hollabackenny said:
richardhutnik said:
hollabackenny said:
I wonder how many people complaining about a $500 console (whether it be ps4 or 720) also own equally if not more expensive tablets or phones. |
Phone and tablets, like computers, serve features people need. A videogame console, in no shape or form does, unless you find gaming a need. That is a key difference here. For example, when I was looking for a portable device to be able to carry PDFs to my game designs with me, the 3DS and Vita both got ruled out as options. The only option was a tablet.
And then, after people spend money on these devices, they feel less inclined to want to spent yet another $500 for a console.
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You're right, but I would say consoles have a longer life. 360 has been around for 8 years, and ps4 for 7.
And while there may be more use from tablets outside of the living room, that doesn't change the fact that people buy the most overpriced tablet when a MUCH cheaper and equally capable alternative is available.
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There is debate over whether or not tablets have been consuming PC sales. Indications is they are. So, people are feeling driven to get a device that is more portable for them at this point, in the form of tablets. And with this, they then add games secondarily. It is the gaming gets caught up into the mix of PCs now, and thus people feel less inclined to get a game console. Another debate is whether gaming is moving out of the living room, and there is also indication of that to. Remember, a key part of sales is the more casual side, and they are less inclined to get a dedicated device for just gaming at this point. This day and age, the biggest gaming IP is Angry Birds. That tells you where things have headed.
