Understanding the US breakdown for the 360 to have a better tie ratio for a specific game they must outsell the PS3 version 1.66-1. Knowing that look at the chart again
Red Dead Redemption with a 1.71 margin sold better on 360
But UFC with a margin of 1.42 sold better on the PS3
Blur 1.83 margin was a big surprise winner on 360 especially considering PS3 is typically a racing system even in America
Comparing Exclusives is fun too
Halo ODST 3.78 sold = 16.3% of 360 owners have this game
Forza 3 1.25 sold = 5.4%
vs
God of War 3 1.54 = 11% of PS3 owners have this game
Uncharted 2 1.56 = 11.2%
These numbers are interesting especially considering the significant boost ODST and Forzza have got from the elite bundle.
Yes I know genres are different but an exclusive is still and exclusive.
The numbers are telling a strange story. On the surface 360 looks like a clear winner in the US. They are selling more consoles and have a better tie ratio for Blur and Red Dead Redemption. Yet when you look at the overall picture with a weekly sales margin of just 1.19-1 in favor of the 360 the PS3 is making significant gains in tie ratio. If this trend continues how long will it be before the console sales follow.
