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Pachter is a genius.
The Vita won't sell unless they make games for it!!!
I am glad they pay him to come these kinds of conclusions.
What will he tell us next "You will die if you do not breathe air?"
The Vita won't sell unless they make games for it!!!
I am glad they pay him to come these kinds of conclusions.
What will he tell us next "You will die if you do not breathe air?"
Yup, I pretty much agree with this. I'm going to get a 3DS XL the day it comes out, but I don't see it being a real game changer. I want a Vita, but $300 is way more than I'm willing to spend, and the library is anemic right now. I said it yesterday, but the last four months (including July) have seen 10 weeks where no games were released on the Vita at all. That's 10 our of 16 weeks, no good.
I cant get angry because its pachter saying it.
His words never hold truth when it comes to nintendo.
His words never hold truth when it comes to nintendo.
If I was going to be compelled by a 3DS it would be the 3DS XL.
PS Vita is a bit on the steep side.
Both could use more games I would be interested in.
To whom do I submit my bill for my valuable insights?
PS Vita is a bit on the steep side.
Both could use more games I would be interested in.
To whom do I submit my bill for my valuable insights?
He´s right, because nobody bought the DSi XL and the Vita doesn´t offer very much for the money...
oh wait !!
oh wait !!
This just in, "3DS XL is EXTREMELY compelling, and sells gangbusters. A worldwide poll of 100 million gamers all agree that the Vita is not expensive"
Pachter's Anti-Nostradamus technique is superbe.
Pachter's Anti-Nostradamus technique is superbe.
I'm sure the Vita will price drop to $200. You could already buy it for $250 with a $50 giftcard at a handful of places over the past month. It just needs more games. Of course there is always the hidden price of the proprietary memory cards...
If the Vita is $200, it really makes the 3DS XL seem expensive at the same price point when directly comparing the hardware specs and quality. Of course, hardware specs never sell handheld systems alone.
With all that being said, I just bought a Vita and I'm buying a 3DS XL when it comes out.
If the Vita is $200, it really makes the 3DS XL seem expensive at the same price point when directly comparing the hardware specs and quality. Of course, hardware specs never sell handheld systems alone.
With all that being said, I just bought a Vita and I'm buying a 3DS XL when it comes out.
Oh crap, he mentioned the value point.
He is still a douchebag and wrong about anything that isn´t totally obvious !
He is still a douchebag and wrong about anything that isn´t totally obvious !
I bet the opposite of what he said will happen. Also, a videogame console needs videogames to sell? Is this man a genius or what?
I keep getting confused with his name, you keep changing it in every article. I always thought it was Michael "Spit Shined Testicles" Pachter, but obviously I was wrong.
I love how Pachter makes a living either making ridiculous stuff up, or stating the obvious.
It's pretty easy to hate on him but I think it's just because I want such a ridiculous, easy job. Jealousy.
It's pretty easy to hate on him but I think it's just because I want such a ridiculous, easy job. Jealousy.
^ hes 99 percent wrong. With a 1 percent chance of being correct
So far on nintendo hes batting .125. He needs to be sent to the minors
So far on nintendo hes batting .125. He needs to be sent to the minors
@trueb7ue
http://www.wedbush.com/careers
If you want to be Wedbush's Entertainment Software Publishing and Retail analyst, give it a try.
@caramelzappa
http://www.wedbush.com/contact
Write them a message telling them that being a market analyst is such an easy job that they shouldn't employ any.
http://www.wedbush.com/careers
If you want to be Wedbush's Entertainment Software Publishing and Retail analyst, give it a try.
@caramelzappa
http://www.wedbush.com/contact
Write them a message telling them that being a market analyst is such an easy job that they shouldn't employ any.
I kind of agree with him. 3DS feels slightly underpowered as a console despite the decent library. It just is not a very future proof system.
Vita is a quality machine, but $300 is ridiculous. Add $50-$100 for a decent sized memory card, it is in fact, hideously expensive.
Vita is a quality machine, but $300 is ridiculous. Add $50-$100 for a decent sized memory card, it is in fact, hideously expensive.
if Sony drop the price of vita memory cards from crazy to reasonable, i would have bought it a long time ago.
@ship
Specs dont determine the future. And I wouldnt agree with him. You might be cursed. I wouldnt want that
Specs dont determine the future. And I wouldnt agree with him. You might be cursed. I wouldnt want that
Pachter keeps making more and more sense, especially in the case of the Vita. I would love one but it's not even close to worth it's cost IMO.
Why does this guy have any credibility? Why do his more-than-obvious opinions matter so much they deserve a post in here?
He's pretty much right.
I can see fanboys and people who don't like portables with small screens getting a 3ds xl, but aside from those, it's not that big of a thing.
The thing is, once the xl launches the regular could have a price drop, if that happens a lot of ppl may finally get a 3ds (myself included).
I can see fanboys and people who don't like portables with small screens getting a 3ds xl, but aside from those, it's not that big of a thing.
The thing is, once the xl launches the regular could have a price drop, if that happens a lot of ppl may finally get a 3ds (myself included).
I would probably run out and buy a Vita if it was cheaper then $250 as he is right, it is sitting right next to the PS3 with a shared price tag.
How do I become a video game analyst? I know I have the gift for such a career.
When Call of Duty stops selling big numbers, even THQ will laugh at Activision.
Square-Enix is missing out on huge money because they're unwilling to give their fans what they want.
Ex: FF6&7 remakes. Kingdom Hearts HD collection. Kingdom Hearts 3 or any console Kingdom Hearts.
You all know I'm right.
When Call of Duty stops selling big numbers, even THQ will laugh at Activision.
Square-Enix is missing out on huge money because they're unwilling to give their fans what they want.
Ex: FF6&7 remakes. Kingdom Hearts HD collection. Kingdom Hearts 3 or any console Kingdom Hearts.
You all know I'm right.
Hey, i have an idea Jim....maybe you could do gaming culture a huge service and stop posting these quotes from professional trolls that have nothing good to say about the industry.
I'll be buying the 3DS XL first day, because i am COMPELLED to. It must actually be compelling to some of us that actually PLAY video games.
I'll be buying the 3DS XL first day, because i am COMPELLED to. It must actually be compelling to some of us that actually PLAY video games.
Isn't he too old for video games? I mean I know that sounds stupid like "if you're an old guy stop playing games" but I don't mean it like that, I'm just frustrated that everyone who seems to be involved in the business side of the industry is some balding old out-of-touch white guy. Why are they so concerned with what we do? You old people had your fun, stop ruining ours.
@TheNopeMan
Predicting the future is not what an analyst does primarily, just what they get the most attention for doing. Their job is to analyze raw data, find trends, establish the efficiency of marketing, shit like this.
So I'd say a business degree and marketing experience would be a good start.
Predicting the future is not what an analyst does primarily, just what they get the most attention for doing. Their job is to analyze raw data, find trends, establish the efficiency of marketing, shit like this.
So I'd say a business degree and marketing experience would be a good start.
(Strangely) I usually agree with him to an extent.. But not this time.
I've seen far too many people saying that the new 3DS is way more appealing to them then the regular one, so to think that its not going to be compelling to a mass of others is kind of rediculous. Plus, 19million sales to the regular 3DS kinda speak otherwise for the entire platform, let alone the "weak overall handheld sales" he's talking about.
As for the Vita, he seems to be kind of missing the point that you can't seriously think your going to haul a PS3 with you. Yeah, its a bit expensive, but if you go into wanting to get a new Sony product and think your going to get it for cheap, then you've been smoking something illegal.
Does that make it right? No. Does that make it as-per-usual? Pretty much, and Sony customers know that.
The library, for a completely new system, is fine. The 3DS isn't completely new, the format of the storage medium kinda is and the 3D aspect, but its basically the next step of a DS, that you can still use your DS cards in.. Vita isn't quite a PSP from what I understand (I didn't have or want one, despite wanting a Vita), pretty much in every way.
Building up a library is going to take time and we're pretty lucky to have PSN to fall back on from pretty much day 1 to pad out the game choices. The addition of PS1 classics will further that. The Vita's fine.
Sorry Pachter, this time I just can't bend my thoughts to meet yours.
I've seen far too many people saying that the new 3DS is way more appealing to them then the regular one, so to think that its not going to be compelling to a mass of others is kind of rediculous. Plus, 19million sales to the regular 3DS kinda speak otherwise for the entire platform, let alone the "weak overall handheld sales" he's talking about.
As for the Vita, he seems to be kind of missing the point that you can't seriously think your going to haul a PS3 with you. Yeah, its a bit expensive, but if you go into wanting to get a new Sony product and think your going to get it for cheap, then you've been smoking something illegal.
Does that make it right? No. Does that make it as-per-usual? Pretty much, and Sony customers know that.
The library, for a completely new system, is fine. The 3DS isn't completely new, the format of the storage medium kinda is and the 3D aspect, but its basically the next step of a DS, that you can still use your DS cards in.. Vita isn't quite a PSP from what I understand (I didn't have or want one, despite wanting a Vita), pretty much in every way.
Building up a library is going to take time and we're pretty lucky to have PSN to fall back on from pretty much day 1 to pad out the game choices. The addition of PS1 classics will further that. The Vita's fine.
Sorry Pachter, this time I just can't bend my thoughts to meet yours.
The 3DS is compelling to me at least. But yeah, if this guy can make a living coming up with stuff like this? More power to him, seems like a sweet gig.
Can we stop auto-hating Patcher and actually think about what he's saying? Honestly, the Vita is too damn expensive and the 3DS XL is unnecessary. Nintendo should've waited until they had a 3DS version with both analogs built-in prepared, and Sony really needs to find a way to lower the price of its handheld if it's serious about competing with the rest of the handheld/mobile game market.
@Cla
"Nintendo should've waited until they had a 3DS version with both analogs built-in prepared."
I don't get why some people always fall into this argument.
I understand some, if not most people, wanted the feature, but how exactly would it affect things as they stand currently?
You really think it would be selling better, or making Nintendo any more money? Haven't you considered that it would split the market, and could hurt the brand?
"Nintendo should've waited until they had a 3DS version with both analogs built-in prepared."
I don't get why some people always fall into this argument.
I understand some, if not most people, wanted the feature, but how exactly would it affect things as they stand currently?
You really think it would be selling better, or making Nintendo any more money? Haven't you considered that it would split the market, and could hurt the brand?
Why do we even allow Patcher to speak? We should just lock him in the closet with Tom Cruise and throw away the key. Seriously every thing he says is always completely off and wrong in every way possible. It's like if a gay man was speaking for the lesbian porn industry.
@Cla
I agree most people are inclined to instantly disagree with what MP says without soaking in it for a moment. His track record aside, he does make a few valid points. The XL is nice and it will help sales, which he states, but it isn't the second coming. The XL isn't that compelling, it's a nice piece of tech and the larger screen is great, but people weren't holding out for a newer system.
The Vita is very expensive compared to the PS3. He even states it's a great piece of hardware but in comparison to the home console, it's not going to takeoff anytime soon. Yes, it's new and the library isn't that deep but $250 is a lot for most buyers. Add to that you have to buy your Sony memory cards?
No, he isn't 100% wrong.
I agree most people are inclined to instantly disagree with what MP says without soaking in it for a moment. His track record aside, he does make a few valid points. The XL is nice and it will help sales, which he states, but it isn't the second coming. The XL isn't that compelling, it's a nice piece of tech and the larger screen is great, but people weren't holding out for a newer system.
The Vita is very expensive compared to the PS3. He even states it's a great piece of hardware but in comparison to the home console, it's not going to takeoff anytime soon. Yes, it's new and the library isn't that deep but $250 is a lot for most buyers. Add to that you have to buy your Sony memory cards?
No, he isn't 100% wrong.
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