| Soundwave said:
Sony's game division just had their highest profit since 1998, this shouldn't be possible if the market for more complex games has declined. |
Not necessarily.
Things like subscription services & DLC/season passes are good ways to increase revenue per customer. Also the huge increase in digital sales which are sold at a higher profit margin helps alot. Its also possible that they are selling hardware at a higher profit margin as well.
For example, PS1 had reduced its price from $299 to $129 within 3 years, PS2 had reduced its price from $299 to $149 in about 3.5 years. In the same time frame PS4 has had its price reduced from $399 to $299. Thats a 25% price reduction for PS4 while PS1/PS2 prices were slashed by roughly 50% in the same time frame.
Higher profits doesnt necessarily mean the number of consumers isnt declining.
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