ZenfoldorVGI said:
How did it underachieve? It boosted sales greatly in the long term, and put major pressure on the PS3 for a price cut. It has been nothing but a success. Did it not have enough win for you? |
Zen, my boy. What if I were to compare the early 2007 PS3 sales to the early-mid 2008 PS3 sales? Would that be so surprising? Of course it shows the PS3 starting doing a lot better, as it would've died an horrible early death if Sony hadn't found a way to reduce costs and impale themselves while cutting the price so early in the circle. But look at that difference between the dying PS3 of early 2007 and what it was selling when it got the cut. It was "less expensive" alright, but still expensive, not mass-friendly priced, and still considerably pricier than the competition! We're talking about mass market price here, $200. If you look at the 360 price cut as a LIFE-SAVING measure, then yeah, it was THE ONLY WAY OUT, and it paid off. I've never denied that. That was THE move. Still, and I'm sorry for my stubborness, I think I expect a lot more from a mass-market priced product. I would expect it should be selling around 180K every week, not its current level which is just above a product which is by no means mass-market or enjoys so strong market penetration. Take Xbox Live Gold for example, if Gold is indeed growing every month you would think more new people would prefer to buy a 360 so they'd be able to play with their friends and relatives. Just an example, I think the value of a $200 or $300 X360 should be percieved a lot higher than it is!
