Microsoft “couldn’t make up their mind and Sony hadn’t wavered from the beginning,” said 26-year-old gamer Christopher Turner from Salem, Alabama, who intends to spend his cash on the PS4.
Sony said at video game industry trade show in Germany that it had received more than 1 million pre-orders for its upcoming console, while Microsoft has revealed only that preorders for the Xbox One exceeded those of its predecessor, the 360, eight years ago. And the PS4 comes $100 (61.95 pounds) cheaper. In contrast, Sony has consistently touted support for used games and offline gameplay at industry events. After a flurry of complaints, the company reversed its policies in June. Microsoft came under fire from gamers after initially saying it would set restrictions on used games, and require an Internet connection to play. Apart from games, they act as conduits for living-room entertainment, from TV shows to music. Though based on a limited sample, the results potentially point to a lopsided battle during the crucial holiday season, with Microsoft and Sony hoping to get their newest consoles into U.S. Of that group of 408 people, 41 percent picked Sony’s PS4 versus 27 percent for Microsoft’s Xbox One, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted from Sept 23 to Sept 27. The rift widens among those below the age of 40. REUTERS/Yuya ShinoĪsked about their interest in dedicated game devices, 26 percent of 1,297 people surveyed online last week say they are likely to purchase the new PlayStation 4 when available, versus 15 percent opting for the Xbox One. Visitors try out new Sony Corp's PlayStation 4 new game console at the Tokyo Game Show in Chiba, east of Tokyo, September 19, 2013.
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