Hope Fades for PS3 as a Comeback Player

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tomfoolery_79

Discussion Starter · Dec 29, 2008

That was the headline on page B1 in today's Wall Street Journal.

I was also looking at sales figures and ever since the MSFT lowered the price on the 360, PS3 sales haven't nearly kept pace. They absolutely need a price drop to stay afloat.

By the way, I'm not a hater. I own only a PS3 and PS2 and absolutely love my experience with them.

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confidenceman

· #2 · Dec 29, 2008

We've already got a (very active) thread for this discussion, and it includes a link to that WSJ article.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1097273

And you're right, that price drop made a big difference for 360 (just like Sony's earlier price drop made a big difference for them). PS3 had been outselling and/or matching 360 sales month-to-month through 2008 up until that price drop this fall. And it's been said before, Sony's currently not trying to "beat" 360 in raw sales numbers. They're aiming for profitability in the short term.

fcorona76

· #3 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by tomfoolery_79 /forum/post/15405126

That was the headline on page B1 in today's Wall Street Journal.

I was also looking at sales figures and ever since the MSFT lowered the price on the 360, PS3 sales haven't nearly kept pace. They absolutely need a price drop to stay afloat.

By the way, I'm not a hater. I own only a PS3 and PS2 and absolutely love my experience with them.

I concur. Of all of the poeple that I personally know only one purchased a PS3 for Christmas while everyone else purchased 360's and Wii's. It boggles me how Sony thinks keeping the bundle price at the $500 mark is going to help sales...especially given that the bundle title is over a year old.

William Mapstone

· #4 · Dec 29, 2008

Has the forum rules changed? The sticky says we are not suppose to talk about console sales. I really would like to participate in these discussions but I am trying to be a good boy and not break the forum rules.

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tomfoolery_79

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by William Mapstone /forum/post/15405486

Has the forum rules changed? The sticky says we are not suppose to talk about console sales. I really would like to participate in these discussions but I am trying to be a good boy and not break the forum rules.

You're right, but I took that too mean "no fanboy sales posts". Either way, I didn't intend to duplicate any other threads, I just read the WSJ every day and thought it was relevant. Sorry guys.

briankmonkey

· #6 · Dec 29, 2008

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They absolutely need a price drop to stay afloat.

LOL, we're all doomed!

eddy_winds

· #7 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by briankmonkey /forum/post/15405724

lol, we're all doomed!

+1

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confidenceman

· #8 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by William Mapstone /forum/post/15405486

Has the forum rules changed? The sticky says we are not suppose to talk about console sales. I really would like to participate in these discussions but I am trying to be a good boy and not break the forum rules.

I think the other thread's been pretty civil and responsible so far. Maybe our beloved forum overlord's letting us get it out of our system?

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tomfoolery_79

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by briankmonkey /forum/post/15405724

LOL, we're all doomed!

Maybe my comment was over the top. I didn't mean that Sony would go out of business or anything. In fact, just 1 year ago, wasn't the PS2 still the top selling console of any company and any generation!?!?

SMuJ77

· #10 · Dec 29, 2008

Let me first qualify myself by saying I am indeed a gaming expert with a profound wisdom inherent to a genius of my stature.

With that out of the way I will state on record that all three gaming consoles fulfill a need in the marketplace and all three deliver exactly what they need to.

The Wii fills the general publics need to support and purchase crap.

The 360 fills the always lucrative marketplace need for faulty hardware.

And the PS3 fills the need for the most amazing thing that mankind has ever produced.

PSN ID= SMuJ77

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funsocaltiger

· #11 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by SMuJ77 /forum/post/15406758

Let me first qualify myself by saying I am indeed a gaming expert with a profound wisdom inherent to a genius of my stature.

You should make that your sig.

Martez

· #12 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by SMuJ77 /forum/post/15406758

Let me first qualify myself by saying I am indeed a gaming expert with a profound wisdom inherent to a genius of my stature.

With that out of the way I will state on record that all three gaming consoles fulfill a need in the marketplace and all three deliver exactly what they need to.

The Wii fills the general publics need to support and purchase crap.

The 360 fills the always lucrative marketplace need for faulty hardware.

And the PS3 fills the need for the most amazing thing that mankind has ever produced.

PSN ID= SMuJ77

My new favorite forum member. Wisdom AND humor!

bplewis24

· #13 · Dec 29, 2008

Guess I should sell mine.

And we were so close. Alright guys, we put up a good fight. Time to close up shop and go home

Brandon

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bplewis24

· #14 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by SMuJ77 /forum/post/15406758

Let me first qualify myself by saying I am indeed a gaming expert with a profound wisdom inherent to a genius of my stature.

With that out of the way I will state on record that all three gaming consoles fulfill a need in the marketplace and all three deliver exactly what they need to.

The Wii fills the general publics need to support and purchase crap.

The 360 fills the always lucrative marketplace need for faulty hardware.

And the PS3 fills the need for the most amazing thing that mankind has ever produced.

PSN ID= SMuJ77

Are you a girlz? I think I love you, but I don't want to be a ghey.

Brandon

Degenerazn

· #15 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by bplewis24 /forum/post/15407134

Time to close up shop and go home

Go any place but HOME!

Dan C OSG

· #16 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by SMuJ77 /forum/post/15406758

Let me first qualify myself by saying I am indeed a gaming expert with a profound wisdom inherent to a genius of my stature.

With that out of the way I will state on record that all three gaming consoles fulfill a need in the marketplace and all three deliver exactly what they need to.

The Wii fills the general publics need to support and purchase crap.

The 360 fills the always lucrative marketplace need for faulty hardware.

And the PS3 fills the need for the most amazing thing that mankind has ever produced.

PSN ID= SMuJ77

I especially like the fact you have 80 posts in 2+ years!

That shows restraint, something rarely used here , especially by the Brandon's

...

Brandons= lonely warhawk people with jetpacks

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UMD_Terp

· #17 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by bplewis24 /forum/post/15407134

Guess I should sell mine.

And we were so close. Alright guys, we put up a good fight. Time to close up shop and go home

Brandon

I already sold mine and bought 4 PS2s instead... I am going to solder myself a nice PS4 system...

NJ3118

· #18 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by tomfoolery_79 /forum/post/15405877

Maybe my comment was over the top. I didn't mean that Sony would go out of business or anything. In fact, just 1 year ago, wasn't the PS2 still the top selling console of any company and any generation!?!?

not so sure about that ps2 stat....everyone i knew had a 360 or wii a year ago and a few PS3s scattered around....i have had a PS3 Since Launch Day still rockin my 60GB....

Although 9/10 of my friends relatives who have a next gen system own a 360 because of price...

bplewis24

· #19 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by Degenerazn /forum/post/15407180

Go any place but HOME!

Oops, good one

I mean everybody go to their respective houses, apartments, van down by the rivers, etc.

Brandon

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bplewis24

· #20 · Dec 29, 2008

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Originally Posted by UMD_Terp /forum/post/15407279

I already sold mine and bought 4 PS2s instead... I am going to solder myself a nice PS4 system...

Nice. When soldering make sure you use your hammer to screw in any loose rivets. If you have no hammer, some needle nose piers will do the trick.

Brandon

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