PS3, Xbox 360 finally outsell Wii--in U.S., anyway
As expected, recent price cuts to the PS3 and Xbox 360 helped boost sales of the two consoles, and a strong showing for both helped propel them past the Wii in the weekly American sales tally. As you can see from the numbers, it's not a huge win, but the price cuts only went into effect in the middle of the week, so we may see a bigger margin of victory next week.
Sony is the big winner. It saw sales of the PS3 jump 104 percent over the previous week, while the Xbox 360's sales spiked 32 percent. Overall, however, it's worth pointing out that the Wii has the lead in terms of worldwide sales and the DS is still king in the U.S. (The PSP also had a nice jump, but that appears to be attributable to the special Dissidia Final Fantasy bundle that went on sale recently).
On a personal note, I picked up a PS3 Slim Thursday at a GameStop in New York. When I asked the salesperson how sales were going on the Slim and Xbox 360, she said both saw big sales last week (especially from preorders on the Slim), but that things had slowed down this week. Interestingly, she said her store's stock of "fat" $299 PS3s was gone. Who bought them? Mainly foreigners who were visiting New York and couldn't wait for the Slim to arrive.
Looking ahead, I think both the PS3 and Xbox 360 will see decent--but not necessarily spectacular--sales over the next couple of months. A lot of people who were waiting for the price cuts will go out and buy systems quickly, but the next big wave of sales will come closer to the holidays.
What do you think? Will Sony and Microsoft will be able to hold a lead over Nintendo? Who will be on top this holiday season?
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No backwards compatibility to PS2. I don't care if YOU don't play PS2 games, I have several I love and play all the time. If I'm going to have to keep a PS2 around, why would I need a PS3?
I want a Blu-ray player, but I don't want to have another remote lying around. So far there is ONE universal remote with Bluetooth which will work with the PS3. And I don't buy adapters.
Finally - there aren't ANY games exclusive to the PS3 that I want to play. I'm not saying there aren't any good games, just none that interest me personally. Xbox has the Sega compilation, DLC for Fallout 3 (I know PS3 is getting it, but with New Vegas coming out next year, I don't want to be left waiting), and Fable 2. Again, these are my PERSONAL preferences, and this is why I picked one over the other.
If the PS3 had an IR port and full hardware BC, I would have bought one. If they put that stuff in, I still may.
Oh, and the XBOX controller feels better in the hand too. This from a Playstation lifer.
That is incorrect. The 360 had sold 5 million copies at the release date of the PS3. The 360 is now almost 9 million consoles ahead in sales. So, MS has actually sold over 3 million more consoles than Sony since the release of the PS3. Now that things are even, we will have to see how it eventually plays out as far as overall sales.
You just admitted that you bought 2 360's that BOTH died and then went out AGAIN to by a third !!!!
Would you do the same for any other product that you purchase??
Blu-Ray is far better than streaming Netflix online and worth the Price if you are into quality, which after buying 3 products that are known to break down, you probably arent.
I am sorry but you are just plain wrong. MS sold over 10 million units before the PS3 was released. If they had only sold 5 million, that would have been a complete DISASTER.
http://vgsales.wikia.com/wiki/Xbox_360
And it really makes you wonder why Resident Evil 5 has sold more copies on the PS3 than the 360. Maybe because of double purchases of a 360 console due to RROD?
http://www.vgchartz.com/yearly.php
How many problems with your statements? You don't compare the PS3's first 3 years to the 360's last 3 years, you compare first 3 years of both and you find that the 360 sold more....period.
2nd, how long did it take you to find one single title that sold better on the PS3? I can give you a list of games that sold 2-3 times as much on the 360 than on the PS3, including all Guitar Hero and all Call of Duty games not just a crappy game like Resident Evil. It probably didn't sell well on the 360 because there are better games on the system.
The PS3 hasn't even been out 3 years, whats with this 3 years thing? I was merely stating a fact that MS sold 10 million instead of 5 million the first year.
I'm sure that's why Resident Evil 5 didn't sell well on the 360 compared to the PS3. Cause it's not like the PS3 saw the release of MLB 09 the show or Killzone 2 all within 3 weeks of each other. And they are both exclusive to the PS3. As of July 2009, RE5 was the best selling game on the 360 in the US.
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=24481
How are you going to spin this one?
Still posting garbage, even after lying throughout posts about ratings on 360 games compared to PS3 games. It's pitiful how low you have to stoop.
Really I think the Crap60 and PS3 war would be so much more enjoyable if you were hit by a bus. Seriously. It's a debate. No need to call people liars and insult people. You are what I call an internet gangsta. You talk big online but in RL you are probably a quiet reject. Don't blame us b/c ur life sucks bro lol.
Nope, not a quiet reject. Care to exchange FB accounts and see who the reject is, bet my wife is better looking than anything you'll ever get? The one thing I can't stand is people who flat out lie here to be a 360 or PS3 fanboy. Jawknee1 is a liar, flat out.
Lol compare wives on FB? Really? Really? No thanks lol I don't date anyone on FB so my FB page doesn't reflect my love life. And unless your wife looks like Megan Fox like my girl does (and I'm not lying I don't need to) I gotcha beat. Shes greek too. Mmmmm sexay! But that is beside the point I am here strictly to discuss games. YOU get personal for no reason. Just b/c a person has false information doesn't make them a liar. They may just have read a bad article otr may be repeating what they heard. Like I said bro you need a reality check especially if you would stoop so low as to use your WIFE to win a debate. Thats just sad dude. Exactly what owning a 360 does to the soul man, the soul.
Jawnee1 has been calling people dense, stupid, etc for some time. I asked him to back up his information with a source before and was never able to come up with one, because he lied.
You say I make things personal, but then you say my life sucks and was a quiet reject. I was just willing to show that I have a college degree from a major university, great job, many personal friends(not FB friends to collect), and a beautiful wife. I'm guessing your a 15 year old on here saying your girlfriend looks like Megan Fox, because if you were older you wouldn't have used that reference.
If you were talking Jeep Wrangler, I'd agree. There is no substitute. When it comes to consoles, some of us are once bitten twice shy.
I realize that this isn't the best way to gauge sales, but I'm a little suprised that amazon.com is that much different than the market as a whole. Oh well, good news for the industry. Now if the game makers will stop pushing release dates back into 2010.
It was pointed out to me, that one possible explanation for this is that the majority of new PS3 purchases will be the new PS3 slim where as the Xbox 360 purchases are split between 3 models. I had not looked past the top 25 on amazon's list since the price drops. Just checked the top 100 and the Elite is listed at No. 37 and the Pro is No. 67. So there is some evidence that the explanation above may be at least partially responsible for the descrepancy I mentioned in my earlier post.
Sorry, had to go on a rant there. I'm kidding on all but the PS3 part. People are going to realize...
But it was outsold. Mine collects dust. Both the 360 and PS3 get used regularly.
As far as the console sales go, I think that they will keep up and the Wii will fall back on the wayside a little bit more. That's my opinion and I could be completely wrong, but there it is.
The Elites and Pros also disappeared.
32% Xbots buying a new console to replace their broken one. =P
You know what's really funny about that comment and similar references by CNET arguing the sales total for 360 may be skewed by replacements??? The simple fact that like it or not, even if that opinion is true - it speaks volumes to the fact people want to continue playing XBOX 360. I own two, an original - launch - and an elite - both RROD, one was repaired / replaced in 8 days (no further issues) and the other was carried into Best Buy and I immediately walked out with a new one (no issues). Even though they were repaired / replaced for free - the fact is, I would have paid for an arcade replacement because I love the games; especially co-op and multi-player online.
So, hahaha stat - 32% replacement? Who gives a flying BEEP - a sale is a sale. How many people would have plunked down $300 or $400 to replace a dead PS3 based on that gaming experience?
Same old answer. He wrote what he thought without thinking (and most people here read it for what they wanted to see, the 32% replacement %).
I personally own 2 360's right now. A pro (once repaired), and an Elite. Before I bought the Elite, I had 4 repaired, none of which was longer than a week, and all were replaced with new units. Granted I had to go through the MSFT hoops of getting them replaced, it was still seamless.
The exact opposite analogy of buying a lemon car, and vowing to NEVER buy from that maker again. I said that once about a Dodge I owned, and now am looking at a Dodge product.
I have no issues with the Elite, knock on wood, and will continue to pay what some say is a HIGH membership fee for Live. WOW....a whole 3.00+ a month for by far a BETTER online experience.
Does it say anywhere in the article that this includes sales from day 1 launch of either system, or just the last week or last year? I didn't see that listed there either.
As far as the authors holiday question goes.....Ill bet hands down it goes to XBOX and the 360 Elite.....Games on tap include the latest Halo add-on ODST, Bioshock 2, Forza 3, Mass Effect 2, Call of Duty # whatever they are on.....and so on and so on...Of which I believe all but 1 of those are multiplayer ONLINE. Enuff said
Slow down there guy, your analogy is pretty bad. Dodge doesnt make just one car it makes many different models with many different features. The xbox360 has one machine not two or three, here is a better analogy for you, the xbox360 is like your dodge model, xbox360 arcade is the cheapest model while xbox elite adds leather seats and 6 disc cd player,sunroof, you get the point. To keep on buying that same model that breaks down on you isnt smart, and it would be best to use your money elsewhere.
Also to your 3 dollars a month doesnt hide the facts that its $40-$50 a year to have XBL. With that money i can buy two games on ebay, in great condition.
Also, have you compared XBL and PSN lately? By your post, i have to think you didnt. Two years ago hands down XBL blew PSN to pieces. Not the case now, there are some things the XBL offers that PSN doesnt and it still is better but NOT by much. Which is why i dont feel like paying $50 is justified in my opinion. I can say this because i have an xbox360 and ps3 side by side. BTW, you do know two of the games you named are multiplatform right?
As far as holiday question goes, its tough to say, because honestly i dont know why people buy the wii, or keep on buying another xbox360, i understand buying a second xbox360 but third? thats just stupid to be honest.
I would NEVER own a product like that. If the PS3 was KNOWN to break down as much as a 360 and the 360 was the reliable one, I would be a 360 owner right now.
Goes to show the American mentality of "gemme the cheaper one... get'er done !! "
I love my BMW, i can get to the same place in a Corrola.. but its a better ride in my Beemer..
Im no Sony fanboy but I think the PS3 is going to begin slowly taking the lead back and become #1 overall, its titles coming out within the next year are incredible, and im sorry there is no better bang for the buck than a blu ray playing high end system for 300.00. Microsofts real issue is the Red Ring situation. As an owner of 4 xbox 360s (only paid for 2 due to RROD) I will not be buying a new 360 anytime soon. Love Gears of War, but crappy hardware is a no go for me.
When the time comes I will get a PS3 to accompany my nice new 42" Samsung TV. If microsoft makes a reliable system in the near future, My PS3 will have a roomie. However I will never own a Wii.
do it for the next five years striaght. I think they can now that their priced right, but only time will tell. The interesting part of this story is that their still selling a load of PS2 and makeing a killing on them. Not bad for Sony, they always find a way to stay at the top. Go PS3.............
Umm the 360 has more games... not better games. Sorry that you are living a lie.
Better games !!!! LMAO !!!
*wheres the edit (idiot ) button !!
At the end of this year, it's hard to say what will be on top. I want to say Sony because of their game library and their company finally working together to bring different sectors into one company (synergy) so they might have some interesting things come next year.
And when I see people saying there bored of their Wii I dont get it, I bought one and love it because I knew what I was buying.
And im not saying the PS3 and Xbox 360 are bad, but I think people need to realise that people are into different types of things. Just because I like the Wii dont mean you should. Commenters need to realise that each console appeals to a different person.
- by jalessary September 4, 2009 1:12 PM PDT
- i have a question.how is xbox live better.you can either play a game online or you cant.who needs all the extra crap.i just want to play game with other people around the world.
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- by kalel33 September 4, 2009 2:17 PM PDT
- If you're just talking about playing then the only differences between the two is that it's easier to jump into games on XBL, which has to do with the vast difference in the amount of people online on XBL compared to PSN, and party/private talk. Party or Private talk is the best thing to happen to online so I don't have to hear the smack, racism, or stupidity from people online.
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- by seraphemz September 4, 2009 3:44 PM PDT
- Kalel - Getting into an online game on PS3 is just as easy as the 360. I have played on both. Both are easy.
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- by deed211 September 4, 2009 6:04 PM PDT
- The playstion 3 has choppy gameplay experience unparallel to XBL. Ps3, free online play but no good online experience including gameplay. XBL monthly fee, much better game play with premium online features. Well if you want to go online go with Xbox 360 really nice OS. If you want a premium online experience on the ps3 Sony will have to make charge a fee. That's bussines
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- by krash3x September 4, 2009 6:58 PM PDT
- Deed211 Do you even have a PS3 and play it online? I play resistance 2 online with almost no lag at all and thats with 8 player coop. The reason why you have choppy gameplay is because you probably are trying to use wireless for online gaming and are far away from your router. To tell you the truth I had more lag playing halo 2 and 3 than with psn games.
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- by Renegade Knight September 8, 2009 11:29 AM PDT
- It's got a better interface and is easier to use to find people to play with and create online multiplayer games.
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- by gcsux September 10, 2009 5:12 PM PDT
- Live sucks, who wants to pay for online where everywhere else you get for free, not even pc games need a fee, and you get the same quality internet, because there is no HIGHER QUALITY INTERNET, its the same damn internet that im using to type up the rant about people who think they are smart for purchasing a 360 and need to compare it to everyone else to justify their bad decisive purchase, its pretty much like spending the same money on a toyota yaris as it is to spend on an escalade, GO DIE ,there is nothing good about 360, at all, no redeeming quality, M$ wants your money and your just giving it to them, windows OS sucks 360 interface is retarded, and you get nothing with the system at all, games look worse, even PSN games have better quality resolution than most 360 games, controllers need batteries, no built in wireless, a retarded HDD system, that cant be upgraded because they have to make everything difficult, it runs on DVDs, really now why the hell would i spend the same money for half, maybe even a fourth, of the quality hardware. it does seem a bit outlandish doesn't it?
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Showing 1 of 3 pages (135 Comments)Although I dont get a lot more kids on 360, You are right about Party or Private chat. Thats something that it needed and wanted on the PS3 and hopefully coming soon.
Sony tends to make things harder to do than they need to be.