E3 2007 xbox, PS3, Wii

[tim2006]

now that E3 is over who has the best presentation of the big 3. which console maker will have the better year based on 1st party games and better versions of 3rd party titles.

[zap2]

Next year? I'd say Sony but MS didn't look at next year at all ...minus RE5,Nintendo talked a little but mostly '07 stuff too......personal I'm care more about this year, then next year

[Dagless]

Nintendo.
Smash Bros Brawl, Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3, Mario Kart, Batallion Wars, Wii Fitness, Advance Wars 2, Phantom Hourglass. All setting us up till Q1 2008.

Nintendo has this year oh-so sorted. Their lineup pre-xmas is insane. I can imagine another sold out period there.
What exactly did MS show us? Sorta seems quiet on that front. All eyes appear to be on Halo 3...

[applekid]

Best line up for the next year? Ha!

Dammit, I'm still trying to figure out how to buy all of the games I want. Bio Shock, Assassin's Creed, Mario Super Strikers, Metroid 3, Halo 3, GTA IV, Guitar Hero III, Rock Band, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Smash Bros., Mass Effect, and maybe a redesigned PSP if money magically appears in my wallet. I might have forgotten a game or two in that list...

Once we get into 2008, it's hard to tell what will be released. None of the three companies spoke too much about their 2008 plans. There's Metal Gear Solid 4 and Mario Kart, but that's all I'm looking forward to and aware of.

I think Nintendo had the most surprising line up. People seemed so sure that we'd only get two out of the three big games (Metroid, Brawl, and Mario) this year, but instead we're getting all three. Tough decision, but they're my pick.

[pcypert]

I'm saying Nintendo just because the stuff coming out will be must buys for most owners. WiiFit may even cost more than 50 but I think over half will buy and I'm putting Galaxies as having many, many sold. Like almost everyone. Plus part of me is worried that Halo will be delayed like 2 was..they needed it before Xmas on the first Xbox and didn't get it...if they do the same this time around they're screwed...

Paul

[MacRumorUser]

We shall see. However one thing...

Take Nintendo, well it has DS & Wii

Is it then really fair to compare sales to sales to M$ who don't have a handheld ?

@ applekid...

Were not all getting ALL those games remember. Some of us wont see BRAWL to 2008

[EvilDoc]

Microsoft showed alot of good games, i can think of 5-6 that are on my must buy list.

[Dagless]

@ applekid...

Were not all getting ALL those games remember. Some of us wont see BRAWL to 2008

the topic is about the next year of gaming. I took it as "the next 365 days", some folk as 2008. Nowt about just 2007!

[MacRumorUser]

the topic is about the next year of gaming. I took it as "the next 365 days", some folk as 2008. Nowt about just 2007!

:p That's cheating ye little monkey :)

[djstarrock]

I think Nintendo are doing pretty good with them self.
I will of course buy:
Metroid 3
eledees
Phantom Hourglass
Mario Kart
Super Smash Bros.
Maybe buy:
Super Mario Galaxy

[applekid]

@ applekid...

Were not all getting ALL those games remember. Some of us wont see BRAWL to 2008

I was thinking of US release dates, sorry.

And I took the OP's post as in the next 365 days as jimmi suggested.

[zap2]

We shall see. However one thing...

Take Nintendo, well it has DS & Wii

Is it then really fair to compare sales to sales to M$ who don't have a handheld ?

Why not? Its not like MS isn't allowed to make a handheld.

[GFLPraxis]

I'm slightly biased towards Nintendo's conference because I was sitting in it, but...

I haven't seen the other conferences yet. I was told Microsoft basically showed off everything they had already, and Sony announced some new exclusives and a nearly-indistinguishable slightly thinner PSP with a TV out.

Sony vs Nintendo really. The new exclusives are a big deal, but are mostly catch-up for previous mess-ups.

I'll go with Nintendo, but I admit that having been there I probably enjoyed it a lot more.

[Dagless]

I'm slightly biased towards Nintendo's conference because I was sitting in it, but...

I haven't seen the other conferences yet. I was told Microsoft basically showed off everything they had already, and Sony announced some new exclusives and a nearly-indistinguishable slightly thinner PSP with a TV out.

Sony vs Nintendo really. The new exclusives are a big deal, but are mostly catch-up for previous mess-ups.

I'll go with Nintendo, but I admit that having been there I probably enjoyed it a lot more.

The way I see it, Microsoft has Halo 3 for the next year. Which is going to be a momentous event in gaming history, even if the single player sucks (again). Over at Gamefaqs Halo 3 was voted the most anticipated E3 game, so a big chunk of the gaming public are looking forward to that.

No games got me excited at Sony's event. Wasn't overwhelmed by any gameplay or graphics I saw, but the PSP "lite" was a surprise announcement and all was redeemed.

No hardware from Nintendo. Just solid launch dates for their first party games and the surprise announcement of Mario Kart Wii and several DS games

MS- Halo 3. Sony- PSP lite. Nintendo- software. IMO.

[2nyRiggz]

Sony took it hands down their 1st party title shined bright this time....Microsoft with bioshock/H3 standing out and Nintendo with mario galaxy and MP.

I'm going to say MS might make the most this time with Halo3 alone and Nintendo will do the same.

Now if Heavenly sword/Drake/Ratchet are all AAA titles then I'll have to edit this thing.


Bless

[Coded-Dude]

Well...this year will be MS or Ninty(pr back and forth), but with 08 titles....sony is still in it! ;)

[GFLPraxis]

No hardware from Nintendo.


Wii Balance Board and Zapper are not hardware?


Anyway, it's either Ninty or Sony for press conference, but as far as the OP's "which will have the better year"...Nintendo. Microsoft will do great with Halo 3 though. But while Sony did a lot, they didn't do near enough to overtake the others.

[Dagless]

Hardware as in consoles, which is understandable since Nintendo should cut down on the number of systems they release :D

According to the press Nintendo won... Which shows you how far apart casual and hardcore games are.

[Sky Blue]

Wii Fit > Everything

[GFLPraxis]

Wii Fit > Everything

Totally agreed there.

[pcypert]

It doesn't sound like much to the hardcore folks...but my wife has been wanting a wiifit type game since she first heard about the Wii from me. Lots more folks that like that kind of thing than Halo 3 no matter how great Halo 3 will or will not be. It's huge.

Paul

[Coded-Dude]

and its been done before.....Kinetic (http://www.us.playstation.com/PS2/Games/EyeToy_Kinetic/OGS/)

[zero2dash]

Wii Fit > Everything

Totally agreed there.

Count me out.
I will absolutely positively 100% not be picking up Wii Fit.

Different strokes for different folks. ;)

[2nyRiggz]

Count me out.
I will absolutely positively 100% not be picking up Wii Fit.

Different strokes for different folks. ;)

Indeed, I don't find it interesting at all but like you said.

Everything including halo themed 360 >>>>>>>wiifit.




Bless

[JackAxe]

Nothing says "nerd" like a Halo themed anything. :)

<]=)

[GFLPraxis]

Count me out.
I will absolutely positively 100&#37; not be picking up Wii Fit.

Different strokes for different folks. ;)

This is coming from someone who has actually tried it; it's good. I'd like to see a Tony Hawk game with it.

and its been done before.....Kinetic

What, are you serious? One's camera-based and doesn't see your feet, the other is pressure based and only sees your feet with perfect precision. Totally different technologies and gameplay styles, the ONLY thing in common is that they both have an exercise theme (gasp! Mario and Sonic were both platformers! Halo and Quake were both FPS!).

[MacRumorUser]

This is coming from someone who has actually tried it; it's good. I'd like to see a Tony Hawk game with it.

Dont worry I'm sure they'll port some ps2 port onto it and add feet wiggle - seem's to be the way they do things these days ;):D

[Dagless]

I've heard very good things about it too. No doubt I'll end up getting it just to see how it works (theres a bit of The Doctor in all of us :D ).

[Coded-Dude]

OK, how about the Power Pad and the DDR pad or even the 25 year old Atari JoyBoard. (if you want to talk about the accessory and not the game)
I think this game will sell well, but I also think it will find more of a niche market. (kind of like DDR and Kinetic)
Many who buy it will play it 5-6 times and then it will collect dust.
People who already exercise usually already have a routine, and casual/hardcore gamers won't find it as intriguing as you think(my personal opinion).

[GFLPraxis]

Dont worry I'm sure they'll port some ps2 port onto it and add feet wiggle - seem's to be the way they do things these days ;):D

Sadly, that's probably true.

[GFLPraxis]

OK, how about the Power Pad and the DDR pad or even the 25 year old Atari JoyBoard. (if you want to talk about the accessory and not the game)
I think this game will sell well, but I also think it will find more of a niche market. (kind of like DDR and Kinetic)
Many who buy it will play it 5-6 times and then it will collect dust.
People who already exercise usually already have a routine, and casual/hardcore gamers won't find it as intriguing as you think(my personal opinion).

Comparing this thing to the Power Pad is like comparing the Wii remote to the Power Glove. Aka, the comparison retarded.

Whether it will find a niche market or not depends on how many games Nintendo makes for it and if third parties get in on it. First-party accessories sell better than third.

[Dagless]

Well Square Enix seem quite interested (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/07/17/square-enix-interested-in-wii-fit-for-rpg/).

[Coded-Dude]

Its durability will play a huge factor in its overall success.

[Dagless]

Captain Obvious?
If they're aiming this at the fitness market they have to accommodate for heavier folk. That's almost like saying "I hope my car will be able to drive far".

[Coded-Dude]

or, I hope my xbox 360 won't ROD on me.......:p
or, I hope my PS2 won't give me DRE's........;)
or, I hope my NES actualyl has good contacts in it........:eek:

Weight tested is one thing, kid tested is another.

[MacRumorUser]

(theres a bit of The Doctor in all of us :D ).

Dont you just hate prostate exams.

[Coded-Dude]

SCEE's president and CEO David Reeves has told MCV that E3 was a phoney war, and that Sony will let off the first of its peak season "fireworks" in Leipzig next month.

thats an interesting development........:cool:

[Sky Blue]

and its been done before.....Kinetic (http://www.us.playstation.com/PS2/Games/EyeToy_Kinetic/OGS/)

I have Kinetic, it's good, but it's a bugger to set up, especially in a room with a lot of windows. The camera can be really unresponsive sometimes. Hopefully, Wii Fit will be easier to calibrate.

[Sky Blue]

thats an interesting development........:cool:


fantavision 2?

[Coded-Dude]

That means, while MGS4 and Killzone2 are very important to teh PlayStation franchise...they are merely scratches on the surface of an even more impressive list of things to unveil this year. Which is great news for PS3 owners around the globe. :D

[SpankyPenzaanz]

I wonder if Kameo2 is going to be made - I really enjoyed the first.

I am also curious about viva pinata party animals the original is sooooooo frakin addictive

[sikkinixx]

Wii Fit > Everything

are you joking? honestly.

[Dagless]

As someone who cares about ones health - I can't wait for it. With the number of overweight people in the world I can see how folk wouldn't care for this ;)

[sikkinixx]

As someone who cares about ones health - I can't wait for it. With the number of overweight people in the world I can see how folk wouldn't care for this ;)

Yeah but I am pretty sure you own everything Nintendo slaps a label on Jimmi, even the limited edition Super Mario vibrator.


but saying that Wii Fit owns EVERYTHING, meaning all the games coming out that we saw at E3, seriously? Wii Fit is the pinnacle of gaming?

[Dagless]

Oh no, the pinnacle of gaming was pre-2000.

[sikkinixx]

Oh no, the pinnacle of gaming was pre-2000.

then my comment stands.

[Coded-Dude]

Honestly, I heard Jericho looked better than anything else that was playable.
As far as best of show, I'd have to say Mario Galaxy or Killzone won the award.
(of course one come out this year and one comes out next)

btw - sikkinixx love the avatar(thats a great album) ;)

[Sky Blue]

are you joking? honestly.

1. I'd rather play Wii Fit over anything else at E3 (though there was a lot of great stuff).

2. Wii Fit will outsell anything else shown at E3 globally.



so, no I wasn't. I apologise if bald space marines with big guns don't get me all excited.

[Dagless]

2. Wii Fit will outsell anything else shown at E3 globally.

This is true.