So, once again, the price cut seems like it was probably a pretty good idea. Assuming Sony can keep up the momentum and deliver on a few promises, 2010 just might be a banner year for the PlayStation 3.
So, once again, the price cut seems like it was probably a pretty good idea. Assuming Sony can keep up the momentum and deliver on a few promises, 2010 just might be a banner year for the PlayStation 3.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:04PM (Unverified) said
Really, is anyone surprised? A price cut almost always equals increased sales.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 9:29PM warxroutione said
well, i welcome our new Sony over lords.
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ps. i love my 360 too:)
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ps. i love my 360 too:)
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:08PM (Unverified) said
I'm glad to see Sony doing much better. I was so worried for them at first. It sucks that this year's competition is going to come down to this stupid motion capture crap...
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 10:01PM Mayor West said
Ordeth, Yes, but the 360 had a whole year head start
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 10:25PM Alphathon said
Seems like they've sold pretty much the same since their respective launches then.
The PS3 launched on on 23/03/07 (or, if you're American 03/23/07...silly Americans and their date system), giving it 2yrs. 10 months - just over 1mil/yr
The PS3 launched on on 02/12/05 (12/02/05), giving it 4yrs. ~1.5months - just over 1mil/yr
To be more precise, PS3: ~1.0588mil/yr, 360: ~1.0666...mil/yr
So, assuming Ordeith's number is correct, the rate of sale for both is about the same over their lifespans, with the 360 having a VERY slight edge.
Of course I don't know if Ordeith is accurate, as Wikipedias figure for the UK is 3.7mil (as of June 09) but if you can provide a viable source that could be changed...
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The PS3 launched on on 23/03/07 (or, if you're American 03/23/07...silly Americans and their date system), giving it 2yrs. 10 months - just over 1mil/yr
The PS3 launched on on 02/12/05 (12/02/05), giving it 4yrs. ~1.5months - just over 1mil/yr
To be more precise, PS3: ~1.0588mil/yr, 360: ~1.0666...mil/yr
So, assuming Ordeith's number is correct, the rate of sale for both is about the same over their lifespans, with the 360 having a VERY slight edge.
Of course I don't know if Ordeith is accurate, as Wikipedias figure for the UK is 3.7mil (as of June 09) but if you can provide a viable source that could be changed...
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:10PM I AM IRONHIDE said
MAG comes out tomorrow I believe, that will raise some sales
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:10PM (Unverified) said
GT5 is looking like it'll be released in the second half of the year. Plus the usual games we don't know about yet.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:15PM (Unverified) said
I don't think there is very many announced for fall yet for all three consoles.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:25PM Puertoricarious said
MAG? the game that's received next to no advertising and, judging from the opinions emerging from the beta, seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it game?
the PS3 has GOW3 and GT5, those will both be huge in moving consoles. but i really don't think MAG is going to do much to sell PS3s.
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the PS3 has GOW3 and GT5, those will both be huge in moving consoles. but i really don't think MAG is going to do much to sell PS3s.
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:26PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Last Guardian is supposed to be releasing in the second half of the year. It looks like GT 5 will be late Summer or early fall when released. DC Universe Online, Agent & Final Fantasy 14 could all come out in the holiday season though no release date has been given for any of the three. Also, wasn't Modnation pushed into the fall?
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:31PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
No release date for Fable 3 (hasn't been formally announced for release this year either), last I knew Alan Wake was out in the Spring and I don't think Reach has been dated either.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:46PM wcarnation said
You don't know of any Fall releases because E3 hasn't happened yet.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:46PM (Unverified) said
Fable III isn't confirmed, Alan Wake...I think it will end up being the next Too Human. Reach will almost definitely be a September release. Most likely 9/21/10.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:51PM (Unverified) said
Wikipedia and OXM UK aren't exactly bastions of accuracy...
Plus, if Molyneux and company are busy coordinating the Natal launch lineup, Fable III is bound to slip.
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Plus, if Molyneux and company are busy coordinating the Natal launch lineup, Fable III is bound to slip.
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:54PM Spino Prime said
The second half of the year may also include Resistance 3.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 10:58PM sonicspike41 said
@BigFat
Well if this is any indication of their accuracy...
http://forums.oxm.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=2587&highlight=amuze
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Well if this is any indication of their accuracy...
http://forums.oxm.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=2587&highlight=amuze
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:14PM RKN said
If I didn't have my inner PC fanboy controlling my brain, I would probably purchase a PS3 again, despite my negative experience last time. It has enough exclusives that I enjoy to warrant a purchase (MGS4, Disgaea 3, Last Guardian, God of War 3, LittleBigPlanet, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 1/2, are on the top of my head).
I was impressed by the Uncharted 2 kiosk demo at BestBuy, pretty fun!
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I was impressed by the Uncharted 2 kiosk demo at BestBuy, pretty fun!
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:17PM (Unverified) said
Well, tell your inner PC fanboy you'll put Linux on it.
Unless you're buying a Slim...
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Unless you're buying a Slim...
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:18PM (Unverified) said
Maybe next time you won't buy a used system that's not under warranty.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:22PM (Unverified) said
Luuuke, you do not understand the power of the darkside!!!
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:32PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
If you do buy a PS3 then pick up a new one and buy an extended warranty through Sony or a 3rd party.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:41PM (Unverified) said
Easiest one would be SquareTrade, especially since they're pretty big and not likely to fail before the warranty expires.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:32PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
This is only for UK not all of Europe.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:34PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
In fact ... I'm pretty sure the PS3 surpassed the 360 in total European sales already.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:35PM Manvir2489 said
Those stats are wrong then. PS3 has passed the 360 in Europe, not by much though.
http://vgchartz.com/
PS3 - 14.96 Million
360 - 14.69 Million
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http://vgchartz.com/
PS3 - 14.96 Million
360 - 14.69 Million
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:37PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
He's confused because he's comparing PS3 UK sales to 360 sales in all of Europe. The only territory the 360 leads the PS3 is actually North America.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:46PM wcarnation said
So the PS3 is beating out the 360 globally, except America?
Gotta love dat Wal-Mart spirit
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Gotta love dat Wal-Mart spirit
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:47PM sonicspike41 said
Well I wouldn't mind if you made a mistake, but considering your recent posting history...
Perhaps you should lay off the comments in PS3 sections for awhile. You know, clear your head some and all that.
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Perhaps you should lay off the comments in PS3 sections for awhile. You know, clear your head some and all that.
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 8:49PM (Unverified) said
Wii
66,392,161
PS3
32,173,905
360
37,510,285
That's what VGChartz has, so grain of salt. I'm thinking the 39 million 360's may be units shipped, not units sold.
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66,392,161
PS3
32,173,905
360
37,510,285
That's what VGChartz has, so grain of salt. I'm thinking the 39 million 360's may be units shipped, not units sold.
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 9:19PM Dr Perry Ulysses Cox said
Don't get me wrong, 3 million in the UK in three years is impressive but what's even more impressive is that the Wii did that in the US in one month.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 10:03PM Dr Perry Ulysses Cox said
Geez, serp, it was just an observation.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 9:59PM Gamer said
@Bradwart
Well on the Xbox you have to put in account, that half the number of purchases are from users that bought the xbox for a 2nd, 3rd, and yes even 4th and 5th time...(article on joystiq)
something to do with Rings... not sure if its Lord of the rings or WWE but its is re
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Well on the Xbox you have to put in account, that half the number of purchases are from users that bought the xbox for a 2nd, 3rd, and yes even 4th and 5th time...(article on joystiq)
something to do with Rings... not sure if its Lord of the rings or WWE but its is re
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 10:10PM Dr Perry Ulysses Cox said
I can't believe that people are buying their 4th or 5th Xbox 360. I can see myself picking up a second one if mine were to die tomorrow (knock on wood) but I'd be hard-pressed to pony up the cash for a third, fourth and fifth.
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Posted: Jan 25th 2010 10:19PM Ordeith said
@Wiizer:
The 360 is ahead where it is tracked in (Current VGchartz numbers):
US/Canada/Mexico:
360 @ 21.58 Million, PS3 @ 12.53 Million
UK:
360 @ 4.38 Million, PS3 @ 3 Million
Australia:
360 @ 911,000, PS3 @ 732,000
Other (Including Israel, Jamaica, South Africa, etc):
360 @ 2.2 Million, PS3 @ 1.54 Million
http://www.vgchartz.com/chartsindex.php
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The 360 is ahead where it is tracked in (Current VGchartz numbers):
US/Canada/Mexico:
360 @ 21.58 Million, PS3 @ 12.53 Million
UK:
360 @ 4.38 Million, PS3 @ 3 Million
Australia:
360 @ 911,000, PS3 @ 732,000
Other (Including Israel, Jamaica, South Africa, etc):
360 @ 2.2 Million, PS3 @ 1.54 Million
http://www.vgchartz.com/chartsindex.php
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 10:30PM (Unverified) said
I would definitely sell my current one for the FF13 pink bundle,,,,,,If it is available.
Did you hear us? We want more bundles!
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Did you hear us? We want more bundles!
Posted: Jan 25th 2010 11:17PM NIck PSN ID Rattlehead91 said
The PS3 is my console of choice, but every year seems to be the year of the PS3 and every year we seem to leave a little disappointed.
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Posted: Jan 26th 2010 12:10AM UnnXandros said
2009 was an amazing year for gaming, and specially for the PS3. Now we've got a LOT of exclusives coming and well, it will be a terrific year too. I just need some MMOs now... :)
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Posted: Jan 26th 2010 1:30PM (Unverified) said
@ Unnxandros
The MMO I'm currently looking forward to is FFXIV. I've played FFXI for 5 years now and it's time for a change.
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The MMO I'm currently looking forward to is FFXIV. I've played FFXI for 5 years now and it's time for a change.
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