Squilliam said:
Million said:
HappySqurriel said:
Wouldn't it be fair to say that the only reason that the PS3 has been able to stay within a similar sales range as the XBox 360 is because Microsoft has been unable to make inroads into the Japaneese market?
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But couldn't that argument go either way ? could I argue that the only reason the 360 is was able to stay ahead is because of Sony's faliure to capitalise on their opportunity in the Japanese market , let's not argue "shoulda coulda woulda" let's discuss what is actualy happening.
The PS3 is selling within range of the 360 in major markets despite it's significant pricing advantage , this clearly demonstrates there is a greater desire for the PS3 despite the fact that the PS3 is selling under the 360 . Think about a lesser desirable product would find it increasingly difficult to justify a large price tag , the PS3 is clearly not the lesser desirable product because it has a much larger price tag but is still able to sell in range . If the PS3 was equal to the price of the 360 then historical trends would indicate that the PS3 would sell more , infact the PS3 wouldn't even need to be priced the same as the 360 to outsell just slightly above.
I have calculated this before but you'll just have to trust my reasoning :) .
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1. Sony technically failed to capitalise on opportunities in every market, theres no point in giving Japan special consideration.
2. If the PS3 cost as much to make as the Xbox 360 then perhaps that argument would have more merit.
@NJ5
2% is almost 7% of the 30% they need to increase their sales by to meet their targets. 
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1. That really has no relevance to the discussion ,.
2. We don't know how much the PS3 currently costs to make , but there have been rumours of a PS3 slim and we do know the Sony has a history is cost reduction and redesigning consoles so they've probably become more efficient at it , there's also a greater need for a cheaper PS3 which sony most likely recognise . My argument becomes relevant once (A) Sony cut's the price of the PS3 (B) Sony releases a PS3 slim.
