PS3 outsells 360 in Australia

take over America already

I think this is actually the test of longevity here. Sony is stronger than Microsoft in every market in the world except America. To still dismiss the PS3 as a failure is ridiculous.

It's a major blunder on Microsoft's part to overlook these territories so much and not capatilize. America makes just under 50% of the world market, and the rest of the world makes the rest. Which would mean Sony at this point has a much larger audience than Microsoft, which would explain it's ability to outsell the 360 internationally in sales totals and actually continue to close the gap between them.

I'm impressed. The PS3 is crazy expensive there and so are games. Not only that but their nanny state censors alot of games and some aren't even available for sale unless they get imported.

I kinda feel sorry for those blokes. It's amazing that despite high prices and censored games, they're still clamoring for the PS3. I guess they're sold on the future just like the rest of us, huge titles are dropping this year.

Da said...

Well it's either fork out for a PS3, or get an xbox... still an easy decission.
I'm 21, Male and Australian, so really i'm the price market for this gens game consoles. I know 5 people with PS3's, and zero with xbox's (although I did speak to a mates mate who was thinking of getting one).
I think American's are the only ones have forgotten about last gen and how rediculous the xbox was.



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that's the most truthful thing ive ever saw.

How did the 360 catch on after the original Xbox was such a weak attempt at entering the console market.

I think the price has something to do with it. You could buy 2 360's for the price of 1 PS3. And 3 Wii's for the price of 1 PS3.

Price has ALOT to do with sales this gen.

I know for a fact the PS3 would be #1 selling if it sold for the same price as the Wii.

(I own a PS3 & a Wii by the way)

Seriously, the console here sells for over 700 AUD. I got mine over a year ago, however I imported it and only payed 650.

Its very annoying how Sony have massive prices here, all of my games are imported. Eb games retail most games over 100, I pay 70 to get it from play asia.

With all that said, we are still doing well. Give a price cut to 650 and watch it do even better.

Catch up america.

Why are Americans buying the 360 instead of the PS3? Because, Americans are stoopid. Look at their president. And this IS an intelligent American talking, so think how lonely I am! :(

PS: ...i wanna be japanese. at least THEY have a democracy! :'(

The only reason americans arnt buying PS3's more is the PRICE. IDK about the economy in other country's but here in the states it's horrible. So I think Price has alot to do with it here in the states

Price is an issue. Another thing I see happen alot is people are still in the mind set that anything thats developed or made in Asian countries is garbage. What makes me laugh is most of the things we use in America is made in Asian countries. I hate to say it but a lot of Americans are dumb..not all of us but a lot of us.

Of course throw in an American "made" console and you got yourself a winner.

I hate how people in all these other countries are so much smarter than the morons here in America.

I think this is pointless really... Almost everyone that wants an Xbox360 already got one over the last two years. Most of those buying PS3's probably already own an Xbox360 and are just seeking a cheap BluRay player. I own both, and hardly ever play games on the ps3. However, I watch a heap of Blu Ray movies on it. My games shelf is 22 xbox360 games vs 5 for the PS3 simply because it online gaming enviroment is so much better on the Xbox360.

Price is a factor but also marketing and demographics.

The Xbox360 has been fantastically marketed to its target audience in America. They know what the kids want and they gave it to them.

The slowdown in America has also contributed to the reason why it's not possible for most people to purchase The Big Three™. When faced with the decision of which console to purchase some people will place the PS3 last on the list. The Wii covers the "fun social gaming" aspect and the Xbox360 the "HD cutting edge" side. The PS3 becomes an also-ran. As time has gone by though exclusive titles are appearing on the PS3, the online experience is improving and the format war is over - the PS3 starts to appear more attractive. This will continue and I honestly believe that, when the dust settles, the PS3 and Xbox360 will be pretty much equal in sales in America. With the Wii taking the console trophy but will be the first console to be replaced by a successor.

I've also seen a lot of negative comments regarding the original Xbox (posthumously referred to as Xbox180 these days). The original Xbox was a fantastic (and loud!) machine. It surpassed the PS2 in a lot of areas and introduced a more robust and interactive online experience. Sony's PS2 online model was pretty shoddy compared to Microsoft's and this has now spillled over to today and explains why Xbox Live is still better than PSN. It should be. MS had a significant head start.

Give credit where credit is due. MS are successful in America because their console is exactly what that market desires and is sold at a reasonable price.

I'm an Australian, 17 years old and I bought a PS3. Not the Australian one though, I bought one from Hong Kong for $420 AUD.

Ok guys.

Enough with the American bashing already.

We're PS3 owners, too. Geez.

Why do americans love the 360 so much? No where else in the world does..

Hey fellas lets be clear on one thing: Sales != Greatness, Sales != Good games,

heeeeeyy!!!! you should check here in south america also!!!!! the ps3 is like 90% of the new-gen consoles... seriously

Hey. I'm European. And stupid!

The only reason I own a 360 is: it was there first. Which is the reason for the bigger choice of games, as you all know. Price was not that much of an issue.

As having the privilege of playing 50 essentially similar 1st person shooters doesn't do much for me, I thought about getting rid of that Fisher Price POS after finishing GTA.

Needless to say, the POS360 went up after 5(!) mins of gameplay.