Quote Originally Posted by Woochifer
I've read interviews from their production team that they were not going to lose money from manufacturing the X360 consoles. They're saving money by taking more ownership of the chip technology used in the console, and obviously other forms of cost cutting (including quality control?).
From what I understand, Sony at the very least breaks even on its PS2 consoles and pretty much after the first production run avoided losing money from the consoles themselves.

What you read is incorrect. They lose money on every console. However, Sony may be making money at this point in the product life cycle. It is almost 5 years old, and they have sold over 20 million world wide. At some point Microsoft will also recoup the loss, but not right now.


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For instance, I just don't see the logic in cramming all of these networking and media center features into the X360, when the unit isn't even backwards compatible with the original Xbox games out of the box. So many of the new features require a broadband network connection and playing the original Xbox games on a X360 requires downloading an emulation profile. If you're in the majority of households that still use dial-up access, you're out in the cold. Considering that only 10% of Xbox owners had their consoles connected to the internet, that's quite a stretch to presume that a large cross-section of X360 owners will suddenly connect their units to the internet just because Microsoft includes these new features. Say what you will about Sony, but they not going to make consumers jump through these kinds of ridiculous hoops just to play their old PSX and PS2 games on a PS3 console. [/QUOTE]

Where are you getting your #'s? Please expand and show sources. XBOX live has been on all accounts a success. Connection is simple and easy. Broadband use is accepted because of low ping. Every play online? With an Xbox or other pc connection? I think you are blowing smoke out your A** on this one. PS2 has had to play catchup with online, and hasn't even come close. And as for backwards compatibility, that is a red herring. I would rather have a console that plays new games better rather than sacrifice quailty to play old games.

As for networking and the like, this is a push to get the console the center of your entertainment center. If you don't think Sony will be able to connect to your PC your nuts.

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Half baked? How about HD resolution without HDMI connections? Or not even including HD connectivity with the core system? Or committing the X360 to HD-DVD, but not including the HD-DVD drives with the first production units (this sets up the possibility of a second X360 release that will force current X360 owners to upgrade -- Microsoft doesn't care because it's just more $$$ for them)?
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Now your just *****ing to *****. Component cables are more than acceptable for the console to broadcast at 720p resolution that all games will be required to be developed for.
As for the Core system, it is what it is. If you are so heartbroken over the lack of component cables, BUY THEM. They are only $19.99 and pretty nice also. And I have no comment on the HD-DVD drive at this point. I find it funny though, that Sony is going to use BLU-Ray, and yet you are not frothing at the mouth that its "Big Business" cramming it down our throats.


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But, the difference is that the PS3 is still in development! Sony has not yet put out a bug-ridden PS3 into the market. The X360 is having issues with actual production units that consumers paid a lot of money for.[/QUOTE]

Bug ridden? You need to lay off the crack pipe. There have been isolated cases of problems with units. So what. I suppose if you have ever had to take a car into the dealer for service you just tossed the keys and said "Keep the F*cker, it needs service, I don't want it anymore!". Thinks break, and thats life. Sony had a MASSIVE recall on the PS2, and I don't hear you crying about that. Heres a link for you http://www.gamespot.com/news/6139482.html . Every company has problems.

Get your info straight and put away your cry rag. I am not interested in your tears.