Microsoft’s up for the challenge known as PS3
I’d quote some eloquent and awe-inspiring line from the Lord of the Rings right now. It goes along the lines of “I’d take you on anytime, buddy”, but all my Tolkien knowledge eludes me at the moment, so let’s just skip that. Long story made short, in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Microsoft‘s Neil Thompson says that the Xbox 360 is ready, waiting, and eager for the challenge which is the Playstation 3.
Out to prove that their sales last year wasn’t solely due to the fact that they were the only next-gen console around at the time, Thompson deems it better that the masses would finally be able to make actual side-by-side comparisons of the two machines, instead of basing all opinions solely on news reports and hear-says about the PS3’s power. As Thompson puts it, “Sometimes it’s worse when you’re fighting a myth, than when you’re fighting reality.” Hoping to go head-to-head on issues which include high-def gaming content, online services, and DVD platforms, Microsoft is gunning to show that bigger (and Blu-Ray) isn’t necessarily better.
With all this attention turned towards the PS3 though, he was also asked on how he thinks the Wii will affect their business, and he replied that the Wii would not be competing with them at all as it is “an innovative, low-definition product”, and that “People will make a clear decision as to whether they want that sort of product – a kids toy – or they want high-definition gaming and entertainment and all that it brings.”
So, will the Xbox 360 achieve what it has set out to prove? Will the PS3 be the one console to rule them all? Or will the Wii prove to be the quiet, happy-faced contender who comes out on top while the other two are busy fighting? Hmm…
In the words of UFC’s Big John, “Let’s get it ON!”
I’d quote some eloquent and awe-inspiring line from the Lord of the Rings right now. It goes along the lines of “I’d take you on anytime, buddy”, but all my Tolkien knowledge eludes me at the moment, so let’s just skip that. Long story made short, in an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Microsoft‘s Neil Thompson says that the Xbox 360 is ready, waiting, and eager for the challenge which is the Playstation 3.
Out to prove that their sales last year wasn’t solely due to the fact that they were the only next-gen console around at the time, Thompson deems it better that the masses would finally be able to make actual side-by-side comparisons of the two machines, instead of basing all opinions solely on news reports and hear-says about the PS3’s power. As Thompson puts it, “Sometimes it’s worse when you’re fighting a myth, than when you’re fighting reality.” Hoping to go head-to-head on issues which include high-def gaming content, online services, and DVD platforms, Microsoft is gunning to show that bigger (and Blu-Ray) isn’t necessarily better.
With all this attention turned towards the PS3 though, he was also asked on how he thinks the Wii will affect their business, and he replied that the Wii would not be competing with them at all as it is “an innovative, low-definition product”, and that “People will make a clear decision as to whether they want that sort of product – a kids toy – or they want high-definition gaming and entertainment and all that it brings.”
So, will the Xbox 360 achieve what it has set out to prove? Will the PS3 be the one console to rule them all? Or will the Wii prove to be the quiet, happy-faced contender who comes out on top while the other two are busy fighting? Hmm…
In the words of UFC’s Big John, “Let’s get it ON!”