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There is another relevant consideration, which is that a higher hardware sales ratio makes it much harder to maintain a higher tie ratio.

Analysts have noted in the past that the lower the hardware sales rate, the easier it is for software sales to keep pace. Conversely, a high hardware sales rate mean software has a tougher time keeping pace. As we know, both the PS3 and the Wii had a much higher sales rate than the 360.