PS3 Will Outsell 360: EA Report
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It's pointless anyway, since both of the consoles are basically competing for 2nd place. Really, i know i might regret saying this as i'm sure it will draw attention, but i really hope that the Wii will end up in 2nd or better yet 3rd place in the wars. Not necisarily fail, just not where it is now. The Wii is basically a cool, electronic toy, and when you think about it what do you think the parents of a kid who know nothing of the gaming world will buy for their kid; a 360 with all those testosterone filled games (I.E. Gears of War, Halo 3) or the seemingly innocent kiddy-fun-fun games the Wii has?
Now, there's nothing wrong with that, but at the same time there is. It's like Nintendo knows that no matter what they put out, people are going to buy it because it's "fun for all the family!!" (probably didn't make a good enough example)
Because Nintendo is stuck firmly in the family friendly business, it hurts the gaming industry somewhat because, guess what, even more people are going to think that gaming is just for children and an immature hobby because Nintendo keeps pushing the "fun for family" stuff when many other games are not for children and will definately get attention from the media because they're not "fun-fun-happy-fun!" games.
I better stop now, i don't think i'm on the topic. But on topic, i could care less if the Ps3 ended up 3rd, just so long as i have the games i want and people will leave the other consoles alone.
Now, there's nothing wrong with that, but at the same time there is. It's like Nintendo knows that no matter what they put out, people are going to buy it because it's "fun for all the family!!" (probably didn't make a good enough example)
Because Nintendo is stuck firmly in the family friendly business, it hurts the gaming industry somewhat because, guess what, even more people are going to think that gaming is just for children and an immature hobby because Nintendo keeps pushing the "fun for family" stuff when many other games are not for children and will definately get attention from the media because they're not "fun-fun-happy-fun!" games.
I better stop now, i don't think i'm on the topic. But on topic, i could care less if the Ps3 ended up 3rd, just so long as i have the games i want and people will leave the other consoles alone.
Warped by what... consumer demand? And I would buy your argument that eBay could skew the figures, but there is no reason it would skew any heavier for 360 than it would for PS3. At least not one that I could think of. So, it looks like Stompy's theory about PS3 benefitting heavily from Blu-Ray rather than game sales may hold some water. I tried to find some numbers for attach-rates of movies as well, but it'll take a bit more leg-work on Google. Anyone up for the challenge?Indigo_Dingo said:
Though I think part of these console wars, as this is the most blood thirstyest and vicious of any war i've ever participated it (hell, this is my first console war) is because it's so equal and close, everyone wants to come up on top.stompy said:
I predict in the end (either the first console to end in this generation or the whole generation) that it's going to be a very close call between which ever consoles are still in the race, but right now it's the 360 and PS3 competing for 2nd.
God damnit this is exactly why I hate "Game Politics" - this inconsitency is ridiculous, sometimes the Wii is "destroying the competition" and the...m_jim said:
wait a second I just re-read and are we talking about the amount of software sales or console sales?
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So the Xbox 360 wins by a country mile, with owners buying an average of 7.5 games per console. It?s not really that surprising though, as Xbox owners tend to be quite hardcore gamers rather than casual. Also, with the Xbox having been out the longest of the three home consoles, they have obviously had more time to build a collection.
OMG XBOX IS HARDCORE!
OH LAWD, THIS JUST IN! 360 IS DEAD, THE WII HAS OVERTAKEN THE 360, OMFG! [http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/53754]
Told ya it's inconsistent.
Told ya it's inconsistent.
I tell you what, I saw an ad for the Xbox 360 here and almost died! I see ads for the PS3 and Wii everywhere and hardly ever see a mention of the 360 despite the fact all my friends have one and I know a lot of other people who do to. That said the Wii has really won over the single mums as a cheap and effective baby-sitter and also convinced the seniors that they are still "with the times", so they are making money hand over fist. I don't know too many people with PS3s and those that have them are either after a good quality Blu-ray player (which it is) or got it free with their Sony Bravia LCD TV.Indigo_Dingo said:
EA can take a flying leap for all I care and I personally don't mind if the PS3 lives long and prospers, as long as good games keep coming out on the X360 I'm happy. After buying both a Sega Saturn and a Dreamcast on launch I've had my heart broken too many times.
Uh, while it's true that he shouldn't have worded his idea like that, don't you think the "you're in denial; it's over" is a little harsh? I mean, even if he's dead wrong and the PS3 will win this generation (unlikely since the Wii is still kicking ass... and chewing gum), I still don't think that gives you the right to be so confrontational.Aries_Split said:
