Comments on: Is the Sony missing out on young gamers? http://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/ The secret level in the world of video game news. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jason Keayshttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-32382 Jason Keays Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:26:26 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-32382 The PS3 would be traditionally a console system that is by default, aimed at older "hardcore" gamers. They have their good days and their bad days. To this day I suppose that they could be deemed as the leader in consoles, but with Nintendo's new Wii console and Microsoft's Xbox 360 (ehem, which on Thursday I won on radio, thank you very much!), I think the competition is going to be shifting somewhat.Well - let's see what happens in this war on consoles. The PS3 would be traditionally a console system that is by default, aimed at older “hardcore” gamers. They have their good days and their bad days. To this day I suppose that they could be deemed as the leader in consoles, but with Nintendo’s new Wii console and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 (ehem, which on Thursday I won on radio, thank you very much!), I think the competition is going to be shifting somewhat.

Well – let’s see what happens in this war on consoles.

]]> By: Jason Keayshttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-663281 Jason Keays Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:26:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-663281 The PS3 would be traditionally a console system that is by default, aimed at older "hardcore" gamers. They have their good days and their bad days. To this day I suppose that they could be deemed as the leader in consoles, but with Nintendo's new Wii console and Microsoft's Xbox 360 (ehem, which on Thursday I won on radio, thank you very much!), I think the competition is going to be shifting somewhat.Well - let's see what happens in this war on consoles. The PS3 would be traditionally a console system that is by default, aimed at older “hardcore” gamers. They have their good days and their bad days. To this day I suppose that they could be deemed as the leader in consoles, but with Nintendo’s new Wii console and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 (ehem, which on Thursday I won on radio, thank you very much!), I think the competition is going to be shifting somewhat.

Well – let’s see what happens in this war on consoles.

]]> By: stonerockerhttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-31385 stonerocker Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:17:06 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-31385 I agree with Eric-Fox. With the gamecube Nintendo was showing a development into the more mature games while still keeping their system entirely kids friendly. For example, Resident Evil 4 was seen as a solely gamecube game until 8 months later when the identical game with slightly worse graphics came out for the PS2. Taking from that example, I think Nintendo will be doing exactly that, moving into a more mature audience with third party help, while still catering to the younger demographic. Also, it's important to note that Nintendo is the one company that has been in the industry for the longest. They are what got most of those twenty and thirty year olds into gaming in the first place, so they have that recognition as well.Then of course, there's always the price. I agree with Eric-Fox. With the gamecube Nintendo was showing a development into the more mature games while still keeping their system entirely kids friendly. For example, Resident Evil 4 was seen as a solely gamecube game until 8 months later when the identical game with slightly worse graphics came out for the PS2. Taking from that example, I think Nintendo will be doing exactly that, moving into a more mature audience with third party help, while still catering to the younger demographic. Also, it’s important to note that Nintendo is the one company that has been in the industry for the longest. They are what got most of those twenty and thirty year olds into gaming in the first place, so they have that recognition as well.

Then of course, there’s always the price.

]]> By: stonerockerhttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-663280 stonerocker Fri, 08 Dec 2006 00:17:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-663280 I agree with Eric-Fox. With the gamecube Nintendo was showing a development into the more mature games while still keeping their system entirely kids friendly. For example, Resident Evil 4 was seen as a solely gamecube game until 8 months later when the identical game with slightly worse graphics came out for the PS2. Taking from that example, I think Nintendo will be doing exactly that, moving into a more mature audience with third party help, while still catering to the younger demographic. Also, it's important to note that Nintendo is the one company that has been in the industry for the longest. They are what got most of those twenty and thirty year olds into gaming in the first place, so they have that recognition as well.Then of course, there's always the price. I agree with Eric-Fox. With the gamecube Nintendo was showing a development into the more mature games while still keeping their system entirely kids friendly. For example, Resident Evil 4 was seen as a solely gamecube game until 8 months later when the identical game with slightly worse graphics came out for the PS2. Taking from that example, I think Nintendo will be doing exactly that, moving into a more mature audience with third party help, while still catering to the younger demographic. Also, it’s important to note that Nintendo is the one company that has been in the industry for the longest. They are what got most of those twenty and thirty year olds into gaming in the first place, so they have that recognition as well.

Then of course, there’s always the price.

]]> By: Eric Foxhttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-31197 Eric Fox Thu, 07 Dec 2006 03:57:43 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-31197 Many of my friends who traditionally would be classified as "hardcore" gamers, ie twenty-somethings who traditionally favor more mature games, have lately expressed dissatisfaction with the rapidly increasing graphical realism with few gameplay innovations.If my experience has been at all representative, this generation of consoles may see gamers gravitate toward the system that provides the most fun gameplay irrespective of mature themes and gritty visuals. These are the guys who are forsaking the PSP in favor of the DS.I think as long as Sony and Microsoft maintain their appeal to their target demographics, they'll be fine. Those gamers in their 20s and 30s have a lot of disposable income, allowing Sony/Microsoft to effectively yield the younger territory to Nintendo. I think the real question of this round of consoles is whether Nintendo can make inroads among the "hardcore" demographic and others who don't traditionally play games. The anecdotal evidence from my experience suggests they can. What does everyone else think? Many of my friends who traditionally would be classified as “hardcore” gamers, ie twenty-somethings who traditionally favor more mature games, have lately expressed dissatisfaction with the rapidly increasing graphical realism with few gameplay innovations.

If my experience has been at all representative, this generation of consoles may see gamers gravitate toward the system that provides the most fun gameplay irrespective of mature themes and gritty visuals. These are the guys who are forsaking the PSP in favor of the DS.

I think as long as Sony and Microsoft maintain their appeal to their target demographics, they’ll be fine. Those gamers in their 20s and 30s have a lot of disposable income, allowing Sony/Microsoft to effectively yield the younger territory to Nintendo. I think the real question of this round of consoles is whether Nintendo can make inroads among the “hardcore” demographic and others who don’t traditionally play games. The anecdotal evidence from my experience suggests they can. What does everyone else think?

]]> By: Eric Foxhttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-663279 Eric Fox Thu, 07 Dec 2006 03:57:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-663279 Many of my friends who traditionally would be classified as "hardcore" gamers, ie twenty-somethings who traditionally favor more mature games, have lately expressed dissatisfaction with the rapidly increasing graphical realism with few gameplay innovations.If my experience has been at all representative, this generation of consoles may see gamers gravitate toward the system that provides the most fun gameplay irrespective of mature themes and gritty visuals. These are the guys who are forsaking the PSP in favor of the DS.I think as long as Sony and Microsoft maintain their appeal to their target demographics, they'll be fine. Those gamers in their 20s and 30s have a lot of disposable income, allowing Sony/Microsoft to effectively yield the younger territory to Nintendo. I think the real question of this round of consoles is whether Nintendo can make inroads among the "hardcore" demographic and others who don't traditionally play games. The anecdotal evidence from my experience suggests they can. What does everyone else think? Many of my friends who traditionally would be classified as “hardcore” gamers, ie twenty-somethings who traditionally favor more mature games, have lately expressed dissatisfaction with the rapidly increasing graphical realism with few gameplay innovations.

If my experience has been at all representative, this generation of consoles may see gamers gravitate toward the system that provides the most fun gameplay irrespective of mature themes and gritty visuals. These are the guys who are forsaking the PSP in favor of the DS.

I think as long as Sony and Microsoft maintain their appeal to their target demographics, they’ll be fine. Those gamers in their 20s and 30s have a lot of disposable income, allowing Sony/Microsoft to effectively yield the younger territory to Nintendo. I think the real question of this round of consoles is whether Nintendo can make inroads among the “hardcore” demographic and others who don’t traditionally play games. The anecdotal evidence from my experience suggests they can. What does everyone else think?

]]> By: Pesmerga00http://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-31192 Pesmerga00 Thu, 07 Dec 2006 03:29:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-31192 I see what you mean now, and I agree, to an extent. Although, I don't think it has so much to do with brand lolalty, as wanting what is all over TV/News. I could just be arguing semantics here though. I do however completly agree with your other point. I see what you mean now, and I agree, to an extent. Although, I don’t think it has so much to do with brand lolalty, as wanting what is all over TV/News. I could just be arguing semantics here though. I do however completly agree with your other point.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-663278 Anonymous Thu, 07 Dec 2006 03:29:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-663278 I see what you mean now, and I agree, to an extent. Although, I don't think it has so much to do with brand lolalty, as wanting what is all over TV/News. I could just be arguing semantics here though. I do however completly agree with your other point. I see what you mean now, and I agree, to an extent. Although, I don’t think it has so much to do with brand lolalty, as wanting what is all over TV/News. I could just be arguing semantics here though. I do however completly agree with your other point.

]]> By: Tracey Allenhttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-31176 Tracey Allen Thu, 07 Dec 2006 01:59:56 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-31176 I am happy that the PS3 is in higher demand by younger people; that leaves more Wii's for me! Really though that is the thing I like about nintendo are the games that I have played since I was young. If they didn't have Zelda and Super Mario Brothers I would just but an Xbox. I might just buy an Xbox anyway to play Viva Pinata. I am happy that the PS3 is in higher demand by younger people; that leaves more Wii’s for me!
Really though that is the thing I like about nintendo are the games that I have played since I was young. If they didn’t have Zelda and Super Mario Brothers I would just but an Xbox. I might just buy an Xbox anyway to play Viva Pinata.

]]> By: Tracey Allenhttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-663277 Tracey Allen Thu, 07 Dec 2006 01:59:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-663277 I am happy that the PS3 is in higher demand by younger people; that leaves more Wii's for me! Really though that is the thing I like about nintendo are the games that I have played since I was young. If they didn't have Zelda and Super Mario Brothers I would just but an Xbox. I might just buy an Xbox anyway to play Viva Pinata. I am happy that the PS3 is in higher demand by younger people; that leaves more Wii’s for me!
Really though that is the thing I like about nintendo are the games that I have played since I was young. If they didn’t have Zelda and Super Mario Brothers I would just but an Xbox. I might just buy an Xbox anyway to play Viva Pinata.

]]> By: Casey Andersonhttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-31166 Casey Anderson Thu, 07 Dec 2006 01:25:51 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-31166 Well, I had links to the polls, but the post is not showing up and awaiting moderator approval because I put the actual link.Just type in these in google and they'll be the first result: boys and girls want ps3 for christmas children prefer ps3 not wiiI think most serious gamers who actually follow the industry and do research know that the Wii and the 360 are going to beat out the PS3 this Christmas, not just because of shortages, but because the PS3 isn't cracking up to be everything Sony said.My point is, however, you're average 5th grader is going to beg his mom and dad for a PS3 out of brand loyalty. Well, I had links to the polls, but the post is not showing up and awaiting moderator approval because I put the actual link.

Just type in these in google and they’ll be the first result:
boys and girls want ps3 for christmas
children prefer ps3 not wii

I think most serious gamers who actually follow the industry and do research know that the Wii and the 360 are going to beat out the PS3 this Christmas, not just because of shortages, but because the PS3 isn’t cracking up to be everything Sony said.

My point is, however, you’re average 5th grader is going to beg his mom and dad for a PS3 out of brand loyalty.

]]> By: Casey Andersonhttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-663276 Casey Anderson Thu, 07 Dec 2006 01:25:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-663276 Well, I had links to the polls, but the post is not showing up and awaiting moderator approval because I put the actual link.Just type in these in google and they'll be the first result: boys and girls want ps3 for christmas children prefer ps3 not wiiI think most serious gamers who actually follow the industry and do research know that the Wii and the 360 are going to beat out the PS3 this Christmas, not just because of shortages, but because the PS3 isn't cracking up to be everything Sony said.My point is, however, you're average 5th grader is going to beg his mom and dad for a PS3 out of brand loyalty. Well, I had links to the polls, but the post is not showing up and awaiting moderator approval because I put the actual link.

Just type in these in google and they’ll be the first result:
boys and girls want ps3 for christmas
children prefer ps3 not wii

I think most serious gamers who actually follow the industry and do research know that the Wii and the 360 are going to beat out the PS3 this Christmas, not just because of shortages, but because the PS3 isn’t cracking up to be everything Sony said.

My point is, however, you’re average 5th grader is going to beg his mom and dad for a PS3 out of brand loyalty.

]]> By: Pesmerga00http://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-31148 Pesmerga00 Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:49:57 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-31148 I'm seeing the same polls as the_importer. Seriously, I think the only people who desperately want it, do so because they can't have it. That or they already own the other two. I think Sony's plan of a false shortage backfired this time.Back on topic, yes I believe they are neglecting young gamers. Though when parents will buy their kids anything regardless of rating, it doesn't matter. I’m seeing the same polls as the_importer. Seriously, I think the only people who desperately want it, do so because they can’t have it. That or they already own the other two. I think Sony’s plan of a false shortage backfired this time.

Back on topic, yes I believe they are neglecting young gamers. Though when parents will buy their kids anything regardless of rating, it doesn’t matter.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-663275 Anonymous Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:49:00 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-663275 I'm seeing the same polls as the_importer. Seriously, I think the only people who desperately want it, do so because they can't have it. That or they already own the other two. I think Sony's plan of a false shortage backfired this time.Back on topic, yes I believe they are neglecting young gamers. Though when parents will buy their kids anything regardless of rating, it doesn't matter. I’m seeing the same polls as the_importer. Seriously, I think the only people who desperately want it, do so because they can’t have it. That or they already own the other two. I think Sony’s plan of a false shortage backfired this time.

Back on topic, yes I believe they are neglecting young gamers. Though when parents will buy their kids anything regardless of rating, it doesn’t matter.

]]> By: the_importerhttp://www.siliconera.com/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/comment-page-1/#comment-31100 the_importer Wed, 06 Dec 2006 21:05:49 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/index.php/2006/12/06/is-the-sony-missing-out-on-young-gamers/#comment-31100 <i>Even though the PS3 doesn’t have many E games, it’s still topping most polls I’ve seen as the hottest Christmas gift that kids want this year, over the Wii, 360, and DS.If there’s one thing Sony’s got going for them, it’s brand recognition among kids. </i>Guess we're not looking at the same polls. Even though the PS3 doesn’t have many E games, it’s still topping most polls I’ve seen as the hottest Christmas gift that kids want this year, over the Wii, 360, and DS.

If there’s one thing Sony’s got going for them, it’s brand recognition among kids.

Guess we’re not looking at the same polls.

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