PS3 owners fall into two categories (generally).

Category A - The kid. He could afford to buy the console because he lives with his parents and doesn't have living expenses to worry about. Probably saved up his allowance and birthday money from uncle Bob. Typically engages in flame wars.

Category B - The hardcore. This guy doesn't live with his parents, and he even has a job. But he lacks a social life. He doesn't spend much money on going out, so there's plenty for games. He probably owns every console, ever, and at least three versions of any given game.

These are the general categories. Both are minorities, hence PS3's market failure at the moment. I'm sure there are few exceptions (me being one).

Category C - Then there's the guy who works, buys it anyway. lives at home BUT DO HAVE TO PAY TO LIVE AT HOME OR ELSE THERE WOULD BE NOTHING. He works, Makes food, pays half or more for everything cause that's the least he can do to help out when his mom has said it's ok for him to stay home. he does own every console and is a regular gamer who doesn't love the console, but the games.

Category A - The kid. He could afford to buy the console because he lives with his parents and doesn't have living expenses to worry about. Probably saved up his allowance and birthday money from uncle Bob. Typically engages in flame wars.

Category B - The hardcore. This guy doesn't live with his parents, and he even has a job. But he lacks a social life. He doesn't spend much money on going out, so there's plenty for games. He probably owns every console, ever, and at least three versions of any given game.

These are the general categories. Both are minorities, hence PS3's market failure at the moment. I'm sure there are few exceptions (me being one).

synce

um....okey....i live alone and i do have a job and i don't lack social life a have a girl friend and only 1 console cause it's more the enough for me.....and probably for every one who has a job....so i suggest you make some more category'sKengoK

Yeah, the girlfriend part and social part, i have that too.. but hey, some girls (yeah you synce) just likes to think they are special

Category A - The kid. He could afford to buy the console because he lives with his parents and doesn't have living expenses to worry about. Probably saved up his allowance and birthday money from uncle Bob. Typically engages in flame wars.

Category B - The hardcore. This guy doesn't live with his parents, and he even has a job. But he lacks a social life. He doesn't spend much money on going out, so there's plenty for games. He probably owns every console, ever, and at least three versions of any given game.

These are the general categories. Both are minorities, hence PS3's market failure at the moment. I'm sure there are few exceptions (me being one).

synce

I suposse you are from category B becouse you make this du** topic right ?

Get a Life !

I'm another exception. Im a woman living with my parents getting ready for college...Amnesiac23

you incredibly ignorant, and there is no reason to stereotype a PS3 fan, and especially last time i checked your not a reliable analyst who has made a huge questionnaire of at-least 1million of PS3 owners since there are over 3 million, so you cant really be serious about it!

this thread was dumb!

Category A - The kid. He could afford to buy the console because he lives with his parents and doesn't have living expenses to worry about. Probably saved up his allowance and birthday money from uncle Bob. Typically engages in flame wars.

Category B - The hardcore. This guy doesn't live with his parents, and he even has a job. But he lacks a social life. He doesn't spend much money on going out, so there's plenty for games. He probably owns every console, ever, and at least three versions of any given game.

These are the general categories. Both are minorities, hence PS3's market failure at the moment. I'm sure there are few exceptions (me being one).

synce

Wow! You couldn't be more wrong. I'm sorry, but that was just useless. According to what you just typed there, you're clearly a believer in stereotypes.

So, why should any of us believe you're an exception? I can tell you right now I'm an exception and I'm sure there are many more who fall in the same category. You're view on this is very narrow minded.

CategoryE - Are those who don't own a PS3 og 360 because their mom wont give them the money and then they start a topic called "PS3 owners fall into two categories (generally)" just to feel loved by someonezeforgotten

I'm sticking with my original argument. If the PS3 was cheaper it'd be number 1 right now, but the price makes it available only to category A and B. Stop trying to deny it, guys. You know I'm right!synce

I'm sticking with my original argument. If the PS3 was cheaper it'd be number 1 right now, but the price makes it available only to category A and B. Stop trying to deny it, guys. You know I'm right!synce

You, my friend, are what we call an internet troll.

I'm not even going to try arguing here, because that is exactly what you want. This thread should be locked.

Category A - The kid. He could afford to buy the console because he lives with his parents and doesn't have living expenses to worry about. Probably saved up his allowance and birthday money from uncle Bob. Typically engages in flame wars.

Category B - The hardcore. This guy doesn't live with his parents, and he even has a job. But he lacks a social life. He doesn't spend much money on going out, so there's plenty for games. He probably owns every console, ever, and at least three versions of any given game.

These are the general categories. Both are minorities, hence PS3's market failure at the moment. I'm sure there are few exceptions (me being one).

synce

i would say your 2 categories are the extremes of both sides. i would say that the majority are those that fit in between the 2. most have a job and fend for themselves and have a lot of responsibility. if you honestly believe you are right on this issue then the only thing for certain is that you are full of crap.

Thus CATEGORY D- Dont live with parents, does have a good job, married and goes out with friends, has both major console but only truly buys games he likes and only the version thats the best no need for extras, this is the casual gamer who just grew up in the generation and still likes good competition on and offline when he can find it.KurupSoldr

Couldn't have said it better myself! I'm in this catagory! In before the lock! Woo-hoo!

If you can afford a $400 console, you can afford a $600 consoleBenderUnit22

Yeah, but this has nothing to do with Xbox.

You forgot the other category: People who just want the bestEmperorSupreme

All PS3 buyers fall into that category.

Category A - The kid. He could afford to buy the console because he lives with his parents and doesn't have living expenses to worry about. Probably saved up his allowance and birthday money from uncle Bob. Typically engages in flame wars.

Category B - The hardcore. This guy doesn't live with his parents, and he even has a job. But he lacks a social life. He doesn't spend much money on going out, so there's plenty for games. He probably owns every console, ever, and at least three versions of any given game.

These are the general categories. Both are minorities, hence PS3's market failure at the moment. I'm sure there are few exceptions (me being one).

synce

I'm another exception. Im a woman living with my parents getting ready for college...I think it's wrong for you to sterotype gamers like that. We are trying to get rid of these sterotypes as it is as gamers.Amnesiac23

VA-J-J

Nice generalizations. I have to wonder what the point of this thread even is?ColoradoKindBud

Isn't it obvious? Trolling.

Thus CATEGORY D- Dont live with parents, does have a good job, married and goes out with friends, has both major console but only truly buys games he likes and only the version thats the best no need for extras, this is the casual gamer who just grew up in the generation and still likes good competition on and offline when he can find it.KurupSoldr

Put me in this category...I guess it would be D-1...I have a two year old son too.

Category A - The kid. He could afford to buy the console because he lives with his parents and doesn't have living expenses to worry about. Probably saved up his allowance and birthday money from uncle Bob. Typically engages in flame wars.

Category B - The hardcore. This guy doesn't live with his parents, and he even has a job. But he lacks a social life. He doesn't spend much money on going out, so there's plenty for games. He probably owns every console, ever, and at least three versions of any given game.

These are the general categories. Both are minorities, hence PS3's market failure at the moment. I'm sure there are few exceptions (me being one).

synce

Thats the most assinine thing i've read this week!

i thought you were gonna put

Group A: asian

Group B: has a job with lotsa money

cmon u know you fit in at least one of those categories :D

Catagory Z: Uni and ajob but too much expenses to buy Ps3 so he saved to get one when the price drops here in europe :)

Since my ps2 broke on me 8 months ago I am really craving for some RE4 :( I wanna get ps3 to play ps2 games.:P I have saved up enough now Sony where is that price drop!!!!

Category A - The kid. He could afford to buy the console because he lives with his parents and doesn't have living expenses to worry about. Probably saved up his allowance and birthday money from uncle Bob. Typically engages in flame wars.

Category B - The hardcore. This guy doesn't live with his parents, and he even has a job. But he lacks a social life. He doesn't spend much money on going out, so there's plenty for games. He probably owns every console, ever, and at least three versions of any given game.

These are the general categories. Both are minorities, hence PS3's market failure at the moment. I'm sure there are few exceptions (me being one).

synce

You generalized too much/deep.

I am a kid living under my parent. I didn't want to burden her with a $600 price tag at the time, so I GOT A JOB, and didn't rely on free cash.

What stereotypical category do you fall under:

A)

Too old to accept different type of owners (More than a minority.)?

B)

You gotta be trolling. I don't know anyone older than me that spoke such nonsense.

(I'm 17 and find your OP pretty much black and white and afraid to be open minded.....more.)

Category Me-I'm a college student who got it as a bday present. I also have a social life and a job.

Generalizations ftl