Sony recently called out Microsoft and Nintendo for having consoles that require add-ons in order to offer the total package. Now Xbox 360 group PR manager David Dennis responds, and fires right back.
https://kotaku.com/ces-09-microsoft-responds-to-sonys-console-add-on-ped-5128008
Speaking to Edge, Dennis offered his response to Sony’s add-on peddling claims, much like Xbox 360 group product manager Andrew Greenberg did during CES, only a bit more pointedly now that NPD numbers have been released.
https://kotaku.com/microsoft-responds-to-december-npd-sales-seems-pleased-5132626
“Our strategy from the beginning was to have multiple SKUs with a very flexible offering so the customer can choose the rummy satta experience that they want. If you don’t need a hard drive, you’re not forced to have one. If you don’t need Wi-Fi, you’re not forced to pay for one.”
Well that certainly makes a fair amount of sense, didn’t it? But adressing the rummy star issue just wasn’t enough. Dennis went on to fire a shot back across Sony’s bow.
“The strategy of having a console that is $200 more expensive that has features that people don’t potentially need or want but have to pay for—looking at [Sony’s] sales numbers—I’d say it’s probably not the winning strategy at this point, especially given the current economic situation.”
It’s beginning to look a lot like a brewing forum flame war, but I won’t call it until they start including LOLcat pictures in their press alerts.