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[iamshadowlark]

Its true because its on the internet.

It's false cuz I ain't see it happen.

 

[Bodom78]

What an awesome gesture on Sony's behalf. Well done.

 

[Cidd]

they have vouchers ready printed to give people free PS4s? is that likely?

Do Sony make it a habit of fucking over disabled people so much that they need a stack of pre-printed vouchers to make them go away? (sarcasm)

Maybe the vouchers were made for fans at the expo like for a tournament/raffle prize or something, who knows.

 

[HaRyu]

So how long before a higher up at MS hears about this, panic ensues, then they try to hurriedly track down these people they turned away, and give them free XBones?

On a more non-sarcastic note, nice work by Sony.

 

[Sethos]

Microsoft: "Sorry, where we're going you can't come"

 

[JustAnotherOtaku]

Really nice thing for them to do. Sony falling over the positive publicity lately!

 

[TechnicPuppet]

Is it this event?

19. Wheel Chair Accessibility

Is the Sydney Showground and the EB EXPO wheel chair accessible?
The SSG is a fully wheel chair accessible venue with lifts servicing both the car park and the first floor.
Some small aspects of the EB EXPO inside the exhibition halls will not be wheel chair accessible.
Some Vendor partners have expressed interest in expanding their exhibition spaces into a second story. The second story of these spaces will only be accessible via stairs and thus are not accessible by a wheel chair.
Wheel Chair seating has been accommodated for inside EB Arena offering a full uninterrupted view of both the stage and the screens.

http://www.ebexpo.com.au/event-info/faq/#19

 

[Seanspeed]

Its untrue because its on the internet.

That comeback probably sounded more clever in your head, I'm sure.

 

[Sleeplessnights]

I don't believe it.

 

[iamshadowlark]

Something I'm missing. What kind of exhibition hall doesn't have an elevator?

It could be a specific part that doesn't.

 

[Neoxon]

That's awfully nice of Sony.

 

[JWong]

Something I'm missing. What kind of exhibition hall doesn't have an elevator?

It's Australia. The elevators were probably filled with giant spiders.

 

[ObjectiveObserver]

Something I'm missing. What kind of exhibition hall doesn't have an elevator?

Yes, this seems suspect. And the only source is a facebook post?

Well, I would definitely not consider this as fact based on that. Possible? Sure, but I don't think it is likely that this happened.

Edit: Seems to be more likely, apparently there are indeed no elevators to the second floor.

 

[Jburton]

Nice work Sony, glad they where able to help make something special for those fans.

 

[Sethos]

It's Australia. The elevators were probably filled with giant spiders.

or worse, Australians.


( Sorry )

 

[coolasj19]

Dear god, this is going to catch fire fast. I really hope this is real.

 

[flkraven]

I don't believe it.

We need DetectiveGAF

 

[DBT85]

It's Australia. The elevators were probably filled with giant spiders.

Actually lol'd.

 

[Aurongel]

Smells fake.

 

[Taker34]

Sony > Jesus confirmed?

 

[SuperSonic1305]

Time until Microsoft's fake apology only because this has come to attention?

 

[derwalde]

That comeback probably sounded more clever in your head than in reality, I'm sure.

Clever way to argue.

 

[maplelord93]

Sounds like bs

 

[Arsenic]

Yes, this seems suspect. And the only source is a facebook post?

Well, I would definitely not consider this as fact based on that. Possible? Sure, but I don't think it is likely that this happened.

Edit: Seems to be more likely, apparently there are indeed no elevators to the second floor.

None of this should be considered fact lol

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Good if true, but is the only source a post on facebook? Like...that's it?

Edit: better, a post on reddit too! I lol'd at this part...

The gamers then made their way over to the Microsoft/Xbox One area of the convention and were simply told, "Sorry, it's upstairs, you can't try it" and sent off without even a simple apology.

Sounds legit.

Yeah... this smells of bullshit to me. I can't believe even under their current run of shit, MS PR would be this bad. And, what, did the Sony representatives at the show just have vouchers for free PS4s out the back? Is that typical for an expo?

 

[uncledonnie]

The gamers then made their way over to the Microsoft/Xbox One area of the convention and were simply told, "Sorry, it's upstairs, you can't try it" and sent off without even a simple apology.

Not to discount Sony's response which was truly fantastic, but this seems to be going out of the way to paint MS more negatively. They obviously did apologize if the quote is accurate.

 

[coolasj19]

Is it this event?
http://www.ebexpo.com.au/event-info/faq/#19

Hah! Well damn. That's good enough for me.

 

[Cartman86]

What are these vouchers? Does Sony get the people's information and ship out a console? Can you walk into a GameStop and show them this thing?

 

[bidguy]

yeah sony gave them free consoles while ms said fuck off

seems legit

 

[Iacobellis]

It's almost like the world is working in Sony's favor.

 

[kpaadet]

they have vouchers ready printed to give people free PS4s? is that likely?

Do Sony make it a habit of fucking over disabled people so much that they need a stack of pre-printed vouchers to make them go away? (sarcasm)

I read it as they gave their contact info to Sony, and I assume they will be delivered on launch day. I don't see vouchers mentioned anywhere.

 

[Cidd]

Is it this event?



http://www.ebexpo.com.au/event-info/faq/#19

GAF detectives never fail.

 

[boredandlazy]

It's Australia. The elevators were probably filled with giant spiders.

Dropbears actually.

 

[gaming_noob]

I'm guessing these vouchers are advance "pre-order" tickets Sony bought for themselves to pass along to business associates/friends. This could be true but I'm kind of skeptical.

 

[mocolostrocolos]

Kudos on Sony if true.

What a nice gesture.

 

[JWong]

It's almost like the world is working in Sony's favor.

They should have handed them Vita with remote play to the PS4s upstairs and said "Only on PlayStation".

 

[Dark_castle]

Xbox One pre-order cancelled.

 

[BronsonLee]

Whatever, Sony clearly lost this round. That massive $1600 they lost will surely sink them forever

Good on them for making up for something that, to be honest, is really on the venue more than them.

Microsoft provided the standard response though, but I bet they'll make up for it here too. SHOWER THEM IN XBONES

 

[Odrion]

Wow. Night and day.

Oh my god, I'm breathless.

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

This is the first time I ever wished I was in a wheelchair. Good for them and such an amazing deed on Sony part.

 

[Sethos]

This is the first time I ever wished I was in a wheelchair. Good for them and such an amazing deed on Sony part.

Wait, you'd want to be disabled and get stuck to a wheelchair to save $399? ...

Da fuck.

 

[hey_it's_that_dog]

The gamers then made their way over to the Microsoft/Xbox One area of the convention and were simply told, "Sorry, it's upstairs, you can't try it" and sent off without even a simple apology.

Wow. Night and day.

The word "sorry" is the very definition of a simple apology.

 

[Alx]

Yeah... this smells of bullshit to me. I can't believe even under their current run of shit, MS PR would be this bad.

It's not about a company or its PR state. What kind of human being would dismiss a disabled person without an apology ?
The free consoles thing may be true and it would be a nice move, but I wouldn't be surprised if there was some exaggerations in that story...

 

[DBT85]

This is the first time I ever wished I was in a wheelchair. Good for them and such an amazing deed on Sony part.

wat.

 

[jon bones]

They should have handed them Vita with remote play to the PS4s upstairs and said "Only on PlayStation".

#dead

 

[boredandlazy]

Wait, you'd want to be disabled and get stuck to a wheelchair to save $399? ...

Da fuck.

$549 in Australia.

 

[sakipon]

Is it this event?



http://www.ebexpo.com.au/event-info/faq/#19

Whoa, that's pretty terrible and backwards. They should consider renovating it to include lifts or something. A venue used for notable expos and events, yet disabled visitors are excluded from anything on the second floor?

I'm still not sure if the story is true, but that venue is some terrible planning.

 

[bidguy]

This is the first time I ever wished I was in a wheelchair. Good for them and such an amazing deed on Sony part.

hahhahha what ?

 

[GreyWind]

This made my day.

 

[KimonoNoNo]

Is it this event?



http://www.ebexpo.com.au/event-info/faq/#19

Well that answers that.