The GTA effect

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Blue3 said:

stof said:

Blue3 said:
most former Ps2 owners looking for a next gen console don't give a rats ass about halo.

They will go where FF GTA MGS is why because they grew up on those games, and GTA4 will be a good reason to buy the console early at full price.

I think you're basing that opinion on the theory that most former Ps2 owners are jerks like you.*

A great game is a great game. And Halo is a great game. Furthermore it's one of the biggest games sales wise of last Gen, as it will be again this Gen. One of the other biggest is Grand Theft Auto. And this time around the 360's got Both. It'll be tempting to a lot of people. Of course the PS3 also has must have games. so does the Wii. But not even you can deny that the GTA effect will help the box as well as the station.

 

*No really, don't be a jerk

So former PS2 owners dont care about playing the next big FF game or MGS. Whats about the 25 million Gran Turismo sold last gen, those players will just forget about GT. Get real.

Did i say GTA wont help the 360, hell no.

But huge majority of PS2 owners sure as hell wont choose Halo over GT/FF/MGS/GOW, 1 great game vs 4 great ones, real tough choice.

 

 

Well since GT appeals to a casual audience and the PS3 will not sell to that audience I don't think GT will do nearly as well.  GTA is a casual game as well.   Hardcore games are games that require a real commitment, like Final Fantasy or MGS.  I think because of the casual nature of GTA it won't sell as well on the PS3 as on the 360, because the 360 is cheaper.  I also think though that it won't sell all that well on EITHER of them compared to how GTA3 (and it's many reiterations) were selling last gen.  The PS3 will sell some games really well but it will be different games than what sold really well last generation.  Final Fantasy games will sell better, but casual games like GT and GTA will sell worse.