Cj2i3 said:
Ps4 already proved that you don't need exclusives to sell consoles, unless people really are buying the PS4 for Knack and Killzone. I guess I could add change that marketing strategy to captivate gamers rather than captivating a demographic which doesn't buy consoles in the first place. |
This is one of the more interesting things about PS4 sales. It really doesn't have any current must buy killer apps. It's almost as though people are being motivated to buy them because of the consumer frenzy tied to items that are in short supply relative to demand.
Granted, people can buy a PS console knowing what franchises they can expect to see in the future (just like buying any Nintendo hardware), but the key reason to rush to buy a console before those games are even available is simply because a lot of people are motivated to buy something now when it becomes momentarily available that they might not be able to buy at their convenience later.
Price-wise, the $399 SKU is in line with what most early adopters are willing to pay. The consumer frenzy factor probably results in some additional sales from people who wouldn't buy otherwise, but my guess would be these either don't stay in homes for long before being sold, or they don't see much use, meaning they aren't tied to software sales. A console that's not selling software is essentially useless to the manufacturer given the margins.
