XtremeBG said:
PS2 160M number didn't just came after the Switch started to get close. 160M for the PS2 was mentioned long before Switch even entered in it's peak period, and was pointed 160M because it's way easier to round up the number to 160, than every time to put 157 or 158 or 159M (and possibly explain why and how). There were even thread in reset era that calculated the numbers range to be between 159 and 161M (so even barely above 160M). And that back in 2018, when Switch just started it's life. (So there is no connection to Switch here whatsoever). Also I am on the opinion that if something is so strong and powerful, some small % of difference, won't stop it to beat anyone or anything. Therefore if the Switch muscles are so big, then 160M won't be a problem. So even if the real PS2 numbers are let's say 158M, 160M shouldn't be a problem for the Switch. If 160M becomes a problem for the Switch, than it's really debatable it's muscles or those on the PS2 are bigger. Another thing is 160M is used as a point of which there won't be any doubters about if Switch passed the PS2 or not. Cuz at 157/158M there will be. And with a reason. As many people over the web calculated already (as this site even too) PS2 has finished anywhere between the range of 157 and 160M. Of course PS2 sold units after that 155.1M announce from sony, almost a full year prior to them discontinuing it. The low it is calculated as a possibility is at least 2M, therefore a minimum of 157M is a lock. Either way, again, if something is truly the best of all time (this goes for everything in life, not only some console here) it should prove that by beating it's closest rival by a good amount of difference, so a true domination is demonstrated. Well for console some 2-3M isn't a true domination, but it will at least help doubters, to not be able to argue about whether or not Switch has passed PS2. That's why the target is 160M. Moving of goalpost about the PS2 is really not needed. The system has done what no other system has did. Sales of over 155M. Most likely in the range of 157M - 159M. Sales of 160M for the Switch will truly shut the mouth of every defenders of the PS2. Well maybe there is the debate of home console vs handheld/hybrid then, but still the best selling is the best selling. If Switch reaches 160M, it will be the best selling, and no one can doubt it. If Switch finishes at the range between 156-159M a lot of people will argue and debate about this. |
I see your point on the 160 debate. But in the end here at VGChartz we are a tiny corner of the internet. The decision on when Switch passes PS2 is made by larger outlets like Forbes, Bloomberg, IGN and the likes. It's those reporting that will form the gamers and non-gamers opinion on what sales numbers Switch needs to reach to take the crown. And I'm willing to bet that if Switch goes beyond 155M, that's exactly when these publications will do so.
