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Xbox plans to rule Call of Duty sales

Neil Thompson predicts that 360 will be new shooter's leading platform

Microsoft says it can lead the way in Modern Warfare 2 sales and is backing the release with extra marketing support.

The news follows the announcement of the Modern Warfare 2 super-elite Xbox 360 earlier this month, which comes with a 250GB hard drive, two controllers and a copy of the game.

Microsoft is convinced gamers will get the most enjoyment out of Modern Warfare 2 on Xbox.

“We want to offer people the best possible Modern Warfare 2 experience,” said Microsoft’s senior regional director for Entertainment Neil Thompson.

“We firmly believe that with Live services, the quality of the gaming experience on 360, and all the new ways we can get consumers engaged with the IP that Xbox is the best platform to experience this great game. I never use the word ‘own’, but it is ours to make the most of, and that’s what we intend to do. We firmly believe that 360 will be the lead sales platform for Modern Warfare 2.

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“We are working very hard with Activision to look at everything from consumer trials to in-store experiences to make the most of what will be a great launch.”

xbox360 could own mw2

posted by daddyholt Sep 28, 2009 at 2:18 pm
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daddyholt

if microsoft would bundle a yfi with the 250 gig elite and all new elite sales they would sell more consoles

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Only

posted by AH Sep 28, 2009 at 2:45 pm
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AH

the most likely reason that this may occur is because a number of PS3 owners are possibly boycotting Activision games because of Kottick but it will be interesting to see what happens. Wonder why there isn't a PS3 COD MW2 bundle coming out though.

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Boycotting?

posted by Jimothy Sep 28, 2009 at 3:10 pm
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How many people do you seriously think are going to Boycott MW2? Lets face it, seriously no more than 30,000 people? Which is not alot considering this game is going to sell Millions worldwide.

In all fairness the most likely reason will be due to the fact the Xbox 360 currently has a larger userbase worldwide at this current time. It's the usual comments you should come to expect from either Sony or Microsoft.

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of course

posted by henry ford Sep 28, 2009 at 3:20 pm
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henry ford

this is bound to tbe the case simply because of the install base, xbox is still millions ahead of sony, i dont think there is a official ps3 bundle, but there may be an added value pack released with a slim, i seem to remember sony doing it last year with call of duty

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It's a shame...

posted by Kam1 Sep 28, 2009 at 4:47 pm
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Kam1

To be honest it's a shame that Infinity Ward have sided with Microsoft. Surely a game developer wants maximum sales on whichever medium, yet now we have MS with Infinity Ward giving 360 owners a better deal. I own both consoles, and intended to buy the 360 version as the Party system is good. But, lately I don't play with Friends, am too busy to team up, so PS3 is fine; because of this attempt to monopolize the game on one console, making it only worse for PS3 players, I will now definitely be buying the PS3 version to help boost the player-base.

It really is bad of Infinity Ward to side against one of their own player base like this, shame on them.

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microsoft

posted by jon Sep 28, 2009 at 5:18 pm
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jon

why am i not supprised by microsoft claiming the xbox is better?

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I am the center of the world

posted by AtomicInternet Sep 28, 2009 at 6:39 pm
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AtomicInternet

I was going to buy MW2 on PS3 but now that Kam1 is getting it on PS3 I'm definately getting it for my Xbox.

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meh

posted by tom Sep 28, 2009 at 8:53 pm
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tom

well between the install base, LIVE and the fact the 360 is better for FPSs then it's not a false claim, but he's still being a bit of a dick.

i'm one of the few who is boycotting Activision (and EA for Dante's Inferno). however i will maintain that MW2 will probably be the yard stick by which all future FPSs are judged by, and generally awesome.

does anyone think that Sony might not be making too big of a deal about MW2 because 1; Kotick threatened (weakly) to pull Activision games earlier in the year, and 2; they're gonna have to make a fricken huge deal outta MAG if it's not going to get it's ass handed to it by MW2?

i do.

personally i'm gonna go for MAG because it's trying something a bit different.

thompson ain't wrong in what he says, however he doesn't get any kudos for stating the obvious, or for being a douche-bag.

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wasn't plan on buying

posted by who cares Sep 29, 2009 at 12:25 am
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who cares

i wasn't buying this cause i waiting for M.A.G but now i'm buying it. they throw Activision a few extra crash, offer a MW2 Bundle and advertisement. now some Microsoft idiot come out and make a bold statement. i hope it backfire on them.

he forgot to mention that live services cost $50 to connect to those other people.

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Mouse & Keyboard!

posted by JamesL Sep 29, 2009 at 6:26 am
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JamesL

"Xbox is the best platform to experience this great game"

Unless the Xbox gets a graphical makeover that allows increased AA/AF and adds mouse & keyboard support then there is no way in hell the platform can be the 'best' platform to experience the game.

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@JamesL

posted by Jimothy Sep 29, 2009 at 8:52 am
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Everyone has their own preferences matey, Not everyone wants to use a Mouse and Keyboard, Each to their own.

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Controllers

posted by chris Oct 13, 2009 at 4:47 pm
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chris

why the hell does everybody think that its impossible to play a shooter without mouse/keyboard.All of you guys who hate on console controllers need to just try playing with a controller for like a month and by then they'll be used to it.if ur used to playing with a controller than its better than a mouse/keyboard and vice versa.

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xbox vs ps3 cod 6 mwf6

posted by rupert Oct 24, 2009 at 11:17 am
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rupert

Do you lot know anything about these systems? i guess not. You lot are typical systemated people who havent got a bloody clue, unlike me. I'm a gamer, have owned both machines at present, and what i am going to say is pure, and nothing but pure......FACT!
The xbox 360 most definately stands out as the 'better' machine here to its counter partner the PS3. Reasons why, i have both of them, and its simple, it plays better on the xbox as you well know, the xbox controller is much more adaptive to this style of gaming, also the online in 'PERFECT' on the xbox, the interface is outstanding, and everything about the smell of its poo in its pants is good my sons. Now i have also tried playin the PS3 for some time, and to be honest, the game lacks, to join a multiplayer game takes about 30 hours. Error time out connection, crap players, bad load time updates, and little children all ucustom the PS3.
I have friends who unfortunate for them, will never understand what 'great perfect online gaming' is because they will never give it a try. I mean i didnt know i was going to like eating Dog when i went China, but hey, u got to try, and Dog is lovely. I want to try eating a horse one time, a thorough breed or stallion. My point is that you always try something, coz it may be better.
I am now selling my PS3, it will come with an eighth of nice skunk, some rizlas, hercules on the hard drive, and cod 5, all this for a bargin £150. Please call 07723603563 or alternatively +447723603563.
If you got a problem with what i say, then i suggest you go and do your research.
Too all uneducated gamers and fellows alike, think before u bloody write.

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xbox vs ps3

posted by Shane Ward Oct 24, 2009 at 11:27 am
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Shane Ward

Hi, re comment above, i totally agree with you on that mate, and i have a room of about 43 people who also agree with your statement. How did you get so educated Rupert????
Your knowledge is outstanding, i have asked all my sons and brothers to sell there PS3 if they had one, and by an xbox. The playstation 3 falls WAY behind in the online gaming scene, the load times, the crap we all get, the crqap interface, i am selling my PS3 for £120 as just want it gone. Rupert i must say to you of your brilliance, and fight for the xbox shall rule. Communities shall strive, the X shall regenerate. I am currently editor for Playstation Magazine, and Rupert i am now resigning so i can join the resistance with you and wipe out the PS3 online.
End line, Rupert is so right its crazy, totall respect and dire retalliation goes out to you my friend. Also im sure Billl gates will have you on his technical team for xbox, much respect Rupert.
Love PS3 tech Editor.

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ps3 toy-let

posted by stuartbingham Oct 24, 2009 at 11:31 am
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stuartbingham

Alright there folks, my names Stuart, i am founder of Evolution games, US, Kentucky. I also would like to point out that on all my reviews i have done, i always prefer the xbox as the 'Play' is alot better. The system is more brushed and speculated. Even the plastic is matt, rather than a cheapy gloss effect which looks like it comes out of the 80's lol.
Rupert i am from Sony developent and i also agree with you on this term.
Respect x

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mw2

posted by i dont care Nov 07, 2009 at 3:14 pm
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i dont care

the reason wht mw2 was desiged on xbox at not ps3 is due to lack of space the disc,s you can put on xbox to blueray disc ps3 take gta was desiged on ps3 then it was due out only to be delayed due xbox not been able to fit the game on so we missed out off all things what they hat to edit out the game just wait and xmas sells this from xbox and ps3 there shops were i live were they have not many ps3 and warehouses full xbox just says something ?

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kottick

posted by lol Nov 07, 2009 at 3:33 pm
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lol

this kottick ceo bloke is off is rocker do real think the call of duty frachise is real going to let take of ps3 he does not own the game his companey just made the game there are many game Developers
out ther how would tear of there lims to just be part of call of duty

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