So...do you still think the ps3 will outsell the xbox 360

I think the price cut for 360 is really going to boost its sales. Here are links

Gamespot

VGChartz

Here is an interesting part from the VGChartz article

Calculating the Impact of the $199.99 Price Point

Microsoft has been no stranger to the $199.99 price point. In interviews, high brass officials from Microsoft have stated they are 'very aware' that the $199.99 is the sweet spot for console sales. Earlier this year, a weakening Xbox 360 had it's price re-vamped to the 199 Euro price point in February. According to VGChartz.com tracking information, this price drop has allowed the Xbox 360 to gain traction, and sell 100% more units in the February-July timeframe - From an estimated 750,00 to 1,750,000 units in the 6 month timeframe.

Could a similar boost happen in the United States? It is entirely possible: Such a price point will leave the Xbox 360 as the lowest priced Next-Gen console on the market ($50 below the Wii's $249.99 price point), and digging ever-closer to the Playstation 2's pricepoint of $129.99

Not only is the impact of the $199.99 going to of large importance, the scheduling of the drop is telling as well. It takes place 1 week after Square Enix's 'Infinite Undiscovery' and 2 weeks before Harmonix/EA's 'Rock Band 2' - Both exclusive to the Xbox 360 platform at the time of release and pricedrop (obviously, Rock Band 2 will ship in November for the other platforms).

Could Microsoft be making a true power-play for the Holidays? I think so. At a $199.99 price point, and Microsoft's continued dedication to steal away both Sony's hardcore user base through gobbling up former exclusives such as Tales of Vesperia, and Star Ocean , and attempting to woo casual gamers away from Nintendo with such offerings as Your In the Movies and Lips , it would seem that the price drop could act as a suitable catalyst for higher sales.

So can the ps3 still outsell the 360?

Well I'll say this if the 360 doesn't outsell the PS3 this year with that price cut then thats says it all in my opinion. In reality the casuals will be going for the Wii but since Nintendo has already said there will be a shortage again this holiday season those who can't find one will probably go for the $200 360.

I think the price cut for 360 is really going to boost its sales. Here are links

Gamespot

VGChartz

Here is an interesting part from the VGChartz article

Calculating the Impact of the $199.99 Price Point

Microsoft has been no stranger to the $199.99 price point. In interviews, high brass officials from Microsoft have stated they are 'very aware' that the $199.99 is the sweet spot for console sales. Earlier this year, a weakening Xbox 360 had it's price re-vamped to the 199 Euro price point in February. According to VGChartz.com tracking information, this price drop has allowed the Xbox 360 to gain traction, and sell 100% more units in the February-July timeframe - From an estimated 750,00 to 1,750,000 units in the 6 month timeframe.

Could a similar boost happen in the United States? It is entirely possible: Such a price point will leave the Xbox 360 as the lowest priced Next-Gen console on the market ($50 below the Wii's $249.99 price point), and digging ever-closer to the Playstation 2's pricepoint of $129.99

Not only is the impact of the $199.99 going to of large importance, the scheduling of the drop is telling as well. It takes place 1 week after Square Enix's 'Infinite Undiscovery' and 2 weeks before Harmonix/EA's 'Rock Band 2' - Both exclusive to the Xbox 360 platform at the time of release and pricedrop (obviously, Rock Band 2 will ship in November for the other platforms).

Could Microsoft be making a true power-play for the Holidays? I think so. At a $199.99 price point, and Microsoft's continued dedication to steal away both Sony's hardcore user base through gobbling up former exclusives such as Tales of Vesperia, and Star Ocean , and attempting to woo casual gamers away from Nintendo with such offerings as Your In the Movies and Lips , it would seem that the price drop could act as a suitable catalyst for higher sales.

So can the ps3 still outsell the 360?

ArrancarVizard

How cares??? Do you get paid off of every 360 that's sold?

And besides, the PS3 has about 8 or 9 years left. How many does the 360 have? So to answer your question, yes, the PS3 can outsell the 360 in overall sales

Worldwide - Absolutely

America - LOL!!! ROFL!!! Wait... let me catch my breathe... I'm laughing too hard... LROALLOLOLOL!!!!! Funny. :D

But Worldwide, yes.

I don't see a lot of those niche rpgs making a significant impact or the casual offerings like lips and you're in the movies doing anything in North America ..... but yeah ..... the pricepoint , overall library and marketing of both should put the 360 in the drivers seat for the rest of this year over the ps3.

Worldwide - Absolutely

America - LOL!!! ROFL!!! Wait... let me catch my breathe... I'm laughing too hard... LROALLOLOLOL!!!!! Funny. :D

But Worldwide, yes.

death919

I didnt know that it was that funny.

If you were going to buy a 360, why not buy the BEST 360?LOXO7

Yes. Microsoft screwed up in Japan and their on even terms with the PS3 in Europe despite their one year head start. That will cost them.

They need to really try to get different games out there. But nothing going to turn things around for them in Japan.

Yes. Microsoft screwed up in Japan and their on even terms with the PS3 in Europe despite their one year head start. That will cost them.

They need to really try to get different games out there. But nothing going to turn things around for them in Japan.

vashkey

ms has tons of great games in japan but no one wants to buy them. japan is biased against an american product.

that system is bare bones LOL people who buy it are gonna get pissed off about how it lacks just about everythingunholymight

The casuals are probably gonna buy it because its cheaper than the Wii ;)

[QUOTE="unholymight"]that system is bare bones LOL people who buy it are gonna get pissed off about how it lacks just about everythingArrancarVizard

The casuals are probably gonna buy it because its cheaper than the Wii ;)

all casuals are attracted to blu ray, as well, cause its "blue"

[QUOTE="unholymight"]that system is bare bones LOL people who buy it are gonna get pissed off about how it lacks just about everythingArrancarVizard

The casuals are probably gonna buy it because its cheaper than the Wii ;)

I am sure those casuals will find out how the arcade lacks important features.

[QUOTE="unholymight"]that system is bare bones LOL people who buy it are gonna get pissed off about how it lacks just about everythingArrancarVizard

The casuals are probably gonna buy it because its cheaper than the Wii ;)

PS3 will have more hardware than X360 by mid-late 2009. Price cut or not, Sony is going to overtake them no matter what happens from this point.

I think the price cut for 360 is really going to boost its sales. Here are links

Gamespot

VGChartz

Here is an interesting part from the VGChartz article

Calculating the Impact of the $199.99 Price Point

Microsoft has been no stranger to the $199.99 price point. In interviews, high brass officials from Microsoft have stated they are 'very aware' that the $199.99 is the sweet spot for console sales. Earlier this year, a weakening Xbox 360 had it's price re-vamped to the 199 Euro price point in February. According to VGChartz.com tracking information, this price drop has allowed the Xbox 360 to gain traction, and sell 100% more units in the February-July timeframe - From an estimated 750,00 to 1,750,000 units in the 6 month timeframe.

Could a similar boost happen in the United States? It is entirely possible: Such a price point will leave the Xbox 360 as the lowest priced Next-Gen console on the market ($50 below the Wii's $249.99 price point), and digging ever-closer to the Playstation 2's pricepoint of $129.99

Not only is the impact of the $199.99 going to of large importance, the scheduling of the drop is telling as well. It takes place 1 week after Square Enix's 'Infinite Undiscovery' and 2 weeks before Harmonix/EA's 'Rock Band 2' - Both exclusive to the Xbox 360 platform at the time of release and pricedrop (obviously, Rock Band 2 will ship in November for the other platforms).

Could Microsoft be making a true power-play for the Holidays? I think so. At a $199.99 price point, and Microsoft's continued dedication to steal away both Sony's hardcore user base through gobbling up former exclusives such as Tales of Vesperia, and Star Ocean , and attempting to woo casual gamers away from Nintendo with such offerings as Your In the Movies and Lips , it would seem that the price drop could act as a suitable catalyst for higher sales.

So can the ps3 still outsell the 360?

ArrancarVizard

The 360 will see a boost, vut not a big one.

The Wii bundles are selling out at $399 so I don't think a less featured X box 360 is gonna retake anything, not even the PS3.

[QUOTE="ArrancarVizard"]

I think the price cut for 360 is really going to boost its sales. Here are links

Gamespot

VGChartz

Here is an interesting part from the VGChartz article

Calculating the Impact of the $199.99 Price Point

Microsoft has been no stranger to the $199.99 price point. In interviews, high brass officials from Microsoft have stated they are 'very aware' that the $199.99 is the sweet spot for console sales. Earlier this year, a weakening Xbox 360 had it's price re-vamped to the 199 Euro price point in February. According to VGChartz.com tracking information, this price drop has allowed the Xbox 360 to gain traction, and sell 100% more units in the February-July timeframe - From an estimated 750,00 to 1,750,000 units in the 6 month timeframe.

Could a similar boost happen in the United States? It is entirely possible: Such a price point will leave the Xbox 360 as the lowest priced Next-Gen console on the market ($50 below the Wii's $249.99 price point), and digging ever-closer to the Playstation 2's pricepoint of $129.99

Not only is the impact of the $199.99 going to of large importance, the scheduling of the drop is telling as well. It takes place 1 week after Square Enix's 'Infinite Undiscovery' and 2 weeks before Harmonix/EA's 'Rock Band 2' - Both exclusive to the Xbox 360 platform at the time of release and pricedrop (obviously, Rock Band 2 will ship in November for the other platforms).

Could Microsoft be making a true power-play for the Holidays? I think so. At a $199.99 price point, and Microsoft's continued dedication to steal away both Sony's hardcore user base through gobbling up former exclusives such as Tales of Vesperia, and Star Ocean , and attempting to woo casual gamers away from Nintendo with such offerings as Your In the Movies and Lips , it would seem that the price drop could act as a suitable catalyst for higher sales.

So can the ps3 still outsell the 360?

Vectah_Sigma

How cares??? Do you get paid off of every 360 that's sold?

And besides, the PS3 has about 8 or 9 years left. How many does the 360 have? So to answer your question, yes, the PS3 can outsell the 360 in overall sales

I do care because the console with the more install base usually gets better third party support.

casuals love blue ray cause its blueunholymight

The color blue sells better over red.

I think the price cut for 360 is really going to boost its sales. Here are links

Gamespot

VGChartz

Here is an interesting part from the VGChartz article

Calculating the Impact of the $199.99 Price Point

Microsoft has been no stranger to the $199.99 price point. In interviews, high brass officials from Microsoft have stated they are 'very aware' that the $199.99 is the sweet spot for console sales. Earlier this year, a weakening Xbox 360 had it's price re-vamped to the 199 Euro price point in February. According to VGChartz.com tracking information, this price drop has allowed the Xbox 360 to gain traction, and sell 100% more units in the February-July timeframe - From an estimated 750,00 to 1,750,000 units in the 6 month timeframe.

Could a similar boost happen in the United States? It is entirely possible: Such a price point will leave the Xbox 360 as the lowest priced Next-Gen console on the market ($50 below the Wii's $249.99 price point), and digging ever-closer to the Playstation 2's pricepoint of $129.99

Not only is the impact of the $199.99 going to of large importance, the scheduling of the drop is telling as well. It takes place 1 week after Square Enix's 'Infinite Undiscovery' and 2 weeks before Harmonix/EA's 'Rock Band 2' - Both exclusive to the Xbox 360 platform at the time of release and pricedrop (obviously, Rock Band 2 will ship in November for the other platforms).

Could Microsoft be making a true power-play for the Holidays? I think so. At a $199.99 price point, and Microsoft's continued dedication to steal away both Sony's hardcore user base through gobbling up former exclusives such as Tales of Vesperia, and Star Ocean , and attempting to woo casual gamers away from Nintendo with such offerings as Your In the Movies and Lips , it would seem that the price drop could act as a suitable catalyst for higher sales.

So can the ps3 still outsell the 360?

ArrancarVizard

So now VG Chart is a creditable website now?

Arcade is just a bad idea all they way around even at $199.

[QUOTE="vashkey"]

Yes. Microsoft screwed up in Japan and their on even terms with the PS3 in Europe despite their one year head start. That will cost them.

They need to really try to get different games out there. But nothing going to turn things around for them in Japan.

xbox360isgr8t

ms has tons of great games in japan but no one wants to buy them. japan is biased against an american product.

Dont get it twisted, the U.S. is bias too.

[QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"][QUOTE="vashkey"]

Yes. Microsoft screwed up in Japan and their on even terms with the PS3 in Europe despite their one year head start. That will cost them.

They need to really try to get different games out there. But nothing going to turn things around for them in Japan.

CubanBlunt

ms has tons of great games in japan but no one wants to buy them. japan is biased against an american product.

Dont get it twisted, the U.S. is bias too.

I was going to say the same thing, but that i was like.......why bother

[QUOTE="Vectah_Sigma"][QUOTE="ArrancarVizard"]

I think the price cut for 360 is really going to boost its sales. Here are links

Gamespot

VGChartz

Here is an interesting part from the VGChartz article

Calculating the Impact of the $199.99 Price Point

Microsoft has been no stranger to the $199.99 price point. In interviews, high brass officials from Microsoft have stated they are 'very aware' that the $199.99 is the sweet spot for console sales. Earlier this year, a weakening Xbox 360 had it's price re-vamped to the 199 Euro price point in February. According to VGChartz.com tracking information, this price drop has allowed the Xbox 360 to gain traction, and sell 100% more units in the February-July timeframe - From an estimated 750,00 to 1,750,000 units in the 6 month timeframe.

Could a similar boost happen in the United States? It is entirely possible: Such a price point will leave the Xbox 360 as the lowest priced Next-Gen console on the market ($50 below the Wii's $249.99 price point), and digging ever-closer to the Playstation 2's pricepoint of $129.99

Not only is the impact of the $199.99 going to of large importance, the scheduling of the drop is telling as well. It takes place 1 week after Square Enix's 'Infinite Undiscovery' and 2 weeks before Harmonix/EA's 'Rock Band 2' - Both exclusive to the Xbox 360 platform at the time of release and pricedrop (obviously, Rock Band 2 will ship in November for the other platforms).

Could Microsoft be making a true power-play for the Holidays? I think so. At a $199.99 price point, and Microsoft's continued dedication to steal away both Sony's hardcore user base through gobbling up former exclusives such as Tales of Vesperia, and Star Ocean , and attempting to woo casual gamers away from Nintendo with such offerings as Your In the Movies and Lips , it would seem that the price drop could act as a suitable catalyst for higher sales.

So can the ps3 still outsell the 360?

ArrancarVizard

How cares??? Do you get paid off of every 360 that's sold?

And besides, the PS3 has about 8 or 9 years left. How many does the 360 have? So to answer your question, yes, the PS3 can outsell the 360 in overall sales

I do care because the console with the more install base usually gets better third party support.

Anything 3rd party is most likey to go mutli-plat, so why worry about it. This years proved that those number dont mean a thing. Long at all of the games that went mutli-plat.

[QUOTE="CubanBlunt"][QUOTE="xbox360isgr8t"][QUOTE="vashkey"]

Yes. Microsoft screwed up in Japan and their on even terms with the PS3 in Europe despite their one year head start. That will cost them.

They need to really try to get different games out there. But nothing going to turn things around for them in Japan.

Vectah_Sigma

ms has tons of great games in japan but no one wants to buy them. japan is biased against an american product.

Dont get it twisted, the U.S. is bias too.

I was going to say the same thing, but that i was like.......why bother

yah but the ps3, wii, and 360 all sell well in america compared to how the 360 does in japan.

japan is more biased towards 360 than us is towards any of the products.

[QUOTE="unholymight"]casuals love blue ray cause its blueLOXO7

The color blue sells better over red.

I lol'ed

its inevitable.