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on 09.05.2006 at 13:19 User Icon Posted by Adam Riley (jesusraz)
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Sony: The Greatest Nintendo Wiip-Off Ever
Adam Riley :: 9th May 2006


When Nintendo originally revealed its special wireless, motion detecting controller to the world, everyone was completely stunned. However, once the thrill of the idea faded, people began to wonder if the normally so well-guarded Nintendo had made a fatal mistake by revealing its hand so early. Now many believe that the worst has actually happened, with Sony blatantly lifting the company's innovative idea. Read on for a detailed analysis of Sony's Press Conference...

I[/size][/b]t is not everyday that you can sit back and accuse a company of completely ripping-off a fellow Industry competitor, but Sony really has taken the biscuit this time round. But let us start at the beginning; start with what was revealed at the conference last night.

First of all, Sony is definitely planning on hitting the world with the PlayStation 3 as quickly as possible with hardly any pause for breath between the three major territories. Unlike the staggered PlayStation Portable launch, which saw Europe's release delayed by six months, Sony is to keep its promise of a worldwide release by sliding into Japan on 11th November, 2006 and then, just a week later, bombarding Europe and the USA on 17th November. This point alone is very interesting considering what problems Microsoft faced when trying a similar trick last year. Stock shortages killed the system over Christmas and retailers bemoaned how Microsoft had crushed potential sales and ruined firmly set plans.



Yet Sony has not only followed Microsoft's stance on the releasing of the PlayStation 3, but even 'paid homage' to the two-tier bundling idea. Therefore, for the 'Clear Black' model PS3 with a 60GB non-removable hard-drive you will have to hand over $599 /
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That was faaasssttt. Nice article my man.
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I don't think Nintendo owns a part of Immersion. I think you are thinking about Microsoft. They bought a stake when they settled their suit.
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Yeah I think it was 10% stake in the company.
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on 09.05.2006 at 13:29
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Huge mistake on the rumble features, poor show Sony.
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That was a sweet article but then again what more can i expect from a site this good. I was quite impressed by the PS3's presse conference, it was actually really good. I stayed up until 3.00am this morning to watch it. As i thought i should since the PS3 will be my secondary console. But as good as the PS3 conference was i'm just too giddy to stay in my seat about Nintendo's. Anticipation ratings over the internet about their conference has been the highest of the 3 console companies. I have a feeling that Nintendo's gonna blow it all away....! And as the Wii is to be my Primary console, i'm poopping home RIGHT now to get ready for a live performance.
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what time is the Nintendo conference?
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There's a reason because Ninty's conference stole the show both in 2004 and 2005, and this year won't be any different. It could very well be the best E3 ever for Nintendo!
Man, still 2 hours to go!!! I'm freaking out!=P
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... Screw this. Go Team Sea Slug!
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I really can't believe what a rip off Sony are... Now I believe it more than ever, Sony steal everything...

I really can't believe it!!

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great article Adam! lovely job!!

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I checked the Sony press-conference 12 hours ago an came to the same conclusion.
It was a very poor show Sony did. Even the Nintendo-hating website www.heise.de got this point.
Thank goodness Nintendo is last in presenting their ...crown jewels (sorry for being so blunt).
Very good article. Hope the gamers notice this too. Shame is: Microsoft is being attacked by a very weak PS3 and a strong Wii (which has to gain ground first to stand against billions of money behind a sanctioned sell of XBoxes...).
I find your lack of faith disturbing!
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