Sony has averaged 115 million console sales per gen

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prayformojo said:

2008ProchargedGT said:

Just let that sink in for a second. No other competitors have hit that make with there best selling console nor have come close. How do they do it? Is it a standard thing like every tissue is a Kleenex, every Monster Truck is a Bigfoot, every gaming console is a Playstation? World recognition?  At times it seems they dont even know why they are selling so well. Any way I was just really amazed at that figure and whated to know what the community thinks. Also does that mean if the PS4 dosent sell 115 Mil than it is a failure?

Playstation has had a knack (hehe) for hitting the right spots at the right time. PS1 had the CD going for it as well as being the first console to offer adults the ability to play games without fear of being called immature. PS2 had DVD playback and it also had a LOCK DOWN on third party support the likes we will never see again. The PS3 had Kevin Butler and the Slim which was able to change it's fortunes at just the right time. Throw in some of the most clever advertisments of all time that appealed to gamers in just the right way and you've got your answer.

Plus, it doesn't hurt that world wide, Sony is a much more popular brand as a whole.

All very great points. Great post. This begs the question tho, did Sony do these things because of competition or the good of the gamer (advancements in gaming tech)?