Everything’s looking rosy in the PlayStation Nation right now. Sony’s next-gen system is running away with the console crown, already surpassing 10 million units, with many more to come this Christmas, we suspect. Moreover, the lineup looks good, with a strong mix of first-party and third-party titles on the way – as well as many more quietly in production behind-the-scenes.
However, the platform holder refuses to get complacent, stressing that strong competition from Microsoft is more than enough reason to keep it motivated. “We're here to compete,” SCEUK boss Fergal Gara told Eurogamer.net. “There's a long way to go. One million [PlayStation 4 units sold in the UK] is very important, but there are many more millions to come, clearly.”
There are a slew of excellent Xbox One bundles set to hit UK store shelves over the busy Christmas shopping period, and the outspoken executive reckons that the two juggernauts will run each other hard. “I think that it'll be competitive,” he beamed. “I have every respect for the team at Xbox, and we know that they're going to give us a strong run for our money.”
Of course, there’s only one horse that Gara’s backing in this race. “We're delighted to be in a strong position, and have every determination to do the very best by PlayStation gamers and bring loads more of them on board.” We sense that it’s going to be a humongous holiday for the Japanese giant and its best selling box.
[source eurogamer.net]
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2 billion on Minecraft, 1 billion investment in X1 exclusives and 400 million on an NFL deal... My god!
As for Sony they still have their studios in hiding.
MS has been throwing money around like crazy and it probably isn't done. Sony's first party teams better deliver because I don't think Tomb Raider is the last third party game we're going to see go Xbox exclusive.
@Gamer83 'like crazy' or another expression may fit and really seems disorderly and with no good planning
Given how much of an install base lead PS4 is getting over xb1 I yhink publishers will get less and less likely to agree to MS exclusivity deals.
NFL doesn't bother me as I'm not a big sports person neither does tomb raider. Wasn't really into it til the one released on ps3 that's copied largely from uncharted. The old tomb raiders controls were terrible. Plus xbox is mainly about shooters and pc hand me downs
@Punished_Boss - Those Surface tablets on the NFL pre and post game shows are just killing me. I understand product placement - seems like every tv program I watch has a deal w/ Apple - but those big blue NFL endorsed Surface tablets taking up the enitre middle of my tv screen, my god.
OK, that was a little over dramatic but I I really hate them.
PS4 has sold 10 million at $400 w/ basically no games to call its own except a new Killzone and inFamous. (I'm aware of the multitude of ports and multi system games to play on a PS4.) I can only imagine how good it will sell once it starts getting games like Uncharted and once games like Madden and The Show drop PS3 support. Which will probably be around the time of a price drop. Maybe it is possible to do PS3, or even PS2, numbers after all. Who knew?
Sony must really be thinking the sky is the limit at this point, especially w/ X1 and Wii U floundering. If the Vita does get a successor it may not even get any games of it's own, it could just be a portable streaming PS4 device. Basically a tablet w/ buttons. A dumb Vita? (dumb as in terminal not smartphone). AKA a Gamepad w/ WiFi. Why stupid Nitnedo didn't add WiFi to the Gamepad limited to use for internet, Miiverse and videostreaming I'll never know.
For Sony to actually say this is really them giving the finger to Microsoft. It's treating them like the underdog, which I think they are, but still. It's a stealth jab at Microsoft. LOL
I'm loving the competition between these two giants cos it's bringing the price of consoles down. And as prices get lower and lower, more ppl will join the gaming community. More consumers, more money for developers, and the games will keep on rolling. Win win for everyone!
@3Above
I'd like to think that, but then you look at what the a-holes at SquareEnix and Crystal Dynamics did. Have to wonder how much MS is willing to spend for certain franchises.
@bbq_boy
It's definitely led to some nice bundles.
I'm pleased with SCEE and SCEAJ so far, but as for SCEA its like they don't even exist. Sucker Punch just released ISS and IFL, Nuaghty is working on A Thief's End, and Sony Santa Monica is slow as Christmas and still haven't even started their PS4 project yet.
@Punished_Boss - Overly dramatic yesterday, but I feel a little better today.
As Nelson would say, ha ha.
http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-nfl-surface-ipads-2014-9
@rjejr Oh thank god! It wasn't just me with that thought
Just get the updates in now before the xmas holidays and then a stronger run will happen. People are loving x box for the media support which most of it is last gen stuff. Bring it all back were it should be the fans loved those features.
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