Xbox lost. Sony came in 2nd. And Nintendo dominated.

Why did xbox lose?

A: Xbox was aimed at american/english speaking audiences. They have sold about 15% of what they have sold in the USA world wide. For example, Japan.. also known as the biggest gaming market, where the Xbox failed thus far at 400k systems.

Even with a price drop, it wont sell. Because it's not targetting a world audiences. Why do you think its sold 80-85% of its hardware in the USA? other places where its doing averagely is in the UK and in 1-2 more english speaking countries. And let's face it, the price drop in the USA won't help it much. As most gamers who wanted to pay around $250 went with a wii instead. A bit too late now microsoft. But its ok, you'll still sell more as time progresses. Just not enough for 2nd place.

The current 3rd place holder.. aka Play Station 3:

The blu ray was too ambitious. Most gamers aren't rich. They are like my self, who can barely pay rent and food etc. This is why sony failed. Too pricey. I don't have a use for a "blu ray". I like my DVD collection of movies. And i wont be deleting them for something new in the coming years. Maybe in 5-10 years when the current "new" technology is very cheap.

Why will sony get 2nd place?

Because the price drop will sell for sony the amount they havent been able to sell. Producing sells of 2-3x more. Except that they are doing this a bit late. The System will deffinitely Beat the Xbox 360 for 2nd place. But it wont be able to put out Nintendo's Fire. Let's face it, Nintendo reclaimed it's crown as #1 once more.

And come on sony.. Saying the PS3 will be better in 2-3 years. WHY sony? Why? In 3 years we will start hearing things about the new Nintendo, the New Xbox, etc. Making your system be "last gen" because the new systems are 1-2 years away.

Gamers, parents, children, etc all around the world are hearing great things about the Nintendo Wii system. For example every gaming site has forums where the Wii's domination this console generation is talked about. Entising gamers to buy the system and try it out. And none gamers are hearing great things, that makes them convert to becoming gamers themselves. For example the Wii exclusive titles that help adults and the elderly such as Wii sports. And the soon to be WiiFitness.

The Nintendo Wii system didn't just begin dominating in the USA like the Xbox did, it completely took over Japan and Europe.

Japan also benefit from a lower price system. And games made for them. Not just american titles. Nintendo did a great job in selling to the entire world. Not just america. This is where like i said before Xbox failed.

This holiday season Nintendo takes off the gloves, and is releasing two of it's most selling franchiese: SMBB and Mario Galaxy. This two games alone will out sell Halo in the USA by a lot. Now.. let's talk about world wide sells. I already said how these two titles will beat Halo in the USA.. Remember how Xbox 360 have very little world wide reputation? Well Nintendo is doing Great in the World wide market. So SSMB and Mario Galaxy will sell out in Japan, and in europe. Adding a large number to the sells.

And guess what? This also proves that most people don't give in to the hype of pretty visuals. Which i am proud to see.

Wii and DS are in complete domination of the gaming world at the moment.

This gen is only now starting to heat up. I think if Sony get the 40GB out in all major countries before the arrival of games like MGSIV and GT5, the competition will get even fiercer between the 360, PS3 and Wii.

Nintendo needs to work on its 3rd party support. Consumers won't cling on if there are no major games to play, especially when PS3 and 360 steal hype next year with GTAIV, so that's what Nintendo needs to work on to dominate. But I wouldn't count out Sony, or even MS just yet.

I think it would be far too much of an up hill battle for the PS3 & 360 to catch up with the Wii.

therefore this thread speaks the truth.

Nice crystal ball, now tell me next weeks lottery numbers.whocares4peace

:lol: Nice I was going to make a crack like that but you beat me to it. Seriously these "I can predict the outcome of the system wars" threads are really ridiculous. This thing's a long long way from over.

Why did xbox lose?

A: Xbox was aimed at american/english speaking audiences. They have sold about 15% of what they have sold in the USA world wide. For example, Japan.. also known as the biggest gaming market, where the Xbox failed thus far at 400k systems.

grandlx2

Get your facts straight and maybe I'll read the rest of the post.

With the PS3's price still a factor, and that fact that many of it's games just aren't that good and are overhyped (Screw you Lair!), it has a worse chance to sell better than the 360, especially with a year head start. But you can not discount the fact that everytime an awesome 360 game comes out, it boosts sales drastically. Look at Halo 3, it made the 360 sales surpass the Wii, which, like it or not, is DOMINATING. With mixes of family friendly (Viva Piniata) to hardcore (NG2), it probably will come in second place.

In my opinion, forcing Blu-Ray onto customers was a bad idea for Sony. The price sitting at $600 completely killed the launch, plus, it wasn't even a worldwide launch. Japan and America. That's it? Another dumb move, though underproduction is to blame. People (I included) didn't think Blu-Ray was necessary for gaming. Or is that knew that it wasn't? I think it was the latter or the two.

The Wii? Good lord. I remember when the launch was successful, and in december i said it would surpass the 360 by next christmas. Looks like I won my bet, huh? I was laughed at, but i knew not to doubt Ninty. Yes I was dissapointed with the GC (You put your crap in my Starfox! You put your Starfox in my crap!), I knew with it's magical wiggleing Wiimote it would be a success, just like the DS was with it's touch screen. I'm just wondering one thing...can The Big N keep it up in the next gen? I know it's early, but, can it? We won't have crap graphics again will we? Who knows.

The PC? Well, it shines, as always. Spore, C&C3, Crysis, Starcraft 2...what's not to love?

This will be an interesting generation, let me tell you that...

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Why did xbox lose?

A: Xbox was aimed at american/english speaking audiences. They have sold about 15% of what they have sold in the USA world wide. For example, Japan.. also known as the biggest gaming market, where the Xbox failed thus far at 400k systems.

Sparky04

Get your facts straight and maybe I'll read the rest of the post.

Europe is the biggest, right?

Im bookmarking this, see you in 5 years.-Sora

I'll give it 2 years.

The TC lost credibility when he claimed Japan is the biggest gaming market when it's actually 3rd behind NA and EU.

Hmm...no. Too easy.

[QUOTE="Sparky04"][QUOTE="grandlx2"]

Why did xbox lose?

A: Xbox was aimed at american/english speaking audiences. They have sold about 15% of what they have sold in the USA world wide. For example, Japan.. also known as the biggest gaming market, where the Xbox failed thus far at 400k systems.

Shadow_op

Get your facts straight and maybe I'll read the rest of the post.

Europe is the biggest, right?

America. We love our vidja games.

Im bookmarking this, see you in 5 years.-Sora

You are bookmarking this? I whish I could delete it.

If aliens come looking for reasons to exterminate humans, they can use his post as evidence that there is no intelligent life on this planet.:?

thanks for the laugh n00b

i'm not sure whether PS 3 or Wii will come out on the top at the end of this gen, but X360 will definitely be at 3rd.

Im bookmarking this, see you in 5 years.-Sora

Lol, well if you thin 360 will be number 1 then you are gravely mistaken

Nice crystal ball, now tell me next weeks lottery numbers.whocares4peace

Give me give me :D