What happened to Sony marketing of PS3??? - Blu-ray Forum

JJ777 · 11-19-2007, 02:13 PM

I just don't get it........last night I downloaded 3 demos....uncharted, ratchet and clank, and timeshift....all incredible. Earlier, I watched a blu-ray movie that was amazing.

I don't own the 360, I do own the Wii (which really is the best "family" platform...my young children love it)....the PS3 just seems to be a mind blowing system with limitless (almost) capabilities for today.

Personally, I'm just blown away and am so happy with my purchase.

Why did this message not translate to the millions of Americans out there

Someone in Sony marketing needs to be shot! I understand they priced themselves too high and there were issues with new games...I just don't understand how they missed the big picture. How do you go from having the PS2 to last place

Anybody have any thoughts as to all of the miss-steps???

Joe Cain · 11-19-2007, 02:17 PM

Chill out.

The PS3 is selling just as well as the Xbox360 in its first year after roll-out.

BD is not format on the losing end of the format war.

Panicky, negative posts so early in your post history will get loads of people jumping down your throat.

Patience.

JJ777 · 11-19-2007, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Cain

Chill out.

The PS3 is selling just as well as the Xbox360 in its first year after roll-out.

BD is not format on the losing end of the format war.

Panicky, negative posts so early in your post history will get loads of people jumping down your throat.

Patience.

Hey......I'm cool

It's just confusing with all of the hype, media, forums, etc. out there. I'm not trying to be negative.........I'm all blu and want the format to do well. It just seems to me the PS3 is such an amazing platform it would blow away all the competition. Plus, it's an amazing blu-ray player.

I did have one thought....I think they should have included the blu-ray video remote control in all of the PS3 packages (+ a free movie like they did with spiderman). This would have made it even more apparent this was much more than a gaming system.....hopefully, spurring blu-ray movie sales. I understand they need to make money as they are taking losses with the hardware right now. I just think this may have fired up the consumer a little more

Joe Cain · 11-19-2007, 02:42 PM

It is horribly confusing and chaotic. I try to deal with it by sticking to what directly affects me. I've made my choice and bought my player, so the more than 90% of the hypothetical discussions on this forum have no direct impact on my HDM experience. I can't do the BDA's job and wouldn't have the faintest idea where to begin second-guessing them, especially since they seem to be in the catbird seat so far. I can't do anything about Toshiba. I can write letters to studios, which process I have begun...mostly, though, I figure my job is to buy & enjoy my movies and let others know what a satisfied customer I am. That's not too hard. Wish it paid more...

mystiksuicide · 11-19-2007, 02:47 PM

The PS3 is still in it's infancy, the list of games will grow and with Blu being the eventual winner the PS3 and Blu players will become the next revolution.

We are just all early developers.

Robmx · 11-19-2007, 02:53 PM

Its the same as when PS2 came out.... not alot of games because the machine was hard to program for.... Blah, blah, blah...... Everyone said BOX was going to kill PS2 and what happened... PS2 went on to sell 114 million worldwide. Have patience those 114 million will be come to PS3 eventually.

Barnacle · 11-19-2007, 09:47 PM

Price was the issue. Just look at how well the $400 40GB PS3s are selling!

Spider1981 · 11-19-2007, 02:17 PM

I do know that the PS3 is being heavily promoted with the new 399 price point on TV. They just launched some really slick commercials showcasing exclusive games, and some versions showcasing Blu-Ray movies. I can barely turn on the TV without seeing at least one of them.

elwaylite · 11-19-2007, 02:20 PM

Yepp, ive seen a few new HD commercials touting it that look great, plus there are some huge black friday deals. The PS3 is and will be selling will.

MacDaddyOJack · 11-19-2007, 02:21 PM

I just saw a new commercial on tv last night for the PS3. What's even better is that it has a huge Blu-ray logo at the very beginning of it and says that it comes with Spiderman 3 on BD. I think they are doing fine, the Playstation series has a reputation of its own that will take off when the price is right. It is starting to now that the 40GB is $399.

Go Blu · 11-19-2007, 02:20 PM

I think SONY was looking at the bigger picture.
If not the PS3 would have been a half-step just like the XBOX and HD-DUD.

So any shortcoming now should ensure long term success in both their gaming and movie divisions.

sj001 · 11-19-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ777

I just don't get it........last night I downloaded 3 demos....uncharted, ratchet and clank, and timeshift....all incredible. Earlier, I watched a blu-ray movie that was amazing.

I don't own the 360, I do own the Wii (which really is the best "family" platform...my young children love it)....the PS3 just seems to be a mind blowing system with limitless (almost) capabilities for today.

Personally, I'm just blown away and am so happy with my purchase.

Why did this message not translate to the millions of Americans out there

Someone in Sony marketing needs to be shot! I understand they priced themselves too high and there were issues with new games...I just don't understand how they missed the big picture. How do you go from having the PS2 to last place

Anybody have any thoughts as to all of the miss-steps???

Seems to me like the other side has the problem. The Sony is doing much better with the PS3, and it takes time to build up steam, the 360 has been out for over a year before the PS3, what do you expect?

jorg · 11-20-2007, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ777

I just don't get it........last night I downloaded 3 demos....uncharted, ratchet and clank, and timeshift....all incredible. Earlier, I watched a blu-ray movie that was amazing.

I don't own the 360, I do own the Wii (which really is the best "family" platform...my young children love it)....the PS3 just seems to be a mind blowing system with limitless (almost) capabilities for today.

Personally, I'm just blown away and am so happy with my purchase.

Why did this message not translate to the millions of Americans out there

Someone in Sony marketing needs to be shot! I understand they priced themselves too high and there were issues with new games...I just don't understand how they missed the big picture. How do you go from having the PS2 to last place

Anybody have any thoughts as to all of the miss-steps???

u don`t know what your missing till u have it

glenn22 · 11-20-2007, 02:14 PM

The PS3 had a slow start, but that was mostly due to a lack of great game titles. Lair was a disappointment, etc. Also, it was priced too high for the average person. Now the price is right and there are TERRIFIC gaming options as well (GH3, Uncharted, Assassin's Creed, Rachet and Clank, etc). The sales through 2008 and even the 2007 holiday season will be phenominal.

11-19-2007, 02:13 PM	#1
JJ777 Member Member since:Nov 2007	What happened to Sony marketing of PS3??? I just don't get it........last night I downloaded 3 demos....uncharted, ratchet and clank, and timeshift....all incredible. Earlier, I watched a blu-ray movie that was amazing. I don't own the 360, I do own the Wii (which really is the best "family" platform...my young children love it)....the PS3 just seems to be a mind blowing system with limitless (almost) capabilities for today. Personally, I'm just blown away and am so happy with my purchase. Why did this message not translate to the millions of Americans out there Someone in Sony marketing needs to be shot! I understand they priced themselves too high and there were issues with new games...I just don't understand how they missed the big picture. How do you go from having the PS2 to last place Anybody have any thoughts as to all of the miss-steps???

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11-19-2007, 02:17 PM	#2
Joe Cain Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Tragic City Blu-ray collection:79	Chill out. The PS3 is selling just as well as the Xbox360 in its first year after roll-out. BD is not format on the losing end of the format war. Panicky, negative posts so early in your post history will get loads of people jumping down your throat. Patience.

11-19-2007, 02:42 PM	#4
Joe Cain Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Tragic City Blu-ray collection:79	It is horribly confusing and chaotic. I try to deal with it by sticking to what directly affects me. I've made my choice and bought my player, so the more than 90% of the hypothetical discussions on this forum have no direct impact on my HDM experience. I can't do the BDA's job and wouldn't have the faintest idea where to begin second-guessing them, especially since they seem to be in the catbird seat so far. I can't do anything about Toshiba. I can write letters to studios, which process I have begun...mostly, though, I figure my job is to buy & enjoy my movies and let others know what a satisfied customer I am. That's not too hard. Wish it paid more...

11-19-2007, 02:47 PM	#5
mystiksuicide Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Miami Blu-ray collection:305 Blu-ray reviews:27	The PS3 is still in it's infancy, the list of games will grow and with Blu being the eventual winner the PS3 and Blu players will become the next revolution. We are just all early developers.

11-19-2007, 02:53 PM	#6
Robmx Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Niagara, Ontario, Canada	Its the same as when PS2 came out.... not alot of games because the machine was hard to program for.... Blah, blah, blah...... Everyone said BOX was going to kill PS2 and what happened... PS2 went on to sell 114 million worldwide. Have patience those 114 million will be come to PS3 eventually.

11-19-2007, 09:47 PM	#7
Barnacle New Member Member since:Nov 2007	Price was the issue. Just look at how well the $400 40GB PS3s are selling!

11-19-2007, 02:17 PM	#8
Spider1981 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Jefferson City, MO. Posts: Eleventy Billion Blu-ray collection:138	I do know that the PS3 is being heavily promoted with the new 399 price point on TV. They just launched some really slick commercials showcasing exclusive games, and some versions showcasing Blu-Ray movies. I can barely turn on the TV without seeing at least one of them.

11-19-2007, 02:20 PM	#9
elwaylite Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007	Yepp, ive seen a few new HD commercials touting it that look great, plus there are some huge black friday deals. The PS3 is and will be selling will.

11-19-2007, 02:21 PM	#10
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	I just saw a new commercial on tv last night for the PS3. What's even better is that it has a huge Blu-ray logo at the very beginning of it and says that it comes with Spiderman 3 on BD. I think they are doing fine, the Playstation series has a reputation of its own that will take off when the price is right. It is starting to now that the 40GB is $399.

11-19-2007, 02:20 PM	#11
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	I think SONY was looking at the bigger picture. If not the PS3 would have been a half-step just like the XBOX and HD-DUD. So any shortcoming now should ensure long term success in both their gaming and movie divisions.

11-20-2007, 02:14 PM	#14
glenn22 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Vancouver, Canada	The PS3 had a slow start, but that was mostly due to a lack of great game titles. Lair was a disappointment, etc. Also, it was priced too high for the average person. Now the price is right and there are TERRIFIC gaming options as well (GH3, Uncharted, Assassin's Creed, Rachet and Clank, etc). The sales through 2008 and even the 2007 holiday season will be phenominal.

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