GameStop honchos ponder PS3 potential
by Nick Doerr 
{ Sep 19th 2007 at 7:30PM }
Sounds about right. Does he feel the PS3 has lived up to its promises and displayed its potential? Not quite. "I think they've done some moves recently, with the mark-down on the sixty-gig that will help to show that they are reacting. That they see the opportunity, and they know that they need to continue to stimulate that. The eighty-gig is coming out now, and having a game packed in, they see that they have a little catching up to do." Hopefully, Sony will steal the show at TGS and prove they've got not only a solid game lineup this holiday season, but have been actively listening to consumers and will do everything in their power to get their system into more homes. We'll see!
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ekbigpimping @ Sep 19th 2007 7:46PM
Yes its true, could it be
railven @ Sep 19th 2007 7:52PM
The fact that Sony is fighting a two-side front sort of sucks for us.
Sony has to make BluRay win as well as the PS3. With that mixed hat it is easy to lose one front due to transfering resources.
With that in mind; I doubt, actually pray to God, Sony won't let a $200-250 HD-DVD player role out without some competition.
Come on $400 40GB SKU!!! I know tons of people in my social rings that will jump on that for the holidays.
Random1448 @ Sep 19th 2007 7:52PM
sounds fare (fair?). I think sony won't have any major announcements (besides rumble) at TGS but will just confirm some rumours and announce release dates
derrickgott007 @ Sep 19th 2007 7:58PM
They'd sale more PS3's if the pimple faced morons that they call managers at Gamestop would keep new games in the display PS3, and open up the case more so they wouldn't overheat and freeze....
Hey idiots, no one can demo the damn thing if its froze, and people are really tired of the Motorstorm Demo.
???????? @ Sep 19th 2007 8:03PM
@2 Blueray has pretty much already won. In fact some of the companies are being paid for hd-dvd exclusivity.
jae29one @ Sep 19th 2007 8:13PM
I give a damn at what Rapestop thinks.. Those guy 1st of all dont know at thing.. The other day I was thinking that I would like to trade that #1 selling PS3 game Resistance.. Even though I new that those bandits(Gamestop) we're only going to give me not even $20.. But of course they'll happily sell it to you used for $55..The guy at first couldnt find it..All confident "Its not in the system".. You know why.. He was looking for it under PS2!!!! Way to go!! Incerdible knowledge..
BrokenFern @ Sep 19th 2007 8:36PM
How much of a role do you guys think Guitar Heroes 3 will play on the PS3 holiday sales? I know a lot of PS2 owners that havent made the switch because they're still playing GH2.
It's easy to forget about the millions and millions of PS2 owners that are waiting to make the switch to PS3.
ruibing @ Sep 19th 2007 8:35PM
If only I lived in NW, then I would buy all my games from Gamestop instead of amazon with its 2-3 weeks super (slow) free shipping.
Can't wait for Sony's news. I hope it is good.
Dopple Boppler @ Sep 19th 2007 8:46PM
Considering Guitar Hero 3's gonna be out for every system under the sun, including the PS2, not much I would guess.
ruibing @ Sep 19th 2007 9:08PM
I have a PS3 and a PSP, I might just buy a PS2 silver just for the collection.
Frank @ Sep 19th 2007 9:25PM
"They'd sale more PS3's if the pimple faced morons that they call managers at Gamestop would keep new games in the display PS3, and open up the case more so they wouldn't overheat and freeze....
Hey idiots, no one can demo the damn thing if its froze, and people are really tired of the Motorstorm Demo."
First off, the interactive models in the stores are not regular ps3s. They are special demo units. Sony determines what and WHEN they put new content in them, not the stores. Trust me, as a former employee of EB, we've tried putting games into the interactives. They give you a 10-15 minute window and then the system restarts. They only allow the SONY discs to play for lengths of time. Sony reps come in on average of once a month, 80% of the time without an update disc. They do actual update discs with new demos and content every 4 or 5 months.
Secondly, how is it the company's problem to go and "open them up" so they wont overheat and freeze? Even with all the 360 reliability issues, overheating in the interactive was never an issue.
Thirdly, the ps3 you see sitting behind the plastic case in the interactives is a big chunk of plastic. Underneath in the steel casing is the real ps3. It's well ventilated. Go look for wires in the visible one, it's pretty obvious.
To sum it up, you're the idiot derrickgott007
derrickgott007 @ Sep 19th 2007 9:57PM
Frank, I have seen tons of Xbox360's freeze in their cases. All you have to do is put a used PS3 out in the case to demo the new games. I have a friend that is not a pimple faced geek but is a manager at gamestop, and he kicks ass with his store....Why?? Because he keeps his store tight and his equipment working. He is not a corporate sheep.
And I know that the PS3 that is behind the plastic display is fake, everyone knows that..... And I also know that if you open the WHOLE DAMN DISPLAY it wont overheat...How do I know this?? BECAUSE my friend that manager showed me.
SKI @ Sep 19th 2007 10:01PM
"Sony determines what and WHEN they put new content in them, not the stores."
Did you know that they have to wait for two AAs from Nintendo when the Wiimotes die too? This stuff is just dumb, let the stores do what they want.
Frank @ Sep 19th 2007 10:05PM
I never denied that 360's froze in their cases, but it's not a very widespread problem, nor is freezing ps3s in interactives.
"All you have to do is put a used PS3 out in the case to demo the new games."
Your "manager friend" isn't very bright then, considering they'll get in trouble
-with Sony for not having their demo disc in
-with gamestop/eb corporate if they find out they aren't following the interactive guidelines
-and potentially lose a sale of a used ps3 since they dont have it available for sale.
Andy @ Sep 19th 2007 10:13PM
"Sony determines what and WHEN they put new content in them, not the stores"
I don't believe you. The Futureshop (its Canadian) by me has demos the day or day after they get released on the PSN.
Frank @ Sep 19th 2007 10:17PM
Refuse to believe me all you want. I worked for Gamestop/Eb for 2 years until like 2 months ago. The Sony reps come in maybe once a month. Every store has a binder for every console company, the reps give you new sheets to put in, and sign off that they were they. They check to see the system is working, do any random updates to it, make sure its clean, check controllers, then leave. You might have a different model in your store, but all our companies interactives are password locked to prevent being able to play normal games for more than 10-15 minutes. Is your interactive online? Might explain how they are getting the demos on there, we were never online so I don't know how that works with demo systems.
Andy @ Sep 19th 2007 10:17PM
He describes the Wii the same way I do
Minigames.
Andy @ Sep 19th 2007 10:19PM
@16
I am assuming so but I am not sure. My observations are from the consumers perspective.
Justin @ Sep 19th 2007 11:03PM
Dualshock 3 confirmed...
and thats the name: DualShock 3
:|
and HOME delayed.
what a drag.
even though MGS4 and Drake are confirmed to have RUMBLE
railven @ Sep 19th 2007 11:08PM
I worked at Ebgames one beautiful summer.
Frank isn't lying. Those Reps are total asshats! They think they are God or something. You don't follow their Marketing Agenda you can kiss sweet kiosk upgrades goodbye.
HOWEVER! As my manager did, we swapped out the PS2 at the time with a used PS2. Since used systems didn't sell much we never took a hit. On top of that, Rep Agents scheduled their visits (not sure if they still do) so our boss would swap it.
I only saw this go down for 3 months but after I quit I kept cool with the guy, great way to get games a few days ahead of release.
It is doable, but get caught and they might even take away your demo unit.
I miss Funcoland. They had used systems out and running. You could sample used games before you buy em. Those where the good ol days.
railven @ Sep 19th 2007 11:10PM
@Justin
Whats wrong with the name Dualshock3? I sort of like it. I'm a big fan for sequals!
Why not call it something else aside PS3? Like "BluRayStation" or "SonyMediaExtender"
I like PS3 and I like Dualshock3.
But that's just me.
Justin @ Sep 19th 2007 11:39PM
its just that there's still SIXAXIS included...
so i think it needs a newer name...
i mean..its not BAD, its just not...as innovative as I would've hoped.
but i'm still buying 2 as soon as they come out!
and i'm sooooo glad MGS4 and Drake and R&C:FToD contain rumble.
about home...meh...i can wait.
i kind of wanted to try it, but like i said..i'll wait. not like the other title's online components lack because of the absence of home.
this just means that 08 will be even more of a helluva year.
that is...unless that new rumor about MGS4 releasing THIS YEAR is true... =)
H2Os @ Sep 19th 2007 11:47PM
Surprised they haven't posted about Home being delayed till spring 08.
Justin @ Sep 20th 2007 12:04AM
yea...they're pretty slow today.
i guess they're having too much fun...
anyways,
home's been delayed.
the HD feeds to the MGO trailer have been released for download
the HD feeds to the MGS4 trailer have been released for download
MGS4 site has been launched
MGS4 has been posted as Winter 2007
the Dualshock 3 has been confirmed for November in Japan and Spring 08 for US
All the newer games support rumble
umm...what'd i miss. thats just some stuff i've heard today that ps3fanboy hasn't covered
Justin @ Sep 20th 2007 12:25AM
okie doke. they're gettin' on the ball.