GameStop’s reaction to PS3 can affect all consoles

Okay folks, let’s keep this topic as civil as possible and not resort to fighting between Sony fans, Microsoft fans, and Nintendo fans. It isn’t reassuring, but it also isn’t surprising given the history of this latest generation of consoles.

According to an Ars Technica post, GameStop managers weren’t wowed by Sony’s presence at their GameStop sales conference. One manager claimed, “Sony just didn’t seem like they had a plan with the show. No plan at all. Barely a mention of the PS3, and almost nothing playable.” It’s sobering news to think about, but GameStop managers are thinking the PS3 will not launch very well, given all the recent news on it, from the European delay to the overheating fiasco at TGS.

Now, before the fanboys start taking out their virtual knives and gutting each other online, you have to remember that each of the three console makers have had their own issues, so Sony’s current woes are somewhat reinforced by previous bad press from other companies. For instance, everyone remembers the whole Xbox 360 launch, where there weren’t enough units, and a number of them went kaput after a few hours, right? There is also Nintendo’s problem of previously being imperialistic, a trouble which they are trying to remedy now in their marketing approach and optimism.

While we can’t vouch for any system as to their intentions for the future, it’s evident that they all share part of the blame when it comes to bad news, and whether its one console or another that gets the press, future impressions of any and all consoles will be colored by the things we’ve picked up in the past. If they really want business to pick up and for bad press to not happen, then each company better make good their plans and promises. Otherwise, as the GameStop folks seem to feel, the future of gaming may actually be a little darker than we’d like it to be.

Okay folks, let’s keep this topic as civil as possible and not resort to fighting between Sony fans, Microsoft fans, and Nintendo fans. It isn’t reassuring, but it also isn’t surprising given the history of this latest generation of consoles.

According to an Ars Technica post, GameStop managers weren’t wowed by Sony’s presence at their GameStop sales conference. One manager claimed, “Sony just didn’t seem like they had a plan with the show. No plan at all. Barely a mention of the PS3, and almost nothing playable.” It’s sobering news to think about, but GameStop managers are thinking the PS3 will not launch very well, given all the recent news on it, from the European delay to the overheating fiasco at TGS.

Now, before the fanboys start taking out their virtual knives and gutting each other online, you have to remember that each of the three console makers have had their own issues, so Sony’s current woes are somewhat reinforced by previous bad press from other companies. For instance, everyone remembers the whole Xbox 360 launch, where there weren’t enough units, and a number of them went kaput after a few hours, right? There is also Nintendo’s problem of previously being imperialistic, a trouble which they are trying to remedy now in their marketing approach and optimism.

While we can’t vouch for any system as to their intentions for the future, it’s evident that they all share part of the blame when it comes to bad news, and whether its one console or another that gets the press, future impressions of any and all consoles will be colored by the things we’ve picked up in the past. If they really want business to pick up and for bad press to not happen, then each company better make good their plans and promises. Otherwise, as the GameStop folks seem to feel, the future of gaming may actually be a little darker than we’d like it to be.