UKNM: Sega v Nintendo v Sony

[John Braithwaite]

I think, although being first into the market can be a massive

advantage, Dreamcast will still occupy third place of these three when

the dust clears (mid 2001).


The reason is that Sony, without a doubt, will be number one (coming

from someone who prefers Miyamoto to Resident Evil!) - they have the

muscle, they have the customers, they appeal to hardcore gamers and

occasional gamers and their machine will be significantly better than

the Dreamcast.

 

Will a years' head start be enough for Sega? Probably enough to attract

some customers, but not enough... the gamers that buy the Dreamcast will

probably also buy Playstation 2 when it comes out. The fact that PAL is

16% slower is another kick in the teeth to the UK market.


The reason that Nintendo will be second is that they always produce the

goods and although it is often a heated discussion in gaming circles:

Nintendo always have killer products that no-one else does....

Goldeneye, Zelda, Banjo Kazooie, etc. They will come second because of

their devotion to creativity and gaming (and unique offerings)...


Which leaves Dreamcast third, and deservedly so. Beneath all the

marketing hyperbole and PR they're producing a system that works on

Microsoft software for two main reasons - easy ports and easier

products. To get PC games on a home system... how dull. 

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