Xbox 360 has more core gamers than the PS3

[Jay520]

pokoko said:

Jay520 said:

pokoko said:

Interesting thought.  Having a year without competition couldn't have hurt.

Anyone have attach ratio by year? So we can compare growth? The PS3 having Day One digital for new releases will probably throw that number off somewhat. Wish we had those numbers.

See above. The PS3 has been growing faster (I think), but every year its attach ratio is still lower. As for digital sales, I'm not too sure about that. However, digital distribution is generally agreed to favor the 360.

Sources, please.  I'm not sure why digital would favor the 360 when they don't have games at release.  Where did you read that?

Regardless, as I'm sure you know, the conclusion in your OP makes no sense.  A core gamer who buys 10 games a year is core gamer.  A core gamer who buy 40 games a year is a core gamer.  The higher attach ratio could mean that 360 owners buy more games per person, not that there are more core gamers period.  That would actually make sense, as the US, which the 360 dominates, has a very high attach ratio.

Then you disagree with the notion that a gamer who purchases more games is more of a core gamer than one who buys less games. Nothing to argue here. The word "core" isn't formally defined so no definition is right. I think mine is best though.

How long has the PS3 had digital games at release? Like I said, I'm not too sure so I didn't consider it. I'm just telling what the consensus seems to be.