US and UK's special bond

We all know that the 360 is easily winning in the US and the PS3 is beating the 360 in Japan and Asia. But Europe is evenly balanced. The UK is the largest market in Europe and if you look at the numbers you will see how well the 360 has done compared to the other European countries. If you took out the UK from Europe then indeed Europe would be Sonyland. MS have realised that if they do a good job here in Britain then it would be difficult for Sony to win Europe.

This is the last six months sales: (vgchartz)

PS3 - 188,061

X360 - 366,759

The 360 is almost outselling the PS3 2:1

Just goes to prove that there really is a special bond between Britain and the US and we have similiar tastes in games.

25% of my friendlist is Americans. 1% is from Pakistan and 1% from France.

Well, i agree and disagree. For the hardcore gamers, the 360 is the only choice here. however, as Christmas comes around and parents and casuals are going out to buy presents, they're immediately put off by the lack of optional extras included with the 360 (and paying for onilne play). They don't feel they're getting value for money. While this may be superficial to us, i think it will not bode well for the 360 this christmas...nicenator

I disagree with your point. If your a casual you gonna buy the Arcade version of the 360 for £200 or if you want to play online you will buy the Premuim for £250. Why would you buy the gimped 40gb PS3 for £300?

Ah. but people aren't buying the gimped PS3. They're buying the 60Gb with B/C, blu ray capability, 20gb extra space, free wireless, free online, a controller that is already rechargeable, and two games. Considering thats only £50 more, you begin to see why people think they're getting more for their money.

[QUOTE="nicenator"]Well, i agree and disagree. For the hardcore gamers, the 360 is the only choice here. however, as Christmas comes around and parents and casuals are going out to buy presents, they're immediately put off by the lack of optional extras included with the 360 (and paying for onilne play). They don't feel they're getting value for money. While this may be superficial to us, i think it will not bode well for the 360 this christmas...lazerluke

I disagree with your point. If your a casual you gonna buy the Arcade version of the 360 for £200 or if you want to play online you will buy the Premuim for £250. Why would you buy the gimped 40gb PS3 for £300?

the "gimped" PS3 isnt all that gimped....heck it has more features than the "Elite X360"

[QUOTE="lazerluke"]

[QUOTE="nicenator"]Well, i agree and disagree. For the hardcore gamers, the 360 is the only choice here. however, as Christmas comes around and parents and casuals are going out to buy presents, they're immediately put off by the lack of optional extras included with the 360 (and paying for onilne play). They don't feel they're getting value for money. While this may be superficial to us, i think it will not bode well for the 360 this christmas...-Serpahim-

I disagree with your point. If your a casual you gonna buy the Arcade version of the 360 for £200 or if you want to play online you will buy the Premuim for £250. Why would you buy the gimped 40gb PS3 for £300?

the "gimped" PS3 isnt all that gimped....heck it has more features than the "Elite X360"

What like no games, no BC, smaller hard drive, and no rumble.

[QUOTE="-Serpahim-"][QUOTE="lazerluke"]

[QUOTE="nicenator"]Well, i agree and disagree. For the hardcore gamers, the 360 is the only choice here. however, as Christmas comes around and parents and casuals are going out to buy presents, they're immediately put off by the lack of optional extras included with the 360 (and paying for onilne play). They don't feel they're getting value for money. While this may be superficial to us, i think it will not bode well for the 360 this christmas...lazerluke

I disagree with your point. If your a casual you gonna buy the Arcade version of the 360 for £200 or if you want to play online you will buy the Premuim for £250. Why would you buy the gimped 40gb PS3 for £300?

the "gimped" PS3 isnt all that gimped....heck it has more features than the "Elite X360"

What like no games, no BC, smaller hard drive, and no rumble.

Congrats you turned your own topic in to a fanboy arguement.

UK and US does have similar tastes. PS3 will do better in UK % wise than US though.Kratos_OMEGA

And the Wii will do better in the US % wise.

[QUOTE="Kratos_OMEGA"]UK and US does have similar tastes. PS3 will do better in UK % wise than US though.Jandurin

And the Wii will do better in the US % wise.

All 3 consoles do well in the UK , as does the PC .... its more of a varied community.

most UK gamers only care about Fifa, NFS and GTA...and also 50 Cent so i dont think they have same taste as U.S. 8)

most UK gamers only care about Fifa, NFS and GTA...and also 50 Cent so i dont think they have same taste as U.S. 8)

mingo123

You know thats not true :P ... unless you count most as the chavs.