now X-Box is packaging 2 months of Free X-Box Live, Tetris World and Star Wars Clone Wars witht here X-Box for 179.99. That seems to signal to me that they are in desperate need to sell some units. PS2 only lowered there price to stay in competition and are still out-selling X-Box at my store and a number of other stores around me.
GameCube will come in second this holiday season because of the new assortment of games they have coming out as well as the GameCube PLayer to use wth your Gameboy Games on your TV.
X-Box will come in third followed by the N-Gage. I talked to a Nokia rep for the system yesterday and for the next two weeks they have cut the price by a hundred dollars as an instant rebate. They might extend it to Thanksgiving as well. The games are pretty cool as well. The back of the game packages don't do the games justice. The game cartridges are the size of a MultiMediaCard (or SD card). The accessories are also pretty cool. The one big downfall is that there are only three cell companies that can use the N-Gage as the phone, T-Mobile, AT&T Wireless and Cingular.
Balrog of Moria
10-26-2003, 12:15 PM
The power of X shall prevail
Adzmullz1
10-26-2003, 01:22 PM
Originally posted by IamMrDJ
PS2 will win yet again this year.
Last year PS2 out-sold the GAmeCube and the X-Box combined. 18 Million Units (PS2) to 9 million Units (GC and X-B). When X-Box lowered their price earlier this summer it was the first time I had sold an X-Box since January. Now X-Box is packaging 2 months of Free X-Box Live, Tetris World and Star Wars Clone Wars witht here X-Box for 179.99. That seems to signal to me that they are in desperate need to sell some units. PS2 only lowered there price to stay in competition and are still out-selling X-Box at my store and a number of other stores around me.
Things change..........Xbox will win the christmas Showdown. I have no doubt.
IamMrDJ
10-26-2003, 01:31 PM
Originally posted by Adzmullz1
Things change..........Xbox will win the christmas Showdown. I have no doubt.
The only chance that will happen is if they lower the price once again and offer even more freebies. I talked to an X-Box rep a few weeks ago and she said that X-Box has sold fewer then half the amount of consoles that PS2 has sold this year. It also doesn't help X-Box that Halo 2 has been delayed to Q2 next year and maybe bumped to early Q3 still.
tedward
10-26-2003, 01:37 PM
Yeh lower the price to under 100 bucks.
Rabbit
10-26-2003, 04:59 PM
My hope is Playstation, cause that's what I have.
But Xbox may do well also, if because of Halo 2 alone.
Hitman
10-26-2003, 05:46 PM
Originally posted by IamMrDJ
PS2 will win yet again this year.
GameCube will come in second this holiday season because of the new assortment of games they have coming out as well as the GameCube PLayer to use wth your Gameboy Games on your TV.
X-Box will come in third followed by the N-Gage.
Aaaahhhhhhhh fooey!
IamMrDJ
10-26-2003, 11:41 PM
Originally posted by Rabbit
My hope is Playstation, cause that's what I have.
But Xbox may do well also, if because of Halo 2 alone.
Well Halo 2 might hep the X-Box prevail...NEXT CHRISTMAS since the game is delayed until atleast next year. Today at work aone I sold 4 PS2's 1 GC and 2 Gameboy SP's. But no X-Box's
Ap2000
10-27-2003, 08:18 AM
GameCube already own's it because of the price-cut and with the new AAA+titles coming out the chances are even bigger !
Ap2000
10-27-2003, 08:22 AM
and don't forget:
Now is a good time to own at least one of the 3 big consoles, cause everyone of them has good games !
Adzmullz1
10-29-2003, 04:14 AM
Originally posted by Ap2000
and don't forget:
Now is a good time to own at least one of the 3 big consoles, cause everyone of them has good games !
Thats a fair comment. Xbox has the better games though.......:applaud:
Ap2000
11-01-2003, 01:20 PM
Originally posted by Adzmullz1
Thats a fair comment. Xbox has the better games though.......:applaud:
h3h3, good joke. :applaud:
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