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Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:36PM (Unverified) said
LOL @ Stocks are limited!!
ok, yea sure whatever you say..
ok, yea sure whatever you say..
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:36PM (Unverified) said
well that is in poor taste. Seriously though, where are the stocks limited at? South Africa? SONY your PR Dept. has to be the worst in history. The PS3 fails.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:37PM (Unverified) said
lol oh wow
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:38PM hoop said
South Africa?
Ludwig, you catch any of those ads? Or are you out there right now beating small children and mothers at a department store so you can secure yourself one of a "limited stock" of PS3s?
Take pictures.
Ludwig, you catch any of those ads? Or are you out there right now beating small children and mothers at a department store so you can secure yourself one of a "limited stock" of PS3s?
Take pictures.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:38PM GenBanks said
Uhm... if they have to advertise to say that there is a shortage, presumably there isn't really a shortage.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:41PM Fernando Rocker said
"STOCKS ARE LIMITED" That sentence fits with Wii.
"Please, buy a PS3, please, please, please" That sentence fits with the PS3
"Please, buy a PS3, please, please, please" That sentence fits with the PS3
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:43PM (Unverified) said
well, frankly, its blatantly false advertising.
it should read "STOCKS FAR FROM LIMITED. THINGS ARE REALLY UGLY"
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it should read "STOCKS FAR FROM LIMITED. THINGS ARE REALLY UGLY"
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Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:45PM (Unverified) said
I'm sorry. I'm desensitised to Sony's shocks now. It's a shame too - I would have found this hilarious a couple of years ago :(
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:45PM (Unverified) said
Hah, this thread will be entertaining for the next few hours. Come on fanboys, show Sony your razor edged wit!
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:46PM arrrgh said
maybe sony already abaondoned the ps3...and their new plan is to make the BIGGEST marketting blunders in history in order to keep the sony name in the news....any press is good press right?...right? :P
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:50PM (Unverified) said
Sony just lobs them up for everybody.
whats most tragic, is that none of their famous PR moves they've done this year and last would even be considered questionable if the actual platform itself wasn't so underwhelming. it all could've actually applied.
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whats most tragic, is that none of their famous PR moves they've done this year and last would even be considered questionable if the actual platform itself wasn't so underwhelming. it all could've actually applied.
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Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:52PM (Unverified) said
LOL @aex.
Yeah can't wait to see where this is gonna go. Just wait for the SDF to arrive. By the way, if Microsoft did this, I would be saying the same shit about them or Nintendo. I guess in Nintendo's case it might be somewhat true.
Yeah can't wait to see where this is gonna go. Just wait for the SDF to arrive. By the way, if Microsoft did this, I would be saying the same shit about them or Nintendo. I guess in Nintendo's case it might be somewhat true.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:52PM (Unverified) said
in very poor taste since people have been stabed and killed over that damn thing!
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:53PM Slaziman said
@Digi Smalls
This is Living? Hello?
This is Living? Hello?
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 1:55PM Taedirk said
No, you've all got it wrong. The guy with the black eye and stab wounds was trying to buy a Wii.
"Stocks are limited. Things could get ugly. Why don't you buy a PS3 for your own safety?"
"Stocks are limited. Things could get ugly. Why don't you buy a PS3 for your own safety?"
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:00PM johnnytaco said
im becoming completely desensitized to this aswell... its seems that at this point sony is intentionally making offensive campaign after offensive campaign, just to get noticed, fully knowing and ready to pull them right away... what a bunch of pussies. if they had any guts, they wouldnt pull the ads so fast, and if they had any creativity, they wouldnt have to resort to this sort of thing in the first place.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:01PM (Unverified) said
Sorry, gotta ask this question. Has PS3 even launched in South Africa? *checks* No, no it hasn't. So all the people saying they are in plentiful supply... where in South Africa? Not saying there will be a shortage when it launches but if we're going to bash Sony for false bravado here, let's wait for them to be proven wrong. Shall we?
And seriously. Everyone from Sega to Nintendo has cracked jokes about the violence surrounding PS3's launch. Can't Sony crack em too?
And seriously. Everyone from Sega to Nintendo has cracked jokes about the violence surrounding PS3's launch. Can't Sony crack em too?
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:03PM Geist said
Wow. Every time you think that Sony's PR department can't do any worse...wow. It's just stunning sometimes.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:07PM (Unverified) said
Sheppy, you are a tool.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:08PM (Unverified) said
@Sheppy
I'm tired of the logic, relevance, and civility you bring to each thread. Don't you know, THIS IS JOOYYYSTIQQ!
Btw, what are your gamertags again (xbox 360, ps3)
I'm tired of the logic, relevance, and civility you bring to each thread. Don't you know, THIS IS JOOYYYSTIQQ!
Btw, what are your gamertags again (xbox 360, ps3)
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:08PM (Unverified) said
When I first read this, I thought it was referring to stock OPTIONS, which will get ugly as the PS3 sinks the Playstation department.
So in a way, my way that is, this is good advertising since there is an element of truth behind it...
So in a way, my way that is, this is good advertising since there is an element of truth behind it...
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:13PM Ghen said
@Taedirk
Good insight =) I like the wording :P
Coming this christmas! Sony reduces the price on the PS3 by $150 and people start thinking of buying it!
Also Christmas Special, in a landmark decision Nintendo decides to increase the price of the Wii by $100, store shelves still empty!
Good insight =) I like the wording :P
Coming this christmas! Sony reduces the price on the PS3 by $150 and people start thinking of buying it!
Also Christmas Special, in a landmark decision Nintendo decides to increase the price of the Wii by $100, store shelves still empty!
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:15PM Maverick Saturn 06 said
News just in people :O They weren't really advertising PS3, they were just trying to get a fight like the ones in America brewing again, didn't anyone ever tell you lot? Sony likes watching a good fight.
-Fanboy 1 vs Fanboy 2
-Bell rings, DING DING
-Oh my goodness, Fanboy 1 just punched fanboy 2
-Fanboy 2 stabs fanboy 1
-Whats this?
-Fanboy 1 just surrendered
-Fanboy 2 has as well
-Fanboy 1 just picked up a Wii instead
-Huh? Fanboy 2 just picked up a 360
-Apparently they are cheaper :S
-WTF
-Awww well folks, tune in next time for another fantastic episode of PS3WWE!!!!
-Fanboy 1 vs Fanboy 2
-Bell rings, DING DING
-Oh my goodness, Fanboy 1 just punched fanboy 2
-Fanboy 2 stabs fanboy 1
-Whats this?
-Fanboy 1 just surrendered
-Fanboy 2 has as well
-Fanboy 1 just picked up a Wii instead
-Huh? Fanboy 2 just picked up a 360
-Apparently they are cheaper :S
-WTF
-Awww well folks, tune in next time for another fantastic episode of PS3WWE!!!!
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:16PM (Unverified) said
PS3? Who cares?
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:16PM (Unverified) said
I think I should also take the time to mention... THIS PICTURE
http://www.rockdetector.com/assets/resized/img/artists/31097-0-220-0-300.jpg
was used to promote an Andrew WK album. No one bitched. Even when it was revealed he physically did this to himself with a brick to get this picture right.
@Aex
NME Se7eN on Live
sheppy7 on PSN
I usually get some gaming in on the weekends.
http://www.rockdetector.com/assets/resized/img/artists/31097-0-220-0-300.jpg
was used to promote an Andrew WK album. No one bitched. Even when it was revealed he physically did this to himself with a brick to get this picture right.
@Aex
NME Se7eN on Live
sheppy7 on PSN
I usually get some gaming in on the weekends.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:18PM (Unverified) said
@Aex
Ooops, just play sheppy on PSN. I'm still used to using my heat.net name for PS2 online titles.
Ooops, just play sheppy on PSN. I'm still used to using my heat.net name for PS2 online titles.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:20PM (Unverified) said
No such picture exists, sheppy.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:21PM (Unverified) said
I should also mention this picture...
http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B000B9DAPC.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Got this CD removed from several store chains.
http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B000B9DAPC.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Got this CD removed from several store chains.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:25PM (Unverified) said
sheppy,
...and where is Andrew WK now?
...and where is Andrew WK now?
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:28PM (Unverified) said
@Sheppy
You mean this Andrew W.K. picture?
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005RY7X.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Havn't got my PSN name up yet, but I'll go ahead and add you to my live right now.
You mean this Andrew W.K. picture?
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00005RY7X.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Havn't got my PSN name up yet, but I'll go ahead and add you to my live right now.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:32PM SeNiLe911 said
"STOCKS FAR FROM LIMITED. YOU ARE REALLY UGLY FOR NOT BUYING A PofS 3"
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:40PM (Unverified) said
"...and where is Andrew WK now?"
Where was Andrew WK ever? He remains to this day one of the best soundtracks to any fighting game you can russle up. Seriously. He serves the small group of people that wishes rock was still just about jumping in the pit and trashing out. I mean, his big hit was Party Hard.
Where was Andrew WK ever? He remains to this day one of the best soundtracks to any fighting game you can russle up. Seriously. He serves the small group of people that wishes rock was still just about jumping in the pit and trashing out. I mean, his big hit was Party Hard.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:46PM (Unverified) said
Are you sure this isn't just another ad in the "This is living" campaign?
~HotShotX
~HotShotX
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:42PM WiNGSPANTT from TopTierTacticsco said
They should remove insulting images like this and just do something kid friendly, you know... like open up a goat corpse and eat its entrails. Or hire graffiti artists to spray your logoz everywherez.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:44PM (Unverified) said
i personally don't see the problem with this sony ad at all and actually find it somewhat amusing. sure they're lying about the stocks being limited...but of course they're going to do that so some poor sap who doesn't read joystiq or some other blog will be like, "OMG! IF I DON'T GET ONE NOW THEY'LLL ALL BE GONE!!!"
now i love nintendo through and through, but i think there's a time and a place for people and bashing sony's ad campaign (which isn't done in house, mind you) is pretty pointless. there are plenty of other more worthwhile things to bash sony for right now.
now i love nintendo through and through, but i think there's a time and a place for people and bashing sony's ad campaign (which isn't done in house, mind you) is pretty pointless. there are plenty of other more worthwhile things to bash sony for right now.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 2:51PM (Unverified) said
"The Musica Playstation 3 advertisement..."
A quick search shows Musica to be an online-retailer in South Africa. It would seem this ad is another example of a third-party giving Sony a black-eye with their ad work. Again, should be somebody at Sony looking at this stuff and giving it a yay or nay, but it looks like this is not exactly an advertisment by Sony themselves.
You may now continue your regularly scheduled Sony bashing.
A quick search shows Musica to be an online-retailer in South Africa. It would seem this ad is another example of a third-party giving Sony a black-eye with their ad work. Again, should be somebody at Sony looking at this stuff and giving it a yay or nay, but it looks like this is not exactly an advertisment by Sony themselves.
You may now continue your regularly scheduled Sony bashing.
Posted: Jun 10th 2007 1:04AM (Unverified) said
PS3 stocks can't be that limited in South Africa. All those Nigerian scammers should be flooding the market with PS3s bought with stolen credit cards.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 3:43PM (Unverified) said
heh Slaziman, sorry good point.
there is absolutely no reasoning behing "this is a living" besides the frustrated filmmaker at the ad agency pining for an award.
and even if PS3s were in heavy demand, they shouldn't be encouraging violence at retail.
unless they're sending literally 3 units to South Africa expect a launch just as 'eventful' as europe and asia. it should be a picture of a guy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzing.
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there is absolutely no reasoning behing "this is a living" besides the frustrated filmmaker at the ad agency pining for an award.
and even if PS3s were in heavy demand, they shouldn't be encouraging violence at retail.
unless they're sending literally 3 units to South Africa expect a launch just as 'eventful' as europe and asia. it should be a picture of a guy zzzzzzzzzzzzzzing.
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Posted: Jun 6th 2007 4:01PM Vordus said
PS3 stocks are limited. In the sense that they're finite.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 4:02PM (Unverified) said
I've figured it out! Sony is trying to pull a Producers on the PS3!! If they make it such a colossal failure then they don't have to pay back the investors and they can take that money and spend it on vacations!
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 4:06PM (Unverified) said
@mccomber
Instead of antagonizing, you should inform us. Condescension and snide remarks are never appreciated by anyone. You'll have to forgive us for believing the article posted on this site was an accurate report of the original source.
Instead of antagonizing, you should inform us. Condescension and snide remarks are never appreciated by anyone. You'll have to forgive us for believing the article posted on this site was an accurate report of the original source.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 4:20PM (Unverified) said
Look at the bright side: If they're still advertising then that means that they haven't stopped making them yet (which is still a shock to me).
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 4:21PM (Unverified) said
Look at the bright side: If they're still advertising then that means that they haven't stopped making them yet (which is still a shock to me).
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 4:48PM (Unverified) said
Here is a further marketing suggestion: A picture of a man that is computer manipulated in a natural-looking way to allow for a PS3 sticking out of his rectum.
The story behind the picture is that the man nagged his friend to borrow his PS3 so much that his friend exclaimed "Here you go!" and shoved it up his ass(while taking care not damage it, of course) and promptly went and bought another system for himself because it is too good to go without. The viewer is invited to infer the back story and how it shows the desirability for themselves, which again makes them more likely to buy it as they have incurred a mental cost considering it that would be a meaningless sacrifice if they did not buy one.
PS: You can have the idea for 1 PS3.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 5:38PM Ludwig Kietzmann said
Sheppy, I assure you, the PS3 launched in South Africa in March (at a comically high price, no less).
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 6:25PM Pushtrak said
"Uhm... if they have to advertise to say that there is a shortage, presumably there isn't really a shortage."
Win.
Win.
Posted: Jun 6th 2007 7:07PM (Unverified) said
Posted: Jun 7th 2007 7:25AM (Unverified) said
well... it's advertising, you know? You have to say sh.t that'll sell your products. So by making people think "the stock is limited" they try to make them rush and buy a ps3 while they can find one.
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