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Force 21 - Out now in the shops
Issue 49 - October 14, 1999
 
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Success for Sony

Dear Future Gamer

With regards to Sony Bias (Feedback, FG48), I've got to say it's pretty obvious which console has been more successful. The PlayStation has outsold all rivals (hardware units) four-to-one, with over six million units shipped. Since its launch here the N64 has sold a dismal 2.2 million, or something like that. In terms of games, PlayStation has over 600 titles; N64 only about 290. It's true the PlayStation is about to reach its sell-by date, but the backward compatibility of PS2 will ensure the money people spent on PlayStation titles won't go to waste. When Dreamcast launches, the N64 will be booted into third place; when PS2 comes around it will wipe the floor with Dreamcast. What of Dolphin and X Box? That remains to be seen. Thanks for something to look forward to every Thursday.

Happy Gaming.

Grant Potter


FG: That's telling us. Should success be counted in terms of units shifted? What about Shigeru Miyamoto's works of art? And those gifted people at Rare? The usual address, please...

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