Why is the 360 still selling as it has been?

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arcelonious said:

I think a lot of people are looking to upgrade their older models.  I still have a launch 20gb 360 Pro which I've somehow managed to keep alive, but I'm really considering picking up a 360 S so that I can retire my current 360.  Most of my friends took advantage of the GameStop deal that let you trade in your old 360 for credit towards the 360 S.

I'm willing to bet that a large chunk of the 360 S sales are from existing 360 users.  Very different from when the PS3 Slim launched, because most existing PS3 users really had no incentive to purchase a Slim.  For example, I also have the 80gb PS3 with BC, so there is really no need for me to upgrade, and I'd imagine that most other PS3 users felt the same way.  The PS3 Slim launch probably increased the actual PS3 user base more than the Xbox 360 S did for its user base (where a lot of the sales are from people upgrading).

What ground do you base old 360 owners all upgrading? I'm still using my 20gig Pro edition from 2007, and I see no reason to upgrade. MS replaced my original non HDMI 360 a long time ago, and the HDMI model seems to be a lot more reliable.

Most people I know with an old 360 still have it and use it regularly. I have yet to meet someone who wants to "upgrade" their 360. Why not just get a PS3 instead of upgrade? Then get the best of both worlds?

I think the new 360 Slim just looks awesome, and people want one. Most people who buy a gaming system for gaming don't really care about blu-ray, and a lot of households have a standalone blu-ray player. I think 360 sales are selling accordingly with demand.