PS3 "pretty much dead"?

Is there some reason gamestore employees are telling their customers stuff like this?

Was at a video game store in the mall this weekend and watched a young father come in with his son wanting to buy a PS3.  I listened as I heard the store employee tell him that the PS3 was pretty much dead, and he checked his computer and saw "no new games coming out" for the PS3.  He then went on tell him about the Xbox 360 and how many games it had etc etc.

The father looked a little distraught but spoke with his son, a few minutes later they walked up to the counter and requested an Xbox360 and several games.

Does Sony understand how much the gamestore employees are screwing them? 

Is there some reason gamestore employees are telling their customers stuff like this?

Was at a video game store in the mall this weekend and watched a young father come in with his son wanting to buy a PS3.  I listened as I heard the store employee tell him that the PS3 was pretty much dead, and he checked his computer and saw "no new games coming out" for the PS3.  He then went on tell him about the Xbox 360 and how many games it had etc etc.

The father looked a little distraught but spoke with his son, a few minutes later they walked up to the counter and requested an Xbox360 and several games.

Does Sony understand how much the gamestore employees are screwing them? 

Emperor03

You should always intervene, especially when a person is downright lying. Next time that happens just start talking to them in a calm and collected manner. Because if you go up to them and start screaming your head off you won't be doing much good.
"It isn't dead, it just has had a slow start, just like the XBOX 360 had or the PS2. From those two alone it's easy to note that the first impression don't last for consoles."
or...
"WHAAAA??!1 PS3 IS TEH WIN!!!111eleven"

Why didn't you intervene?
Krigon

I've never encountered any store employee that said anything like that. I pretty much go in and ask for what I want and they give it to me. If they don't have it I go someplace else.

I don't get it. If you guys hate these places so much, why do you go?

[QUOTE="Krigon"]Why didn't you intervene?
Emperor03

It's that reason alone that no one will question what they say. So if they tell their opinions without having input from what the customer actually wants, then who will say anything. It is our right as consumers to recieve a good service, and if employees try to dissuade me from getting what I want because they don't like it then I'll buy it somewhere else.

[QUOTE="Krigon"]Why didn't you intervene?
Emperor03

I've never encountered any store employee that said anything like that. I pretty much go in and ask for what I want and they give it to me. If they don't have it I go someplace else.

I don't get it. If you guys hate these places so much, why do you go?

bdhoff

[QUOTE="bdhoff"]

I've never encountered any store employee that said anything like that. I pretty much go in and ask for what I want and they give it to me. If they don't have it I go someplace else.

I don't get it. If you guys hate these places so much, why do you go?

Emperor03

Idiots like that employee is the reason I refuse to go to EB or Gamestop anymore. They lie (like I overheard one fool telling a customer "PS3 isn't even HD") and I'm sick of them trying to make me feel foolish for buying anything Sony.....

I know it's a stereotype, but seriously, all of them seem to have Microsoft's cock in their mouths. It's a head scratcher.

TRJGotNuts

Is there some reason gamestore employees are telling their customers stuff like this?

Was at a video game store in the mall this weekend and watched a young father come in with his son wanting to buy a PS3. I listened as I heard the store employee tell him that the PS3 was pretty much dead, and he checked his computer and saw "no new games coming out" for the PS3. He then went on tell him about the Xbox 360 and how many games it had etc etc.

The father looked a little distraught but spoke with his son, a few minutes later they walked up to the counter and requested an Xbox360 and several games.

Does Sony understand how much the gamestore employees are screwing them?

Emperor03

I've never encountered any store employee that said anything like that. I pretty much go in and ask for what I want and they give it to me. If they don't have it I go someplace else.

I don't get it. If you guys hate these places so much, why do you go?

bdhoff

yea same...and I dont know why so many of these threads pop up. either retailers really hate the ps3, or some (not all) of these stories are fabricated, Im leaning a bit towards the 2nd, cuz I never encountered anything like this, nor heard of it by word of mouth, only forums like this.

Is there some reason gamestore employees are telling their customers stuff like this?

Was at a video game store in the mall this weekend and watched a young father come in with his son wanting to buy a PS3. I listened as I heard the store employee tell him that the PS3 was pretty much dead, and he checked his computer and saw "no new games coming out" for the PS3. He then went on tell him about the Xbox 360 and how many games it had etc etc.

The father looked a little distraught but spoke with his son, a few minutes later they walked up to the counter and requested an Xbox360 and several games.

Does Sony understand how much the gamestore employees are screwing them?

Emperor03

[QUOTE="Emperor03"]

Is there some reason gamestore employees are telling their customers stuff like this?

Was at a video game store in the mall this weekend and watched a young father come in with his son wanting to buy a PS3.  I listened as I heard the store employee tell him that the PS3 was pretty much dead, and he checked his computer and saw "no new games coming out" for the PS3.  He then went on tell him about the Xbox 360 and how many games it had etc etc.

The father looked a little distraught but spoke with his son, a few minutes later they walked up to the counter and requested an Xbox360 and several games.

Does Sony understand how much the gamestore employees are screwing them? 

jwat4

This actually surprises me alot.  I used to work at a gamestore back in the day (Funcoland).  People would come in all the time and ask our opinions on games or systems.  After a while, management said that we weren't allowed to put a negative spin on any game or system, nor were we allowed to recommend any one product over another.  We were only allowed to point out the features of both items.  If the customer pressed, we would say "they're both good".  that's it.

Naturally this infuriated me, and after much resistance, I finally got management to concede slightly.  The policy stood as outlined above, with one exception.  Management agreed that it would be irresponsible to say anything positive about Superman 64.

The Xbox 360 vs PS3 debate could go on all day.  You can support whichever side you want.  However, what I don't understand is this: What possible motivation could a teenage punk register jockey fanboy possibly have to support Microsoft's agenda over Sony's?

I think that the store probably had one PS3 left and this employee had planned on buying it when his shift was over.

OMG you shoulda punched that employee in the face. I woulda embarrassed him and told the dad and son all the games coming out and the potential that the PS3 has, and also that is plays blu-ray, just to make the employee look like an idiot.ScorpiuS739

Is there some reason gamestore employees are telling their customers stuff like this?

Was at a video game store in the mall this weekend and watched a young father come in with his son wanting to buy a PS3.  I listened as I heard the store employee tell him that the PS3 was pretty much dead, and he checked his computer and saw "no new games coming out" for the PS3.  He then went on tell him about the Xbox 360 and how many games it had etc etc.

The father looked a little distraught but spoke with his son, a few minutes later they walked up to the counter and requested an Xbox360 and several games.

Does Sony understand how much the gamestore employees are screwing them? 

Emperor03

I don't believe any of that.

[QUOTE="Krigon"]Why didn't you intervene?
Emperor03

[QUOTE="Emperor03"]

Is there some reason gamestore employees are telling their customers stuff like this?

Was at a video game store in the mall this weekend and watched a young father come in with his son wanting to buy a PS3.  I listened as I heard the store employee tell him that the PS3 was pretty much dead, and he checked his computer and saw "no new games coming out" for the PS3.  He then went on tell him about the Xbox 360 and how many games it had etc etc.

The father looked a little distraught but spoke with his son, a few minutes later they walked up to the counter and requested an Xbox360 and several games.

Does Sony understand how much the gamestore employees are screwing them? 

LosDaddie

I don't believe any of that.

You're the 2nd person in this thread to call me a liar. I'm not sure what sounded so "far fetched" about this. Emperor03

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"][QUOTE="Emperor03"]

Is there some reason gamestore employees are telling their customers stuff like this?

Was at a video game store in the mall this weekend and watched a young father come in with his son wanting to buy a PS3.  I listened as I heard the store employee tell him that the PS3 was pretty much dead, and he checked his computer and saw "no new games coming out" for the PS3.  He then went on tell him about the Xbox 360 and how many games it had etc etc.

The father looked a little distraught but spoke with his son, a few minutes later they walked up to the counter and requested an Xbox360 and several games.

Does Sony understand how much the gamestore employees are screwing them? 

Emperor03

I don't believe any of that.

Basically, everything you posted sounds made up.

[QUOTE="Emperor03"]You're the 2nd person in this thread to call me a liar. I'm not sure what sounded so "far fetched" about this. emitsu97

Still upset about yesterday, I see.LosDaddie

What a dink, you shuda told his boss about the bad job he was doinlennon07

Basically, everything you posted sounds made up.LosDaddie

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]Basically, everything you posted sounds made up.Emperor03

I'm not saying that this didn't happen.  But it does sound exxagerated somewhat.  Especially the part where the guy checked the computer and said "no new games coming out for PS3".  That is a blatant lie.  IF this story is true, then it means that this employee is deliberately fabricating the truth in order to sell more 360's.  The question is motivation.  WHY would he do that?

I could believe him saying something like "there aren't that many games coming out for PS3 anytime soon".  I could believe him saying something like "there aren't that many good exclusive games for PS3 out right now" Both of which are true statements.

By lying like that, the guy is risking customers and his own job.  It's hard to believe that anyone would have enough concern for that little boy's gaming experience to do something like that.

I am buying a ps3 as soon as metal gear soild is out for sure 700.00 dollors to play it will be worth it !

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]Still upset about yesterday, I see.emitsu97

As expected, your usual denial. If you weren't still upset, then you wouldn't have made the comment. (go ahead and deny that too!! :lol: )

The fact that you felt the need to tell the other poster to ignore me was hilarious to me.

....but...hey...I enjoy reading PS3 fanboy comments. So I await another snappy comeback!:D

[QUOTE="Emperor03"][QUOTE="LosDaddie"]Basically, everything you posted sounds made up.emitsu97

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"]Basically, everything you posted sounds made up.Emperor03

 I'm just saying that your post sounds fake.

EDIT: Im not a Redskins fan.

[QUOTE="Emperor03"][QUOTE="LosDaddie"]Basically, everything you posted sounds made up.emitsu97

Ignorance FTW?

:lol:

Thanks! I needed a laugh.

I'm not saying that this didn't happen. But it does sound exxagerated somewhat. Especially the part where the guy checked the computer and said "no new games coming out for PS3". That is a blatant lie. IF this story is true, then it means that this employee is deliberately fabricating the truth in order to sell more 360's. The question is motivation. WHY would he do that?

I could believe him saying something like "there aren't that many games coming out for PS3 anytime soon". I could believe him saying something like "there aren't that many good exclusive games for PS3 out right now" Both of which are true statements.

By lying like that, the guy is risking customers and his own job. It's hard to believe that anyone would have enough concern for that little boy's gaming experience to do something like that.

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