Author Topic: Is X-box really dead? (Read 837 times)

lazygamer · « **on:** 13 September 2002, 01:21 »

Ok I still don't support X-box, but aren't they still making games for it? I like to watch a TV show called "The electric playground", and they cover X-box, Gamecube, PS2, PS1 and PC. They haven't quit covering the X-box, so it can't be dead yet. I saw a review for a game that was released AUG 2002 actually. I also have seen the odd preview hear and there. Ya ya don't be fooled etc. What im getting at, is that X-box might have some cool X-box only games that won't be released for 6 to 12 months. IIRC correctly, Dreamforge had 2 X-box games in the works...

smokey · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 September 2002, 11:39 »

quote:
Originally posted by lazygamer:
Ok I still don't support X-box, but aren't they still making games for it? I like to watch a TV show called "The electric playground", and they cover X-box, Gamecube, PS2, PS1 and PC. They haven't quit covering the X-box, so it can't be dead yet. I saw a review for a game that was released AUG 2002 actually. I also have seen the odd preview hear and there. Ya ya don't be fooled etc. What im getting at, is that X-box might have some cool X-box only games that won't be released for 6 to 12 months. IIRC correctly, Dreamforge had 2 X-box games in the works...

why would it be dead :confused: It is still a new (ish) console. The PS2 has been out longer and it's not dead.

lazygamer · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 September 2002, 03:59 »

Well, according to the MES, it has lost most of it's developer support. Then there's also what you see when you go to the video store and compare the X-box section to the other game sections. So there is solid evidence here. Still, we don't really know if 5 kick ass X-box only games will show up 12 months from now.

cozzer · « **Reply #3 on:** 8 October 2002, 12:54 »

Dead. I highly doubt that.

While I'm only talking statistics in Australia, Gamecube holds the lowest market share in the console area and with PS2 at the top and XBOX in the middle, it is fairly unlikely.

distortion · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 October 2002, 08:10 »

xbox is losing japanese developer support. and most of the people who play consoles like japanese games. stuff from developers like square, konami, sega. the only way that M$ is getting japanese developers to make games for them, is by paying out ludicrously large sums of money for exclusive licenses.

one of the big issues is that microsoft has too many games exclusive to its console that should be appearing on pc. they can't quite define the difference between a console gamer, and a pc gamer.

another issue is that the japanese console market is the largest in the world. and they don't like an american company invading their territory.

and now i leave you with this final thought:
in its first week of release, the xbox sold half as many as Sega's dreamcast...

chrispy87 · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 October 2002, 13:04 »

the xbox cant die because M$ will just keep pouring money into it to keep it alive

Doctor V · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 October 2002, 14:43 »

I think its dead. Already being called one of M$'s biggest blunders. It will never catch on in Japan, never. The only US games that will ever make it in Nippon are from Blizzard.

V

SihgeruMiyamoto · « **Reply #7 on:** 16 October 2002, 16:48 »

quote:
Dead. I highly doubt that.
While I'm only talking statistics in Australia, Gamecube holds the lowest market share in the console area and with PS2 at the top and XBOX in the middle, it is fairly unlikely.

Where did you get that information from? Im from Australia and Iam certain that is not the case.

Even if it was in the middle of the market share in 'Australia', who gives a shit. Australia is one of the smallest markets in the world when it comes to games.

The XGrit (puke) is going down the shitter.

[ October 16, 2002: Message edited by: ShigeruMiyamoto ]

[ October 16, 2002: Message edited by: ShigeruMiyamoto ]

hm_murdock · « **Reply #8 on:** 17 October 2002, 07:58 »

Microsoft X-Box the console with a thousand uses!

They're great as hockey pucks for people with bad eyesight. Much larger target to focus on.

You can use it as a base for GI Joe figurines and blow it up with that stick of dynamite you stole from grandpa when he was going to bomb that old stump in the back yard.

They make great starter logs for warm winter fires.

Use it as a handy retractible cupholder.

Use it as a stopblock for your boat or other light trailer.

Hang it in the living room as a stylish wall decoration.

Install a mod chip and Linux and you have an affordable server appliance!

Remove the "Fritz" chip and mail it to Senator Hollings along with a nasty letter typed on your Linux-powered X-box telling him that he's not welcome in the United States anymore.

Use your Linux-powered X-box to do some l337 h4x0ring and hit riaa.com with a DoS attack.

Develop software that violates the DMCA and distribute it on your X-box.

Do drive-by X-box throwings at Hollywood execs.

Wow! I'll bet you never know how great the Microsoft X-box can make your world!

Steal one today and make Bill Gates angry!

lazygamer · « **Reply #9 on:** 17 October 2002, 12:14 »

Difference between a PC and Console gamer? There is no difference, the vast majority of PC only or Console only gamers could pick up each other's system and like alot of games on it.

Some people are cat people, some people are dog people, some people are PC people, some people are console people. Sadly, the whole MS domination of the PC makes it a sour deal(upgrade cycle, shitty OS etc.) What helps even out the PC as a great platform is the ease with which you can pirate games, and some other things about it. It's alot more hassle to pirate console games.

Kintaro · « **Reply #10 on:** 17 October 2002, 15:07 »

quote:
Originally posted by cozzer:
Dead. I highly doubt that.

While I'm only talking statistics in Australia, Gamecube holds the lowest market share in the console area and with PS2 at the top and XBOX in the middle, it is fairly unlikely.

Yes, PS2 Rules, I like Nintendo, but im going to stick with PS, when the PS1 started dieing out they released the PS2, and when it starts going down they will release the PS3 and so on... Microsoft cant stop sony in Austrialia... Dont know about the rest of the worlds status. DONT GET X-BOX, when your in a hole stop digging deeper.

Kintaro · « **Reply #11 on:** 17 October 2002, 15:31 »

quote:
Originally posted by ShigeruMiyamoto:

Where did you get that information from? Im from Australia and Iam certain that is not the case.

Even if it was in the middle of the market share in 'Australia', who gives a shit. Australia is one of the smallest markets in the world when it comes to games.

The XGrit (puke) is going down the shitter.

[ October 16, 2002: Message edited by: ShigeruMiyamoto ]

[ October 16, 2002: Message edited by: ShigeruMiyamoto ]

Well for a start i do, since i live there. Who give's a fuck about japan

SihgeruMiyamoto · « **Reply #12 on:** 18 October 2002, 16:52 »

Who gives a fuck about Japan you say????
Everyone who owns a console should give a fuck about Japan cause if it werent for them we wouldnt be playing these awesome consoles today.

Calum · « **Reply #13 on:** 18 October 2002, 17:54 »

yeah, but he's just responding in kind since you insulted his country.

Refalm · « **Reply #14 on:** 18 October 2002, 20:48 »

Well... you can insult my country any time you want...

I fucking hate the Netherlands because it sucks!

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Much larger target to focus on. You can use it as a base for GI Joe figurines and blow it up with that stick of dynamite you stole from grandpa when he was going to bomb that old stump in the back yard. They make great starter logs for warm winter fires. Use it as a handy retractible cupholder. Use it as a stopblock for your boat or other light trailer. Hang it in the living room as a stylish wall decoration. Install a mod chip and Linux and you have an affordable server appliance! Remove the "Fritz" chip and mail it to Senator Hollings along with a nasty letter typed on your Linux-powered X-box telling him that he's not welcome in the United States anymore. Use your Linux-powered X-box to do some l337 h4x0ring and hit riaa.com with a DoS attack. Develop software that violates the DMCA and distribute it on your X-box. Do drive-by X-box throwings at Hollywood execs. Wow! I'll bet you never know how great the Microsoft X-box can make your world! 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