BrokenIcarus
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That's hilarious. Damn MS what the hell are you doing?
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Ditch your PS3, Get $100 store credit towards Xbox One
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SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Console wars or desperation on a level we've never seen before?
It's desperate because they're losing money on the deal when they really don't have to. I don't think it's bad move on it's own, but to me it looks like a move for a company that's significantly behind. They AREN'T significantly behind. I just think this contributes even more to the desperate Microsoft narrative.
They've got more games right now, and they're about to have Titanfall. With this it feels like they're throwing all the shit at the wall and seeing what sticks.
AgentChris
Member
Straight robbery, lol.
Corronchilejano
Member
Not desperation. If I recall correctly their marketing department has always been aggressive when it comes to competitor's products.
Just look at some of their "Chromebook" ads. :lol
BlackBuzzard
Banned
Gotta hand it to Microsoft they always make me laugh.
I don't see anyone taking it too personally but just for the sake of argument the ad says to trade in a PS3 for 100$ store towards the price of an XBOX ONE.
The deal doesn't make any sense when you can still get the PS4 cheaper without doing anything at all. Why would anyone do this unless they are desperately in need of an xbox one, and who would be in desperate need of one when they're selling cheaper online than in retail and they're still readily available in stores everywhere? It's a bad deal through and through.
Yeah, it was in my opinion of course. Demons Souls is awesome, but I have my doubt we will see more of that now that From is doing multiplattform Dark Souls. I agree with your general point anyways though, the overall package is much better.
The Ps4 Looks Great
Banned
or they're trying to get some last Gen people who are on the fence so they can get some more Xbox 1 customers maybe
UltraRascal
Banned
Spin? This is what the subject line in my email says:
They are actually trying to get Sony customers. Is this difficult for you to understand?
Then I apologize. I never saw the subject line. I found it hard to believe it said specifically the PS3 if the promotion was for all of the systems.
You were right. I was wrong.
puffyshirt
Banned
Well it's a hilarious,dickish move from a seedy company. It reminds me of Coke and Pepsi. Coke ads play to your emotions, time spent with family etc. Pepsi ads just spend 30 seconds slagging Coke.
I wouldn't get rid of my 360 or PS3 as it's the only console with an acceptable (and recent) version of college football 
My 360 is literally my NCAA machine now.
Edit** Also, I remember posting something about this (I swear I did) in another thread like a week ago...or at least within the last week.
My 360 is literally my NCAA machine now.
Edit** Also, I remember posting something about this (I swear I did) in another thread like a week ago...or at least within the last week.
Spacecowboy77
Member
Wat
Edit: Seriously, you can get more than 100$ for selling your old console
Edit: Seriously, you can get more than 100$ for selling your old console
silver.tongue
Member
I think sony has been even "worse" in that regard.
It's all fun and games. I don't see a problem at all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ht-0Hne4EU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWSIFh8ICaA
Haha. Read "aggressive" as "try too hard". Ah I don't know, maybe I'm being too tough on 'em. Surely those homely Pawn Stars men must have my best interests as a consumer at heart.
"Recycle"
But it's Microsoft! Join the rage! Rawr
travisbickle
Member
Trade in nothing.
Save a $100.
Buy a PS4.
Save a $100.
Buy a PS4.
Of course they're trying to do that. What I said and what you're saying aren't mutually exclusive.
Sword Of Doom
Member
They've always been among the most aggressive companies out there.
You can
I think you win the false equivalence award for the day.
la flama blanca
Banned
I fucking LOL'd
Red Liquorice
Member
lol. Why don't they say PS3 or 360 then?
It's pretty funny, but clearly more cut-throat than just a "normal trade".
Mr Moose
Member
You can, it's been added to the OP. Assuming it's an S or E model.
You can if its a Xbx S or E
If only they were as ruthless when it came to the making of the product itself. Could have had an uncompromising product that worked flawlessly upon launch, but we got a messy design with no clear vision and a lot of UI downgrades (party system etc). I legitimately don't understand why they don't spend a bit less money on advertising and a bit more on design and development, and this goes for all their products (surface, winphone etc).
Back on thread, this isn't even a good deal. Even Gamestop will give you better bang for your buck.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
I'll have to check these out when I get home. Actually if any Steambox makers want to give me $150 for my 360 phatty and Kinect, I'm willing.
BlackBuzzard
Banned
In Pokemon terms this is like trading Charizard for Magikarp.
silver.tongue
Member
Why?
I was talking about bringing "console wars" back...
What sony did deserves praise. What microsoft did (and keeps doing) not so much.
They are not equivalent at all.
Is E = Elite model?, I have the old 4GB with USB-drives as storage.
shiftplusone
Member
Have Microsoft stores always done trade ins?
Fake edit: I mean, "recycle programs"
I completely missed the point of your post then.
FairXchange
Member
Ditching a PS3 would probably be the worst gaming choice one could possibly make. The PS Plus offers alone make it irreplaceable. I have so much content tied up to that console.
Might be out of luck. You could always haggling at the store if you express your intent on getting an Xbox One then and there if they take your system. No harm in trying!
This. With plenty of PS3 PS+ games being offered there's no reason to get rid of it anytime soon whatsoever.
Maybe that's how they plan to run the Cloud.
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