> From: Gordon Wallis [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >_If_ PS2 crushes the opposition, it'll be because people didn't learn >from the original that the games are flash, unplayable crap (apart from >a few gems). >_If_ PS2 crushes Dreamcast it'll be because Sega didn't learn that >obscure ads for a console don't sell games, therefore don't sell >consoles.
I said that PS2 will crush the competition. Where in my emails did I say PS2 /should/ crush the competition? >a) DVD compatibility will probably push the price back to the highs of >the original PS release, and by then Dreamcast will probably have had >it's price cut by about £50. £150 vs. £300..? Probably. >b) Backwards compatibility? Why bother? Have you seen the prices of a >new or second hand PS these days? Anyone who's already got a PS would be >stupid to throw it out to make room for the new one unless it's got that >common PS CD-skipping problem. Let's face it, with Sony making PS2, it >it going to be much better in that department? And why did you buy your SAM? >c) You like the reconditioned CD-i look? Why should that mean it'll be a >success? Ever heard of "subtle humour"? Actually, I thought the casing on the PS1 was rather crap - especially the pop-up disk drive. Currently, I have my printer on top of it and it's bloody annoying juggling everything to put in a CD. >The fact is, most people that bought PS1 were not serious gamers, they >just added it to their list of in-home entertainment (Sony HiFi, Sony TV >and video, Sony PlayStation). I'm glad I'm not "most people"... (Panasonic portable stereo, Goldstar TV, Alba video) To me, the "few gems" make it all worth it. I only buy a game once in a blue moon. Actually, 'Metal Gear Solid' was actually the only game I can think of that I bought after playing the demo. I'll probably buy the PS2 a little while after the UK release (after the Christmas rush). I don't have a PC at home and, currently, I have no intention of buying one, so the inbuilt DVD player would be nice. I might buy the PS2 sooner if it has a decent Elite-style game. >> Whether it will cope with the future developments of Nintendo and Sega - >> Who knows? >> >Nintendo are pretty much out of the game, don't you think? Currently, yes... But I'm sure they will announce a new console pretty soon. Justin
