Penny Arcade on the PS3 slim

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Max King of the Wild said:

HappySqurriel said:

Over 100 Million consoles have been sold so far this generation representing roughly 60% of the console sales that were achieved last generation and it is pretty safe to say that we're close to (or have passed) the point where half of all consoles sold this generation will have been sold. Being that 80% of consoles sold last generation cost $200 or less, and the PS3 lacks the exclusive content or popularity of the PS2 to drive sales at $300, I think it is fair to say that reporters and analysts have overstated the impact that the slim will have.

 

I'm willing to bet there is a greater increase of console sales this gen than there was last gen from the gen before. Alshttp://www.vgchartz.com/forum/reply.php?thread=83408&quote=2508111o, only one console so far is at the price sweet spot... and it ain't doing too hot. I'd like to see how a PS3 and Wii can sell at the same price. Also, only one console last gen went for longer then 5 (?) years... This gen all three will be doing that... basically what I'm saying is, last gen means shit in this situation.

You know one of the interesting things about this site is it actually provides analytical tools for the members to use. Based on this years data I see that console sales leveled off, and have begun to decline. In other words console sales have peaked. That said it is probably more likely that there were more consumers for the machines before the beginning of this year then after the beginning of this year. You also so kindly pointed out that this current generation of consoles is already mining the sweet spot in the 360 Arcade. We got their quickly, and frankly the sweet spot taking into account the increase in hardware capabilities is probably more in line with the price point of the Wii console. Well over fifty million people seem to think that was a reasonable price. I also wouldn't wager on a tail providing the panacea you so desire. This is a far more competitive market. Which can only truncate lifespans. Your not going to be getting eight year old current generation consoles. Someone is going to exhaust the market long before then, and make the move to newer pastures. HappySquirrel makes a far better point then your own. Want to make a better point provide some data that supports your idea. I wouldn't even call what you posted a theory it has no data to support it, nor does it seem to have any testable characteristics.