Translated by Kinan via Dtf.ru:
"Seems its indeed coming. Respectable Russian game industry site dtf.ru, known for having close contacts within ex-USSR game dev circles, published a news article today, claiming it got an unofficial, but reliable info about the upcoming price cut.
How big it will be and in what territories is unknown yet, but it is said that price cut will be especially big for Russian market. At the moment Elite is retailing there for 18000 roubles (around 490 € or 750$) and arcade costs near 10000 (415$).
The console market there is growing fast, but still quite small. In their recent interview with director of gaming platforms in Microsoft Russia it was revealed that x360 sold around 60-65k units in Russia between February 2007 and January 2008, they expect more than 40% growth in 2008."
The first PlayStation is home to an array of iconic video games that went on to define the sheer significance of this console.
I think from a historical perspective I would change Spyro for Grand Turismo. It's the franchise that made the PS1 look like an absolute unit. Other than that, I can't argue with the rest when it comes to games that defined the PS1.
And to be honest, there should be space for Tekken 3, Wipepout and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater in order to round out the PS1 identity as the machine to own at the time.
With Tomb Raider 2, Silent Hill, Symphony of the Night, Tenchu, and Soul Reaver as backup contenders.
This could be fun as they make great tables. Go big or go extinct. Prime your senses for a neural handshake and step into the cockpit of a Jaeger. It is on you to cancel the apocalypse when Pacific Rim Pinball comes to Pinball FX on May 16.
Microsoft just posted the third quarter of its 2024 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $61.9 billion in revenue and a net income of $21.9 billion during Q3. Revenue is up 17 percent, and net income has increased by 20 percent.
Xbox content + services up 62% while hardware down 31%... seems about right with the way they tout you don't need the hardware to play. People can play on their phones or smart tv or other means. I don't hardly play on my consoles directly since getting devices like the logitech g-cloud and ps portal. Which is to also say I have been playing more digital than physical because of these devices.
Too expensive hardware when others offer the same or more for less? Good work, Green Team.
"Despite some early successes for Xbox games on rival platforms, Xbox hardware is down by a massive 31 percent this quarter."
"Without Activision Blizzard, Microsoft’s overall gaming revenue would have actually declined this quarter."
"Xbox content and services would have only been up a single percent without Activision Blizzard..."
"It looks like next quarter is going to be a similar story for gaming at Microsoft, too."
That is crazy... so A/B/K is carrying the whole Xbox gaming.
Oh and Microsoft will be fine. Windows, Office and Cloud are growing with each pc purchase.
TO coincide with GTAIV launch ? I could definitely see that happening with what I hear regarding how they will Market the game.
In soviet Russia MS heavily promotes YOU! err GTA IV
Be sure world wide pricedrop just before or with GTAIV for the 360. Premium version for 279 to 299 Euro/Dollar maybe with GTAIV included for 329 EUro/Dollar or something like that!
they DO need it.
wont matter the console is cheaper than ps3.If price ws a factor here it would have have shown.Its value for your money and we all know which has the most value for your money