kowenicki said:
bouzane said:
kowenicki said:
bouzane said:
Mr Puggsly said:
logic56 said:
Kenology said:
Wii will be the only console to make. You guys saying the PS3 will make it are being delusional. |
really now, how many consoles did the PS2 sell AFTER the PS3 was launched
the PS3 is a gaurentee the new model this late into the generation confirms that
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Different situation.
PS2 didn't have strong competition and was a great option for those who didn't want to buy expensive next gen hardware. Sony basically owned that market.
The PS3 on the other hand has very strong competition. Don't expect PS3 to have legs like PS2 because of the Wii and 360.
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The Wii is dead in the water so it's quickly becoming a non-issue to the continued success of the PS3. The 360 may prove to be more of an issue but due to it reaching a mass-market price point years before the PS3 I can not see it benefiting as much from further price cuts. I really can't see the PS3 failing to coexist with the PS4 due to the 360 and especially not the Wii.
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What is this mysterious "mass market" price point (I presume you are speaking about the US and dollars?) and what do you expect to happen when the PS3 reaches it? And what is the mass market price in the UK? Europe?
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An entry model system with a price of approximately $200 US dollars is typically referred to as mass-market. As far as I can tell it is the price point at which consoles typically sell the most units (evidenced by the PS2). Personally, that's the price where I typically buy consoles.
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forgive me..... but that a load of mythical nonsense. often quoted but in isolation of the facts of the time.
the PS2 became $199 after only 18 months so of course most of its sales came after then... lol
and.... it was a the FIRST price drop and a rather hefty $100 drop at the time (33% drop)
and... $199 represented 66% of the original lauch price
(furthermore $199 in 2002 is $254 in todays money)
In comparison, the PS3 has had countless price drops, has been out for 5 1/2 years and is down to 50% of its lowest launch price. Anyone expecting some kind of massive and continued boost for a $199 PS3 is.... frankly... deluded.
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You know what, $249.99 is too much money for a toy. $199.99 is acceptable so i might pick one up at that price and I know I'm hardly the only one. I'm pretty certain that at least 15 million PS3's will be sold in the twelve months following the next price cut. The PS3 has always been too expensive and considering the amount of competition, $249.99 is still an obstacle to a lot of consumers. Again, I simply can not see the PS3 selling less than 90 million units LTD, even if the PS4 launches in 2013.
Edit: It's also worth noting that with current economic hardships and the increasing importance of developing markets an affordable price is far more important than ever before.
