Username2324 said:
The DS came out in what, 2004? So, Sony has only had 1 year to refine, and cut costs of the PS3, while Nintendo over 3 years. Also, software is more profitable on a console than a handheld. Not necessarily true, and in any case, the DS sells far more software in both absolute and relative terms. Also, as a side note, the 66 million DS's sold dont represent all those on the streets so to speak. With ever new version alot of people will just trade up and ditch the older version, add into that how easy it is to break a handheld device, I wouldnt be surprised if some people have gone through 3 or 4 DS's. So just remember, that 66mil sale number, does not mean there are 66 million people with DS's. It does mean that there are 66 million DSs sold, however, which is the point. This is irrelevant to the question of profitability. And you know, Sony doesn't just strive for profit like Nintendo, Sony likes to push the bar, the PSP, an extrordinary device when it launched, and it still is, lots of features, multiple uses. The DS..... Not so much. Same with the PS3, pushing the bar again, alot of features, many many uses. The Wii..... Not so much, its essentially a gamecube with motion sensing. LOL |
