http://www.badassgamerblog.com/2009/04/so-who-really-has-sold-more-consoles.html

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we all knew that, what's the point

Badassgamer?? Wut? Was the name hiphopgamer taken? :P
I hate these stupid blogs....

"The general consensus between the two main competing consoles, the Xbox 360 and the PS3 is that, the Xbox 360 has sold more consoles and is in the "lead", is this really the case? factually speaking it is, but who is really selling more consoles, and how strong is each sale for each company?


The first thing, many people choose to ignore or forget to mention is the fact that Microsoft's Xbox 360 has been out for at least a year longer in all territories, obviously a lead in sales is expected, when it's the only HD "Next-Gen"console on the market, right?


Secondly, looking at the prices of these two consoles as another factor, one cannot help but say the PS3 is performing far stronger than most think, launching at $600 a piece, at least $200 more expensive than the Xbox 360 launch price, it is clearly quite a feat to still be in the title race.


With all factors combined, the year head start and cheaper console, the Microsoft Xbox 360 can be seen to be under performing and in contrary the Sony PS3, thriving, strange views for most I'm sure, but if you do the math, a more expensive console + a year late to the market, going on to sell over 21 million units is remarkable, and in comparison, the 8 million or so lead by the Xbox 360 seems pretty small.


Again I stress that you put all factors together, the price, the launch time and the economy into question, by doing so you'll notice that the PS3 isn't in as much of a bad position as some people might like to think. And as of recently is seeing a huge increase in sales across Japan and other EU territories."

Some key factors omitted by the blogger:

What about PS3 sales being considerably down in comparison to PS2 sales from last generation?

X360 during its year head start was competing directly with a much cheaper well established system in the PS2 which ate into X360 sales.

X360 had production issues in its first year which adversely impacted on X360 first year sales.

"Play Station" is a more established brand name which is well recognised by consumers which helped push PS3 sales in its early years.

numonex said: "The general consensus between the two main competing consoles, the Xbox 360 and the PS3 is that, the Xbox 360 has sold more consoles and is in the "lead", is this really the case? factually speaking it is, but who is really selling more consoles, and how strong is each sale for each company? The first thing, many people choose to ignore or forget to mention is the fact that Microsoft's Xbox 360 has been out for at least a year longer in all territories, obviously a lead in sales is expected, when it's the only HD "Next-Gen"console on the market, right? Secondly, looking at the prices of these two consoles as another factor, one cannot help but say the PS3 is performing far stronger than most think, launching at $600 a piece, at least $200 more expensive than the Xbox 360 launch price, it is clearly quite a feat to still be in the title race. With all factors combined, the year head start and cheaper console, the Microsoft Xbox 360 can be seen to be under performing and in contrary the Sony PS3, thriving, strange views for most I'm sure, but if you do the math, a more expensive console + a year late to the market, going on to sell over 21 million units is remarkable, and in comparison, the 8 million or so lead by the Xbox 360 seems pretty small. Again I stress that you put all factors together, the price, the launch time and the economy into question, by doing so you'll notice that the PS3 isn't in as much of a bad position as some people might like to think. And as of recently is seeing a huge increase in sales across Japan and other EU territories." Some key factors omitted by the blogger: What about PS3 sales being considerably down in comparison to PS2 sales from last generation? X360 during its year head start was competing directly with a much cheaper well established system in the PS2 which ate into X360 sales. X360 had production issues in its first year which adversely impacted on X360 first year sales. "Play Station" is a more established brand name which is well recognised by consumers which helped push PS3 sales in its early years.

 

What is it with people trying to find excuses for the PS3 all the time... ?

SONY... They sold 130M alone with the PS2 :P

1. True, but I'll guess we'll be able to say that about the follow-up of the Wii as well. Doesn't really mean anything aside from the fact that they are doing worse than a previous console they launched.

2. So you are saying that a new-generation console struggling against an older generation console is actually speaking in the 360's favour? If the PS2 did eat into the sales of the 360, then that's just sad. If a Sony fanboy said that the xbox (if they didn't halt production) ate away sales of the PS3, he would be laughed at.... for ages.

3. Production issues: their own fault, can't really use that to "defend" anything.

4. Hmm, brand has always been a defensive point for sony fans, which was often immediately countered by "yeah, it shows, the PS3 isn't selling shit...they're wrecking their brand with the PS3" and now all of a sudden it's a defense why the PS3 held up so nicely in the beginning, in order to "wow" the lead that the 360 managed to build up anyway, regardless of this playstation brand?

I agree with the article we cannot compare two consoles that had different release dates and also prices. We will get lots of estimations and assumptions as to what if they had been released at the same time. and what if they had the same price.

Thats a math I really dont have time to do.

So I 'll settle with what Vgchartz is showing, lead of 8 m for 360. once PS3 takes the lead then we can say, hah in you face 360 fanboys. but thats when(or if) the PS3 surpasses the 360.

Funny: It's not like the Playstation 3 offered the same value as the Xbox 360. It has a Blu-Ray player included, thus the value is higher which makes up for the higher price.

So basically if both consoles were 200$ and the PS3 would outsell the Xbox 360 one could claim the PS3 has a Blu-Ray player included, thus the comparism isn't fair.

"Yeah, if my Ferrari was as cheap as your Toyota it would definitely sell better!" Well, the Ferrari probably had 10 times the production costs and has way more value, but hey...

Such a comparism is never "fair". There is always a reason one product is more expensive. So if you want to compare both consoles ask "what would they sell if they were both 200$ and the PS3 didn't have a Blu-Ray player?"

papflesje said: What about PS3 sales being considerably down in comparison to PS2 sales from last generation? X360 during its year head start was competing directly with a much cheaper well established system in the PS2 which ate into X360 sales. X360 had production issues in its first year which adversely impacted on X360 first year sales. "Play Station" is a more established brand name which is well recognised by consumers which helped push PS3 sales in its early years. 1. True, but I'll guess we'll be able to say that about the follow-up of the Wii as well. Doesn't really mean anything aside from the fact that they are doing worse than a previous console they launched. 2. So you are saying that a new-generation console struggling against an older generation console is actually speaking in the 360's favour? If the PS2 did eat into the sales of the 360, then that's just sad. If a Sony fanboy said that the xbox (if they didn't halt production) ate away sales of the PS3, he would be laughed at.... for ages. 3. Production issues: their own fault, can't really use that to "defend" anything. 4. Hmm, brand has always been a defensive point for sony fans, which was often immediately countered by "yeah, it shows, the PS3 isn't selling shit...they're wrecking their brand with the PS3" and now all of a sudden it's a defense why the PS3 held up so nicely in the beginning, in order to "wow" the lead that the 360 managed to build up anyway, regardless of this playstation brand?

1. It will be as valid if the Wii 2 drops to 13% market share. Its a significant drop, not even the N64 managed to drop as far as quickly.

2. The Xbox 1 wasn't a force to be reckoned with, remember the PS2 outsold the PS3 quite far into this generation and that was after it was 'superceded' by the PS3.

3. True.

4. Its a stronger brand, the only difference between the Xbox 360 and the PS3 is in brand most of the time. Its not like Sony has pulled out any brilliant moves.