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Forums - Sales - PS3 has outsold Xbox 360 by 1 MILLION Since PS3 Slims Launch!

huzzah!

...i think this holiday ps3 could close the gap by another 1-2M. ps3 will still be behind but considering the overall numbers the gap won't mean a whole lot.



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darthdevidem01 said:
@CGI

really?

I am still confident PS3 can take 2nd place

@Keep_The_change

this momentum won't continue at this same rate, please do not cause a flamewar here

I agree with you.  I don't think anyone thinks first place is a possibility, but I still think it is likely that the PS3 catches the 360 despite the head start.



Thanks for the input, Jeff.

 

 

CGI-Quality said:
@ darth

The math is grim for PS3, in reference to a second place standing. There's no way it could do it before the next gen begins. Look at how it has to sell:

The PS3 will need to remain @ 210,000+ levels while the 360 needs to stay South of 150,000. You see that happening for long periods of time?


In holidays the systems sell much more, no? What if PS3 sells 6 million plus and 360 sells 3.5 million? It could be?



CGI-Quality said:
@ darth

The math is grim for PS3, in reference to a second place standing. There's no way it could do it before the next gen begins. Look at how it has to sell:

The PS3 will need to remain @ 210,000+ levels while the 360 needs to stay South of 150,000. You see that happening for long periods of time?

I wouldn't say its grim.

It is trending above 360, it's the 3rd fastest selling console of all time (for now) and even if the next gen begins, if it comes 2nd... It is still 2nd place.

If sales are like this...
360- 50,000,000
PS3- 49,999,999
And then suddenly the next Xbox releases with 360 being taken from the market, PS3 would still overtake and be in 2nd when all is said and done.



                            

Honestly, anyone thinking that the PS3 is going to beat the 360 this gen is a little bonkers.

Yes, this has been great for Sony and I honestly hope they continue to have great sales. But if you think Microsoft is going to sit around on its laurels while its competitor catches up , well then you are flat out insane. All they would need to do is time a 159.99 price cut with the holiday season, and they could very easily walk away with the crown on Christmas. I also think that Sony kind of blew its load a little too early. I don't really see another system seller in the cards until FF13 and God of War 3.



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CGI-Quality said:
hatmoza said:
CGI-Quality said:
In other words, the gap has closed by a million. Awesome for PS3, but the Xbox 360 is locked in 2nd place for the gen, no doubt about it.

I dunno CGI, PS3 taking 2nd place doesn't seem impossible anymore. I'm talking about the long run (1-2year) but if it keeps up by outselling the 360 month after month by a couple hundred thousand to half a thousand, the gap can be sealed. You know it deep down inside but won't admit it in fear of losing your title of "The most level-headed balanced poster of VGC".

looooool......

Seriously though, it's feasible, I just don't think it's going to happen. Microsoft came into this gen with one thing on their minds, to defeat Sony. I can't see that fight given up now, especially after all the headway they've made.


although ps3 is a PLAY STATION n a low price now

and maybe 360 will gain ground for next xbox next gen with japanese having bought 1 million it sets a good opening for the next xbox



Holy crap

In in the slow months to, can't wait to see Holiday sales.



CGI-Quality said:
@ darth

The math is grim for PS3, in reference to a second place standing. There's no way it could do it before the next gen begins. Look at how it has to sell:

The PS3 will need to remain @ 210,000+ levels while the 360 needs to stay South of 150,000. You see that happening for long periods of time?

well it doesnt have too.

it keeps selling 5-7 million yearly it will pass it. even with the 720/ps4 in the market.

and that million lead was done in a 1 half months.

if ps3 could maintain selling like this it would pass it in next year. it won't but will do it eventually.

 



I think many people are buying a videogame with a blu-ray player these holidays.... Bump!



CGI-Quality said:
^^ Sure, it COULD be, but it's unlikely. What's with you guys, you think Microsoft is just going to sit back and let Sony beat them? Come on guys, think about that...

You think Sony are gonna sit back and let Microsoft beat them?

Come on, think about that...