The Playstation 3 WILL reach 6+ million units this years

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#1 pdias_92
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With all the titles coming out this year , the PS3 WILL reach 6+ million units this year . It going to top the Chrismahanuquanza Day presents list with exclusives . Sony should get ready and start making PS3's for Chrismahanuquanza Day .

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#2 VinnoT
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I agree. Sony will surpass 6 million. People will stop being sad and worring about money, and actually buy one.
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#3 bamf03
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I think so too but is Sony still trying to reach that goal of 6 million by the end of the fiscal year? I don't think they have done it.
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#4 SkyCastleDan
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My prediction on an earlier thread was 9.1 million. And with the success in the UK, better games coming and another Christmas to go, yeah, it will probably reach that figure.

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if they add vibration to the controllers and have vastly improved their online services I think sony could do quite well... but we will have to see
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#6 pdias_92
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With all the exclusives coming out this year for the PS3 it will make people buy it . Every other system has only like 3 or 4 games coming exclusivly to them . The 360 has C&C3 , Bioshock and Halo . I don't even know what's coming out for the Wii but it's probably some children games . the Ps3 has MGS4 , FF13 , Lair , Heavenly Sword , The Getaway 4 , White Knight , Ninja Gaiden Sigma , and more .
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#7 andytimtim
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I'll be one of them.
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#8 crashintome202
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6+ million for sure. im thinking around 7-8 million
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#9 cripset87
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6+ million for sure. im thinking around 7-8 millioncrashintome202

I think 8-10 if they drop the price by $100.

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[QUOTE="crashintome202"]6+ million for sure. im thinking around 7-8 millioncripset87

I think 8-10 if they drop the price by $100.

without a doubt. i dont think sony would do that because they'd lose so much on the system.
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if they add vibration to the controllers and have vastly improved their online services I think sony could do quite well... but we will have to see gundamwing
I really dont hink adding vibration is gonna make more people wanna buy a ps3. But with more exclusive games and a better online service im sure they will surpass 6mil
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#12 pdias_92
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Things to make people buy the ps3 -

1-Make the Browser better

2-Make the PS store better ( Get some more games )

3-Keep those exclusives coming

4-Make some new things like Home

5-Make Home the best thing you have every put on a system ( Just make it good and take your time !!! )

 **** Make a partnership with Apple , it would really work

**** Watch Microsoft Copy Home

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#13 ghaleon0721
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If the PS3 sells 6 million units by the end of this year ( I assume we mean calendar years that end on 12/31. I don't know when Sony's fiscal year ends) then that would be a COLOSSAL disappointment. The xbox 360 sold that many by Sept 06. To be considered a real success, the PS3 should probably shoot for somewhere around 8-10 million
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[QUOTE="crashintome202"]6+ million for sure. im thinking around 7-8 millioncripset87

I think 8-10 if they drop the price by $100.

I agree. And I do think they will drop it come November for the Christmas rush. The parts will just keep getting cheaper for them(blu-ray, no emotion engine chip, etc...)
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#15 cripset87
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[QUOTE="cripset87"]

[QUOTE="crashintome202"]6+ million for sure. im thinking around 7-8 millioncrashintome202

I think 8-10 if they drop the price by $100.

without a doubt. i dont think sony would do that because they'd lose so much on the system.

not really, the new 65nm chips cost less to manufacture, they're removing the Emotion Engine for software emulation which will also decrease cost and Blu-Ray is dropping in price as well as emerging as the winner. So they'd actually wouldn't lose that much due to those 3 reasons.

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#16 Password1233456
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With all the titles coming out this year , the PS3 WILL reach 6+ million units this year . It going to top the Chrismahanuquanza Day presents list with exclusives . Sony should get ready and start making PS3's for Chrismahanuquanza Day .

pdias_92

I agree, but i believe it wouldnt be considered 'Chrismahanuquanza Day' considering those 3 holidays dont happen on the same day...and that Hanukkah is more than a day long...and i believe Kwanzaa is about a week long, also...so...To be politically correct...'It is going to top the Holiday 2007 charts'
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#17 FireFalkon
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10 million if they get a price drop (very unlikely) 7 million if killzone and lair don't flop (probably) 5 million if the only big hit the ps3 gets is MGS4 (unlikely) 3 million if ALL games supposed to launch this year are delayed, MGS4 is no longer exclusive, and the world is about to end (O.o)
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#18 Krigon
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I think so too but is Sony still trying to reach that goal of 6 million by the end of the fiscal year? I don't think they have done it.bamf03
Last i heard they shipped 4 million ps3's, that was late february. Don't know what the numbers are now.
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With all the exclusives coming out this year for the PS3 it will make people buy it . Every other system has only like 3 or 4 games coming exclusivly to them . The 360 has C&C3 , Bioshock and Halo . I don't even know what's coming out for the Wii but it's probably some children games . the Ps3 has MGS4 , FF13 , Lair , Heavenly Sword , The Getaway 4 , White Knight , Ninja Gaiden Sigma , and more . pdias_92

It's funny how you forgot mention Mass Effect, Too Human, Forza 2, Blue Dragon, Lost Odyessy, Eternal Sonata, and more... on the 360. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

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#20 Lucio1007
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 I think sony would sell past the 6mill if it drop its price a little...
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#21 bigblunt537
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most definitely... they are at what right now 2.67 million??(vgcharts) I would say MGS4 alone would sell a few million copies maybe bring it to around 6 million with that 1 exclusive right there, and with those silly asian people FFXIII will make them go crazy buying PS3's so i honestly think sony will have 12 million by the end ofthe actual year if all goes well
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[QUOTE="gundamwing"]if they add vibration to the controllers and have vastly improved their online services I think sony could do quite well... but we will have to see Blitz_Nemesis
I really dont hink adding vibration is gonna make more people wanna buy a ps3. But with more exclusive games and a better online service im sure they will surpass 6mil

Vibration will help cuz im waiting for my ps3 until vibration comes with the controllers that are included, im hoping its in by atleast september if not than i donno if i can waite anymore, but i think vibration does make a difference  

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#23 M_Fresh
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10 Million!
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#24 Eman5805
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I'd say 10+ million sold could be possible, especially if Lair, MGS4, Killzone 2, and Heavenly Sword come even close to living up to the hype, oh and FFXIII has to stay exclusive(even though I'm not an RPG fan, or really care about exclusives).
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#25 trav_have
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Wanna make a bet on that? I hope it happens, but I just cant see it.
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#26 GameArtGuy
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....6 million in 1 year is expected and average... whats the fuss about?
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#27 mu5afir
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[QUOTE="cripset87"]

[QUOTE="crashintome202"]6+ million for sure. im thinking around 7-8 millioncrashintome202

I think 8-10 if they drop the price by $100.

without a doubt. i dont think sony would do that because they'd lose so much on the system.

Yes, they would do it, because the Cell is now cheaper to make and so is the hardware for the system.. that is why they are going to drop the price.. sometime in the FALL.. it was already stated by Sony.
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#28 GameArtGuy
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Sony is in a bad position tho. Microsoft could drop their price right now and barely lose anything. Why arent they? because Sony hasnt. As soon as sony drops the price, so will MSFT and again the ps3 will be "too expensive" to some people
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#29 henry_the_horse
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In the next couple of months, likely by Summer, Sony will probably only be trailing Nintendo by 2 million units sold. That's outstanding for a console that retails for over 200% more than the Wii. And although I don't really have an opinion whether Sony will be able to afford to pull off a price cut by Christmas of 07 or not, if they do they'll likely meet or surpass total Wii sales by the end of the holiday season. Especially if Home and Metal Gear Solid 4 meet their 2007 release dates. Way to go Sony!
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#30 rahzel54
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my guess is 7-9m by the end of this year. there are some great games coming out this year, like uncharted, ratchet and clank, heavenly sword, possibly killzone not to mention a bunch of multiplat games, but not until 2008 will the ps3's big guns come out, such as FF, GT and MGS. i think 2008 will be one of the ps3's biggest years, and it will definitely catch fire from then on.
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how much was sony losing on ps3s at launch? now? just wondering
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i think it was around 200-300. they've already done some things to reduce cost, such as removing the EE chip, they've also removed the 32mb of rdram that was used for ps2 games. my guess is they've reduced manufacturing costs by about 100 bucks, and there are things coming soon too, such as the shrinkage of cell, which in turn may reduce costs of the cooling (albeit, not by much). i think by the end of this year, the ps3 will break even.
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3 million if ALL games supposed to launch this year are delayed, MGS4 is no longer exclusive, and the world is about to end (O.o)FireFalkon

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6 million in the NA or worldwide?  If it's the prior you're overestimating and if it's the latter than you're underestimating.  I guess you mean worldwide 6 million.  I have to disagree and say that they will get more than what the 360 had in one year.  360 got about 8 million, so PS3 should have atleast 9.5 million because PS3 sells in all territories.
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6 million in the NA or worldwide? If it's the prior you're overestimating and if it's the latter than you're underestimating. I guess you mean worldwide 6 million. I have to disagree and say that they will get more than what the 360 had in one year. 360 got about 8 million, so PS3 should have atleast 9.5 million because PS3 sells in all territories.mikeslemonade
He has a point. The 360 fan base is mostly in the US where as the Sony brand is all around the world. IF the price for both systems was the same this wouldn't even be an issue, but since the PS3 is a little higher I think 6-8 million would be a good number to reach. Either way I don't care if they don't sell another system as long as great games come out so I can play. FF, I am waiting for thee. lol PSN:Meeks32 Gamers Game..Fanboys Pick SIdes........
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#36 hajrudin1984
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Uhmmm 6 million by the end of FISCAL YEAR of SONY that ends march 31? Can they sell in 5 days so much ! Dont think so ! But oke, let us hope they go over 10 mill by 2008
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the only thing keeping it back at this point is the lack of AAA titles, MGS4, FF XIII and Heaavenly sword should help in that department, it has the best future game lineup of any of the next gen consoles.

i predict 10 million consoles sold by 2008.

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[QUOTE="mikeslemonade"]6 million in the NA or worldwide? If it's the prior you're overestimating and if it's the latter than you're underestimating. I guess you mean worldwide 6 million. I have to disagree and say that they will get more than what the 360 had in one year. 360 got about 8 million, so PS3 should have atleast 9.5 million because PS3 sells in all territories.akuya32
He has a point. The 360 fan base is mostly in the US where as the Sony brand is all around the world. IF the price for both systems was the same this wouldn't even be an issue, but since the PS3 is a little higher I think 6-8 million would be a good number to reach. Either way I don't care if they don't sell another system as long as great games come out so I can play. FF, I am waiting for thee. lol PSN:Meeks32 Gamers Game..Fanboys Pick SIdes........

 Well it's a given that the PS3 is selling more than the 360 life to date by a couple hundred thousand right now.  The PS3 and 360 sales are basically even when you add European, Worldwide(other than Japan), and United States.  Actually i'm giving the 360 too much credit.  PS3 actually has a little bit more demand in those terrortories.  In Japan after 4 months the sales for the PS3 is 800,000 compared to 360 that is 300,000.  8 more months that gap will widen even more.  PS3's worst case scenario will be 9 million units sold worldwide by the end of the year.  Blu-ray is the justification for the price.  It isn't $200 more for no reason.  

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I already got a PS3, so Im one of the 6 or 7 or 8, 9 10 millions PS3 future owners.
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[QUOTE="akuya32"][QUOTE="mikeslemonade"]6 million in the NA or worldwide? If it's the prior you're overestimating and if it's the latter than you're underestimating. I guess you mean worldwide 6 million. I have to disagree and say that they will get more than what the 360 had in one year. 360 got about 8 million, so PS3 should have atleast 9.5 million because PS3 sells in all territories.mikeslemonade

He has a point. The 360 fan base is mostly in the US where as the Sony brand is all around the world. IF the price for both systems was the same this wouldn't even be an issue, but since the PS3 is a little higher I think 6-8 million would be a good number to reach. Either way I don't care if they don't sell another system as long as great games come out so I can play. FF, I am waiting for thee. lol PSN:Meeks32 Gamers Game..Fanboys Pick SIdes........

 Well it's a given that the PS3 is selling more than the 360 life to date by a couple hundred thousand right now.  The PS3 and 360 sales are basically even when you add European, Worldwide(other than Japan), and United States.  Actually i'm giving the 360 too much credit.  PS3 actually has a little bit more demand in those terrortories.  In Japan after 4 months the sales for the PS3 is 800,000 compared to 360 that is 300,000.  8 more months that gap will widen even more.  PS3's worst case scenario will be 9 million units sold worldwide by the end of the year.  Blu-ray is the justification for the price.  It isn't $200 more for no reason.  

It doesn't matter where one console was or is in relation to another console from a launch perspective. All that matters is what is in homes right now. Consoles usually only enjoy brisk sales during launch and at the holidays. The rest of the year sales usually aren't that impressive. If the PS3 does hit 6 million sold this year it probably won't be until the holiday season.
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#41 GameArtGuy
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t the current rate of both consoles sales, MS will keep its lead for the next coming years simply because of its head start. Its non like MS will STOP selling consoles while sony hits 10 million. When sony hits 10 million MS will be at around 20million, when sony hits 20 million, MS will probably be at around 25-30 million. when MS hits 40 million, the ps3 will probably be at 40 million as well.... Its going to take a long time to catch up
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#42 mightyboosh13
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[QUOTE="crashintome202"]6+ million for sure. im thinking around 7-8 millioncripset87

I think 8-10 if they drop the price by $100.

Agree... Drop the price and I'm sold... Still refuse to pay £300+ for just a system. Even a 360 is pushing it for me. Ms & Soy both should drop price...
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er.ok, whatever floats your boat.
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by the end of the problobly
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good for sony
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#46 soldier1993
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the original xbox couldn't reach even 25 millions!! I can't see the 360 passing 30 millions so easyly.... What is the big difference between the original xbox and the 360? I can't see much improvements!!
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Theyve got it in da baggggggg
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Things to make people buy the ps3 -

1-Make the Browser better

2-Make the PS store better ( Get some more games )

3-Keep those exclusives coming

4-Make some new things like Home

5-Make Home the best thing you have every put on a system ( Just make it good and take your time !!! )

**** Make a partnership with Apple , it would really work

**** Watch Microsoft Copy Home

pdias_92
yeah because microsoft has been copying people soooo much this generation..... *rolls eyes* if you want to watch a company rip people off, just watch sony for a couple of weeks.... something will come up
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#49 Roland123_basic
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[QUOTE="pdias_92"]

With all the titles coming out this year , the PS3 WILL reach 6+ million units this year . It going to top the Chrismahanuquanza Day presents list with exclusives . Sony should get ready and start making PS3's for Chrismahanuquanza Day .

Password1233456

I agree, but i believe it wouldnt be considered 'Chrismahanuquanza Day' considering those 3 holidays dont happen on the same day...and that Hanukkah is more than a day long...and i believe Kwanzaa is about a week long, also...so...To be politically correct...'It is going to top the Holiday 2007 charts'

yay... someone overly obsessive about being politically correct! Its christmas that drives sales in that time of year.... you know, that holiday that has lost all meaning to the vast majority of america, and has just become a retail extraveganza....
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#50 bdhoff
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the original xbox couldn't reach even 25 millions!! I can't see the 360 passing 30 millions so easyly.... What is the big difference between the original xbox and the 360? I can't see much improvements!!soldier1993
Oh, I wouldn't say that. Microsoft launched the Xbox at the end of the last generation, and they were new to the business. This time around they seem to have the proper footing. Everyone likes to bash, but they are giving Sony a run for their money right now. And contrary to fanboy logic that's a good thing. It is going to push Sony to deliver, and we'll all benefit from that.