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The numbers are good, but we should probably wait until early next year to make sure this isn't some kind of "fanboy effect" ala Call of Duty or GTA, where a staggering, huge launch is followed by an incredibly fast slow down in a matter of weeks. If there is any kind of staying power though, you'd expect PS4 to get to around 100m globally. I think it's probably fair to say that there were 9-10 million super dedicated PS3 buyers - those who bought the system at $500 or $600 in 2006 to Fall 2007, when the system was expensive with far fewer games and features than it has now - so you have to figure with the price much lower at launch those are largely the people behind the great PS4 launch day figures. PS3 is still only around 25m in the US, so it's probably not going to be difficult for PS4 to surprass those numbers if the launch momentum continues for a while. The pricing certainly is favorable this time.



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So how big do u think the gap between thebps4 and the x1 will be?
Also thanks for the info your threads are always welcome



TheSource said:

The numbers are good, but we should probably wait until early next year to make sure this isn't some kind of "fanboy effect" ala Call of Duty or GTA, where a staggering, huge launch is followed by an incredibly fast slow down in a matter of weeks. If there is any kind of staying power though, you'd expect PS4 to get to around 100m globally. I think it's probably fair to say that there were 9-10 million super dedicated PS3 buyers - those who bought the system at $500 or $600 in 2006 to Fall 2007, when the system was expensive with far fewer games and features than it has now - so you have to figure with the price much lower at launch those are largely the people behind the great PS4 launch day figures. PS3 is still only around 25m in the US, so it's probably not going to be difficult for PS4 to surprass those numbers if the launch momentum continues for a while. The pricing certainly is favorable this time.

Yeah I agree. Its still VERY early to call thats why Im really just focusing on launch.

That being said I believe it will surpass PS3 LT sales. The amount of interest were getting from consumers isnt just from core audiences.



Good to see the PS+ rise but it had to happen really, from a business point of view it is a good move. Amazed that the PS4 could have sold 2.5 to 3 million. Sony really nailed it this time!



BenVTrigger said:

 

1. Sony is back with a vengeance.  The momentum of the PS4 is currently nothing short of astounding.  While the 1 million sales in 24 hours number is impressive Sony could've sold somewhere in the region of 2.5 to 3 million had they provided the inventory. 

Surely you jest am I correct ?!

That's unheard of for a console being able to do that! Are you sure this is true ? Have you asked other gamestop stores about this demand going through off the roof ? If so how many ? 



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I believe that if knack was a 40$ game it would've sold better.
And how a bout a smile for killzone? Is it selling that great? :) I estimated Killzone:SF to be the best selling killzone to date. You think it can do that?



Would you say Killzone has a shot at 500k first week in the US?



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Euphoria14 said:
Would you say Killzone has a shot at 500k first week in the US?


No it wont



Hmmm BenV thanks for the update

Also you say we could be looking at another PS2..im not sure in what sense you mean that games, sales, dominance etc.? But anyways in your previous thread you created you said Xbox One will have a successful launch as well...i dont see how we can have another PS2 if Xbox One will be very popular...

thoughts?



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BenVTrigger said:
Euphoria14 said:
Would you say Killzone has a shot at 500k first week in the US?


No it wont

Any idea where the ceiling might be? 200k?



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