MS should buy SONY instead of YAHOO :o ! ...

:o :oAn article by Esquire looks at the option of Microsoft taking over Sony to help sort out each others console woes. They say that if MS wants to firm up its videogame operation it could do with Sony's foot in the Japanese market and Sony's expertise in reliable hardware. Also Sony could so with the benefits of Microsoft's interfaces and they could split the cost on a next-gen system. Its a crazy but interesting idea.''A few compelling reasons to do so:

1. Microsoft's Xbox 360 has the most atrocious hardware in consumer electronics history. It's so bad, the company had to extend 360 warranties to three years, spending a billion dollars in the process, just to fix systems that keep breaking on a whim. I've had four systems break in only three years. They're becoming known as a lemon-maker with great games. Meanwhile, Sony makes great hardware but...

2. Sony has the worst software interface in the business. Compared to the Wii, Sony's online friend management and gameplay are an utter mystery, requiring endless navigation of its Byzantine menu structure. Sure, buried inside the PS3 are plenty of amazing ''potential technology'' features -- like the ability to install Linux, or its wireless connectivity with the PSP -- but who cares? No one needs these features to play games. Even worse, developers can't seem to make games for the PS3, while the 360's development toolkit is a relative stroll in the park.

3. Cost-cutting. The PS3 still costs more to make than it does on store shelves, which has led to $841 million operating loss for Sony's games division as of the end of October 2007. Until it pulls a profit, it's an albatross for all of Sony. Microsoft feels like it's finally gaining ground on Sony, with a library of titles that are superior, and an online interface that is miles better -- not to mention a larger installed base of sales in the U.S -- but they blew a billion dollars to extend the faulty system's warranty to three years. Splitting the cost on a next-gen system might be a wise idea.

4. Big in Japan (kinda). Nintendo dominates in Asia, but at least the PS3 sold nearly two million systems... as opposed to the 360, which has yet to break a million units in Asia after three years on the market. Sony can help Microsoft understand that whole ''Asia'' thing a lot better. The world gaming market is growing to China, Korea, India -- places where Sony still has clout.

5. And now, for the biggest reason of all: maybe, with two brains put together, they can help each other learn what ''fun'' means . ''FUll article MS should buy SONY instead of YAHOO :o ! ...
if anyone thinks that deal would be bad for gaming, they are not a gamer.

i would be extremely happy if that ever happened, although i dont think it will.MS should buy SONY instead of YAHOO :o ! ...
2 words: KICK ASS.
Microsoft makes like half a billion dollars off its Xbox program.They make $16 billion off their software.They don't give a rat's ass about console gaming. That's why Bill Gates has only showed up to E3 ONCE.
maybe then Microsoft can build some decent hardware
This is so far in the land of hypothetical. Sony would cost a lot more than yahoo. People need to remeber that sony corp is a massive conglomerate with subsidiaries in banking, film, music, electronics...etc. Gaming is just one part of their business. I think MS would have a nightmare just managing all the overhead and added costs associated with taking over such a huge company.
MS cannot afford Sony. Plus the Japanese would not allow it. Sony is a life saver in Japan after WWII.
[QUOTE=''dream431ca'']MS cannot afford Sony. Plus the Japanese would not allow it. Sony is a life saver in Japan after WWII. [/QUOTE] MS is worth 260 Billion Dollars, SONY is around 45 Billion, I wouldn't be surprised is MS could buy SONY.
Hey, I know MC is bigger than sony, but that doesnt mean it can buy it, thats like saying sony could buy nintendo.
[QUOTE=''Nagidar''][QUOTE=''dream431ca'']MS cannot afford Sony. Plus the Japanese would not allow it. Sony is a life saver in Japan after WWII. [/QUOTE] MS is worth 260 Billion Dollars, SONY is around 45 Billion, I wouldn't be surprised is MS could buy SONY.[/QUOTE]yeah true..MS will bid around 50 billion if they want sony..
Wow, did someone from System Wars write that article? They need to come back to Earth.
[QUOTE=''kirk4ever''][QUOTE=''Nagidar''][QUOTE=''dream431ca'']MS cannot afford Sony. Plus the Japanese would not allow it. Sony is a life saver in Japan after WWII. [/QUOTE] MS is worth 260 Billion Dollars, SONY is around 45 Billion, I wouldn't be surprised is MS could buy SONY.[/QUOTE]yeah true..MS will bid around 50 billion if they want sony..[/QUOTE]Thats only if sony share holders want to sell the company. If not, MS is sol.
lol more like sony should buy microsoft and bury the 360 once and for all...
[QUOTE=''Nagidar''][QUOTE=''dream431ca'']MS cannot afford Sony. Plus the Japanese would not allow it. Sony is a life saver in Japan after WWII. [/QUOTE] MS is worth 260 Billion Dollars, SONY is around 45 Billion, I wouldn't be surprised is MS could buy SONY.[/QUOTE]MS doesn't care about hardware. Why would they buy Sony? Do you think Sony would allow MS to buy it? That's like saying, Google can buy Sega because Google is worth more. :S
[QUOTE=''Nagidar''] [QUOTE=''dream431ca'']MS cannot afford Sony. Plus the Japanese would not allow it. Sony is a life saver in Japan after WWII. [/QUOTE] MS is worth 260 Billion Dollars, SONY is around 45 Billion, I wouldn't be surprised is MS could buy SONY.[/QUOTE] actually Sony make more money the MS..last year sony made $76.201 billion compared to MicroSofts $51.12 billion :) and thats just the US
I can't believe some people think this is a good idea.
[QUOTE=''madsmokey''] lol more like sony should buy microsoft and bury the 360 once and for all...[/QUOTE] Yea, that made alot od sense. :roll:
[QUOTE=''niall077''][QUOTE=''Nagidar''] [QUOTE=''dream431ca'']MS cannot afford Sony. Plus the Japanese would not allow it. Sony is a life saver in Japan after WWII. [/QUOTE] MS is worth 260 Billion Dollars, SONY is around 45 Billion, I wouldn't be surprised is MS could buy SONY.[/QUOTE] actually Sony make more money the MS..last year sony made $76.201 billion billion compared to MicroSofts $51.12 billion :) and thats just the US [/QUOTE]Link?
sony must be worth more than 45 billion?
[QUOTE=''niall077''][QUOTE=''Nagidar''] [QUOTE=''dream431ca'']MS cannot afford Sony. Plus the Japanese would not allow it. Sony is a life saver in Japan after WWII. [/QUOTE]MS is worth 260 Billion Dollars, SONY is around 45 Billion, I wouldn't be surprised is MS could buy SONY.[/QUOTE] actually Sony make more money the MS..last year song made $76.201 billion billion compared to MicroSofts $51.12 billion :) and thats just the US [/QUOTE]well, there you go.