Damn lolWent into gamestop today. Sales guy is telling everyone who walks into the store about Don's comments.
Sony couldn't have better PR people than the MS execs right now.
At least at my local gamestop they seem to be telling everybody not to buy the Xbone.
Went into gamestop today. Sales guy is telling everyone who walks into the store about Don's comments.
Sony couldn't have better PR people than the MS execs right now.
At least at my local gamestop they seem to be telling everybody not to buy the Xbone.
FixedMattrick: "Fortunately we have a product for people who aren't able to get some form of connectivity, it's called PlayStation4"
Front page of Yahoo right now, the 4th most visited site in the world.
Went into gamestop today. Sales guy is telling everyone who walks into the store about Don's comments.
Sony couldn't have better PR people than the MS execs right now.
At least at my local gamestop they seem to be telling everybody not to buy the Xbone.
This must be a thing. I went into Game (the UK equivalent) during my lunchtime and an old couple were trying to preorder the xbone (I presume xmas present for grandkids).
The two members of staff were telling them about the disadvantages of it though. They really couldn't have been more pro PS4 unless they morphed into Jack Tretton.
Didn't think it was company policy and didn't know if they changed the couples mind but it was funny as fuck
Can you imagine if this xbox actually sells well or better than the rest? If there's a company that knows how to sell absolute garbage it is definitely Microsoft, and they have ALWAYS done this by dictating and NOT by meeting demands.
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Went into gamestop today. Sales guy is telling everyone who walks into the store about Don's comments.
Sony couldn't have better PR people than the MS execs right now.
At least at my local gamestop they seem to be telling everybody not to buy the Xbone.
They got Sony syndrome for sure. It's like you get to make 2 good consoles then go of the rails when promoting the 3rd.
Absolutely.They were probably just asking all the required questions. It's going to be a pain in the ass if those grandparents have to return the product because their grandkids lack internet access, want the ability to share games, etc. I see a lot of people doing returns on this once they realize it for the shit it is.
This can only mean two things:
1. Phil Harrison still works for Sony
2. Kutaragi's spirit somehow took control over Mattrick
DAT hubris. Christ...
Damn lol
Third console curseHow did MS get so arrogant? The X360 was definitely NOT a Ps2 in terms of success.
First Bryan Adams, now this.My eyes almost bulged out of my head when I read Mattrick's comments last night, the arrogance...
On behalf of British Columbia, Canada and our awesome games development scene I'd like to apologize to everyone for giving Don to the industry and Microsoft.
I think the same will be happening in every Game store, led by staff not policy. Any threat to used games could be seen as threat to their jobs, even if Game is likely to be an 'authorised reseller'.This must be a thing. I went into Game (the UK equivalent) during my lunchtime and an old couple were trying to preorder the xbone (I presume xmas present for grandkids).
The two members of staff were telling them about the disadvantages of it though. They really couldn't have been more pro PS4 unless they morphed into Jack Tretton.
Didn't think it was company policy and didn't know if they changed the couples mind but it was funny as fuck
How did MS get so arrogant? The X360 was definitely NOT a Ps2 in terms of success.
The more I listen to this and then think on everything they are doing, the more amazed I am. I honestly cannot recall seeing anyone in their position this out of touch, while acting as if they are just going out of their way to piss off and alienate as many people as possible. It really is astounding.
Can you imagine if this xbox actually sells well or better than the rest? If there's a company that knows how to sell absolute garbage it is definitely Microsoft, and they have ALWAYS done this by dictating and NOT by meeting demands.
First Bryan Adams, now this.
Xbox One to only work in certain countries at launch:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/pre-order-xbox-one/disclaimer
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
lol its even on german websites now
http://derstandard.at/1369363506982/Microsoft-Manager-Offline-Spieler-sollen-Xbox-360-kaufen
xD
Good PR Microsoft *thumbs up*
Went into gamestop today. Sales guy is telling everyone who walks into the store about Don's comments.
Sony couldn't have better PR people than the MS execs right now.
At least at my local gamestop they seem to be telling everybody not to buy the Xbone.
They were probably just asking all the required questions. It's going to be a pain in the ass if those grandparents have to return the product because their grandkids lack internet access, want the ability to share games, etc. I see a lot of people doing returns on this once they realize it for the shit it is.
Brutal. There was no way out of getting out of that question unscathed, but Mattrick turned minor PR damage into mega PR damage here. Wouldn't surprise me if he gets Orth'ed in a week or two because of this.
Xbox One to only work in certain countries at launch:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/pre-order-xbox-one/disclaimer
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
"Fortunately" consumers without a connection can buy a PS4"
you gotta be kidding, right?
Nah, that's not a German website, it's an Australian website.
Xbox One to only work in certain countries at launch:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/pre-order-xbox-one/disclaimer
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
you gotta be kidding, right?
Hey, you know what's not on that list? Afghanistan!Xbox One to only work in certain countries at launch:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/pre-order-xbox-one/disclaimer
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
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The thing about Mattrick is that he has this look on his face like he is going to have a nervous breakdown in any moment and he is going to start crying, even when he smiles he looks like he is about to cry
next time my fiance asks me to get her some water im going to tell her "look, our cupboard contains a wide range of snacks, ingredients, and just-add-water meal mixes that bring tremendous stomach-filling opportunities to us and any of our potential guests."
Xbox One to only work in certain countries at launch:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/pre-order-xbox-one/disclaimer
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States
Xbox One to only work in certain countries at launch:
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/pre-order-xbox-one/disclaimer
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Russia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States