PS3 - Reclaiming number one in 08/09'

[DoesWhatNintenDont]

Ah the SNES.

Yes, it seem to be one of the rare exceptions in the industry on many levels, and I knew this would be the main console brought up for debate.

You’re right in the fact that the comparison doesn’t quite work as SNES sales were very strong (especially in Japan.) But also the fact that Genesis had a two year lead over SNES, as it was initially designed to compete with NES also puts a damper on the comparison as it falls into the stipulation about the install base deficit.

Also, the Playstation never was last in the fifth generation. I don’t believe it ever fell behind in total sales of the Saturn, although it started out that way, but even if it did the point it moot as people tend to forget that 3DO, Amiga CD-32, and Jaguar were all apart of that mix.

It’s a bit of a trick question on my part when I toss in the stipulation I suppose. Only due to the fact that I don’t think we have ever seen a console fall behind to last place, only to have a resurgence to the number one spot. We have had consoles start in last place an finish first though.

So essentially this answers one of my questions to myself: The answer being that Sony will have made history in the business if it becomes number one as it was released before the Wii. Granted we are only talking about an eight day difference, but Sony was number two for a small period of time.

Obviously though, many variables change in markets and in life in general. And sometimes contrasting and comparing things from the past to the present isn't always fair ( look at sports. )

I just really wanted to underline the fact that no console has ever fallen to last place, to rise like a phoenix and take over as number one.

It will be interesting to see of Sony can do it.