Pachter: PS2 software sales to become 'almost irrelevant' in 2009

by Griffin McElroy

Despite the fact that the PS2 saw a sizable price cut just three months ago, Michael Pachter is claiming that the system is nearing the point of complete insignificance. In Wedbush's "2009 Interactive Industry Report," Pachter explains that he expects "PS2 software sales to decline sufficiently (around 64%) to be almost irrelevant to overall software sales growth, with PS2 software comprising less than 4% of overall software sales in 2009."

Sony's probably not ready to give up on its most cost-efficient console, but as history has proven, nothing gold can stay in the fast-paced, constantly evolving world of video gaming hardware.

Well it will turn 10 soon... so it was about time :) Still it has plenty of life left in it seeing how many games it will still get :P

you guys giving that Patcher guy alot of unworthy attention...

Pachter is just scared that PS2 might ACTUALLY be immortal! lol

We will see how well Madden, Fifa, PES, Jak, and Motorstorm do on the PS2

Pachter topic moving along

I wonder....In college...What do you take to get this job?
Corporate Douche 101?
I don't actually play games but I want to talk about it 200?
Pie Chart pie charts pie charts 100?

I have no doubt this is the last "good" Holiday for the PS2.......hence why we're seeing so many rumors about the PS2 BC coming back to the PS3....

Yea, it's last big year was last year, but it can still do a bit of damage this holiday season.

Next year is when it will really die off. EA will keep it alive though.

yes, EA sports sure will make games for PS2 still 2012.. or even longer.
But there is no (foolish) analyst needed, to say that ps2 is dying the next few months.
But the console did brilliantly for almost 10 years. so.. *farewell* ps2.