EU Sales UP!! - MGS4 Debut week - PS3 -- ok

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leo-j said:

ZenfoldorVGI said:

 

The gamecube was cheaper than the PS2, but it was still outsold by it. What's the difference? I'd figure you'd be more upset that the PS3 was outsold, and not upset about WHY it was outsold. I think its fairly obvious that the Wii is simply more popular than the PS3, and the reasons you come up with for why, are simply damage control in the form of speculation. Rebuttle?

The PS2 had better games, a DVD PLAYER a very cheap one, and IT WASNT $399, there is a huge difference to consumers when you have a console for $249.99 and one for $399.99.

 

With all due respect, that's 2 dimensional thinking.

Afterall, when the PS2 launched, DVD wasn't the big thing. Also, 399 is the new 249, with the dollar decreasing by close to that amount over the past 6 years or so.

 

I know for certain that you aren't telling me that the entire reason the Wii is outselling the PS3 is the price?

That would mean:

A. The Blue-Ocean is a myth

B. There are no casual gamers

C. There are no hardware sellers

D. There is no profitibility in adding extra functionality or value to products

 

The Wii is selling because of several factors, including price, percieved value, novelty, games, and word of mouth.

The PS3 is selling not quite as well because of those same factors.

 

To single out one and say that it is the end all reason is an attempt to marginalize other factors and Wii sales while blaming the PS3's failures(apparently in your eyes) on pricepoint alone, but as you can see, it can't stand up to scrutiany.

 

You should rethink your argument. You can't win with this one.