Why aren't shmups coming to PS3?

[dunpeal2064]

They region lock the game to prevent the small number of people that WOULD import those rf games from doing so, as the loss of those sales may dissuade a company from localizing the game, which would lose them all the sales that would come from the people that will buy the game if its localized, but wouldn't have if it was region free.

The people that would have imported a rf copy, but were una le to due to locking, will also buy the localized release (probably for cheaper)

The only sales they lose out on in localization are people like myself who have a j360, or people that have moddified systems, but they would have most likely imported the game already if they wanted to.

[swiftzx]

Don't worry, last year Noise said he didn't want a ps3.

that was two years ago

Well, you have said you don't want a 360, what if by next week you are playing Deathsmiles, Raidant Silvergun, and Raiden IV?

[brunoafh]

You know, the more I think about this, it really is pretty strange. Pretend for a second Cave and the 360 ports don't exist. Even then, there are a fair amount of shmups on 360 and Wii. Even the PSP and DS have a good shmup library. PS3, the most niche game-friendly console of this gen, to my knowledge, has only one traditional scrolling shmup release, Border Down. (There's Mamoru-kun and Gal Gun but that's different.) Considering that PS1 and PS2 are shmup powerhouses (the PSP can hold it's own too, speaking of Sony), it is pretty bizarre. You'd think there would at least be compilations or something.

On the other hand, PSN is a shmup goldmine, so there's that.

[ZenErik]

You know, the more I think about this, it really is pretty strange. Pretend for a second Cave and the 360 ports don't exist. Even then, there are a fair amount of shmups on 360 and Wii. Even the PSP and DS have a good shmup library. PS3, the most niche game-friendly console of this gen, to my knowledge, has only one traditional scrolling shmup release, Border Down. (There's Mamoru-kun and Gal Gun but that's different.) Considering that PS1 and PS2 are shmup powerhouses (the PSP can hold it's own too, speaking of Sony), it is pretty bizarre. You'd think there would at least be compilations or something.

On the other hand, PSN is a shmup goldmine, so there's that.

I totally have the Gal Gun limited edition pre-ordered! The game is hilarious. I have the demo for the 360 version. And with PS Move support, it's sure to be a winner.

[noiseredux]

You know, the more I think about this, it really is pretty strange. Pretend for a second Cave and the 360 ports don't exist. Even then, there are a fair amount of shmups on 360 and Wii. Even the PSP and DS have a good shmup library. PS3, the most niche game-friendly console of this gen, to my knowledge, has only one traditional scrolling shmup release, Border Down. (There's Mamoru-kun and Gal Gun but that's different.) Considering that PS1 and PS2 are shmup powerhouses (the PSP can hold it's own too, speaking of Sony), it is pretty bizarre. You'd think there would at least be compilations or something.

finally, someone else in this thread gets what I was bringing up...

On the other hand, PSN is a shmup goldmine, so there's that.

there is definitely some good stuff there. Stuff I still need to explore even further.

[samwitsend]

I can't speak for anyone else, but I've never heard the PS3 described as "the most niche game-friendly console of this gen" (or anything even close!). With the exception of Nippon Ichi, I really don't see it. That title would go to the Wii all day long for me.

[ZenErik]

I can't speak for anyone else, but I've never heard the PS3 described as "the most niche game-friendly console of this gen" (or anything even close!). With the exception of Nippon Ichi, I really don't see it. That title would go to the Wii all day long for me.

Hmm. I don't know if I could pick as I don't know every game on every console. But the Xbox 360 has a ton of niche games in Japan. Most of which do not make it here. Wii has niche games and many that actually make it to the west. PS3 has some fan service-type RPGs from NIS, but I'd probably put it dead last in the "niche game" category. *shrug*

[CD AGES]

There isn't much to discuss. Extremely niche genre. Found home on 360. Fans of genre buy 360. Done.

Why would they port their games to the PS3 when their extremely small but dedicated fan base already bought 360s? The games do not have mass appeal so there is no need. The next DoDonPachi game is not going to sell millions or even hundreds of thousands of copies if it is released on the PS3.

I agree completely!

Well, you have said you don't want a 360, what if by next week you are playing Deathsmiles, Raidant Silvergun, and Raiden IV?

Don't Forget Raiden Fighters Aces! Simply an awesome compilation!

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

Yeah, what happened? Felt like almost yesterday that you were into the DC scene...

[EvilRyu2099]

Hmm. I don't know if I could pick as I don't know every game on every console. But the Xbox 360 has a ton of niche games in Japan. Most of which do not make it here. Wii has niche games and many that actually make it to the west. PS3 has some fan service-type RPGs from NIS, but I'd probably put it dead last in the "niche game" category. *shrug*

I whole heartedly disagree. PSN JP has many niche downloads and combined with the psp I'd say they LEAD the category in Niche and poverty games..

[swiftzx]

Someone should make a list with ps3/360/Wii shmups (indicate if disc, download, etc. )