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Is Nintendo Profiting Off of a Hybrid Idea Sony Initially Pushed Then Backed Away From?

It's no secret that a huge reason Nintendo's latest home console has seen high sales numbers due to its innovative and simple hybrid design; but did Sony start that hybrid design initially?

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PhoenixUp2447d ago

Sega Nomad was the first hybrid system while PSP was the first successful one

Yodagamer2446d ago

While the psp was successful as a handheld, I don't think the process of playing on the TV was. The psp go had the controller support it was a pain and playing the earlier models it had no support for a wireless controller. The nomad did it better hook up the cords and the controllers it was easy. I loved the pstv though, when the games were supported, pop the memory card in and play the game on the big screen.

subtenko2446d ago

psp was indeed successful but it was when ps3 and especially ps4 came out the majority of playstation fans said "we got this awesome console, dont need the portable thx but no thx" right around the time most people who want mobile games will just download a game on their phone.

Another thing about portable gaming that you forget is those long sessions that tire the back of your neck cause you look down. So you try to play with your arms up but your arms get tired or fall asleep xD

SuperSonic912446d ago

The PSP AV Out Composite Cable was the reason I bought a PSP 3000.
I don't like playing on a small screen.
Still using this today.

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InKnight7s2446d ago

We always see pass for eveything Nintendo do.
1.Weaker consoles pass! But xbox one not a pass.
2. highest price comparing to every other consoles pass but industry not forgiving ps3 price at all.
3. Silly Nintendo internet plan and dependent on phones pass, but free PSN was always an issue gaming society.
4. Switch playing alot of usual(fifa, lego, some other yearly games) and classic games padd. But Vita classics and some cross ps3 games and ps4 remote play not a pass.
5. 3ds of DQXI being totaly different game from ps4 version, with below ps2 performance and worst graphics in this gen a big pass. But Vita being little behind ps3 game journalist heavily criticize it for graphics and performance comparing to blu ray console.

AKR2446d ago

1.) Nintendo has gotten a TON of flack since the Wii days for making weaker hardware. That has not stopped, especially on this website.

2.) The Switch launched in 2017 for $300. The PS4/Xbox One launched in 2013 for $400 and $500, respectively. The PS4 Pro just launched last year for $400 yet again and the Xbox One X is about to launch at $500 yet again. "Highest price"? I think not.

3.) People have been bashing Nintendo left and right for the poor online system with the phone app, including fans. Here's hoping it improves.

4.) The Switch was just released. Its library needs time to grow.

5.) I haven't really seen this, and even if there are folks who are saying this, then they're being overzealous fanboys.

GameBoyColor2446d ago

your last point makes no sense. like you said it's a completely different game on a handheld thats been out for years with only 240p. Not only that, it's what square did not nintendo, and it's a good old classic dragon quest game so it has appeal, given how it outsold the ps4 version.

Vegamyster2446d ago

1.Xbox didn't get a pass on power because when it launched it was $500 and less powerful than the $400 PS4.
2. 3DS didn't get a pass and neither did the Wii-U on price, the Switch is not a standard console and making something small & powerful naturally drives up the cost of a product, hence why things like gaming laptops cost significantly more than a desktop.
3. Nintendo's online has been criticized for years, most people didn't have a problem when PSN was still free, go to any article about the Splatoon 2 phone requirements for online chat and i doubt you'll find too many happy people.
4. What?
5. Since when was the Vita's visuals criticized? As a whole it was heavily praised for it's visual fidelity, especially the OLED screen.

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Helldivers II sales top 12 million

Gematsu writes: "Cooperative third-person shooter Helldivers II has sold 12 million units as of May 5, publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Arrowhead Game Studios announced."

shadowT9m ago

Congratulations Arrowhead Game Studios!

Hofstaderman8m ago(Edited 3m ago)

And well-deserved. I'm having a ball of a time so far. Just need to change out my heavy armour, it's a murder on my stamina and sprinting.

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Microsoft's Absurd Antics Have Me Scared For Dishonored And Arkane Lyon's Future

With Arkane Austin no more and Lyon living for who knows how long, the superb Dishonored is in serious danger; Microsoft cannot be trusted.

Relientk7710h ago

I love the Dishonored series so much and really want Dishonored 3. Microsoft better not screw this up.

JEECE7h ago

I mean, I think the fans will probably kill Arkane Lyon by cooking up reasons to hate whatever they do next without playing it. I've never seen a game so artificially disliked as Deathloop.

thesoftware7307h ago

Lol, why don't we just say, we are worried about all studios owned by MS now. They will keep closing studios until they have none left ...🙄

Skuletor4h ago

Just merge them all into a single studio, have it churn out a single Call of Duty every year and call it a day, lol.

Barlos3h ago

Don't be scared, you'll be fine.

Skuletor3h ago

It's exputer, fine is one word I would not associate with them.

Profchaos3h ago

I think it's becoming clear based on matt bootys comments there's no future for any IP that can't sell above 10 million within the launch window. But is also a small game that gives them prestige

/S it's beyond a joke right now

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Rumored PlayStation May 2024 showcase could happen this week per industry insider

A renowned industry insider has suggested the rumored PlayStation May 2024 showcase featuring Silent Hill 2 could happen this week.

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Petebloodyonion9h ago

Bogus!
Why would Sony do that and how would this benefit them?
1) It would piss off their media partners (IGN, Gamespot, Edge, etc.) since they would have to allocate resources fast to cover the event.
2) Risk of not having great coverage or proper coverage from the various source
3) It could give the impression that they are not confident in their own stuff.
4) They would miss the chance to hype the event losing viewers and losing free marketing time.

Again I'm calling it bogus unless it's a small showcase before the big one or because they want to announce that Hellbalde 2 is also coming on PS5.

SlothLordPootus8h ago

As far as I can remember, they typically give a week heads up for these sorts of things.

Lightning778h ago

I was about to say Sony always gives a week in advance for their show.

VersusDMC7h ago(Edited 7h ago)

Last year it was a weeks notice.

https://blog.playstation.co...

May 17th announcement for may 24th show.

VersusDMC7h ago

Nintendo always tweets that a direct is happening tomorrow but no one cares.

Sony gives a week or days of notice and we get anti sony type fake outrage like this.

But good luck trying trying to get some Sony hate going...

Petebloodyonion7h ago

You just mention it!
Sony gives a week in advance NOT just a couple of days.
So I fail to see what Sony's hate movement I'm trying to start when it's a basic business strategy to not piss off your partners (ask Sega).
And I doubt it's hate to ask how it would benefit Sony in doing so.

thesoftware7306h ago(Edited 6h ago)

@Versus
Huh? What?

Bro you really should relax, if what you read was some kinda negative against Sony.... seriously, is that what you got from the comments?

Bro, he was debunking the rumor, and gave perfectly good reasons why it would be unlikely, and your Nintendo Direct comparison is different, as this is supposed to be a BIG Sony showcase, not a surprise 20 min direct, and Sony 's pattern has been one week.

Slow down warmonger.

VersusDMC6h ago(Edited 6h ago)

@thesoftware730

"1) It would piss off their media partners (IGN, Gamespot, Edge, etc.) since they would have to allocate resources fast to cover the event."

That is implying Sony is preventing them from doing their job properly therefore negatively affecting their business...but i guess that's a reach in your mind?

And it's not like they need that many resources to cover the stream. They just need 3 people to react to the stream live and make some easy articles made up mostly of summaries of Sony provided press releases. They would have enough time to "prepare" if it was announced with one days notice.

Petebloodyonion4h ago

@Versus
" That is implying Sony is preventing them from doing their job properly therefore negatively affecting their business...but i guess that's a reach in your mind"

No, it simply implies that some media all over the world might (keyword MIGHT) not properly cover the event like having proper articles for each game announced, or having a proper preshow. maybe some popular YouTubers won't have time to prepare or simply your local newspaper doing an article on tech and game.

So why would Sony take a chance?
What benefit would that give them?

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Petebloodyonion7h ago

Before I get tons of replies for Sony given a week in advance, my initial comments are related to the notion that the Show could happen this week as the title mentions.
Now to be fair the complete article mentions that Jeff said the Show could happen later in May giving time for Sony to give the normal 7-day notice.

Again not trying to start a negative thing here just thinking that it's bogus that Sony will have a show this week

notachance6h ago

Yeah as much as I’d like to hear what sony’s 1st parties have cooked, it’s not their style to shadow drop a showcase.

Still waiting for ghost of tsushima 2, I’m ready whenever man..

KwietStorm_BLM2h ago

You're assuming media outlets don't know about it.

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Hofstaderman6h ago

Going in with no expectations but likely will see something that resonates with me.

DeadlyFire1h ago

Nah they will announce it probably, but it won't happen right away soon though yes.