VGChartz Sales Comparison Charts September 2021 Discussion Thread

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The_Liquid_Laser said:

curl-6 said:

I still think you're massively underestimating the PS5.

It's the fastest selling system ever even with severe supply constraints, and said constraints are apparently set to remain until 2023, so I can't see itthe system peaking while its held back by them, especially when a second year peak is not characteristic of a Playstation home console.

Don't believe the hype.  It is not the fastest selling system ever.  People keep repeating lies, and much of the internet keeps eating it up.  A post in this very thread proves it is not the fastest selling system ever.  Look how the Switch has sold more.  The Switch line is above the PS5 line.
https://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=9330901

More importantly, the PS5 is an incredibly frontloaded system.  Hardcore gamers eagerly buy it up, but when it comes time for the mass market to buy, they'll go more for Switch and X|S.  I really do expect it to peak in 2022.  In Japan, I expect this year is the peak.

Why on earth would it be so front-loaded when its first few years are severely supply constrained, and in terms of appeal it's very much in line with the PS4 which wasn't front-loaded?