PS3 vs 360 in 2008

[makingmusic476]

NeoRatt said:

makingmusic476 said:

madskillz said:
@ Torillian

Just look at the weekly world charts for games. The PS3 has high weeks (DMC4, GT5 demo and the week Army of Two, Rainbow Six and another PS3 hit). Other weeks, it's getting thumped by 2-1 by the 360. What I am saying is - you'll see more PS3 sales but what if the attach numbers are staying the same? Don't forget - some folks buying the games were already PS3 owners too.

If you don't believe me about the Blu sales, look at the rising number of Blu movie sales. And I don't have numbers, the PS3 is the best value. I would be hard pressed to see data that states folks are buying PS3s and tons of games.

That's not a fair comparison, because the 360 has a larger install base than the ps3 (~1.6:1), and a much larger library of games to choose from (well over 2:1). The fairest comparison to make would be between games released simultaneously on both platforms, the most recent being DMC4, Burnout Paradise, Army of Two, etc.

LOL... DMC is one of the cornerstone PS franchises... It should be outselling 360 at least 2:1, but barely is doing 1.13:1.

Burnout Paradise ... 360 = 581K, PS3 = 521K. Outsold PS3 1.1:1

Rainbow Six Vegas 2 ... 360 = 875K, PS3 = 299K. Outsold PS3 2.9:1

Army of Two ... 360 = 564K, PS3 = 384K. Outsold PS3 1.4:1

Dark Sector ... 360 = 80K, PS3 = 29K . Outsold PS3 2.75:1

Call of Duty 4 = 360 = 5.4M, PS3 = 2.7M. Outsold PS3 2:1

Rock Band ... 360 = 1.1M, PS3 = 436K. Outsold PS3 2.5:1

Turning Point ... 360 = 146K, PS3 = 86K. Outsold PS3 1.6:1

There are a few exceptions, but in general 360 titles sell better on 360 by a wide margin. Burnout Paradise and DMC4 are the only ones where it is really close.

My point was that ps3 sales aren't abnormally low compared to the 360, given the current install bases and selection of games.