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Ganoncrotch on 14 February 2016
CGI-Quality said:
ClassicGamingWizzz said:

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It's cool to disagree, but this doesn't add anything constructive to the topic. Lets not do that.

Is that gif even meant to represent disagree'ing? like... how do you figure that out, I just guessed that CGW clicked the wrong file to upload. Not that it would make it better if it was a more direct image disagreeing. This isn't 4chan heh.



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SvennoJ on 14 February 2016
Baryonyx said

it's now happening a lot on PS as well, Nintendo is doing it through amibos and Microsoft tried so damn hard at E3 to secure every little piece that can generate more money... Gaming is turning into shit.. I am glad i have a Pc, at least i can still enjoy gaming until the Pc gets corrupted as well.. Seing how publishers are now chopping content before launch, it will just get worse and it will affect all platforms.. More and more console gamers are jumping to PC, they will probably be okay with paying for online as well, and the die hard fans who told Microsoft to fuck off with their paywall in 2006 will be in the minority.

PC got corrupted a long time ago. Always online fiasco's, home of 'free to play', early access aka paying for beta versions. Instead of buying one physical copy and being able to play it in lan on 4 machines, now buy 4 digital passes for a slightly discounted price! DLC gone mad, train simulator being king. Remember when all those Flight simulator add-ons were free? Star citizen looks like a pyramid scheme and more and more games are starting to sell in game assests like Shroud of the Avatar.

But true no online fee, yet.



Ganoncrotch on 14 February 2016
SvennoJ said:
Baryonyx said

it's now happening a lot on PS as well, Nintendo is doing it through amibos and Microsoft tried so damn hard at E3 to secure every little piece that can generate more money... Gaming is turning into shit.. I am glad i have a Pc, at least i can still enjoy gaming until the Pc gets corrupted as well.. Seing how publishers are now chopping content before launch, it will just get worse and it will affect all platforms.. More and more console gamers are jumping to PC, they will probably be okay with paying for online as well, and the die hard fans who told Microsoft to fuck off with their paywall in 2006 will be in the minority.

PC got corrupted a long time ago. Always online fiasco's, home of 'free to play', early access aka paying for beta versions. Instead of buying one physical copy and being able to play it in lan on 4 machines, now buy 4 digital passes for a slightly discounted price! DLC gone mad, train simulator being king. Remember when all those Flight simulator add-ons were free? Star citizen looks like a pyramid scheme and more and more games are starting to sell in game assests like Shroud of the Avatar.

But true no online fee, yet.

There is still costs involved with going online tho and some games do have their own fee, there isn't a blanket "log into steam fee" but MMO's and the likes all charge you for it.



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OneKartVita on 14 February 2016
CGI-Quality said:
Azzanation said:

I always find that out of the 3 systems, Software sales always seems to be lower on the PS4, Considering its User base compared to Xbox and Nintendo, it should be selling heaps more content and games but instead most Xbox and Sony games tend to be on par with each other.

I'm not sure we've been looking at the same software tallies.

And it's not like they didn't just say they make much more off the Ps4 userbase either.  These stats make sense though.  The xbox hardcore are buying the xbox.  The ps4 has more casuals.  It's only natural. 



Lafiel on 14 February 2016
Ganoncrotch said:
CGI-Quality said:

It's cool to disagree, but this doesn't add anything constructive to the topic. Lets not do that.

Is that gif even meant to represent disagree'ing? like... how do you figure that out, I just guessed that CGW clicked the wrong file to upload. Not that it would make it better if it was a more direct image disagreeing. This isn't 4chan heh.

the gif very likely means "PR spin"



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kooltrex on 14 February 2016

I think its cause ps4 owners have higher iqs lol jk I have no idea but very intersting.



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Normchacho on 14 February 2016

Hey guys, updated the thread title to be a little more clear.

So, I think some people might be on to something with the PS4 has more casual gamers since it's been the most popular console this gen. On top of that I don't think making a direct userbase to revenue is all that helpful, since evidence shows that sales don't scale with userbase. But, it's and interesting bit of information nonetheless.



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Azzanation on 14 February 2016
CGI-Quality said:
Azzanation said:

I always find that out of the 3 systems, Software sales always seems to be lower on the PS4, Considering its User base compared to Xbox and Nintendo, it should be selling heaps more content and games but instead most Xbox and Sony games tend to be on par with each other.

I'm not sure we've been looking at the same software tallies.

PS4 has sold twice as many consoles, so does its software sell twice as much?



JWeinCom on 14 February 2016

Really not a surprise. More popular a console is, the more casual the fanbase is, and the lower the system's attach rate.



Farsala on 14 February 2016
RolStoppable said:

Tie ratios have historically been the highest in North America (USA accounting for the vast majority of sales), so a console that is US-centric like the Xbox One will look better on a per-user-basis than a console like the PS4 which is successful in more than one region. Of course, the actual software output of a publisher also plays a significant role, but even European companies often favor the American market because of the historically higher game sales.

EDIT:

Here, I'll explain it with simple maths.

PS4 installed base: 100 in America, 100 in Europe.
X1 installed base: 100 in America, 25 in Europe.

American gamers buy 2 games during the time it takes a European to buy one game.

300 PS4 games sold. (200 in America, 100 in Europe.)
225 X1 games sold. (200 in America, 25 in Europe.)

How many games does the average user buy?

PS4: 1.5 games. (300/200=1.5)
X1: 1.8 games. (225/125=1.8)

Conclusion: The average Xbox gamer spends more money than the average PS4 gamer.

This.

Also this only accounts for Ubisoft, a western developer that releases a ton of multiplats. An eastern developer that releases a ton of multiplats would probably see PS4 owners spend more.