"The Console Market is Shrinking" is a BS Statement

[DD_Bwest]

Shaunaka said:

DD_Bwest said:
before last gen systems were far more reliable, just think how many people are on their 3rd or 4th ps3/x360. i think within the main markets the amount of gamers is shrinking..

but if you add emerging markets to the mix, i think the potential for WW sales can grow

The 360 is such a special case that it need not be adressed. The PS3 failed more than the PS2!? Really? Can you prove it? My launch PS2 broke, but my brother's launch PS3 still works, so extrapolating from that I'd have to say that you're 100% wrong. Now, that data is of course skewed and unreliable, but its better than yours.

Even if HALF the 360s aren't counted (FORTY MILLION), then the market still grew, so you really are grasping at straws.

i based it on personal experience and freinds,  i dont know one person who is on their first 7th gen console.   im on my 3rd ps4, my buddy is on his second,  another had his die a few weeks ago.   and thats not touching RROD for the xbox.       im not trying to grasp at straws and i hope the market does well, i just dont see it as big as it was..   where i live atleast.

and thats not taking the wii into consideration because that was a special case with the "casuals" that may never be reclaimed. (although i hope vr can do just that)