Microsoft Aquires Nintendo!!!

Agent Plissken · 04-01-2005, 04:56 AM

In an early morning bid, Microsoft aquired Nintendo along with its handheld division for an astounding 30.2 BILLION dollars! The move, expected by many, will place MS in a strong foothold in the elusive Japanese market. Analysts say the transaction will be completed some time this summer, and their first joint games and handheld will follow early next year.

BigJon · 04-01-2005, 05:18 AM

Linky?

/me notes what day it is.

Merlin · 04-01-2005, 05:57 AM

Yeah, I don't see any news of this in the financial press and it would be a major headline.

ialsohaveadream · 04-01-2005, 06:44 AM

Nice try, buddy.

A more believable headline would've been "Microsoft acquires herpes".

navyones · 04-01-2005, 08:02 AM

Happy April Fools Day to you too.

Maarchk · 04-01-2005, 03:02 PM

dang... it sounded interesting...

DaFunkyUnit · 04-01-2005, 04:02 PM

yea, it wouldve been great to get the BSOD while playing Super Mario.

DarkSamus · 04-13-2005, 01:32 PM

Well Nintendo would not be that stupid..if it that would really happen. If Microsoft joined with Nintendo , Sony would die. But, anyways it does not matter cuz Nintendo is already dominating

Agent Plissken · 04-13-2005, 03:19 PM

Lol. Nintendo is dominating what? Handheld yes. Console no.

gear02 · 04-13-2005, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSamus

Well Nintendo would not be that stupid..if it that would really happen. If Microsoft joined with Nintendo , Sony would die. But, anyways it does not matter cuz Nintendo is already dominating

ahem...fanboy

smithicus · 04-14-2005, 10:31 AM

Nintendo Dominating....Thats funny

BigJon · 04-14-2005, 05:02 PM

I'm a fan of Nintendo....but not that bad.

DarkSamus · 04-16-2005, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gear02

ahem...fanboy

YUP

DarkSamus · 04-16-2005, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agent Plissken

Lol. Nintendo is dominating what? Handheld yes. Console no.

Yeah Nintendo is dominating both. Handhelds.., ofcourse. But consoles,,yeah also. Microsoft gots nuthing against Nintendo..WOW HALO [2] ..TWO games ONLY good on XBOX [u can play halo [2] on pc..w/ better graphics].....Sony...in debt...with all there stuff getting sued..and cant even now sell the ps2..and wut good games...GTA SERIES...THAT ALL...Let's see Nintendo: SSMB, Animal crossing, PIKMAN, RESIDENT EVIL SERIES, PSO 1 & 2, MK : DD, GEIST [coming out], METROID PRIME SERIES, STAR FOX ASSAULT, ...should i keep going?

ski · 04-16-2005, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSamus

Yeah Nintendo is dominating both. Handhelds.., ofcourse. But consoles,,yeah also. Microsoft gots nuthing against Nintendo..WOW HALO [2] ..TWO games ONLY good on XBOX [u can play halo [2] on pc..w/ better graphics].....Sony...in debt...with all there stuff getting sued..and cant even now sell the ps2..and wut good games...GTA SERIES...THAT ALL...Let's see Nintendo: SSMB, Animal crossing, PIKMAN, RESIDENT EVIL SERIES, PSO 1 & 2, MK : DD, GEIST [coming out], METROID PRIME SERIES, STAR FOX ASSAULT, ...should i keep going?

You can't play Halo 2 on PC.
http://www.bungie.net/

Also, they are in last place in sales. You can PREFER Nintendo, but they are not dominating the console market - they are the farthest from it

BigJon · 04-16-2005, 08:45 PM

I have to agree with Ski. There are a lot of good games available for XBOX and PS2 that aren't available for GC. Now...yes, there are titles and characters (Mario series, Zelda series, Metroid...etc. etc.) that are NOT available for any other system. That is the advantage to Nintendo...but....they are not DOMINATING anything...

SolidSnake · 04-17-2005, 01:29 AM

True about that besides nintendo is directed to a younger audience as you can see in their game ratings, and it isn't dominating it's DS console will go down now with the psp on the market...

BigJon · 04-17-2005, 11:27 AM

I wasn't too impressed with the DS. The whole screen touching thing does nothing for me. It just brings on too many problems of scratching the screen.

SolidSnake · 04-17-2005, 01:20 PM

same here besides ,handheld nintendo is only making remakes of classic games, which is allright with me but, they need creativity on new games!

DarkSamus · 05-08-2005, 02:16 PM

Go ahead buy a PSP. They are $250 rip-off. That cost is more than when the Gamecube came out. Pathetic. And when u want to listen to music or watch a movie u can on watch/listen for like 30 sec. You need to buy more memory for like $50. So basically PSP cost way more. And the Square button does note even work. The DS is aimed for 19 years. And for consoles Xbox has like 2 great games; halo and halo 2. You can play halo on pc and get better graphics. The number one game EVER for any console/handheld.computer game combined was RESIDENT EVIL 4...FOR NINTENDO GAMECUBE.

Chgoman · 05-08-2005, 03:29 PM

Wow, someone sounds bitter with life...

gear02 · 05-08-2005, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chgoman

Wow, someone sounds bitter with life...

nah...he's just a fanboi...

Renski · 05-08-2005, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSamus

Go ahead buy a PSP. They are $250 rip-off. .

Not.... With all the hacks. It's worth it. Play Games, Listen to Music, Put pics, ebooks , comics, browse the web and play movies and clips. It's cheaper than my ipod that can't really do much.

Bires · 05-09-2005, 12:40 PM

FOR THE LOVE OF PETE, LET THE THREAD DIE!

Oh...and gear02: Apparently, I was the only one that saw a fanboi peeing contest brewing...

gear02 · 05-09-2005, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bires

FOR THE LOVE OF PETE, LET THE THREAD DIE!

Hey...you're the one who bumped it

04-01-2005, 04:56 AM	#1
Agent Plissken Commander Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery Posts: 1,264	Microsoft Aquires Nintendo!!! APRIL FOOLS! In an early morning bid, Microsoft aquired Nintendo along with its handheld division for an astounding 30.2 BILLION dollars! The move, expected by many, will place MS in a strong foothold in the elusive Japanese market. Analysts say the transaction will be completed some time this summer, and their first joint games and handheld will follow early next year. __________________ Dyin' ain't much of a living, boy Last edited by Agent Plissken : 04-03-2005 at 08:38 PM.

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BigJon Vice Admiral Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In the kitchen...skinning onions... Posts: 4,946	Linky? /me notes what day it is. __________________

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Merlin Admiral Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Square On My Arse Posts: 7,410	Yeah, I don't see any news of this in the financial press and it would be a major headline. __________________

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ialsohaveadream Fleet Admiral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FL Posts: 8,077	Nice try, buddy. A more believable headline would've been "Microsoft acquires herpes". __________________ Web log

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Maarchk Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Where the east meets the west. Posts: 3,066	dang... it sounded interesting... __________________ "The girl is crafty like ice is cold." "I left my heart in san francisco... And my liver at Moe's Tavern." A real friend is one who listens to you as much as they talk to you.

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navyones Captain Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,811	Happy April Fools Day to you too.

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DaFunkyUnit Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: the peanut gallery Posts: 3,909	yea, it wouldve been great to get the BSOD while playing Super Mario. __________________

04-13-2005, 01:32 PM	#8
DarkSamus Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 72	Well Nintendo would not be that stupid..if it that would really happen. If Microsoft joined with Nintendo , Sony would die. But, anyways it does not matter cuz Nintendo is already dominating

04-13-2005, 03:19 PM	#9
Agent Plissken Commander Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Montgomery Posts: 1,264	Lol. Nintendo is dominating what? Handheld yes. Console no.

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smithicus Ensign Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: las vegas Posts: 42	Nintendo Dominating....Thats funny __________________ INFO-HACK

04-14-2005, 05:02 PM	#12
BigJon Vice Admiral Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In the kitchen...skinning onions... Posts: 4,946	I'm a fan of Nintendo....but not that bad.

04-16-2005, 08:45 PM	#16
BigJon Vice Admiral Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In the kitchen...skinning onions... Posts: 4,946	I have to agree with Ski. There are a lot of good games available for XBOX and PS2 that aren't available for GC. Now...yes, there are titles and characters (Mario series, Zelda series, Metroid...etc. etc.) that are NOT available for any other system. That is the advantage to Nintendo...but....they are not DOMINATING anything...

04-17-2005, 01:29 AM	#17
SolidSnake Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In My Own Universe Posts: 717	True about that besides nintendo is directed to a younger audience as you can see in their game ratings, and it isn't dominating it's DS console will go down now with the psp on the market... __________________

04-17-2005, 11:27 AM	#18
BigJon Vice Admiral Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In the kitchen...skinning onions... Posts: 4,946	I wasn't too impressed with the DS. The whole screen touching thing does nothing for me. It just brings on too many problems of scratching the screen.

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SolidSnake Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In My Own Universe Posts: 717	same here besides ,handheld nintendo is only making remakes of classic games, which is allright with me but, they need creativity on new games!

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DarkSamus Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 72	Go ahead buy a PSP. They are $250 rip-off. That cost is more than when the Gamecube came out. Pathetic. And when u want to listen to music or watch a movie u can on watch/listen for like 30 sec. You need to buy more memory for like $50. So basically PSP cost way more. And the Square button does note even work. The DS is aimed for 19 years. And for consoles Xbox has like 2 great games; halo and halo 2. You can play halo on pc and get better graphics. The number one game EVER for any console/handheld.computer game combined was RESIDENT EVIL 4...FOR NINTENDO GAMECUBE.

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Chgoman Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 696	Wow, someone sounds bitter with life...

05-09-2005, 12:40 PM	#24
Bires Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 5,064	FOR THE LOVE OF PETE, LET THE THREAD DIE! Oh...and gear02: Apparently, I was the only one that saw a fanboi peeing contest brewing... __________________ Five years... Last edited by Bires : 05-09-2005 at 04:13 PM.

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