The Top 5 Reasons The PS3 Will Win The Console War

The console market today is as tough as any industry there is, but it wasn't always like this. For the past several years the PS2 has been the console to trump, and before it there was the original Playstation which also dominated the market. One unclear question still remains though; will the Playstation 3 remain atop the market? Many analysts believe that this will in fact hold true, but why are they claiming this? In my personal opinion, here are the Top 5 reasons that the Playstation 3 will eventually re-take the lead in the game industries market.

#5) The Xbox360 and How It Matches Up

The Xbox360 is a great console, but it has its flaws. The Xbox360 is a very similar console to the PS3. They have similar play and they have similar specifications. The Xbox360 has an estimated 30% failure rate (Gizmodo) and this will cost Microsoft dearly. The Xbox360 is struggling to maintain its position in America, and if that isn't enough it can't even gain a foothold in Japan or Europe. The Xbox360 has failed in Japan from the beginning and it is now beginning to lose its appeal in Europe as well (VGChartz). You have to win in Japan if you plan to compete in the console business, and the Xbox360 has failed to do that so far. This is why the PS3 will inevitably beat it out.

#4) The Wii and How It Compares

The Wii is a very good system, but it has some issues. The Wii is fun and all, but I really do not think its position in the console market will stand. So far the games for the Wii have been less than stellar, that is of course unless you like Hannah Montana sing along and Barbie As Repunzel games. There have been a few games that I have liked on the other hand, these include games like "Brawl, Super Mario Galaxy, and Wii Sports" but these games eventually will find their ways to a shelf just like all others. In the near future there just doesn't seem to be any great stand-outs. The Wii also has an issue of longevity, how long can a console built with old technology last? The Wii has proven that old technology in a new case can sell, and we all know that Nintendo will milk it for what it is worth. Nintendo cannot last in a market that demands the latest and greatest in technology forever though. HD is the new thing that everyone wants, and the Wii does not have it--nor will it ever have it. As I see it Nintendo will probably be ready to ship out a new console within the next year or two. This is just another reason why Sony will prevail.

#3) Steadily Dropping Price

I know that this is probably a way over used excuse, and maybe it goes without saying. Sony was and is selling consoles with a price tag that is just unreachable for a lot of us. If they can sell a console for as much as they are selling it, imagine what it will be like when that price gets down to the $300-350 mark. If people wanted to buy a console when it was double that price, imagine how many would want to buy it at that price, the things will be going like wildfire. I will be expecting price drops probably in the June/July-ish area and they will spike console sales one more time. This is yet another reason why you can expect the PS3 to eventually take victory.

#2) Blu-Ray Is Format Of Choice

The people have spoken, and the victor is... (ok you all know this). Blu-Ray won the format war, and I believe it still hasn't completely sunk in with people yet. It is understandable though, that you would not just jump up and go spend $500 on a Blu-Ray player knowing there is a possibility that it could still lose the format war. Eventually though, when the smoke completely clears, the PS3 will begin to see the full effects of the format war. The PS3 should start to sell as good as any other console and will have the advantage of being a 2 for 1 deal; you could even just buy it for the Blu-Ray and still get a decent deal. Blu-Ray is a difference maker, just wait and see.

#1) Sony's Massive Fan Base

While there is no evidence that Sony's oh so loyal fan base is still well over a hundred million, you have to believe enough still remain that it will catch up with it (the PS3) and eventually put it over that hump. Maybe Sony understood that when they were releasing the console, and even with its very disappointing price tag it would eventually sell to those who follow Sony. Don't get me wrong though, every system has its loyal following, but I think that Sony probably has the largest fan base of them all.

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He forgot the most important reason. The awesome games Sony makes! Sony just has some great first and second party studios.

Read it earlier, and the first thing I thought to myself: "Self, who is this guy?"

I have no problem with anyone having an opinion, but I would value a person's opinion moreso if he or she were involved in the industry in some capacity. Is this guy involved, or is he some random gamer?

This is old and the Wii has sold much better something like 1.6 million systems a month now

PS3 vs Wii: Weekly shares of 17.1 / 82.9, bringing total shares to 26.0 / 74.0. If Wii stopped selling and PS3 continued at this week's rate, it would catch up in 283.2 weeks (August 27, 2013).

I really cant even bother myself to argue all those statements TC as most people already know what I would say and Im about to head out the door right now.

I will say this though. The PS3 is my favorite console at the moment, but it will never win this generation. Even if and when it passes the 360 it would be so close it wouldnt really matter, but it will never pass the Wii.

If all of a sudden the PS3 dropped price to $150-$200 range over night, then yes maybe it could, but thats not about to happen.

The console market today is as tough as any industry there is, but it wasn't always like this. For the past several years the PS2 has been the console to trump, and before it there was the original Playstation which also dominated the market. One unclear question still remains though; will the Playstation 3 remain atop the market? Many analysts believe that this will in fact hold true, but why are they claiming this? In my personal opinion, here are the Top 5 reasons that the Playstation 3 will eventually re-take the lead in the game industries market.

#5) The Xbox360 and How It Matches Up

The Xbox360 is a great console, but it has its flaws. The Xbox360 is a very similar console to the PS3. They have similar play and they have similar specifications. The Xbox360 has an estimated 30% failure rate (Gizmodo) and this will cost Microsoft dearly. The Xbox360 is struggling to maintain its position in America, and if that isn't enough it can't even gain a foothold in Japan or Europe. The Xbox360 has failed in Japan from the beginning and it is now beginning to lose its appeal in Europe as well (VGChartz). You have to win in Japan if you plan to compete in the console business, and the Xbox360 has failed to do that so far. This is why the PS3 will inevitably beat it out.

#4) The Wii and How It Compares

The Wii is a very good system, but it has some issues. The Wii is fun and all, but I really do not think its position in the console market will stand. So far the games for the Wii have been less than stellar, that is of course unless you like Hannah Montana sing along and Barbie As Repunzel games. There have been a few games that I have liked on the other hand, these include games like "Brawl, Super Mario Galaxy, and Wii Sports" but these games eventually will find their ways to a shelf just like all others. In the near future there just doesn't seem to be any great stand-outs. The Wii also has an issue of longevity, how long can a console built with old technology last? The Wii has proven that old technology in a new case can sell, and we all know that Nintendo will milk it for what it is worth. Nintendo cannot last in a market that demands the latest and greatest in technology forever though. HD is the new thing that everyone wants, and the Wii does not have it--nor will it ever have it. As I see it Nintendo will probably be ready to ship out a new console within the next year or two. This is just another reason why Sony will prevail.

#3) Steadily Dropping Price

I know that this is probably a way over used excuse, and maybe it goes without saying. Sony was and is selling consoles with a price tag that is just unreachable for a lot of us. If they can sell a console for as much as they are selling it, imagine what it will be like when that price gets down to the $300-350 mark. If people wanted to buy a console when it was double that price, imagine how many would want to buy it at that price, the things will be going like wildfire. I will be expecting price drops probably in the June/July-ish area and they will spike console sales one more time. This is yet another reason why you can expect the PS3 to eventually take victory.

#2) Blu-Ray Is Format Of Choice

The people have spoken, and the victor is... (ok you all know this). Blu-Ray won the format war, and I believe it still hasn't completely sunk in with people yet. It is understandable though, that you would not just jump up and go spend $500 on a Blu-Ray player knowing there is a possibility that it could still lose the format war. Eventually though, when the smoke completely clears, the PS3 will begin to see the full effects of the format war. The PS3 should start to sell as good as any other console and will have the advantage of being a 2 for 1 deal; you could even just buy it for the Blu-Ray and still get a decent deal. Blu-Ray is a difference maker, just wait and see.

#1) Sony's Massive Fan Base

While there is no evidence that Sony's oh so loyal fan base is still well over a hundred million, you have to believe enough still remain that it will catch up with it (the PS3) and eventually put it over that hump. Maybe Sony understood that when they were releasing the console, and even with its very disappointing price tag it would eventually sell to those who follow Sony. Don't get me wrong though, every system has its loyal following, but I think that Sony probably has the largest fan base of them all.

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He forgot the most important reason. The awesome games Sony makes! Sony just has some great first and second party studios.

jakarai

The Wii already won. But PS3 might overtake 360 when GOW3 and GT5 finally come out. It's really a race for second place now for Sony.:|

I like your post; it gives other consoles some credit and isn't full of spelling mistakes and totally unjustified statements.

However, you're wrong about reason # 1, Sony's loyal fanbase. Just as the Wii is the casual's console of this generation (and yes, it can be hardcore as well; I'm currently trying to get all 120 stars in SMG so I can play again as Luigi), the PS2 was the casual console of last generation, and all the casuals have left it for the Wii.

There's always a surefire way to spot the casual's console in any generation, and that's the one which teachers/news broadcasters tell you not to play when you should be revising.

The console market today is as tough as any industry there is, but it wasn't always like this. For the past several years the PS2 has been the console to trump, and before it there was the original Playstation which also dominated the market. One unclear question still remains though; will the Playstation 3 remain atop the market? Many analysts believe that this will in fact hold true, but why are they claiming this? In my personal opinion, here are the Top 5 reasons that the Playstation 3 will eventually re-take the lead in the game industries market.

#5) The Xbox360 and How It Matches Up - the xbox brand has gone from being absolutely arse-kicked to matching the ps3.  Even if it does sell less than the ps3 it wont be much and I call that "grabbing a whole lot of market share"

The Xbox360 is a great console, but it has its flaws. The Xbox360 is a very similar console to the PS3. They have similar play and they have similar specifications. The Xbox360 has an estimated 30% failure rate (Gizmodo) and this will cost Microsoft dearly. The Xbox360 is struggling to maintain its position in America, and if that isn't enough it can't even gain a foothold in Japan or Europe. The Xbox360 has failed in Japan from the beginning and it is now beginning to lose its appeal in Europe as well (VGChartz). You have to win in Japan if you plan to compete in the console business, and the Xbox360 has failed to do that so far. This is why the PS3 will inevitably beat it out.

#4) The Wii and How It Compares - The Wii is massively popular and there doesnt appear to be any decline in that.  As a ps3 fan, you shouldn't even bring the Wii into the discussion.

The Wii is a very good system, but it has some issues. The Wii is fun and all, but I really do not think its position in the console market will stand. So far the games for the Wii have been less than stellar, that is of course unless you like Hannah Montana sing along and Barbie As Repunzel games. There have been a few games that I have liked on the other hand, these include games like "Brawl, Super Mario Galaxy, and Wii Sports" but these games eventually will find their ways to a shelf just like all others. In the near future there just doesn't seem to be any great stand-outs. The Wii also has an issue of longevity, how long can a console built with old technology last? The Wii has proven that old technology in a new case can sell, and we all know that Nintendo will milk it for what it is worth. Nintendo cannot last in a market that demands the latest and greatest in technology forever though. HD is the new thing that everyone wants, and the Wii does not have it--nor will it ever have it. As I see it Nintendo will probably be ready to ship out a new console within the next year or two. This is just another reason why Sony will prevail.

#3) Steadily Dropping Price - All the consoles are dropping in price. The ps3 is still the most expensive.  Nuff said.

I know that this is probably a way over used excuse, and maybe it goes without saying. Sony was and is selling consoles with a price tag that is just unreachable for a lot of us. If they can sell a console for as much as they are selling it, imagine what it will be like when that price gets down to the $300-350 mark. If people wanted to buy a console when it was double that price, imagine how many would want to buy it at that price, the things will be going like wildfire. I will be expecting price drops probably in the June/July-ish area and they will spike console sales one more time. This is yet another reason why you can expect the PS3 to eventually take victory.

#2) Blu-Ray Is Format Of Choice - Nope DVD is the formatof choice

The people have spoken, and the victor is... (ok you all know this). Blu-Ray won the format war, and I believe it still hasn't completely sunk in with people yet. It is understandable though, that you would not just jump up and go spend $500 on a Blu-Ray player knowing there is a possibility that it could still lose the format war. Eventually though, when the smoke completely clears, the PS3 will begin to see the full effects of the format war. The PS3 should start to sell as good as any other console and will have the advantage of being a 2 for 1 deal; you could even just buy it for the Blu-Ray and still get a decent deal. Blu-Ray is a difference maker, just wait and see.

#1) Sony's Massive Fan Base - The current ps3 fanbase IS the playstation fanbase.  Those who have stuck with the ps2 are casulas and are more likely to get a Wii or even a 360 lol.

While there is no evidence that Sony's oh so loyal fan base is still well over a hundred million, you have to believe enough still remain that it will catch up with it (the PS3) and eventually put it over that hump. Maybe Sony understood that when they were releasing the console, and even with its very disappointing price tag it would eventually sell to those who follow Sony. Don't get me wrong though, every system has its loyal following, but I think that Sony probably has the largest fan base of them all.

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He forgot the most important reason. The awesome games Sony makes! Sony just has some great first and second party studios.

There are lot of even better studios who don't do much for Sony at all.

Valve

Epic

Bungie

Lionhead

GSC

Massive Entertainment

Creative Assembly

Blizzard

 

boy I could go on lol..

jakarai

I always laugh when I see the mythical "Sony fanbase" mentioned.

Sure, there are some hardcore Sony enthusiast's out there but I'd like to think most gamers make their choice of console based on game diversity/choice etc and don't limit themselves to a brand for life.Burnsmiesta

I just think of all my old mates who had ps2's last gen either have got a 360, got a Wii (1 has a ps3), the rest still play on their ps2 or have drifted away from gaming.  None of them really have any loyalty to sony.

This IS whatb the ps2 fanbase is like in reality from my experience.  They're not devout Sony fans, they're just casuals.

By looking at current sales trneds, Id say your overly optomistic, the average cow basically.

PS3 is 3rd and will scratch and claw just to get a shot at #2. Wii beat us all.

Yakuza 3Gamertag-TFTW

Hellz yeah man, that game's gonna ROCK!!!

A well-formulated opinion, that most people will disagree with. There is really NO shot at the PS3 selling more than the Wii at this point. It still has a shot at beating the 360, but its still years away from that milestonePOJO_MOFO

Even if it does overtake the Wii one day, it wouldn't be until well into the next generation. So it would be a hollow victory. PS3 = Loser.Floppy_Jim

The Wii has this gen in its pocket.Jandurin

Yeah, if you're six years old.

delusional cows need to stop thinking that the PS3 will win the console war, and just be grateful that it will finish.Fizzman

:lol: So true ! :lol:

#1 reason it won't

Wii. 

Mr. Bear says "That is all. Rawr!"

[QUOTE="Burnsmiesta"]I always laugh when I see the mythical "Sony fanbase" mentioned.

Sure, there are some hardcore Sony enthusiast's out there but I'd like to think most gamers make their choice of console based on game diversity/choice etc and don't limit themselves to a brand for life.DAZZER7

I just think of all my old mates who had ps2's last gen either have got a 360, got a Wii (1 has a ps3), the rest still play on their ps2 or have drifted away from gaming.  None of them really have any loyalty to sony.

This IS whatb the ps2 fanbase is like in reality from my experience.  They're not devout Sony fans, they're just casuals.

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]The Wii has this gen in its pocket.fatzebra

Yeah, if you're six years old.

I wish you guys would stop bumping threads from 2006......

*Looks at thread date*

:lol: I guess the Wii doesn't exist now, because that's the only way the PS3 has even a long shot of winning this gen.

A well-formulated opinion, that most people will disagree with. There is really NO shot at the PS3 selling more than the Wii at this point. It still has a shot at beating the 360, but its still years away from that milestonePOJO_MOFO

#5) The Xbox360 and How It Matches Up

The Xbox360 is a great console, but it has its flaws. The Xbox360 is a very similar console to the PS3. They have similar play and they have similar specifications. The Xbox360 has an estimated 30% failure rate (Gizmodo) PROVEN WRONG so many many times and this will cost Microsoft dearly. The Xbox360 is struggling to maintain its position in America, and if that isn't enough it can't even gain a foothold in Japan or Europe and yet its outselling the PS3 in all the figures that have been released recently in all regions!. The Xbox360 has failed in Japan from the beginning and it is now beginning to lose its appeal in Europe as well (VGChartz) says it all about where your sources come from. You have to win in Japan if you plan to compete in the console business, The UK has more sales of 360's and PS3 than Japan, this isn't the 90's anymore, Japan is no longer the giant it once was and the Xbox360 has failed to do that so far. This is why the PS3 will inevitably beat it out.

#4) The Wii and How It Compares

The Wii is a very good system, but it has some issues. The Wii is fun and all, but I really do not think its position in the console market will stand. So far the games for the Wii have been less than stellar, that is of course unless you like Hannah Montana sing along and Barbie As Repunzel games. There have been a few games that I have liked on the other hand, these include games like "Brawl, Super Mario Galaxy, and Wii Sports" but these games eventually will find their ways to a shelf just like all others. In the near future there just doesn't seem to be any great stand-outs. The Wii also has an issue of longevity, how long can a console built with old technology last? The Wii has proven that old technology in a new case can sell, and we all know that Nintendo will milk it for what it is worth. Nintendo cannot last in a market that demands the latest and greatest in technology forever though. HD is the new thing that everyone wants, and the Wii does not have it--nor will it ever have it. As I see it Nintendo will probably be ready to ship out a new console within the next year or two. This is just another reason why Sony will prevail. Say Nintendo release a console in 2 yrs, as will MS, what will Sony do? And even if the Wii stops selling tomorrow how long will it take the PS3 to catch up 1 maybe 2 years? The PS3 will NEVER catch the Wii in sales.

#3) Steadily Dropping Price

I know that this is probably a way over used excuse, and maybe it goes without saying. Sony was and is selling consoles with a price tag that is just unreachable for a lot of us. If they can sell a console for as much as they are selling it, imagine what it will be like when that price gets down to the $300-350 mark. If people wanted to buy a console when it was double that price, imagine how many would want to buy it at that price, the things will be going like wildfire. I will be expecting price drops probably in the June/July-ish area and they will spike console sales one more time. This is yet another reason why you can expect the PS3 to eventually take victory. Sony has already cut the price how many times? The crappy dollar and lackluster sales of electronics has made it impossible for Sony to cut the price of the console. By July next year the Wii will be out of sight.

#2) Blu-Ray Is Format Of Choice

The people have spoken, and the victor is... (ok you all know this). Blu-Ray won the format war, and I believe it still hasn't completely sunk in with people yet. It is understandable though, that you would not just jump up and go spend $500 on a Blu-Ray player knowing there is a possibility that it could still lose the format war. Eventually though, when the smoke completely clears, the PS3 will begin to see the full effects of the format war. The PS3 should start to sell as good as any other console and will have the advantage of being a 2 for 1 deal; you could even just buy it for the Blu-Ray and still get a decent deal. Blu-Ray is a difference maker, just wait and see.

Blu-ray won and the PS3 still is selling poorly everywhere. Most people don't care about Blu-ray. In a few yrs it may well be obsolete.

#1) Sony's Massive Fan Base

While there is no evidence that Sony's oh so loyal fan base is still well over a hundred million, you have to believe enough still remain that it will catch up with it (the PS3) and eventually put it over that hump. Maybe Sony understood that when they were releasing the console, and even with its very disappointing price tag it would eventually sell to those who follow Sony. Don't get me wrong though, every system has its loyal following, but I think that Sony probably has the largest fan base of them all.

LOL just because someone buys a product it doesn't make them a fan, and certainly not a fanboy.

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He forgot the most important reason. The awesome games Sony makes! Sony just has some great first and second party studios.

jakarai

i own a ps3...as much as it would be great it that was true...yeh well its not..

wii will win..

as for 36 0and ps3...well its a toss up..personally i think ps3 will win since sony products tend to have a long shelf life (look at ps2)..

Your crazy. Wii won no doubt? Wii has HD it just doesn't come with the cords. Oh and whats the use of a system when everytime you sell one sony loses money? It's a joke thats like buying a new car and selling it right away you LOSE money...DivinitySkate

wii doesnt do HD. the component cables you can buy for it just upscales the resolution to 480p, which is below the general minimun HD resolution of 720p

I thought people gave up on this idea...guess not :(Waffle_Fish

This generation will end and someone, somewhere, will still say that Sony will win at the end of the 10 year lifecycle.

The Xbox360 is struggling to maintain its position in America, and if that isn't enough it can't even gain a foothold in Japan or Europe. The Xbox360 has failed in Japan from the beginning and it is now beginning to lose its appeal in Europe as well (VGChartz).

What..? The PS3 and 360 are selling fairly evenly this year in North America, so the 360 still has about double the fanbase. Yes the console has failed in Japan from the start, but recently this has improved a little. And the Europe comment makes no sense.. from what I can tell on VGchartz.. this is the 360s best year yet in Europe. 

Honestly can not see any console being able to catch the Wii. The loyal fanbase comment is a bit of an odd one. I own a PS2 pretty much everyone I know owns a PS2, I don't think any of them consider themselves to be "loyal sony fans". 

edit: I'm guessing the article this is from is ancient?