Microsoft's Multi-Platform Sales Trend Majorly Declining

[richardhutnik]

dbot said:

I think this is the most telling chart.  The 2008 PS3 sales outsold the 2007 360 software sales.  Not bad for the second year in the console lifetime.  Regardless of how you guys want to slice the data, it is clear that the PS3 pushes as much software as the 360 (percentage of console sales).  Also, it seems like you guys forget about the year + headstart when you discuss console sales, but are able to remember clearly when it may benefit your argument.  The software gap is going to narrow even further in 2009.

The ratio is going down.  I believe what this is attributed to is the reality that the market for next gen is coming along, as more and more titles people want to play are released.  This means the market is increasing.  The size of the lead, as a percentage, is decreasing, as seen.  End result is the margin between sales on both systems is decreasing.  And, if you factor in top-selling brands, then it should be more equal.