Hed0nismB0t
12-12-2007, 10:14 AM
Dear Harmonix,
In light of the apparent standoff between yourselves and Red Octane regarding the PS3 guitar compatibility issue, it's clear that you will not be able to satisfy the needs of PS3 owners who bought the standalone game, nor the PS3 owners who wish to have a bassist participate in their Rock Band ecstasy.
I would like to recommend that you view this clearly stressful time as an opportunity. You clearly were able to organize a Tiger Team to create a compatibility patch in very short order (less than 2 weeks from launch) so we know you are dedicated to satisfying your clientele. As Activision / Red Octane have decided to be sore, litigious losers, I would like to humbly suggest that you move very quickly to make PS3 guitar purchases available via your support infrastructure.
Now, you will need to drop the price -- $125 US is clearly overpriced as the game itself is around $170 US. But if you could offer the guitars to current owners for $55 or less, it would be a highly effective retort for Activision's stance of blocking compatibility. Further, you would see the money in your own pockets, rather than inviting your loyal users to go purchase a competitor's product. You'll satisfy a large group of your own users, and further cannibalize Guitar Hero's market share at the same time. It's a win-win for you, lose-lose for Activision.
I hope this message finds its way to those individuals in your organization who can act on its contents. Sincerely,
HedonismBot
In light of the apparent standoff between yourselves and Red Octane regarding the PS3 guitar compatibility issue, it's clear that you will not be able to satisfy the needs of PS3 owners who bought the standalone game, nor the PS3 owners who wish to have a bassist participate in their Rock Band ecstasy.
I would like to recommend that you view this clearly stressful time as an opportunity. You clearly were able to organize a Tiger Team to create a compatibility patch in very short order (less than 2 weeks from launch) so we know you are dedicated to satisfying your clientele. As Activision / Red Octane have decided to be sore, litigious losers, I would like to humbly suggest that you move very quickly to make PS3 guitar purchases available via your support infrastructure.
Now, you will need to drop the price -- $125 US is clearly overpriced as the game itself is around $170 US. But if you could offer the guitars to current owners for $55 or less, it would be a highly effective retort for Activision's stance of blocking compatibility. Further, you would see the money in your own pockets, rather than inviting your loyal users to go purchase a competitor's product. You'll satisfy a large group of your own users, and further cannibalize Guitar Hero's market share at the same time. It's a win-win for you, lose-lose for Activision.
I hope this message finds its way to those individuals in your organization who can act on its contents. Sincerely,
HedonismBot
