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"The world's most powerful console"
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PhilipDoesMatter
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I've been tough on MS lately with the lack of games, but this machine has my attention. I just trade-in my Xbox One OG waiting for it.
The Abominable Snowman
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Dreamcast 2: "Believe"
killatopak
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This is the worst one ever:
Like what the fuck is that? Are you advertising an actual play with a set and stage and actors and such?
I don't like it either but only because it doesn't roll off the tongue.
It's Thinking was the first slogan that came to mind when I read the OP.
BasilZero
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The best one right here
PLAY IT LOUD was the best
Breaking Normal
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All the marketing around the Xbox One X. Along with constantly saying "The worlds most powerful console", here are a few others that I'm sick of hearing.
- True 4K
- 4K Feel True Power
At this point I think Microsoft should've called the console Xbox 4k
- True 4K
- 4K Feel True Power
At this point I think Microsoft should've called the console Xbox 4k
Chittagong
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eso76
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Dumb because basically any new console is the world's most powerful on release, but Microsoft feels they have been losing sales on DF comparisons and 900p Vs 1080p, so..
It's kind of like developers hyping the latest sequel with claims like "this is our biggest/best X yet". You don't say, and here I thought you'd be going backwards.
It's kind of like developers hyping the latest sequel with claims like "this is our biggest/best X yet". You don't say, and here I thought you'd be going backwards.
Hawk269
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First thing I thought of when I read the OP post. That not only was popular, but did considerable damage to Nintendo and elevated the Genesis big time. I worked retail back then at a corporate level and the number of emails I would get from Store Mangers begging for more Genesis stock was unreal. I remember one Holiday that Sega actually ran radio commercials letting people know they are flying in shipments and to keep checking retailers for fresh stock. Was crazy and the Nintendon't slogan was amazing at the time along with "Welcome to the Next Level".
ATOMICJORGE
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Jump in
It was from the Xbox 360 simple but yet very effective
Skel1ingt0n
I can't *believe* these lazy developers keep making file sizes so damn large. Btw, how does technology work?
Yep, I think some people forget or don't realize that there was a time when Sega was eating Ninetndo's lunch, and was the premiere player in the space. It's even more amazing, though, how quickly that went away. Sega completely screwed the pooch with the Saturn, unfortunately.
Insane Metal
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This is the worst one ever:
Like what the fuck is that? Are you advertising an actual play with a set and stage and actors and such?
The best one ever:
I hate the N64. Hate how blurry everything looked. There were just a handful of games I found playable at the time.
Edit: that line sounds ok tho
I mean, I know The world's most powerful console thing is only true temporarily and in a vacuum, but slogans aren't really meant to be analyzed and taken literally. It just sort of provides a guideline of what this system is focusing on.
Sony wasn't literally '4 the players'. It's not like they were giving out free systems and offering online without having to pay. The were just pushing the narrative that they were more focused on 'gamers' at a time when Microsoft was peddling TV and trying to put DRM on their games.
With this latest Xbox, they are clearly focusing on getting as much power out as they can for the $500 price point. IMO this is the first time since the 360 that I feel like the console horsepower is tough to match with a similarly priced PC, especially with the few DF breakdowns that have come out.
Sony wasn't literally '4 the players'. It's not like they were giving out free systems and offering online without having to pay. The were just pushing the narrative that they were more focused on 'gamers' at a time when Microsoft was peddling TV and trying to put DRM on their games.
With this latest Xbox, they are clearly focusing on getting as much power out as they can for the $500 price point. IMO this is the first time since the 360 that I feel like the console horsepower is tough to match with a similarly priced PC, especially with the few DF breakdowns that have come out.
Their real one was like way worse than that. It was something along the lines of 'Would U like to play?' The Wii era was garbage imo in terms of marketing, but the OG Wii sold tons so I guess I don't know what Im talking about.
I liked that one. Original Xbox and early 360 was on point.
Astral Dog
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White is coming ☻☹
RayCharlizard
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Was always a big fan of that one.
I remember this. Wasn't this Sony?
DarkConfidant
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It's like a nut you can play outside.
/s No, actually it's probably Nintendo's current one "There's no play like it". "Play it loud!", and "Super Nintendo is what Genesisn't" are good ones too. I like when Nintendo uses "play" as a pun I guess.
That or "Live in your world. play in ours." with the PS symbols.
That or "Live in your world. play in ours." with the PS symbols.
Jeronimo Jones
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Looking back, I don't think any of them were particularly good or "worked" on me, as someone who got into consoles later than average. (When I started college I didn't own a console of my own, but by the time I graduated I had owned a PS2, a PSP, an Xbox, a launch PS3 and an HDTV).
NESpowerhouse
Perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane.
I was always a fan of some of the circa 2004 GameCube slogans, such as "We make games that make games worth playing."
heh
What the hell is that supposed to mean anyway?
In hindsight the only possible meaning would be that the console launched before even people beta-tested it hence the bugfixes that are the One S and One X.
SkylineRKR
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Sony's Ps1 era marketing was really good. It ushered gaming into a new era, it was like 'hey, for you 18 year olds and beyond gaming is also pretty cool'. They embraced the then popular rave scene, and their marketing constantly evolved with the audience. When the console reached its peak, they created Double Life, which was aimed at anyone.
Do not underestimate the power of Playstation, used by SCEE, was a good tagline.
I felt that they lost their touch with PS2 which were weird ass commercials, but the console didn't really need commercials that made sense as it sold by itself. Ps3 was a dark era and with PS4 they went back to the PS1 days, the 4theplayers since 1995 was good. As a playstation gamer from that era it grabbed my attenton (guys playing Tekken 1 on a small CRT in a 90's bedroom, that was me) and felt the PS4 would be their comeback. Which it became.
Do not underestimate the power of Playstation, used by SCEE, was a good tagline.
I felt that they lost their touch with PS2 which were weird ass commercials, but the console didn't really need commercials that made sense as it sold by itself. Ps3 was a dark era and with PS4 they went back to the PS1 days, the 4theplayers since 1995 was good. As a playstation gamer from that era it grabbed my attenton (guys playing Tekken 1 on a small CRT in a 90's bedroom, that was me) and felt the PS4 would be their comeback. Which it became.
Astral Dog
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Sony PSP racist ad
pretty done
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If any company actually used this, I think I'd buy it no questions asked
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Loved Jump In and It's Thinking.
Live in Your World, Play in Ours was great too.
Also, The Worlds Most Powerful console was used looooong before Microsoft ever used it. I mean, even Sony used it for the PS4 Pro.
Live in Your World, Play in Ours was great too.
Also, The Worlds Most Powerful console was used looooong before Microsoft ever used it. I mean, even Sony used it for the PS4 Pro.
I knew there were still people who didn't know the difference between Wii and Wii U, but I didn't realize they can be found on GAF. Hi there!
Edit: I hate Sony's consoles but love their marketing. Most of it. Jump In was also good.
TheSecondSpitter
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Do the Math.
shiftplusone
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Beta tested in the future was really fucking stupid and they deserve all the criticism for that one
Most powerful console is also really stupid. I think Sony used it too at some point? It's just too matter of fact to be anything other than a bullet point on a box. There's no effort
Most powerful console is also really stupid. I think Sony used it too at some point? It's just too matter of fact to be anything other than a bullet point on a box. There's no effort
It's hands-down the best though. It's simple and the plain truth. Not as emotional as "4 The Players", but the more emotional the more bullshit it can get.
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