TrueBlueGED Posted March 21, 2017 Report Posted March 21, 2017 This hasn't been true for a while. Both current gen consoles launched with profit margins, albeit slim. You have to go back to 2009 for the PS3, and I believe 2007 for the Xbox 360 to find the last time either of them lost money on a console. Nintendo, actually, is the most recent company to sell at a loss, with the WiiU. Will not lie, I'm surprised. I figured PS4 and X1 would be profitable by now, never thought they were at launch. The Wii U loss was mostly due to the controller, right? Quote
GoPre Posted March 21, 2017 Report Posted March 21, 2017 (edited) Will not lie, I'm surprised. I figured PS4 and X1 would be profitable by now, never thought they were at launch. The Wii U loss was mostly due to the controller, right?In my opinion, it was Nintendo's poor marketing for the Wii U. When released, many were unaware it was Nintendo's next gen console. People were under the assumption it was an updated Wii. Had Nintendo gone w/ a different a different name and put more into advertisement it's possible the Wii U could have been a success. Let me add I enjoyed the Wii U. Edited March 21, 2017 by GoPre Quote
JujuFish Posted March 21, 2017 Report Posted March 21, 2017 Will not lie, I'm surprised. I figured PS4 and X1 would be profitable by now, never thought they were at launch. The Wii U loss was mostly due to the controller, right? Bingo. Quote
GoPre Posted March 24, 2017 Report Posted March 24, 2017 Will not lie, I'm surprised. I figured PS4 and X1 would be profitable by now, never thought they were at launch. The Wii U loss was mostly due to the controller, right? Felt it was more do to lack of games/third party support. Through the first 2 years there was next to nothing to play on the Wii U. The Switch is off to a record or very close to it for a console launch. W/ the early success third parties left and right are now announcing games they plan to develop for the Switch. Hope it continues.... Just wouldn't rule the controller as the reason the Wii U was a bust. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 Felt it was more do to lack of games/third party support. Through the first 2 years there was next to nothing to play on the Wii U. The Switch is off to a record or very close to it for a console launch. W/ the early success third parties left and right are now announcing games they plan to develop for the Switch. Hope it continues.... Just wouldn't rule the controller as the reason the Wii U was a bust. I was simply saying the manufacturing cost of the controller was why Nintendo had to sell the Wii U at a loss, not that the controller caused the platform to flop. Quote
GoPre Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 I was simply saying the manufacturing cost of the controller was why Nintendo had to sell the Wii U at a loss, not that the controller caused the platform to flop. Good point. Didn't think about that. Heard if a person's gamepad crashed it was more cost efficient to pick up a new Wii U. Gamepads weren't sold in stores. So almost had to really. Unless willing to go w/ Amazon or eBay. Quote
drnkirishone Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 so.. how good or bad is the new mass effect? Quote
Samson's Flow Posted March 27, 2017 Report Posted March 27, 2017 so.. how good or bad is the new mass effect? I've read multiple reviews saying it is basically dogshite and should not be associated with the series. That said i haven't played it and was a huge ME fan of the original trilogy. If it really does suck that makes me a sad panda. :( Quote
DumbPuck Posted March 27, 2017 Report Posted March 27, 2017 I'm a huge fan of the original three Mass Effect games. I'm about two hours into this one and I am enjoying it. Combat is excellent. The story is decent so far. The gripes about facial expressions and some animations are real ... but the game is good so far still. Quote
GoPre Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 I'm a huge fan of the original three Mass Effect games. I'm about two hours into this one and I am enjoying it. Combat is excellent. The story is decent so far. The gripes about facial expressions and some animations are real ... but the game is good so far still. I ignore reviews. Only review I care about is my own. If there's a game or series I'm attached to, I want to play it. I want to buy it. The trilogy was incredible. Yes, the ending was.....meh. But it was all still a must play and one heck of an experience to have. Soon enough I'll pick up the latest ME. Already can't wait. Just need to finish REVII first. Almost there. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) I'm playing some Be a Pro mode on NHL 15, and was losing 6-0 in the first period. The coach wouldn't pull Miller despite him allowing 6 goals on 7 shots so I quit, and the game simulated...to a 27-23 victory. WTF. In the simulation my backup allowed 16 goals on 16 shots. Is my game broken? Edited March 28, 2017 by Randall Flagg Quote
Samson's Flow Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 I'm playing some Be a Pro mode on NHL 15, and was losing 6-0 in the first period. The coach wouldn't pull Miller despite him allowing 6 goals on 7 shots so I quit, and the game simulated...to a 27-23 victory. WTF. In the simulation my backup allowed 16 goals on 16 shots. Is my game broken? Did you accidentally switch NHL 15 with the disc for NFL (Madden) 16? That's the only logical answer. Seeing as the highest scoring game only amounted to 21 total goals, yes it's broken. https://www.thoughtco.com/highest-scoring-game-in-nhl-history-2778753 The most goals scored by one team in an NHL game was 16. The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Quebec Bulldogs 16-3 on March 3, 1920.In the same season, Montreal helped set the record for most goals scored by two teams in a single game. The Canadiens and Toronto St. Patrick's combined for 21 goals on January 10, 1920, with Montreal winning 14-7. The Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks tied the record on December 11, 1985. The Oilers won 12-9. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 I ignore reviews. Only review I care about is my own. If there's a game or series I'm attached to, I want to play it. I want to buy it. The trilogy was incredible. Yes, the ending was.....meh. But it was all still a must play and one heck of an experience to have. Soon enough I'll pick up the latest ME. Already can't wait. Just need to finish REVII first. Almost there. ME3 was an abomination, and it wasn't just the ending. The way sidequests were found (Lul random conversation as a passerby), to the "exploration," the lack of impact from previous games, and the lack of any kind of urgency. Such a letdown after the first two. Quote
ubkev Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 Hey, TrueBlueGED! I picked up The Show 17 today. It's awesome!! :p Quote
qwksndmonster Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Posted March 29, 2017 I loved Mass Effect 1. Mass Effect 2 and 3 have some good character stuff, but everything related to the central plot is blurrrggghhh. Quote
drnkirishone Posted March 29, 2017 Report Posted March 29, 2017 makes me wonder if i should pick any of them up on the cheap. Quote
Samson's Flow Posted March 29, 2017 Report Posted March 29, 2017 makes me wonder if i should pick any of them up on the cheap. You should definitely pick up ME 1-3. They are fantastic games. Quote
qwksndmonster Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Posted March 29, 2017 It depends on what you're looking for. If you want good story, play mass effect 1. If you want fun gameplay, go for 3 and play the Vanguard class. Quote
drnkirishone Posted March 30, 2017 Report Posted March 30, 2017 my video game preferences have shifted pretty heavy onto the story side anymore Quote
sabills Posted March 30, 2017 Report Posted March 30, 2017 I grabbed Assassin's Creed: Black Flag recently. I hadn't played any of the series since #2 came out, so it was fun to revisit it. Its the pirate one, so you spend some time at sea, sometime on land. AC1 and 2 got monotonous for me at some point because, as much fun as climbing around killing dudes is, when you do it 4000 times it can get boring, so the sea battles and travel break it up and are fun in their own right. Good stuff. Quote
clintwestwood Posted March 30, 2017 Report Posted March 30, 2017 Got my hands on a Switch after Gamestop got a random shipment of 5 in. Got a tip off from a buddy who used to work at one. Zelda is fantastic, one of the best games I've played in years. Quote
drnkirishone Posted March 30, 2017 Report Posted March 30, 2017 I grabbed Assassin's Creed: Black Flag recently. I hadn't played any of the series since #2 came out, so it was fun to revisit it. Its the pirate one, so you spend some time at sea, sometime on land. AC1 and 2 got monotonous for me at some point because, as much fun as climbing around killing dudes is, when you do it 4000 times it can get boring, so the sea battles and travel break it up and are fun in their own right. Good stuff.that game was worth it for the sea shanties alone Quote
DR HOLLIDAY Posted March 31, 2017 Report Posted March 31, 2017 that game was worth it for the sea shanties alone Agreed, those shanties are great..............The game is a lot of fun...............Its not really an AC game, but thats why I liked it so much Quote
GoPre Posted April 2, 2017 Report Posted April 2, 2017 Got my hands on a Switch after Gamestop got a random shipment of 5 in. Got a tip off from a buddy who used to work at one. Zelda is fantastic, one of the best games I've played in years. There were a few, literally lasted about 20 minutes while I was there, at a Gamestop I was browsing a few days ago. Was amazing how fast they went. Quote
ROC Sabres Posted April 2, 2017 Report Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) Edited April 2, 2017 by ROC Sabres Quote
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