360 and PS3 since PS3 launch.... soooo close!

[binary solo]

AussieGecko said:

VXIII said:

 

I've got a better idea .. let's count them separately

Starts 12 Nov 2006 ( Japan ):

Console	PS3	X360
Japan	5,266,096	1,168,201

Starts 19 Nov 2006 ( Americas ):

Console	PS3	X360
America	14,192,029	20,433,120

Starts 18 Mar 2007 ( Total others ):

Console	PS3	X360
Total Others	16,302,390	13,032,589

So:

PS3 = 35,760,515 M

360 = 34,633,910 M

Difference = 1,126,205 M

yet it doesnt count BECAUSE how is it fair that ps3 get their release numbers and 360 doesnt, i think its fair as it is. Makes sense, then ps3 gets to keep their release numbers and everybody is happy

At the time PS3 first launched (Japan 12 Nov 2006) 360 was already selling worldwide. Kowenicki's comparison is based on sales from when PS3 came on to market to the current date. Given those parameters, 360's release numbers don't factor in to this thread.

But the issue isn't one of "fairness" it's about what is the most accurate reflection of the sales comparison within the parameters set in the OP. If the thread is meant to be looking at PS360 sales during the time PS3 and 360 have been directly competing, is it accurate to include 360 sales in markets where PS3 was not yet available?