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Games makers shift focus to Wii, downplay PS3

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Old 28-06-2007, 8:30 AM   #1
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Post Games makers shift focus to Wii, downplay PS3

Three of Japan’s biggest video games makers, Sega, Namco Bandai and Capcom, admit that they are now prioritizing games development for Nintendo’s Wii, over Sony’s PlayStation 3. Namco alone says it will increase its support for the Wii by more than 80 per cent. The big attraction is not only the higher volume of games [...]
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Old 28-06-2007, 10:03 AM   #2
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Re: Games makers shift focus to Wii, downplay PS3

So looks like the only reason to own a PS3 is for BluRay?
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Old 28-06-2007, 11:20 AM   #3
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Re: Games makers shift focus to Wii, downplay PS3

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So looks like the only reason to own a PS3 is for BluRay?
And it remains to be seen how many buyers decide to purchase £15+ BluRay discs when there are ample £5 DVD versions on the shelves...
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Old 28-06-2007, 10:17 PM   #4
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Re: Games makers shift focus to Wii, downplay PS3

can see why they leaning towards the wii my 2 boys "3and5yrs" can play easily with the wii,can not hold a ps3 or 360 controler
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