Does Sony's PS3 value argument hold up?

[Rpruett]

It's simple.

Hardware wise. Component to Component. The PS3 is the most valuable system on the market in terms of cost. In terms of what is being packaged to the consumer. This explains why it's sold at the greatest loss and the highest cost.

The point being made by some that it's not selling as well as say (The 360) is that it's not as 'valuable' in the eyes of the consumer. Which is absolutely horrible logic. If the PS3 was selling at $200 and the 360 was selling at $200 and the 360 was STILL outselling it. Point would be taken and accounted for.

While a solid point was made that maybe the PS3 isn't viewed as $200 more valuable than the 360. We all know damn well that a $300 PS3 would outsell the Xbox 360 on a week to week, month to month basis. Why? Despite still being a $100 more expensive? It's quite simple. It's more valuable, maybe not $200 more valuable but more valuable regardless.


The fact that the 360 isn't obliterating the PS3 on a weekly basis despite being HALF the price is more telling about the value than anything. The 360 is viewed as rather disposable in general. A stark contrast to the PS3.