Sony’s “Fact Sheet” shows false claims on Xbox 360, Wii
Microsoft (and perhaps Nintendo) must issue their own fact sheet in response to Sony‘s “Next-generation Console Comparison Fact Sheet” (issued along with the most recent press release on their launch titles that will be available on November 17). This is what we figured when we found out that the purported “fact sheet” reveals info on how much it’d cost to buy a PS3, Xbox 360, or Wii system and what components you’re “required” to buy.
Thing is, we’re not sure if Sony has done some real fact-checking here: Nothing was hyped, but it was apparent they’re doing the most subtle way they could to show everyone that a core Xbox 360 system isn’t worth the purchase. Check out the Next-Gen Console Comparison Fact Sheet to get an idea of what we’re talking about.
Xbox 360 Fact: Both the Xbox 360 Core System and the Premium edition can be bought at US$ 399 and they come with the basic components such as 20GB drive, the HD DVD drive, the wireless controller, and the Xbox Live Silver subscription. Also, the HD-DVD is not a requirement to play games, in pretty much the same way a memory unit or a hard drive is NOT necessary to use the Wi-Fi adapter.
Sony’s Xbox 360 Fact: Adding up all the costs of the basic components, Xbox 360 costs US$ 698.
Nintendo’s next-gen console wasn’t spared either. Sony claims that the Wii’s online access for the first six months would be free and the subsequent months would be offered for a fee. This obviously isn’t true. It’s the Wii browser that will cost consumers after the first six months. Besides, if you download the browser before June 2007, it’s free. Nintendo is still mum on its online service costs up to this time.
Download [Next-Gen Console Comparison Fact Sheet]
Microsoft (and perhaps Nintendo) must issue their own fact sheet in response to Sony‘s “Next-generation Console Comparison Fact Sheet” (issued along with the most recent press release on their launch titles that will be available on November 17). This is what we figured when we found out that the purported “fact sheet” reveals info on how much it’d cost to buy a PS3, Xbox 360, or Wii system and what components you’re “required” to buy.
Thing is, we’re not sure if Sony has done some real fact-checking here: Nothing was hyped, but it was apparent they’re doing the most subtle way they could to show everyone that a core Xbox 360 system isn’t worth the purchase. Check out the Next-Gen Console Comparison Fact Sheet to get an idea of what we’re talking about.
Xbox 360 Fact: Both the Xbox 360 Core System and the Premium edition can be bought at US$ 399 and they come with the basic components such as 20GB drive, the HD DVD drive, the wireless controller, and the Xbox Live Silver subscription. Also, the HD-DVD is not a requirement to play games, in pretty much the same way a memory unit or a hard drive is NOT necessary to use the Wi-Fi adapter.
Sony’s Xbox 360 Fact: Adding up all the costs of the basic components, Xbox 360 costs US$ 698.
Nintendo’s next-gen console wasn’t spared either. Sony claims that the Wii’s online access for the first six months would be free and the subsequent months would be offered for a fee. This obviously isn’t true. It’s the Wii browser that will cost consumers after the first six months. Besides, if you download the browser before June 2007, it’s free. Nintendo is still mum on its online service costs up to this time.
Download [Next-Gen Console Comparison Fact Sheet]
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