The PS3 wasn't selling nearly as bad as the Wii U. The PS3 had the chance for very big pricecuts (which made it desirable), the Wii U doesn't have room for many/drastic pricecuts (and it was never popular). Wii U had droughts in it's 1st 2 years, PS3 didn't ever (at least that I know). 3rd party support was always with PS3, Wii U was lucky to get 3rd party games (now it isn't even getting most). And, of course, the japanese market has shrunk a lot.
Bet with bluedawgs: I say Switch will outsell PS4 in 2018, he says PS4 will outsell Switch. He's now permabanned, but the bet will remain in my sig.
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