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[SPDIF]

Sony overtakes Microsoft in lifetime sales. Sony suddenly takes the initiative to go first. The hype train. I'm on it. Your move Microsoft. In all seriousness Microsoft needs to do something. They need to do something now. After a spectacular and promising start they've fallen behind to finish close third this generation.

Sony has the power now. Out of the HD twins Sony has won. I never thought I'd be typing that but worldwide Sony has the lead. As for "letting Microsoft go first" Sony just aren't in a position to allow Durango to be released ahead of them. Look what happened last time. It took Sony seven years to catch-up. Plus they still have the opinion that they're the "industry leader" hence this bold and confident move.

Christ this new battle is going to be entertaining. Microsoft. Do something. Now.

Judging by figures from the US and the EU, that IDC report isn't actually true.

 

[mollipen]

Or how about offering multiple controller sizes? Gloves come in various sizes for a reason. So should controllers.

Original Xbox controller, and Xbox S controller, existed for a while together on store shelves, right? I can't remember how long it was for, but there was at least the option for a while.

I almost always think more options = better, but I doubt the companies would see the good of offering options versus the potential negative of extra costs and needed shelf space. I just wish the third-party options for controllers were actually viable. Even with the build quality and price of that Mad Catz MLG controller, the one I have has absolutely sucky d-pads (both of 'em).

 

[outunderthestars]

holy mother of god

best gif in thread

I still don't get it.

 

[Lemonz]

 

[Seven Force]

Holy fuck, the Gucci Mane gif

 

[Dr Dogg]

Will this announcement hurt The Last of Us?

I doubt it. God of War 2 had good numbers and that was released after the PS3 was out in the US and Japan and at the same time as the EU.

 

[Yawnier]

Dam imagine the lights going down and then the original PlayStation start up plays as Ken rises out the stage

I can only imagine it right now

 

[Gsak]

Dam imagine the lights going down and then the original PlayStation start up plays as Ken rises out the stage

I GOT CHHIIIILS, THEY'RE MULTIPLYYYIIINNG'

 

[billy beane]

They will announce no price, date or any games for PS4. It will only be system overview and tech demos.

They will leave a lot of stuff for E3.

I bet they announce one game to get people hyped.

 

[friskykillface]

GOT DAMN SON.....KAZ AINT FUCKING AROUND

haha what LOL, that was so random but awesome

brrrrrrr indeed.


HYPE, sony aint messing around for the next gen, they ready.

 

[Stark]

Spoiler

hype

best gif. <3

 

[whitehawk]

 

[IcyRhythms]

I doubt it. God of War 2 had good numbers and that was released after the PS3 was out in the US and Japan and at the same time as the EU.

God of War 2 was a highly antcipated sequel. Last of Us is a new IP.

 

[Auto_aim1]

Totillo tweeted this:

As of Feb 20, the PS4 will have nearly as many internally-developed games on the market as the Wii U. A *slight* edge for Wii U.

https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/297153995456270336

 

[outunderthestars]

You guys are going to hate the 45 minutes of ps mobile, ps3, and Vita news before Sony gets around to unveiling the PS4.

Any chance of a new Vita model at the conference? Sony is clearing out their 3G Vitas on Ebay at the moment....

hardware refresh, new price announcement, new sizzle reel of vita games....

 

[stktt]

OH MY GOD

HYPE TRAIN HIT ME

Sega is down! I repeat. Sega is down!

 

[LuuKyK]

Totillo tweeted this:



https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/297153995456270336

 

[jett]

The funny thing about that GIF is that the original footage was actually taken in Durango, Colorado. How the hell did you find that?

googlez

 

[cutmeamango]

I hope the DS4 stays near the same, with a better plastic. Maybe a bit more of curvature on the handles.

And fuuuuuck, the 20th couldn't come soon enough!

 

[Elixist]

Totillo tweeted this:



https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/297153995456270336

what a troll wow

 

[IcyRhythms]

Couple the PS4 announcement with a price drop on the Vita and it's winner winner chicken dinner

 

[DieH@rd]

I bet they announce one game to get people hyped.

For NGP they showed Golden Abyss. PS4 will also get "something".

 

[Arkham]

Lol I can't stand the thing. It feels tiny, the analog sticks aren't tight enough for my tastes, their placement blows (the analog sticks), and the "triggers" are really mushy and not pleasant to press at all. I'd say the only good things about it are the internal rechargeable battery and the dpad. Other than that, fuck the DS3. When I was 10 I had no problems with it, my it's uncomfortable in my hands these days and I much prefer the almost perfect 360 controller.

But that's just me.


Boomerang controller? You mean this thing?


I had no idea that was an actual thing, I never tried it. It looks really uncomfortable though, so based on my observation of it I'm gonna say I wouldn't like it.

The PS3 controller is superior to the 360's for fighters though, I'll give it that.

Let's give him a break. It took a long time for early primates to adapt to finer tools over large clubs, so...

 

[CREMSteve]

I love partaking in console reveals, especially Sony ones. Easily my favourite pasttime.

 

[hawkshockey11]

Playstation Terrabang

 

[Ushae]

Cant believe it's happening!

What happened to letting MS make the first move?

 

[Gsak]

ALL ABOARD, PREPARE TO RIDE THE HYPE!

 

[Vire]

Yes! It's happening.

 

[Kaako]

Totillo tweeted this:



https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/297153995456270336

O ho ho, everybody ganging up on poor wittle Wii U now.

 

[tapedeck]

Im starting to dream. How hype would you be if they just played this exact intro

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGH3uG4gGI4

with GT6 assets...

 

[Elixist]

 

[BlackJace]

Totillo tweeted this:



https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/297153995456270336

Straight up trolling.
The war begins.

 

[enzo_gt]

Do you guys like racing games? Do you guys like PGR? Random question.

OK the PGR comment is going right over my head.

I think there's some rumblings that Evolution hired someone senior from Bizarre and that they are working on a new IP...and some people are connecting dots. Or something like that?

Hah!

One of PGR's lead designers works at Evolution Studios. He's been there since Bizarre shut down and we've yet to hear about what he's doing.

WHY THE FUCK IS EVERYBODY NOT TALKING ABOUT THIS?!

Don't play with my heart guys.. why must you guys talk in riddles? I said PGR5 would be the only reason I'd get a 720 at launch or seal any sort of day 1 purchase, but if Sony is the one offering the closest thing to that.. D:

I just want a PGR5 Anyone know who the senior is? Gareth? Ben?

 

[PRjumpman124]

 

[vilmer_]

Cant believe it's happening!

What happened to letting MS make the first move?

 

[The_Monk]

Totillo tweeted this:



https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/297153995456270336

Eh

 

[outunderthestars]

Cant believe it's happening!

What happened to letting MS make the first move?

What if they know something we don't, and there will be some sort of MS reveal before the 20th?

 

[pargonta]

i'm going to laugh if the controller has a screen like the gamepad. the reactions would be great.

 

[Arkham]

googlez

But the Durango connection is suspiciously cool. Good job, insider.

 

[SolidSnakex]

What happened to letting MS make the first move?

Did we ever actually get the full question and comment for that? It never actually made sense considering that Sony has revealed the specs of their hardware several times before their competitors.

 

[metalslimer]

Totillo tweeted this:



https://twitter.com/stephentotilo/status/297153995456270336

>_>

 

[LuuKyK]

Eh

uanpjiaoijasd

this gif is the best

 

[AwayFromInfinityx]

I think i finally have a reason to put some money aside from my tax return. Bring it Sony

 

[rataplein]

it's the first time i'm on neogaf during a next gen console announcement.

now i know that the "hype train" its just posting HYPE HYPE HYPE and "funny" gifs all the time.

amazing...

 

[The Frankman]

PS4 I AM SO FUCKING HYPE

STRUT SONY. STRUT!!!

 

[outunderthestars]

i'm going to laugh if the controller has a screen like the gamepad. the reactions would be great.

I'm going to laugh when it does, yet still has dramatically more hardware power, plays blu ray movies, actually shows a reason to have the screen screen, and is still only $50 more than the Wii U.

 

[Dr Dogg]

God of War 2 was a highly antcipated sequel. Last of Us is a new IP.

True but you can't say after E3 last year that The Last Of Us is not highly anticipated. Uncharted made Naughty Dog a big name and people are more than likely clamoring to see what they are doing next. The feedback from the PS blog is a good enough indication.

 

[Krabardaf]

God of War 2 was a highly antcipated sequel. Last of Us is a new IP.

And a very highly anticipated one if you ask me. It'll be fine, it's not like the PS4 will effectively releases on February 20th.
Only thing it could hurt is PS3 sales.

 

[scytherage]

Waiting for a leaked picture of something. It has to be out there somewhere.

 

[The_Monk]

WHY THE FUCK IS EVERYBODY NOT TALKING ABOUT THIS?!

Don't play with my heart guys.. why must you guys talk in riddles? I said PGR5 would be the only reason I'd get a 720 at launch or seal any sort of day 1 purchase, but if Sony is the one offering the closest thing to that.. D:

I just want a PGR5 Anyone know who the senior is? Gareth? Ben?

I'm interested in what Kagari's "Hah!" means.

I'm not sure if I could handle PGR-PS4 Levels of Hype.