Pachter: More console price cuts coming by summer
In lieu of a price cut on Microsoft’s part so soon, Pachter feels that the company may instead introduce “a more feature-packed Xbox 360 in early 2010 (likely with a 250GB hard drive) at the same $299 price point.” The great seer believes that Microsoft will only drop the price on its console before summer “if it begins to lose significant market share to Sony,” adding that he anticipates last fall’s price cut on PS3 will continue to help Sony gain ground on Microsoft.
On the portable front, Pachter doesn’t expect PSP Go (remember that?) to make much headway this year unless Sony prices it “more reasonably,” and says that the biggest challenge facing Nintendo DS is “its own high installed base,” stating that he anticipates sales of the handheld to steadily decline in 2010. Good thing Nintendo’s started talking about a “DS2,” huh?
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Pachter: More console price cuts coming by summer
In lieu of a price cut on Microsoft’s part so soon, Pachter feels that the company may instead introduce “a more feature-packed Xbox 360 in early 2010 (likely with a 250GB hard drive) at the same $299 price point.” The great seer believes that Microsoft will only drop the price on its console before summer “if it begins to lose significant market share to Sony,” adding that he anticipates last fall’s price cut on PS3 will continue to help Sony gain ground on Microsoft.
On the portable front, Pachter doesn’t expect PSP Go (remember that?) to make much headway this year unless Sony prices it “more reasonably,” and says that the biggest challenge facing Nintendo DS is “its own high installed base,” stating that he anticipates sales of the handheld to steadily decline in 2010. Good thing Nintendo’s started talking about a “DS2,” huh?
Pachter: More console price cuts coming by summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Pachter: More console price cuts coming by summer
In lieu of a price cut on Microsoft’s part so soon, Pachter feels that the company may instead introduce “a more feature-packed Xbox 360 in early 2010 (likely with a 250GB hard drive) at the same $299 price point.” The great seer believes that Microsoft will only drop the price on its console before summer “if it begins to lose significant market share to Sony,” adding that he anticipates last fall’s price cut on PS3 will continue to help Sony gain ground on Microsoft.
On the portable front, Pachter doesn’t expect PSP Go (remember that?) to make much headway this year unless Sony prices it “more reasonably,” and says that the biggest challenge facing Nintendo DS is “its own high installed base,” stating that he anticipates sales of the handheld to steadily decline in 2010. Good thing Nintendo’s started talking about a “DS2,” huh?
Pachter: More console price cuts coming by summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Pachter: More console price cuts coming by summer
In lieu of a price cut on Microsoft’s part so soon, Pachter feels that the company may instead introduce “a more feature-packed Xbox 360 in early 2010 (likely with a 250GB hard drive) at the same $299 price point.” The great seer believes that Microsoft will only drop the price on its console before summer “if it begins to lose significant market share to Sony,” adding that he anticipates last fall’s price cut on PS3 will continue to help Sony gain ground on Microsoft.
On the portable front, Pachter doesn’t expect PSP Go (remember that?) to make much headway this year unless Sony prices it “more reasonably,” and says that the biggest challenge facing Nintendo DS is “its own high installed base,” stating that he anticipates sales of the handheld to steadily decline in 2010. Good thing Nintendo’s started talking about a “DS2,” huh?
Pachter: More console price cuts coming by summer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Start your Engines! EA Releases Need for Speed SHIFT Car and Track Rosters!
Need for Speed SHIFT will be racing to stores in North America on September 22nd and in Europe on September 17th for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation Portable.
Cars:
- 2006 Aston Martin DBR9
- 2009 Audi R8 LMS
- 2008 Audi R8
- 2008 Audi RS 4
- 2007 Audi S3
- 2007 Audi TT 3.2 quattro
- 2006 Audi S4
- BMW M3 E36
- BMW M3 E46
- BMW M3 E92
- 2008 BMW 135i Coupé
- 2009 BMW M3 GT2
- 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupé
- 2008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4
- 2006 Dodge Challenger Concept
- 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10
- Falken Tire 2010 Ford Mustang GT
- 2010 Ford Shelby GT500
- 2007 Ford Focus ST
- 2006 Ford GT
- 2006 Need For Speed Shelby Terlingua
- 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
- 2009 Chevrolet Camaro SS
- 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
- 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06
- 2006 Honda Civic Si
- 2000 Honda S2000
- 2006 Koenigsegg CCX
- 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4
- 2007 Lamborghini Murciélago LP640
- 2007 Lamborghini Reventón
- 2006 Lotus Elise 111R
- 2007 Lotus Exige S
- 2005 Maserati MC12 GT1
- 2008 Mazda MX-5
- 2006 Mazda RX-8
- 1995 Mazda RX-7
- 1994 McLaren F1
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition
- 2007 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
- 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION
- 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOLUTION IX MR-edition
- 2003 Infiniti G35 (V35)
- 1997 Nissan 200SX (S14)
- 2009 Nissan 370Z (Z34)
- 2006 Nissan 350Z (Z33)
- 2009 Nissan GT-R SpecV (R35)
- 2008 Nissan GT-R (R35)
- 2000 Nissan Silvia (S15) spec.R AERO
- 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)
- 1972 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R
- 1992 Nissan 240SX (S13)
- 2006 Pagani Zonda F
- 2010 Pagani Zonda R
- 2008 Porsche 911 GT2
- 2009 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR
- 2006 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
- 2007 Porsche Cayman S
- 2008 Renault Mégane RS
- 2007 SEAT Leon CUPRA
- 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
- 2007 Lexus LF-A Concept
- 2008 SCION tC
- 1986 Toyota Corolla GTS (A86)
- 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco
- 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Tracks:
- Alpental
- Autopolis International Racing Course
- Ambush Canyon
- Brands Hatch
- Dakota
- Ebisu Circuit
- Glendale
- Hazyview
- Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
- London
- Miytomi
- Nordschleife
- Road America
- Rustle Creek
- Silverstone
- Circuit de Spa Francorchamps
- Tokyo
- Willow Springs
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Up Video Game Ships to Retail Outlets Nationwide
May 26, 2009 — THQ Inc. today announced that the Up video game, based on the highly anticipated Disney•Pixar film, has shipped to retail outlets throughout North America for Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, and Games for Windows and Mac. The Up video game is now available for the suggested retail prices of $39.99 (Wii, Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 system), $29.99 (PSP and DS) and $19.99 (PlayStation 2 system and Games for Windows and Mac). The game is rated E for Everyone (PlayStation 2 system, PSP system, DS, Games for Windows and Mac) and E10+ for everyone 10 and older (Wii, PLAYSTATION 3 system and Xbox 360).
The Up video game takes players on an exotic adventure with Carl Fredricksen and his young sidekick, Wilderness Explorer Russell, as they set off on a wild journey through the undiscovered jungles of South America. Players will be able to experience all four main characters from the movie — Carl, Russell, Dug the lovable dog or Kevin the prehistoric bird — while playing as a single-player or with a friend cooperatively throughout the entire game. Aided by Russell’s wilderness knowledge, the four characters must work together to navigate treacherous jungle terrain, combat exotic animals and avoid being captured by a villain and his loyal army of talking dogs. Players will also encounter collection adventures to earn merit badges for Russell that will unlock bonus content.
For more information on the Up video game, please visit www.upvideogame.com. Information on the rest of THQ’s line-up of family-friendly titles is available on www.playthq.com.
SOURCE THQ
Need for Speed SHIFT Races into Retail This September
March 23, 2009–Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that Need for Speed SHIFT, the all-new authentic racing game in the Need for Speed series, will hit stores in Europe on September 17 and North America on September 22, 2009. Need for Speed SHIFT brings a true driver’s experience to some of the world’s most iconic racing tracks, including the storied Brand’s Hatch in the UK. The game also features the largest roster of high-performance cars in Need for Speed history including race cars such as the Pagani Zonda F, Porsche 911 GT2 and Lotus Elise.
“With Need for Speed SHIFT, we set out to create a racing game that pushes the genre and delivers something never before seen in a Need for Speed title,” said Patrick Soderlund, Senior Vice President at EA Games Europe. “By focusing on the driver’s experience through the first-person view, we are able to capture the high-speed intensity and gripping emotions of racing.”
Players are thrust into the loud, intense, and athletic experience of racing a car from the driver’s perspective through the combination of perception based G-forces, the hyper reality of the cockpit view, and the all-new brutally disorienting crash dynamic. Need for Speed SHIFT features an accurate, accessible physics-based driving model that allows you to feel every impact, every change of track surface and every last bit of grip as you push yourself to the edge.
Need for Speed SHIFT is being developed by Slightly Mad Studios in collaboration with Black Box and Patrick Soderlund. Slightly Mad Studios includes developers and designers that worked on the critically acclaimed games GT Legends and GTR 2. The PSP version is being developed by EA’s Bright Light studio.
Need for Speed SHIFT will be released on PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, PC and PSP (PlayStation Portable) in fall 2009. More information can be found at www.needforspeed.com.
SOURCE Electronic Arts
NCAA Football 10 Hits Retailers July 14th
March 19, 2009–Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that NCAA Football 10 will be available in North American retail stores on Tuesday, July 14. As the highest-selling college football video game franchise for over a decade*, EA SPORTS NCAA Football brings an unparalleled college game day experience to football fans across the nation.
Each week leading up to the launch of NCAA Football 10, the newly unveiled www.ncaafootball10.com will host the latest features, videos, screenshots, blogs and news. In addition, the website will countdown the highly anticipated announcement of the NCAA Football 10 cover athletes. A different player will be featured on the packaging of each platform, giving fans plenty of opportunity to speculate whether their favorite athlete will grace one of the covers this season. With several major features scheduled to be announced between now and launch, football fans are encouraged to visit the website regularly for the most up-to-date information.
True to the tradition of the award-winning franchise, NCAA Football 10 continues to push the bar on innovation with new online modes. NCAA Football 10 brings the excitement of college football to fans across the nation like never before with its newest feature, Season Showdown. In this new mode, every game counts as fans declare their loyalty to a favorite school and give the ultimate show of support in a nationwide competition. All college football fans will have an opportunity to participate in Season Showdown, as credits not only accumulate in-game but players can also earn credits for their school via new web-based games. Millions of college football fans around the country will be on a mission to prove their school is number one with NCAA Football 10’s Season Showdown.
NCAA Football 10 envelopes the excitement and pageantry of college football at its best. Enhanced stadiums filled with school colors, cheerleaders and mascots bring the college atmosphere to life. Enjoy the sights of game day with new field goal nets, flags waving in the wind and camera flashes exploding during pivotal moments. With all 120 Football Bowl Subdivision schools represented in the game, NCAA Football 10 offers fans an exciting way to experience the thrill of authentic college football year-round.
Developed in Orlando, Fla., by EA Tiburon, NCAA Football 10 will be available on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system, the PlayStation 2 and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment systems and the PSP (PlayStation Portable).
*Based on NPD data.
SOURCE Electronic Arts
Analyst: PS3 price cut could happen very soon
According to Janco analyst Mike Hickey, Sony could be set to announce a new, lower price point for the PS3 in the next few days. He says Sony needs to slash $100 off the price of the console to “effectively restart unit velocity at retail.” He sees this cut taking effect in “April or by June at the latest.” Without the cut, he predicts PS3 sales will continue to steadily decline.
There’s also speculation regarding a potential Blu-ray-less PS3, which would “enable them to make the aforementioned hardware price reduction,” though that sounds kind of ridiculous. Without all of that Blu-ray goodness, how are you supposed to play any software on the thing? It’s not like people will go running out to buy a cheaper PS3 that will only play PS2, PSOne and PSN games, after all.
[Via Yahoo Tech]
Analyst: PS3 price cut could happen very soon originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Analyst: PS3 price cut could happen very soon
According to Janco analyst Mike Hickey, Sony could be set to announce a new, lower price point for the PS3 in the next few days. He says Sony needs to slash $100 off the price of the console to “effectively restart unit velocity at retail.” He sees this cut taking effect in “April or by June at the latest.” Without the cut, he predicts PS3 sales will continue to steadily decline.
There’s also speculation regarding a potential Blu-ray-less PS3, which would “enable them to make the aforementioned hardware price reduction,” though that sounds kind of ridiculous. Without all of that Blu-ray goodness, how are you supposed to play any software on the thing? It’s not like people will go running out to buy a cheaper PS3 that will only play PS2, PSOne and PSN games, after all.
[Via Yahoo Tech]
Analyst: PS3 price cut could happen very soon originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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