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SCEE chief: "PS3 has a better line-up than 360 in 2008"

The PS3 has a "better line-up than the Xbox 360 in 2008", according to Sony.

Speaking to VideoGamer.com following his presentation to media at PlayStation Day in London last night, SCEE chief David Reeves said that he didn't believe the Xbox 360 was a sinking ship but revealed that Sony had a "really good Christmas coming up".

When asked if he thought the Xbox 360 was a sinking ship, Reeves replied: "No I don't think it's a sinking ship. I think they have contributed amazingly to the growth of the industry. And I think we have done exactly the same. We don't criticise the competition because we are all in this industry and the only way you can do it is to actually bring more consumers in. So I'm not going to criticise them. All I'm saying is that I think that when we look ahead I think we honestly have a better line-up on PS3 than they probably do on Xbox."
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Chris399 - 598 days ago
1 - That was actually a really partisan and diplomatic comment.
Much nicer than the mud-slinging and chest-puffing that often goes on from Redmond. He acknowledged the success of his competitor and their contribution to the industry AND managed to sneak in a little stab.

David Reeves is quickly becoming one of my favorite faces of gaming. He sort of blurts out whatever comes to mind before his handlers can stop him.

Cheers,
- C
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sonarus - 597 days 23 hours ago
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lol. Well its a matter of perspective and opinion to some ppl but it really does look that way to me.
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MURKERR - 597 days 22 hours ago
1.2 - MiCROSOFT
take note, no childish remarks, instead sony showed respect and praise but being confident with regards to what they will bring to the main course.

microsoft past comments especially the 'what you can do in gta4 while waiting for the 5min install on ps3' was your lowest,this is why your hated by alot of people who prefer apple and sony products
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Magnus Knight - 597 days 20 hours ago
1.3 - Respect?
If you are going to give "respect" part of the way then you might as well go all the way or it isn't "respect" at all. Sony saying they have a better line up isn't respecting the competition.

To say that the PS3 has a better line up in 2008 is wrong. End of story. The real people that should be commenting on PS3 vs Xbox vs Wii wars are the ones that actually own all 3 consoles and can make a valid argument. I own all three, and from where I stand, the Xbox is my most played system and will continue to be through 2008. Gears of War 2 will be the next big thing in video games. So far, I've been very disappointed with my PS3. And now that word has come out that MGS isn't what they want it to be due to hardware restrictions on the PS3, leaves me very VERY disappointed.

Shout, scream, kick or spit on each other all you want. To say that PS3 > 360 in 2008 is just plain false. Support your 1 and only system, 360 has the better line up this year.
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Shadow Flare - 598 days ago
2 - "PS3 has a better line-up than 360 in 2008"
well duh
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Tarasque - 597 days 23 hours ago
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Sorry you forgot some word's. And should we underline probably at the end? Or should we even say he is talking about the original xbox?

"All I'm saying is that I think that when we look ahead I think we honestly have a better line-up on PS3 than they probably do on Xbox"

What you should have said is " I think so also "
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KillaManiac - 597 days 20 hours ago
2.2 - Both have good Lineups
I PERSONALLY think PS3 has a better lineup, but 360 has a good one too (I am a multi console owner).

PS3: Resistance 2, Motorstorm 2, MGS 4, Little Big Planet, Disgeae 3, White Knight Story, Valkria Chronicles, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, Infamous, Haze, Siren, Socom Confrontation, Singstar

360: Fable 2, Ninja Gaiden 2, Too Human, Gears of War 2, Alone in the Dark, Infinity Undiscovery, Age of Conan, Left 4 Dead, Tales of Vesperia, Banjo 3

PS3 has lil more notable titles, but I think both will have games pushed to 09 (HOPE THEY ARENT)

PS3: Infamous,White Knight Story (Infamous and WKS have WAY too little info to be coming this year)(Although, more WKS info in Japan than NA/EU)
360: Banjo 3(Banjo has just too little info atm), Fable 2 (E3 we will know I bet),Age of Conan (360 version obviously)
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MK_Red - 598 days ago
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Well, one heavy hitter is already delayed to 2009 (Killzone 2).
Still, PS3 has MGS4 which is it's biggest gun along with FFXIII but that won't arrived before 2009.

Overall, I still believe that PS3 indeed has the better line-up but NOT much better than 360's. (Fable 2 and Ninja Gaiden 2 are gonna ROCK!)
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gunnerforlife - 598 days ago
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ok MK please tell me when has killzone ever been anounced for 2008. please tell me cuz a cant remember
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MK_Red - 597 days 23 hours ago
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You're right. Killzone 2 was announced for 2007, then it was delayed till march 2008 and then till Q4 2008. And now it got delayed. Check the net.
Every site from GameSpot to IGN to CVG is reported that "Killzone 2 is delayed till 2009".
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green - 597 days 23 hours ago
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E3 2007 Phill harrison stated that that they expect it to release sometime early 2008, and that a public beta would happen before that.
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solidt12 - 597 days 23 hours ago
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Even without Killzone 2 this year the PS3 has a better line up, and the 360 just has Gears 2(which I can't wait to play honestly)
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green - 597 days 23 hours ago
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Why does everyone point to only Gears 2 (which is no4 on my most anticipated 360 list)?what about Too Human,Ninja Gaiden2,Left 4 dead,Infinite Undiscovery,Banjo 3,Fable 2 and Halo Wars.Games so far that previews have pointed out to be very good.

There are others like Cry On and tales of Vesperia(Not interested in those anyway), that could be very good games as well.

There are also some unconfirmed titles for 08 but could slip to 09 like Warhound,Dead island,Splinter cell conviction and Alan Wake.

The truth is that since FF13,Killzone 2 and GT5 have all slipped to 09 then both console exclusives are dead even and preference going only too which of the exclusives you prefer.You prefer the PS3 exclusives , i prefer the 360 exclusives (very diverse line up) but just because we prefer one over the other does not make the other worse.
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badkolo - 598 days ago
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he named 3 exclusives for 360 and then named 3 exclusives for the ps3, how isthat the a much better lineup, granted that sony has some other big games coming but so does the 360 even if its less.

they like to mention how one is going to have more or better games in 08, can someone remind both ms and sony that dropping games in the last 4 months of 08 is not technicaly a whole year.
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Brunch - 598 days ago
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Durrrrr
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donscrillinger - 598 days ago
6 - wtf
what planet those this guys live on .....ps3 line up is wack ..they have one game coming out the pipe that is going to be an average game MGS4 ,and all the videos i've seen on the game aren't anything great,but ninjaG 2 iz PHENOMENAL......
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themyk - 597 days 23 hours ago
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please don't compare your little hack and slash to metal gear.

that might just be the silliest thing i've read in days
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P4KY B - 598 days ago
7 - I've realised that i'm only 1 person and i just dont have time for all the games this year.
I'm excited about:-
Too Human
H.A.W.X
Battlestation Midway 2
Gears 2
Fable 2
NG 2
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solidt12 - 597 days 23 hours ago
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Those are some pretty good games, but honestly only Gears 2 and maybe Too Human are going make a big splash this year for Microsoft. I love NG2 but it doesn't have the hype that games like Gears 2, MGS4, Resistance 2, Little Big has.
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Homicide - 597 days 23 hours ago
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Ninja Gaiden 2 is gonna rock. Thats about it I guess.
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DevilishSix - 597 days 23 hours ago
8 - Matter of Opinion
I have a X360 and PS3 and I try not to be a fanboy because I want access to the best each console has to offer, but when you see comments like this, its complete spin, because saying one lineup is better than another is strictly OPINION!!!!!!!!!!!

Personally, I am looking forward to RFOM:2, MGS4, and Killzone 2 on PS3. On X360 I want Ninja Gaiden 2, Too Human, Left for Dead, Banjo 3, Gears 2, Fable 2, and Halo Wars.

So, in my opinion X360's is better, but its just opinion.
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kewlkat007 - 597 days 23 hours ago
8.2 - Still a "Matter" of "Opinion"
Fanboys of either console, will give the Edge to their console of choice. Duhh..I'm sorta with this guy tho, as far as line-up goes.

1. In 2007, all we kept hearing were these PS3 games: MGS4-->LBP-->HAZE-->R esistance 2-->KillZone 2-->Final Fantasy XIII?

--In reality, all we really have that are bound to make an impact, as far as a franchise goes, MGS4-->Resistance 2-->LBP out of them games.

--Remember "these" were suppose to be the HEAVY HITTERS of 2008. Besides that, you have a lot of NEW IP's/Franchises that could just as good but with a big ?'s. I know some claim bias with these games.

2. Looking at Xbox 360's line-up, which was suppose to be "Weaker", but some how, things have gotten brighter for the 360's line-up since them PS3 games will be spread out. I also want "want Ninja Gaiden 2, Too Human, Left for Dead, Banjo 3, Gears 2, Fable 2, and Halo Wars." like this guy.

--Plus I will be getting "multi-player-platform fighters" such as Street Fighter HD, Soul Caliber, Tekken 6, MK Vs DC,and K.I(Please Rare). Of course most of these fighters will be gong to my PS3.(Controller preference)

3. Then you have, RPG games, for which I got my PS3 for, but have been non-existent but the 360 have/will-->kept/keep me afloat with Lost Odyssey, Infinite Undiscovery, Last Remenant(multi), Fallout 3(multi).

So on a matter of opinion and what I play, I'll probably get more games for the 360 this year. Sony's line-up has Weakened IMO. Multi-titles, I'll choose after the reviews and such.

I know I'm missing some games but do really think I gonna have time for all of them? It's expensive owning all 3 consoles.
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solidt12 - 597 days 23 hours ago
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Yeah I forgot all about Left 4 Dead. It was suppose to be a Multi-platform game but I also keep hearing it will be a Xbox360 exclusive. I have both systems also but I buy all multi-platform games on the PS3 because of free online, but if Left 4 Dead stays only 360 between that and Gears 2 I might have to sign up for Live again. If Alan Wake ever comes out I will have to Rent it also.
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DrWan - 597 days 23 hours ago
9 - Having KZ2 out in 09 is not a bad idea.
You already have R2, i don't think they want to cannablize each other's FPS sales. It makes strategic sense. Even if the game is already done, they would have held it back for a more strategic release I think. Save time to buff up the blemish and start the next project at the same time.
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ryu_101 - 597 days 23 hours ago
10 - @don
I definitly disagree with you... have you played any of the previous mgs series? So far mgs4 looks amazing! Also are you forgeting that sony has a couple of other heavy hitters such as Resistance 2 (From insomniac so it surely wont disapoint)in September and Little Big Planet (Alows great creativity through the use of user generated content) releases october. I dont know if NG2 will be amazing but I hope it will be because I am a fan of the series but we will never know whats going to happen intill it does. This is all openion PERIOD.
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heyheyhey - 597 days 23 hours ago
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no sh!t

got anything new to tell us? we've known about this for a while now
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celticlonewolf - 597 days 23 hours ago
12 - Well lets face it
It is all a matter of opinion but aside from that like any good PR person he is going to say that sony has a the better line up thats just a given(ms PR person would say they have the better line up just like a Nin PR would say theres is the best). Having said that the way he said it was done very well you know without all that cr@p that sometimes goes along with statments like that.
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Robearboy - 597 days 23 hours ago
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This is my personal opinion but i dont agree, i feel more excited about the xbox 360 line up, NG2, FABLE 2, Too human, gears 2, left 4 dead, banjo 3. All of these are newish IP's so i get a less sense of been there done that, where as all of the ps3 exclusives have been on the ps1 and ps2 so its a case of more of the same (of a winning formula might i add), but in High Def. This is MY opinion and i am not expecting everyone to agree as people have different tastes.
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ice_prophecy - 597 days 23 hours ago
14 - Lets keep this in context
Let Us remember that the article itself is an extract of the whole interview. Let us keep it in context.
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PS360WII - 597 days 23 hours ago
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Well that is a matter of opinion but power to them for having a good line up of games for 08 non the less :)
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Boink - 597 days 23 hours ago
16 - can't argue with that
360 has a great lineup, but ps3 has some of it's killer apps this year.

man, '07 and '08 have been some of the best gaming years I've had so far.
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Truplaya - 597 days 23 hours ago
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There's gonna be good games on both system this year,

For me its NG2, Left4Dead and Gears2 i am looking forward to on 360 and Resistance 2 on the PS3. (sorry i think MGS4 will be a big cut scene again, I just havent liked them since MGS on PS1)

I think i'll be getting more games for my 360 than PS3 by the end of this year.(Killzone2 in 2009, as long as its got more to it than pretty graphics)
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KING85 - 597 days 23 hours ago
18 - It's all opinion
One man's better lineup is another's garbage. Personally the better line up is based upon the gamer's preference of gaming. Personally MGS4, socom, Resistance, LBP for PS3 are looking great for me. Gears 2 will definitely be a must buy for me and i'll eventually get ninja gaiden 2 and left 4 dead if it's any good. So based upon my preference I have more options with the PS3 lineup opposed to the 360. It's not a fanboy issue as I have both but just simple preference. There will be those who prefer the 360 lineup and like banjo kazooie, halo wars, and too human. Too human i'm up in the air on but i'll check some reviews to see if it's any good. But that's how it goes yall. I'm looking forward to both systems lineups but more so PS3 just because their games are more appealing to me this year as opposed to last year where I prefered the 360 lineup. What i'm going to find amusing is the disagrees I am going to get because I said I prefer more so the PS3 lineup. Sometimes people can be so immature.
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pwnmaster3000 - 597 days 23 hours ago
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i have both 360 and ps3
360 games i want: fable, age of conan and infinit and left for dead
ps3 games i want: mgs4, resistance, motorstorm 2( mix feeling), white knight, and infamous and little bg planet. and more if im not broke yet
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pwnmaster3000 - 597 days 23 hours ago
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can u name all 8 while ill name more then 3.
resistance
motorstorm
infamous
littlebig planet
whiteknight
siren
wipeout
socom
valkaries

shiit thats 9 in the top of my head
so name all 8 360 games

and if you think sony announce all the games then your very wrong
and dont give me that "oh killzone got delayed so ps3 line up sux"
and even though micro announce games at e3 most likly they will be out in 09

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look at my disagree you xfans are biches really. you kno its true name 10 games exclusive for the 360 then i will list 20. go ahead disagree with me its the truth wat he is sayin though. ps3 line-up is better

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r u serious Alan Wake might not even come out this year
and sony is gonna announce lots of games at e3. and that list is the top of my head and that list is better then yours, you kno gears will sell in hype no matter wat, even if it has same graphics same gameplay it will still sell from hype. i forgot wardevil also and uncharted 2 heavenly sword 2. they announce them early because they have lots of games to announce all ready in e3

and i cant believe you said my list is old while the list you list is way older alan wake, that was to be out long ago, too human long ago. wat makes you think ms will announce lots of games in e3 that will be release in 08 most likly in 09

and wat the fuk is champion, here let me counter that with tears of blood or the agency or the 4 mmorpg thats in work
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heyheyhey - 597 days 23 hours ago
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yes, it is opinion

and yours is a minority
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jwatt - 597 days 19 hours ago
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Banjo? LBP will destroy that, Conviction looks like it took a step backwards. Doesn't some of those games come out in 2009 If that's the case then you got FF 13, Killzone, GT5, God of War, FF versus, Eight days and the getaway. 2008 MGS4! Socom, Motorstorm, White knight Story, Resistance 2, The Agency, DC Universe, Heavy Rain, and Tekken 6.
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chfthnder26 - 597 days 23 hours ago
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i have both systems and honestly i am more stoked about the 360 line up the ps3 line up is lacking heavily i mean resistance2 not really lookin for that the 1st one sucked big time i still dont know how it got such good reviews and lil big planet dont know about that yet GT5 has been pushed back to 09 so really sony only has MGS4 this year while 360 has fable2 NG2 gears2 too human and alan wake will prolly make it out b4 09 and thats just the ones i can remember right now so when u think about it of cousre this guy is goin to say they have the better line up cuz im pretty sure microsoft isnt sighning his checks but he knows deep down sony has dropped the ball big time in the video game industry
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Nameless - 597 days 23 hours ago
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Its not like Sony is going to say their own games suck. This isn't news
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Mike134nl - 597 days 23 hours ago
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That is the art of war never show weakness, though you should never underestimate your opponent.
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Tarasque - 597 days 23 hours ago
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Well i also have to admit the 360 lineup is better IMO.
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urban bohemian - 597 days 23 hours ago
26 - PS360 FTW Definately
I own both consoles and tbh I think its pretty even. In fact the three titles im most excited about aren't even console exclusive - Resident Evil 5, Far Cry 2 and Fallout 3! Heres what I'm hoping to buy for each though:

Playstation: MGS4, RFOM 2, Motorstorm 2 (Hopefully Final Fantasy 13)
360: Fable 2, Left for Dead, Gears 2, (Hopefully Alan Wake)

VERY EVEN IN MY OPINION

Theres going to be a lot of Fan Boy Bickering this year!
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pwnmaster3000 - 597 days 23 hours ago
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"think that when we look ahead I think we honestly have a better line-up on PS3 than they probably do on Xbox."

he said i think so its his opinion
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Le-mo - 597 days 23 hours ago
28 - @Candystop
If Microsoft haven't revealed all their lineup for 2008 then what makes you think that Sony has? And Sony have about ten announced exclusive titles that will be release this year not three. I try to avoid sounding like a fanboy but I hate it when people pull information out of their a**es.
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galmi - 597 days 23 hours ago
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and if I might ask, what 10 exclusives are those?
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