platformmaster918 said:
it's definitely not impossible when you consider they had no exclusive hits this year and have 2 surefire ones next year (God of War and Last of Us) and a couple potential multimillion sellers (Sly and Beyond) along with Puppeteer which could get big through word of mouth like Journey. Also factor in that they stayed at $250 this whole year, but when the new slim came out they put games in with it so once they start selling the system by itself it'll be cheaper ($199 most likely) and reach a mass market price. It seems like going under each hundred ($399, $299, $199) is more significant than the in between price cuts for a lot of consumers so that should give it quite the boost. I think they should announce that, along with PS4 details at E3 and maybe reveal a big holiday title to keep PS3 up during the end of the year with its price cut once that early in the year software is out. Overall I say PS3 stays flat in 2013, if not increase a little. I like to think of myself as a rational fanboy. While I always have bought Sony systems first, its because they have all my favorite franchises and studios on their side. Also I'm not a blind follower as I didn't fall the Vita trap and only subscibed to PS+ once they got serious with those E3 reveals. They treat me well and I stay loyal. Also I have a Wii and have enjoyed a great deal of games on there and have nothing but respect for what Nintendo has brought to gaming (platformers are my favorite genre so I'll always end up buying their systems eventually). Xbox on the other hand can burn in hell and give SEGA the money to launch another console please. |
Thank you, platformmaster918, for actually giving your input and explaining your stance, unlike a certain someone who just straight out said "not a chance" and walked away without giving any explanation.
I kinda forgot the fact that Sony has yet to release a $199 PS3. Thanks for pointing that out. Now I believe that PS3 sales next year have a decent chance at matching this year's sales. Also, the one thing the PS3 will have next year are JRPGs, something in which it has lacked in comparison to the PS1 and PS2. Ni No Kuni and Tales of Xillia have gotten amazing reception in Japan. Tales of Xillia 2 may be released in 2013 if Xillia 1 sells well enough, which is most likely going to happen. And, of course, Final Fantasy Versus XIII. Whether it comes out in 2013, I have no idea, but I hope it comes out in the fall.