BenVTrigger said:
Train wreck said:
BenVTrigger said:
kowenicki said:
I'll be upgrading and picking up 3 or 4 of those.
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Because most people arent like you.
If the average consumer walks up to the PS4 / 720 wall in a store and see 95% the same library they already have on their current console why would they feel the need to drop $500 on a console with the same games
The "core" market will upgrade for better graphics and features but the core are a very small minority of the marketshare
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The average consumer doesnt come in an buy a brand new console on its release date. The majority of early buyers are going to be those who are very core, natural early adaptors and scalpers hoping to cash in on resell (on a worldwide basis). Both the new xbox and new playstation will be supplied constrained, even at whatever price they launch at (especially if its under $500). Better versions of previous gen games is more icing on the cake that will work in their favor (something that fell flat on the Wii U's launch)
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Early adopters / scalpers only make a difference generally in the first 3 months of sales
I cant help but think there going to be some on this forum utterly shocked at sales come 6 months in
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I dont think anyone is going to be shocked if they keep their expecations within reason. If Sony and Microsoft do not follow Nintedo software drought lead and continue to support their systems with functionality and games after the holidays (and I think they will), they will be fine.
After the early adopters and scalpers, they will just need to convey to the masses why they would want to pick one up. An effective advertising campign can do just that. They do not have to push 10 million in 6 months, but just get into consumers mind that there is another console available that will offer more.
