By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close
TRios_Zen on 28 December 2009
Edit Thread
Hus said:
TRios_Zen said:

I'm not so sure that there are a ton of people just waiting for GT5 to come out, to buy a PS3.  IMO system selling games, released years after the debut of a system will cause a brief spike in sales, but not have a marked long-term effect.  That being said, the 360 is losing the value battle in the minds of "others" as it is: I agree that they need to make a price movement there.

I also agree that any price movement made will not be as extreme as the recent PS3 slim launch, and therefor will have nowhere near as large as an effect.

However (again IMO) if they battle to a virtual draw in "others" with a price cut, the losses in Japan will be basically offset by the gains in America, and therefore, the 360 will hit the 50M mark before the PS3.  All conjecture of course, but at least I've supported it with my opinion/analysis.

There are, they arent gamers they are car fanatics.  You wont find them here you will find them on car forums.

360 is losing the value battle in NA also, sales are way to close given the price disparity.  Others is nearing lost.  And Japan will wipe out the early launch lead 360 gained.

Regarding Car Fanatics lining up to buy a PS3, I guess we'll see soon, I don't share your optimism there, but that is what it is.

Regarding the PS3 vs 360 in America...the PS3 has been redesigned, has recieved a $100 price cut (at the minimum) AND has free online PLUS a blu-ray player.  All that, and it is currently slightly losing in sales to a system that has no redesign, no standard price-cut, and no high-def movie format, with on-line you have to pay for.  IF that is a loss for the 360, it's a loss Microsoft will take every day of the week and twice on Sunday.