Why aren't shmups coming to PS3?

[sabrage]

You could easily get a fat-model 360 for $50-60 used. That's less than the price of an import copy of Under Defeat. I mean, feel free to not get one, that's entirely your prerogative, but I really have to question your vendetta when the barrier to what you claim you want is so low.

[noiseredux]

You could easily get a fat-model 360 for $50-60 used. That's less than the price of an import copy of Under Defeat. I mean, feel free to not get one, that's entirely your prerogative, but I really have to question your vendetta when the barrier to what you claim you want is so low.

I'm sure I could get one that cheap. But you're assuming that I want a 360. You're also forgetting that that's not what this topic is about. Again... I'm trying to discuss why a certain genre is overlooked on a certain console. That's it. That's the topic.

[s1mplehumar]

I take full responsibility for derailing.




...but seriously, just buy a 360 already lol

[sabrage]

You could easily get a fat-model 360 for $50-60 used. That's less than the price of an import copy of Under Defeat. I mean, feel free to not get one, that's entirely your prerogative, but I really have to question your vendetta when the barrier to what you claim you want is so low.

I'm sure I could get one that cheap. But you're assuming that I want a 360. You're also forgetting that that's not what this topic is about. Again... I'm trying to discuss why a certain genre is overlooked on a certain console. That's it. That's the topic.

I was assuming you want to play shmups, but ok. The original topic of why they aren't happening on the PS3 has already, in my opinion, been exhausted rather thoroughly, so the discussion of alternative options is a pretty short step from there.

[ZenErik]

Lets be honest here. Noise just wants to complain.

Whiners gonna whine.

[noiseredux]

just to be clear: I am fully aware that there are a lot shmups on 360. And I am aware that my money could buy a 360. That's just not what I was trying to discuss in this thread is all.

[ZenErik]

You could easily get a fat-model 360 for $50-60 used. That's less than the price of an import copy of Under Defeat. I mean, feel free to not get one, that's entirely your prerogative, but I really have to question your vendetta when the barrier to what you claim you want is so low.

I'm sure I could get one that cheap. But you're assuming that I want a 360. You're also forgetting that that's not what this topic is about. Again... I'm trying to discuss why a certain genre is overlooked on a certain console. That's it. That's the topic.

Just like you didn't want a Dreamcast.

There are not a plethora of shmup developers anymore unless you would like to delve into the sometimes AWESOME doujin scene.

Going multi platform on such a niche genre just might not be a profitable option. Unfortunate but likely true. Both the PS3 and 360 have been out 5+ or 6+ years. IT'S TOO LATE. Almost anyone who REALLY wanted to play shmups on a console already has a 360.

I will be interested in seeing the sales numbers for each version when Under Defeat HD comes out.

Edit: I should note that even the Wii has more physical release shmups than the PS3. Including one of my favorites.

[sabrage]

But that's the answer to the question that you asked!

Q: "Why are there no shmups coming to PS3?"
A: Because they're all on 360!

There's a great number of detailed responses as to why this is, but that's the most distilled answer. That is where this topic has led. It is not "off-topic" if it is a logical step in relation to the ones that have preceded it. Yes, you can buy one import game in a misguided attempt to encourage further releases, or you could get a 360 and play all the great games that already exist! I could draw a flowchart for you if you still think this is off-topic.

But I mean, if you want to squelch contentious opinions, by all means.

[noiseredux]

Just like you didn't want a Dreamcast.

yes, just like that actually. Notice all of my DC games are in my sale thread.

[ZenErik]

Just like you didn't want a Dreamcast.

yes, just like that actually. Notice all of my DC games are in my sale thread.

Oooh. You win. What happened to the DC love?