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atma998 on 18 July 2009
hellonearth said:
atma998 said:
hellonearth said:
BenVTrigger said:
anyone who expects a massive change is just wishful thinking in my opinion. Theres already been threads on this. Just look at the math people. BEST case scenario the PS3 can tie the 360 in what 2012? The gap is just too big at this point IMO. Thats not saying the PS3 is a bad system its just that we are far enough into this generations lifespan that I think we are looking at

1. Wii
2. 360
3. PS3

end of story.

2.5 years into Ps3's 8-10 year lifecycle isn't nearly long enough to come to a conclusion like that.

 

-Ps3 still hasn't hit the $299 price point.

-The 3 biggest exclusives on Ps3 still havent released yet (GOW, GT5, FFXIII in japan).

 

 

 

If nothing changes after those 2 points, THEN we can say there won't be any change or turn around this gen. Until then everything here is bias nonsense. You dont have a crystal ball and neither does anyone else. Declaring winners and losers when a console isn't even close to HALF WAY through it's lifecycle is simply stupid.

I thougt PS3's biggest exclusive was GTAIV, MGS4 and LBP? LOL

But seriously, don't expect too much from GoW (look at previous GoW titles sales on the mighty PS2). FFXIII isnt exclusive so it will do little or no change. GT5 will be lucky to reach the 5-6 million.

GOW will sell alot, and FF is exclusive in it's best selling territory, Japan.

a lot like what 3.5M? Thats not anything near as some Wii or 360 blockbusters...

and FF wont do as much as DQIX and this will only give a 2-3 weeks rise in HW.



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FayeC on 18 July 2009

Why will GOW sell so well? and Why will FF13 not give the 360 a boost in NA since it is more preferred than the PS3 is there?

I mean both consoles have had huge name titles before, yet the numbers are as they are.



Bitmap Frogs on 18 July 2009
sguy78 said:
How badly does Nintendo have to collapse for Sony to catch up?

 

"Dude, the economy's fubared: on Monday I sold one car, on Tuesday I didn't sell any car and Wednesday was even worse than Tuesday"

"How could it be possible?"

"Monday's customer returned the car and asked for a refund"

That kind of collapse.





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hellonearth on 19 July 2009
FayeC said:
Why will GOW sell so well? and Why will FF13 not give the 360 a boost in NA since it is more preferred than the PS3 is there?

I mean both consoles have had huge name titles before, yet the numbers are as they are.

There's more hype for GOW3 than the previous titles. Also no piracy on Ps3 this time around.

 

FF13 wont give 360 a boost in America. LOL. Are you joking? It's biggest territory is Japan by FAR, and it's a Ps3 exclusive over there.

 

The only really big "huge name" exclusive the Ps3 has so far is MGS4. GOW,GT5,FF13 will all be equal or bigger than MGS4.



sguy78 on 19 July 2009
Bitmap Frogs said:
sguy78 said:
How badly does Nintendo have to collapse for Sony to catch up?

 

"Dude, the economy's fubared: on Monday I sold one car, on Tuesday I didn't sell any car and Wednesday was even worse than Tuesday"

"How could it be possible?"

"Monday's customer returned the car and asked for a refund"

That kind of collapse.

Yet Sony still thinks they are in it.



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Garnett on 19 July 2009

Hellonearth since you ignored the rest of the post,let me repost it,also remember the PS3 had the mighty MGS4 released that year.

 

Lets compare the last 2008 year.

 

 

360 is at 10,763,624

PS3 is at 9,520,937

 

Over half a million more 360 were sold,and Dont say "OOh its $600" Cause the PS3 was at $399,while the Xbox 360 arcade was at $300. Only a $100 price difference,yet 360 still outsold the PS3.

 

But really 360 is $700 its amazing how 360 is outselling the cheaper $399 PS3.



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FayeC on 19 July 2009

So this game is better promoted to a smaller audience? Even if you are right, a higher attach rate would still mean less sales over all.

 

FF13 is a popular title. 360 is a popular console in NA.  I imagine people who dont own a next gen console and want to play it will opt for the cheaper one. I suppose I dont have to imagine this currently, because its a fact that the 360 is more popular in NA.

 

I really don't think any of those franchises will sell what they are used to selling on the ps2. It just doesnt seem realistic.



PS3beats360 on 19 July 2009

PS3 will win the console system wars due to its price cuts, longevity due to Blu-Ray and long list of quality games that will help boost PS3 sales. PS3 will join its older brothers PS1 and PS2 as being another Play Station to sell over 100 million consoles ltd.

As for the 360 and Wii they will fall away in console sales. Just you all wait and see.



hellonearth on 19 July 2009

Garnett, you fail to comprehend what Ive already said multiple times.


Go back and re-read my previous post to you instead of trying to be a smart ass and re-posting the same thing over again.



hellonearth on 19 July 2009
FayeC said:

I really don't think any of those franchises will sell what they are used to selling on the ps2.

MGS and R&C sold pretty much the same amount as what they did on Ps2.

Killzone has DOUBLED what it sold on Ps2.