By comparison, the technically masterful Resistance was short on emotional impact. ![]() That was because Gears came together for me in its epic scope and fully consistent world. When I reviewed both games in 2006, I decided that Microsoft’s game was better than Sony’s. Sony’s Resistance did the same for the fledgling PlayStation 3. Microsoft’s Gears was the first major hit beyond the Halo franchise that established the Xbox 360 as an outstanding platform for hardcore gamers who loved graphics, nonstop action, and clever game mechanics. ![]() The 2006 games represented the pinnacle of achievement on their respective platforms. I can sit in front of the TV and play these games into the wee hours. They’re both over-the-top violent games meant for adult players. I’m immersed in this debate over which game is better. Gears sold more than 5 million copies (or $300 million at retail) and helped Microsoft solidify its second-place showing behind Nintendo, while Resistance sold more than 3 million copies ($180 million at retail) and kept Sony’s third-place PlayStation 3 alive despite a very difficult competitive position. Last time, the duel between those two games went a long way toward settling the outcome of the console war.
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