August NPD: X360 #1 308k, 3DS 235k+, Wii 190k+, DS 165k+ Deus Ex #1

[Shinobi-san]

Seece said:

thismeintiel said:

You are a fanboy. 

And while the PS brand was strong after the PS1&2, price will almost always win out.  Especially in a recession.  I doubt anyone would believe for even a second that the 360 would still be 2nd place right now if the PS3 had only launched with a $50-$100 price difference, even with a 360 year head start.  The US chose a cheaper price tag with a similar library.  However, the Xbox preference will not be set in stone for next gen.  In the end, it is really MS who is going to have to prove they are the superior buy next gen.  Sony will undoubtedly have great 1st party support ready for launch and, if history continues to repeat itself, really good HW to back it up.  MS, on the otherhand, has probably spent more money on timed exclusives for this gen than they did on buying/building 1st party studios that will help them next gen.  A Halo from a non-Bungie studio has yet to prove itself and GeOW isn't going to be there next gen.

You're half right, at the start of the gen price did dictate whether 360 would outsell PS3 in NA, now, no, it's actually the prefered console, you know, that is possible that people favour it over the PS3 given they're so 'similar'

To add, yes MS will have the advantage next gen in America, they've built upa  very loyal base that actually bought the 360 becaused they wanted to, not based solely on price.

Seece i almost never agree with what you say but this is spot on!  :)