Guardian Writer Claims PS3 Is A “Disappointment For Gamers”
Nice one, Steve.Published 11/12/2009 at 19:41 by nofi
We picked up on this earlier this afternoon, but it’s probably worth further discussion - Guardian writer Steve Boxer has claimed that the PlayStation 3 is a “disappointment for gamers” in one of the strangest articles I’ve read on their website. In the piece, entitled “Which games console is right for you?” Boxer says, in addition to the rather bold statement above, that the PS3 is “still too pricey” (at £250, Steve, really?) and is an attractive purchase only for “those with an obsession with the PlayStation brand.”
Tell me, who is he speaking for here? Gamers? Well, I’m a gamer and I’m not disappointed with the PS3, so he’s not speaking for me with that sweeping generalisation (or others). “The Xbox has the edge over Sony’s PS3,” he comments, without further explanation, and PC games “require a powerful 3D graphics card” before following the obvious with “because few Macs have these, most publishers ignore them.” I’m all for personal opinion, but I really can’t see what The Guardian are getting at here with this article. Who’s it aimed at?
Want to read about games on The Guardian? Take a look at Charlie Brooker.
Via Destructoid.
Nintendo Wii
With its TV remote-style controller that can be wielded like a bat, sword or even a gun, the Wii offers a perfect introduction to videogames. But the graphics aren’t as pretty as its two more technologically advanced rivals, and really ground-breaking Wii games come along very infrequently.
Microsoft Xbox 360 (pictured)
If you fancy something more heavyweight with the best games portfolio and aren’t scared of using a “joypad” to control the action (primarily with your thumbs), the Xbox has the edge over Sony’s PS3. But the £150 Arcade version is all but useless without a hard disk – go for the £200 Elite model.
Sony PlayStation 3
Whereas the PlayStation 2 once dominated its rivals, the PS3 is a disappointment for gamers. Former PlayStation exclusives such as Tomb Raider and Grand Theft Auto are now available for rival consoles from the day of release and, at £250, PS3 is still too pricey. An attractive purchase only for those with an obsession with the PlayStation brand.
PC/Mac
Many consol games are available on the PC, but the best require a powerful 3D graphics card. Because few Macs have these, most publishers ignore them.
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GhostViper | 11/12/2009 19:43
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I think he is wrong.
cam the man | 11/12/2009 22:18
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Just a bit!
BalramRules | 12/12/2009 10:50
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WHAT?!?!?
Who said you had to buy it for £250?!?!?!
My friend bought it from Sainsburys for £170 and got FIFA 10 free with it!
Coz it costed £199 in Sainsburys back then and one of his relatives worked there!
YOU LOTS SHOULD DO THAT IF YOU’RE SOOOO PISSED ABOUT A SILLY £250!!
eXist | 11/12/2009 19:43
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This is bull$hit … !
iAvernus | 12/12/2009 01:25
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Couldn’t agree more! “Disappointment For Gamers”??????? What a C*NT!
Roynaldo | 11/12/2009 19:44
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I wonder how much MS bribed Boxer with to get him to put down the Playstation at this precise point in the year.
brewersteve | 11/12/2009 20:16
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This isn’t the same guy who was on Watchdog doing the YLOD article is it?
drgoodier | 11/12/2009 23:54
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No but I have seen him TV before on a gaming debate show. He was really annoying on that.
glennpfc | 11/12/2009 19:44
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I hope “ideogames” is sarcastic
glennpfc | 11/12/2009 19:47
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oh i see it wasnt…not I look silly
haha
colossalblue | 11/12/2009 19:50
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“not you look silly”?
Never doubt my awesome ninja editing skillz
Bankzy108 | 11/12/2009 19:56
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You got…owned!
glennpfc | 12/12/2009 00:52
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oh man…i just suck at typing and commenting
teflon | 11/12/2009 19:46
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oh dear oh dear. What a massive tool. Instead of genuinely offering up the pro’s and con’s of each console he just went for the populist view of complete BS…
I think he genuinely deserves to get fired for this complete disgrace of an article, if you can even call it that. It’s basically a sketch of the points his proper article should really contain, created before actually finding anything out about the four (five) platforms on offer.
Shocking.
Deathbrin | 11/12/2009 19:48
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Meh?
Bankzy108 | 11/12/2009 19:48
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Sounds like a fool who doesn’t know what he is talking about. He sounds a bit bias, but yet again I am more one sided to the PS3 as I always have been commited to the Playstation brand as personal choice. He seems to point out the obvious too. Pretty poor attempt at an article as well – it could of been a bit more in-depth and detailed yet it is a short, missing the point article.
rht992 | 11/12/2009 19:49
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well i’m pretty sure everybody else is going to say this but that guys a knob. Please can we all just agree each console has its faults and advantages . . . except the Wii its pretty rubbish
cheekyMcB | 11/12/2009 19:50
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I’ve read Steve Boxer’s “stories” for years and he is the master is getting his facts wrong. I’m not talking one format versus another, I’m talking non-biased straight forward information. He gets things spectacularly wrong. I almost wrote to the Telegraph when he was still there but they stopped employing him so I never had to. He’ so bad he’s one of the few “games journalists” I know the name of.
oMega-W | 11/12/2009 19:51
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I give his article a generous 4.5*
*Out of 100.
rht992 | 11/12/2009 23:25
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is that a flight of the conchords quote i see?
gybrocker | 12/12/2009 05:31
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Dexter17 | 11/12/2009 19:51
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At the end of the day, I respect his opinion, but there really is no excuse for an article of that quality to slip through onto their website.
The Guardian should sack him.
Yung Jones | 11/12/2009 19:58
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Haha I remember this muppet from a show on the channel called ‘X-LEAGUE’. An Xbox fanboy back then & an Xbox fanboy right now. I mean come on is this guy is this guy actually trying to say the Xbox is faultless compared to PS3? Weigh up the pro’s and cons of each console and then we’ll talk steve. Hmph!
Yung Jones | 11/12/2009 19:59
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*Walks away in disgust…
Snebjnr | 11/12/2009 20:00
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He’s a dick, simple as.
The PS3 has improved greatly over the years and is slowly growing over the other consoles, especially since the Slim & price cut!
Why dis Playstation, its a good system
waddo_89 | 11/12/2009 20:06
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It’s more like somebodys fanboy notes about an article they are planning to write. Shocking.
parker | 11/12/2009 20:06
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I actually sent an email to The Guardian earlier regarding this, I hope I get a response out of this. Didn’t really expect an article as poor as that to be on a site as well know as The Guardian’s.
btime | 11/12/2009 21:23
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first thing i did after reading it was hit the ‘contact’ button next to the article. hopefully it will give them a heads up that articles of this quality should be rejected.
Apnomis | 11/12/2009 21:30
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Let us know if you get a response! Maybe someone should send an e-mail to the Technology Editor of the Guardian pointing out this article and the comments herein so he can understand how the sloppy journalism of one of his staff has seriously damaged the reputation and creditability of their publication.
Unless he’s too busy cashing his Microsoft cheque to care of course…
drgoodier | 12/12/2009 00:00
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Why do so many people think Microsoft are paying everyone who says a bad thing about the PS3. This is the Guardian we’re talking about; they are a highly-respected, supposedly “non-biased” news publisher. They’re not gonna take bribes from compnanies to make snide comments about other products. That’s ridiculous.
Unless you were joking of course.