E3 is much bigger since that. After the Wii hit every E3 has had all main stream media covering it. The MTV event was a forced thing to get attention. That no longer is the case a 2 hour prime time slot for free with the whole world watching and covering it. If they were to do a MTV type of show make much more sense to do it a month before launch to as a last sales pitch and launch into the major ad campaign.
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Sony : Vice President for Japan hints at possible PS4 announcement in May/June
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E3 is much bigger since that. After the Wii hit every E3 has had all main stream media covering it. The MTV event was a forced thing to get attention. That no longer is the case a 2 hour prime time slot for free with the whole world watching and covering it. If they were to do a MTV type of show make much more sense to do it a month before launch to as a last sales pitch and launch into the major ad campaign.
Has MS made any indication that they'd announce at E3? Seems unlikely to me. Didn't they previously reveal the 360 on MTV ahead of E3? And wasn't E3 more of a big deal back then? Seems like they'll both announce before E3.
EDIT: not an original thought it seems!
shadowsdarknes
Member
With a badass VR helmet they might. The marketing is fucking simple too. Broadcast a few eciting, badass gameplay trailers with incredible graphics for a month or two without showing the console or listing the price. Generate excitement. Let the press run wild with the VR headset on NBC and Jimmy Fallon. Word of mouth starts spreading like, "What is this VR thing Sony is doing, what is this mysterious console, the games look amazing, VR sounds incredible, what the hell does the console look like!!!" Start broadcasting console advertisements a month and a half before launch with the $399 price point. People want the PS4, want the VR headset, think the games look fucking awesome, and line up for the console at launch. Watch both SKUs fly off the shelves. Dads who grew up dreaming of VR would buy themselves the VR SKU and buy there kids the regular one. Not long after would the kids complain about not owning a VR helmet so the dad goes out to buy another one half a year later for $199. Introduce a VR helmet price drop in November of holiday season two to $149. Drop the pro SKU price to $349. Sell it for a small loss that breaks-even from the cheaper SKU that doesn't include the VR helmet making equal profit to the loss. Boom.
It certainly was. As for the PS4, day one.
Escape Goat
Member
Can we get a Sony Hype Train to match the Nintendo one?
Something like that i would like!
I would think the price of the Vita needs to be addressed before the price of the PS3. The PS3 is fine for now but November's sales shown that if you drop the price, there is some response on sales of the Vita.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Lol good luck having a VR Helmet bundle. No way in hell for $599.
Nah they'll get mainsteam press whenever they reveal it. Playstation is still a huge name. It doesn't have to be revealed at E3 to get everyone talking.
Memento_Mori15
Member
...America MGO proves this wrong. Worst community on the PS3 but I still loved them.
SniperHunter
Banned
bring it on!! PS3's time is up!
Dr.Palutena
Member
I doubt Microsoft wont announce or at the least teaser/arg/hint at something before e3.
What the hell is this?
Ghost_Protocol
Member
Buying both new consoles at launch, no matter the cost. I'm ready.
SniperHunter
Banned
a really stupid PS3 "it's thinking" ad
Iacobellis
Junior Member
If they pack in a microphone, then it will be good. I remember playing Resistance: FoM in 2007 and it was nothing but politely mannered adults, in the rare case one with a headset.
RukusProvider
Banned
Sony's stockholders.
shadowsdarknes
Member
Why not? The $200 difference in price is large enough to seduce two entirely different target markets. The VR helmet would justify the $200 price difference because of product differentiation.
Opus Angelorum
Member
When though? Unless Microsoft announce something specific.
Sounds reasonable. Though I don't think that revealing the PS4 before TLoU would negatively affect its sales - you need something to play while waiting for the PS4 launch.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
That was the Dreamcast!
PS3s are selling just fine with a huge profit margin since the Super Slim. They'll drop the price when ps4 will be announced or at Gamescon.
yurinka
Member
Seems that they will announce stuff both in E3 and in May. So maybe in May they make a limited first annoucement and then in E3 they make a big reveal with the rest of games, services and details.
I'd say they are waiting to release their upcoming big PS3 titles before the announcement, which would match with internal milestones of games/tech demos/services to show.
Both my body, my wallet and my back are ready for a $599 rape.
Can't wait to play all the 1st party goodness that they'd have ready for early 2014.
I'd say they are waiting to release their upcoming big PS3 titles before the announcement, which would match with internal milestones of games/tech demos/services to show.
Sure! I'll wait in this pose:
Both my body, my wallet and my back are ready for a $599 rape.
Can't wait to play all the 1st party goodness that they'd have ready for early 2014.
....What the hell Sony. Just...wow
OgTheClever
Member
If a VR helmet is not standard for every console then it's not worth doing. I don't think VR is worth the cost anyway, I just hope they keep it to the standard controller.
Byakuya769
Member
Hahaha. Came to say this. Full of weird assholes.
It really does no one outside apple gets any sort of attention of special events. How much attention did the VITA event get in the main stream press and TV coverage? Spike TV would be more than happy to help co advertise the world premier showing of either console on a major cable network in prime time.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
1. Oculus Rift costs $300.
2. Sony has a 3D Helmet that costs $800+.
No way is Sony bundling a helmet rather than beefing the hardware. There will be two SKUs, one being basic and other with beefed up HDD (and possibly PS+ subscription).
Ain't no way Sony going to take a loss on a hardware anymore due to silly VR Helmets. They'll just have a deal and make Oculus Rift compatible or something.
SapientWolf
Trucker Sexologist
I think they're going to announce that 2014 will finally be the year of the PS3.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Vita and its proprietary memory say otherwise.
E3 attendance was under 46,000 last year. In 2005, it was 70,000. Both were aired on TV/viewable by those not attending. It just... doesn't seem as influential now.
Acquiescence
Member
Holy hell, it looks like Sony are really serious about getting the system out this year. Let's just hope they get it right this time, with a reasonable launch price, some killer-apps for the initial roster of games and a technological leap worthy of the 'next-gen' label. I didn't get a PS3 until late '09, but once I did they really won me over this gen and I want to maintain that good will.
shadowsdarknes
Member
Watch Oculus Rift impressions. A VR helmet doesn't need to be included with every system because you can still have a similar experience without it. However, the hype around a VR helmet would eventually grow so great that everyone would need to have one. Such a product speaks for itself. The word of mouth would be insane, especially since it originally starts out as a semi-exclusive addition. After a few price drops you can bundle the VR headset with every system, this should only take two years.
How do you not remember these? They played these all the time on TV when the PS3 first came out.
Iacobellis
Junior Member
Sony just wanted to stop piracy.
Blood Diamonds
Banned
Yeeahhhhh
The rest of next gen is almost here!!!
The rest of next gen is almost here!!!
Byakuya769
Member
Vita is priced reasonably compared to other similar technology. The system itself is just not competitive, and I think price is only a factor in that.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
I'd just like to point out that I specifically remember seeing this exact argument when I spoke out about how 3D was an unnecessary addition to gaming/television, and we all know how well that turned out.
Ya - the services and stuff it does besides games most likely.
i still to do this day don't understand this
what is the point of a fucking creepy baby doll