Will the XBOX 360 Have Enough Games This Holiday?

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Grand Master

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I really don't understand basing the consumer's experience as far as console exclusives. As far as the 360 and PS3, there are so many great 3rd-party games coming out this holiday season that I think everybody wins in the end.

The market as a whole does not own all 3 systems, so for those that can only afford 1 or 2 should still reap the benefits from the 3rd-party multi-platform releases.

And also, just because something is exclusive doesn't mean it's GOOD.

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Yes, but using simple logic... if a game is exclusive you can only get it on one console. That is a massive selling point for some people. For example, you wouldn't be able to play Gears of War or Halo 3 (as your gamercard indicates) if you only had a PS3. And, likewise, 360 owners can't play games like Resistance or Metal Gear Solid.

Exclusives are a big deal.

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My post was written within the context of the thread title.

I really don't think that the new exclusives this fall/winter will have a lot to do with console sales. The only exclusive title I think will push consoles is Little Big Planet, but other than that I think price has more to do with it than anything else. For those that don't already own a PS3 or XBOX 360 wouldn't really care about any other exclusive coming out for either system...I mean the for the non-hardcore gamer (more than casual gamer)

I honestly think that price has a lot more to do with console sales than exclusives, either price or investment...or even friends that own the same system

With at least the US market, the $199 price is a perfect consumer-friendly price. Most consumers out there don't really think about getting an HDD because they(mostly parents) just see the price and don't think about things like downloadable games or movies. Also, it gives the consumer options on adding on an hdd when the money becomes more readily available for the consumer, or they can just spend $50 more for an hdd sku.

As far as the ps3, parents just see the $399 which is an extrememely non-consumer friendly price. People would pick that up if they (1) consider the blu-ray functionality an investment (2) saved up enough money from the previous years to buy a ps3, which they made a decision to buy since its release or (3) they really want to play Little Big Planet, MGS4, and consider the $399 a good investment for that money.

Another factor in pushing consoles is nagging. And also, word of mouth. If a high-school student or college student, or full-time worker's friends mostly own one system, then that consumer would most be inclined to buy the same system. The problem is that there is more Wii's and 360s sold in the US than PS3's, which means that the likeliness of a non-hardcore gamer to pick up a 360 at $199 or $250 is highly greater because most of his friends own a 360 whom he can play with online or borrow games

My prediction is that the Wii and DS will still smash the competition this holiday season. They are both sold at a consumer-friendly price, and although hardcore gamers don't attach themselves to those systems, the rest of the world does. Most people out there don't play games everyday, so for those people that play once a week or less...they're perfect.

My prediction is that 360 will come in 2nd place because of the new price cut. Not because of the great "exclusive" games coming out this fall, but because they want to play Call of Duty 4 or Halo 3 with their friends on XBOX Live, and can now afford a 360 because it's cheaper.

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Prince of Persia

Gears of War 2

Deadspace

Brothers in Arms (maybe waiting reviews first...)

... Tombraider Underworld

not that many..not like last year...

Is that slated to come out this year? I thought that was doomed to a mid 2009 release.

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I'm so glad I don't have classes this semester. Bring on the games.

As far as exclusives are concerned, I think the PS3 definitely has a stronger lineup this time around. Gears of War 2 looks amazing, but Left 4 Dead and Red Alert 3 are two games I would much rather play on the PC (console RTS and FPS games will always be inferior to their PC counterparts in my humble opinion). I'm probably going to stay away from Fable 2, since huge time-sinking games are not really my thing. Banjo-Kazooie could be pretty good, though. I haven't read up on it too much, but it's from a good developer.

For me, Wipeout alone puts the PS3 ahead of the 360. The fact that it's also getting Motorstorm 2 and SOCOM is nice as well.

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The thing is you can talk about game line up all you like, but the fact is Sony really dropped the ball by not planning a price cut before next April. They're going to miss the major buying season, just look at what happened over the Black Friday weekend for the 360. The PS3s line up just isn't strong enough to shift boxes when going up against the price of the 360, considering the 360s line up is fairly solid anyway.

Also take into account the exclusive dlc for multiplatform games, it gives more reason for people to buy the 360 version.

With people watching their spending these days I think we'll find with the strong line up xbox will fly off the shelves. I find it really bizarre that sony are waiting so long for a cut, I guess they are happy staying 3rd.

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The thing is you can talk about game line up all you like, but the fact is Sony really dropped the ball by not planning a price cut before next April. They're going to miss the major buying season, just look at what happened over the Black Friday weekend for the 360. The PS3s line up just isn't strong enough to shift boxes when going up against the price of the 360, considering the 360s line up is fairly solid anyway.

Also take into account the exclusive dlc for multiplatform games, it gives more reason for people to buy the 360 version.

With people watching their spending these days I think we'll find with the strong line up xbox will fly off the shelves. I find it really bizarre that sony are waiting so long for a cut, I guess they are happy staying 3rd.

Not sure what country you are from, but I know in the UK near where I live, most people are buying PS3's rather than 360's right now. There are some great deals about including 2 free games Bluray remote and a Bluray film for ?300. Can count 5 people in my office alone that have purchased a PS3 within the last month. 2 of those already have a 360. But all people are talking about here is the PS3, mainly for what else it offers. But thats all off topic.

As mentioned in most posts some of the titles on the 360 this year are pretty good. Although again quite a few sequels (not that it's always a bad thing) Left4Dead seemed to show promise but from what i've heard it was a slight let down.

As for exclusive DLC on multi platform games, I believe that the PS3 also has that too. Recently with the Challenge Rooms on Bioshock. From what I read in the PS Store it was created for the PS3, not too sure if it was released on the 360.

The price point of the 360 obviously makes it the 'nicer' choice in this current financial climate. But at the end of the day you will find that if kids want a PS3 for Xmas chances are that's what the parents will buy.

Both machines have nice games coming for them so lets all just be happy this Christmas without shooting each other down;))

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I think the Christmas line-up for the 360 is a strong one. There are a number of "hardcore gamer" titles, and first time for an Xbox a wide selection of "fun" titles.

Am I the only one whose noticed a trend in Microsoft's new fun line up:

Lips = Singstar

Scene It = Buzz!

At the Movies = Eye Toy

I know I'm looking forward to playing Buzz! this Christmas that's for sure. Best family video game ever! :p

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Am I the only one whose noticed a trend in Microsoft's new fun line up:

Lips = Singstar

Scene It = Buzz!

At the Movies = Eye Toy

I know I'm looking forward to playing Buzz! this Christmas that's for sure. Best family video game ever! :p

Heaven forbid you could be implying something :shiftyninja:

I agree though, Buzz is a great family game for those competitive types ;)

I've recently made 5 quizzes on there, just another 15 to make for the trophy lol

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Heaven forbid you could be implying something :shiftyninja:

I agree though, Buzz is a great family game for those competitive types ;)

I've recently made 5 quizzes on there, just another 15 to make for the trophy lol

Well unfortunately I think Microsoft's fun clones will probably sell better than Sony's. Microsoft seem to throw lots of money into advertising, whereas Sony don't seem too bothered lately.

Yeah. My girlfriend was quite competitive the last time we played Buzz! with family on the PS2. Needless to say me pressing the wrong button didn't go down too well. :p

I forgot actually. I tried to add you to my PS3 friends list a while back, seems your username was too long or something. :s

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Well unfortunately I think Microsoft's fun clones will probably sell better than Sony's. Microsoft seem to throw lots of money into advertising, whereas Sony don't seem too bothered lately.

Wow, that really seems to **** you off. Having a choice is bad now is it?

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Eh? I'm not angry about it. I just think Sony should be advertising their products more to compete.

That's a region based issue there. I see Buzz/PS3 ads all the time on the TV, but haven't seen any XBox ones yet.

But I still don't understand why it would be unfortunate for Microsoft's "fun clones" to sell better than Sony's. As long as they both stay on the market, it's very fortunate for us.

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