Where are all the 110m PS2 people going?

The PS2 is finally beginning it's slow death.  It's been an awesome system and has had a great run.  But the market is ready for the next gen.  Let's see....there's the PS3 that's $600.  It's selling terribly which means nobody is eagerly spilling into the PS2's sequel.  There's the 360, which isn't doing so well either, but hardcores love it.  Then there is the Wii which is a casual's paradise and has been selling out instantly since launch 5 months ago.

My point?  People arn't going to wait 3+ years for the PS3 to drop to an affordable price.  They want a fun, unique, and affordable console and that's what the Wii is offering.  The arguement that 110m people, about 80% casuals, will remain devoted to Sony is just rediculous.

Cows, before responding remember:  E3 2006. 

Playstation 2 was a secondary gaming system next to my PC...

And the Playstation 3 is the same thing... 

there never was 110 million sony lied.xjet039

Sony didn't lie about Santa Claus did they?  DID THEY??? 

[QUOTE="xjet039"]there never was 110 million sony lied.OceanLeet

Sony didn't lie about Santa Claus did they? DID THEY???

"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 years, yeah thats badUrlacherMLB54

It could have done a lot better. 

It's still too early for casuals to jump on the current gen wagon.

110 million SOLD, but how many broke?drewtwo99

I dunno, how many did break fanboys, alot of you seem to say the PS2 had alot of hardware problems and it had its share but i don't think to the extent half of the sales were due to PS2s being rebought for the third time.

[QUOTE="UrlacherMLB54"]"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 years, yeah thats badpurplemidgets

It could have done a lot better.

[QUOTE="drewtwo99"]110 million SOLD, but how many broke?solidte

I dunno, how many did break fanboys, alot of you seem to say the PS2 had alot of hardware problems and it had its share but i don't think to the extent half of the sales were due to PS2s being rebought for the third time.

It's still too early for casuals to jump on the current gen wagon.

DementedDragon

I disagree. I have friends and family that don't play games, but own Wii's.Sooshy

If casuals were adopting now, the sale numbers would be much higher than they are.

[QUOTE="Sooshy"]I disagree. I have friends and family that don't play games, but own Wii's.DementedDragon

If casuals were adopting now, the sale numbers would be much higher than they are.

They can't be any higher because Nintendo can't keep up with the demand.Sooshy

Well Nintendo isn't the only one selling systems.  ^_~

[QUOTE="Sooshy"]They can't be any higher because Nintendo can't keep up with the demand.DementedDragon

Well Nintendo isn't the only one selling systems. ^_~

110 million SOLD, but how many broke?drewtwo99

What do you mean by that? It must have went over my head.Sooshy

you said in your last comment "They can't be any higher because Nintendo can't keep up with the demand." in response to my suggesting that if casuals are starting to buy systems now the sales would be higher.  I took it as you insinuating that casuals only want Wiis.  and that's why I gave that reply.

[QUOTE="Sooshy"]What do you mean by that? It must have went over my head.DementedDragon

you said in your last comment "They can't be any higher because Nintendo can't keep up with the demand." in response to my suggesting that if casuals are starting to buy systems now the sales would be higher. I took it as you insinuating that casuals only want Wiis. and that's why I gave that reply.

I doubt casuals are done with the PS2 just yet. The PS2 is still selling very well and some of the recent releases on the system are better than current gen offerings. There is also a huge library of cheap games and I haven't even got around to playing everything that interests me on the system. Madden didn't sell as well on Wii as it did on the PS3 despite the smaller userbase and it's always a good indication of where the PS2 casuals are heading. The Wii also isn't getting GTA and it doesn't have anything like Gran Turismo.Idonomeus

[QUOTE="DementedDragon"]

[QUOTE="Sooshy"]What do you mean by that? It must have went over my head.Sooshy

you said in your last comment "They can't be any higher because Nintendo can't keep up with the demand." in response to my suggesting that if casuals are starting to buy systems now the sales would be higher. I took it as you insinuating that casuals only want Wiis. and that's why I gave that reply.

You know . . . . neither do I.

[QUOTE="drewtwo99"]110 million SOLD, but how many broke?T-Aldous

there never was 110 million sony lied.xjet039

What a hater.

Actually, there are over 120+ Million PS2's out there, the TC is wrong.

The PS2 is finally beginning it's slow death. It's been an awesome system and has had a great run. But the market is ready for the next gen. Let's see....there's the PS3 that's $600. It's selling terribly which means nobody is eagerly spilling into the PS2's sequel. There's the 360, which isn't doing so well either, but hardcores love it. Then there is the Wii which is a casual's paradise and has been selling out instantly since launch 5 months ago.

My point? People arn't going to wait 3+ years for the PS3 to drop to an affordable price. They want a fun, unique, and affordable console and that's what the Wii is offering. The arguement that 110m people, about 80% casuals, will remain devoted to Sony is just rediculous.

Cows, before responding remember: E3 2006.

OceanLeet

The PS2 has better games than the Wii, thats right ! and the graphics are on par or better than the Wii. Even Nitendo came out and said the Wii isnt a next-gen console. Your thread fails. Most people are going to either buy a Xbox360 or PS3. And more than not most PS2 player will be loyal to the Playstation brand.

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[QUOTE="xjet039"]there never was 110 million sony lied.SolidTy

What a hater.

Actually, there are over 120+ Million PS2's out there, the TC is wrong.

link? 

110 million SOLD, but how many broke?drewtwo99

there never was 110 million sony lied.xjet039

"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 year, yeah thats bad.UrlacherMLB54

[QUOTE="UrlacherMLB54"]"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 year, yeah thats bad.beinss

[QUOTE="beinss"][QUOTE="UrlacherMLB54"]"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 year, yeah thats bad.palaric8

[QUOTE="palaric8"][QUOTE="beinss"][QUOTE="UrlacherMLB54"]"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 year, yeah thats bad.laughingman42

[QUOTE="palaric8"][QUOTE="beinss"][QUOTE="UrlacherMLB54"]"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 year, yeah thats bad.laughingman42

[QUOTE="laughingman42"][QUOTE="palaric8"][QUOTE="beinss"][QUOTE="UrlacherMLB54"]"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 year, yeah thats bad.Idonomeus

[QUOTE="laughingman42"][QUOTE="palaric8"][QUOTE="beinss"][QUOTE="UrlacherMLB54"]"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 year, yeah thats bad.palaric8

[QUOTE="laughingman42"][QUOTE="palaric8"][QUOTE="beinss"][QUOTE="UrlacherMLB54"]"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 year, yeah thats bad.Idonomeus

[QUOTE="palaric8"][QUOTE="laughingman42"][QUOTE="palaric8"][QUOTE="beinss"][QUOTE="UrlacherMLB54"]"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 year, yeah thats bad.laughingman42

[QUOTE="laughingman42"][QUOTE="palaric8"][QUOTE="laughingman42"][QUOTE="palaric8"][QUOTE="beinss"][QUOTE="UrlacherMLB54"]"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 year, yeah thats bad.palaric8

[QUOTE="palaric8"][QUOTE="laughingman42"][QUOTE="palaric8"][QUOTE="laughingman42"][QUOTE="palaric8"][QUOTE="beinss"][QUOTE="UrlacherMLB54"]"360 isn't doing so well" WHAT? 10 mil in 1 year, yeah thats bad.laughingman42