I suppose. PS3 was a bit tricky. I bought mine at launch and didn't even play a single game on it for 6 years. It was by far the cheapest blu-ray player at the time and a ton of videophiles got one.
Yeah that's why I think they'll win in June - pent up demand. A certain amount was going to sell in May, but at least some of those purchases got delayed to June. That extra is going to put it ahead I think.
I doubt they'll win June. They don't have a big enough release in June. I think they have a good shot for Nov though.
PS4 doesn't have any big releases in June either.
True, that was a major selling point, and was also a reason that tipped me over the edge.
But all I'm saying its never that simple as multiplats run better on A or B so A or B will sell better. There are a shitton of factors, like the blu-ray drive for example
Well yeah, both the GameCube and OG Xbox played multiplatform games better than PS2, but it didn't matter. But really the super expensive PS3 was the only time the Playstation brand hasn't dominated a generation. (Consoles only. Handhelds are a lost cause for Sony.)
Well yeah, both the GameCube and OG Xbox played multiplatform games better than PS2, but it didn't matter. But really the super expensive PS3 was the only time the Playstation brand hasn't dominated a generation. (Consoles only. Handhelds are a lost cause for Sony.)
I doubt they'll win June. They don't have a big enough release in June. I think they have a good shot for Nov though.
PS4 doesn't have any big releases in June either.
That's what it seems like, surprise this thread has not been locked.More than 1200 posts in the tread???!!!!
Let me guess: console war talks everywhere.
Sony fans came in to downplay and troll and Xbox fans are in defending model.
Come on guys, nothing else to do? The World Cup had begun... And Heat will lose the NBA Final....
Yeah that's why I think they'll win in June - pent up demand. A certain amount was going to sell in May, but at least some of those purchases got delayed to June. That extra is going to put it ahead I think.
Nah, man.i might be crazy but i think Nintendo might win june. that Mario kart bundle seems to be sold out most stores at least in my area. its possible Nintendo shipped a small number of the bundle but employees made it sound like its selling really well.
Gen 7 - 360 were superior, added effects, better frame-rates, etc.
uhm I disagree with that, PS3 was superior according to many people despite its weaker GPU and memory setup, though it was hard to take full advantage of it.
Why do people bring up the PS2? That massive headstart and built in community from a nearly 1 to 2 year head start (depending on your location) made a huge difference.
Interesting note, this is the first generation since gen 5 where the Sony console has superior multiplats.
Gen 6 - OG/GC were superior. Mainly OG
Gen 7 - 360 were superior, added effects, better frame-rates, etc.
Gen 8 - PS4 superior, added effects, better frame-rates, higher resolution, etc.
I suppose. PS3 was a bit tricky. I bought mine at launch and didn't even play a single game on it for 6 years. It was by far the cheapest blu-ray player at the time and a ton of videophiles got one.
It didn't have a head start though against the first entry into that gen, the Dreamcast. The other two late comers were Nintendo hoping they wouldn't fumble on the hardware side and a cobbled together PC-ish console by a newcomer.
I really didn't care about the PS2 at all until I got a taste of GTA3 PC and wanted early access to VC so I bought one. I haven't been an avid Playstation gamer since PS1 till PS4.
i might be crazy but i think Nintendo might win june. that Mario kart bundle seems to be sold out most stores at least in my area. its possible Nintendo shipped a small number of the bundle but employees made it sound like its selling really well.
As a Sega fan you would have to be delusional to think Dreamcast had a chance after the PS2 unveil...
Getting a Blu-Ray player at $600 at that time was an incredible value, compared to what it would cost you otherwise. KK's incendiary commentary was a PR debacle, but the numbers didn't lie.
is it the white sku that's number 9 because those sales won't be seen till September.
So finally hooked my system up and I'm off to a great start.
System froze during the initial update, so I had to reboot.
Fumbling around trying to adjust to where things are. Waiting an eternity for Ryse to install. I can't believe how slow this thing is compared to my PS4.
Might just give up and go to bed.
They probably won't win June and there's no way in hell they win the holidays. Why would they? Honestly.
The $450 Titanfall bundle was a better deal and they still lost. People don't want an Xbox. They want a PS4 because for most people it's a better value. As the PS2 to PS3 transition showed, brand loyalty means NOTHING here. The majority of people buy the product that offers more value for the money. That product is the PS4.
I just bought one. What am I?
Obviously, as his post showed, every person wants the same exact thing(s) so you definitely can't be a human being.
smart for me, but apparently sucker for people that are emotionally invested elsewhere...I just bought one. What am I?
It's June. Nobody is buying consoles generally. MS will get a bump from the new cheaper SKU, plus pent up demand from May. They may 'win' June but both numbers are going to be low anyway and will note reflect general demand for either console.
Meanwhile, somewhere in Europe:
Amazon.co.uk
Titanfall bundle: #83 - £389
Kinecltless SKU: #303 - £349
The worst is that we'll probably see the Kinect SKUs selling much more than the Kinectless but the message of Microsoft and others deserting Kinect has already been sent
I'm not yet convinced a standalone kinect SKU at $499 is going to be more appealing to the mass market than a standalone kinectless SKU at $399. MS's action of offering it unbundled clearly shows they believe there is a significant portion of potential customers interested in the kinectless SKU and very likely they have done focus testing on it.
Quite frankly I think the general consumer will be more attracted to the lower pricepoint than the addition of the kinect which has by all measures I've seen failed to demonstrate its value to these potential buyers. Alas the titanfall bundle still exists so the pure effect of unbundling the kinect won't be shown as there exists a kinect SKU with added value in the form of titanfall
I used to believe they do stuff like that but I really doubt it more and more every day.
Not sure about the US but in Europe we will not see a 499 vs. 399 situation ever again (street prices). 449 or 479 at amazon for Kinect SKUs and lots of bundles like the 444 bundle including extra controller I saw at other retailers.
So we can put the original "Flying off shelves" to rest now? At least as something that show a trend?!It only flew off the shelf for a day. Now it is back to what it was last month. It is in the 99th place.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=2b50,28-xu0
It is nothing to do with Kinect or $399 price. It is the $150 trade-in people got for 360. Once that was done, it was back to normal. I dont think MS is out of the woods yet.
It only flew off the shelf for a day. Now it is back to what it was last month. It is in the 99th place.
http://www.gamestop.com/browse?nav=2b50,28-xu0
It is nothing to do with Kinect or $399 price. It is the $150 trade-in people got for 360. Once that was done, it was back to normal. I dont think MS is out of the woods yet.
So we can put the original "Flying off shelves" to rest now? At least as something that show a trend?!
I can't believe how people still doubt a real price drop is coming very soon.
I wouldn't try to draw too much insight from Gamestop's best sellers list considering we have no idea what time period it's over. From what I've seen of its behavior I would guess it's hourly at longest which is less than ideal. You have to try and continuously track the ordering to draw any real insight without knowing what time period it's measured over
It's more than likely downloading the game updates on top of installing the game.