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PS3 shipments surpass 70 million, PSMove surpasses 15 million
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DeaconKnowledge
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Good numbers.
Wonder when Sony is going to start transitioning to PS4. They don't want to cut off PS3 viability too early.
Wonder when Sony is going to start transitioning to PS4. They don't want to cut off PS3 viability too early.
The PS2? After 150 million I don't think any other milestone sounds as nice. ;P
I meant Sony's NEWEST gaming system
Man-is-Obsolete
Member
As crazy as it sounds the PS3 could end up at 90 million when it is all said and done. One day it will find it's place as a $99-$149 blu ray player and media device with an incredible catalog of games. PS2 enjoyed this type of treatment for a very long time, up until last year I think it was.
I wish this would be it next year. $200 or less for a PS3 would be good. The new model is overpriced. :/
DiscoJer
Member
Getting close to the PSP (which apparently has sold 71.4 million as of last year), guess it will pass it this year.
But still, according to that article that mentioned the PSP sales last year
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-09-14-ps3-worldwide-sales-reach-51-8-million
The PS3 had only sold 52 million by Sept 2011. 18 million in a year and 2 months seems a lot.
But still, according to that article that mentioned the PSP sales last year
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-09-14-ps3-worldwide-sales-reach-51-8-million
The PS3 had only sold 52 million by Sept 2011. 18 million in a year and 2 months seems a lot.
KojiKnight
Member
These numbers would imply 1:5 PS3 owners own move... or that for at least every 5 PS3's on shelves there is at least 1 move... Can't say I've seen either of those things in the wild.
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
Channel stuffing probably.
People can own multiple Move controllers. An easier way to measure the Move's userbase is to track all PlayStation Eye sales, but even then you have old units from when it was bundled with Eye of Judgment, Eyepet, as well as it being sold separately.
Why would you see any of these in the wild? They would be in people's homes.
In any case, Microsoft announced that they reached 70 million near the end of last month, and now Sony did the same. They must be on pretty much equal footing now.
bigtroyjon
Member
It's a shipped number and they've likely shipped holiday stock through at least the end of the month right now, a really busy time for sales.
That's pretty surprising considering the head start MS got and the insane launch price of the PS3.
BigTnaples
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Impressive, especially after the rough start it had.
Bought mine with MGS4 (bundle), and I have most all major exclusives. All my multiplats are on PC or 360 but the PS3 was definitely worth it for Uncharted, Killzone, MGS, Resistance, LBP, and God of War alone.
Also, it has been heavily used as my BR player!
Bought mine with MGS4 (bundle), and I have most all major exclusives. All my multiplats are on PC or 360 but the PS3 was definitely worth it for Uncharted, Killzone, MGS, Resistance, LBP, and God of War alone.
Also, it has been heavily used as my BR player!
Phoenician_Viking
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The new remodeled PS3 is making a lot of money for Sony. Sony will not lower the price before the holidays for maximum profit.
Bruno MB
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HomerSimpson-Man
Member
It's pretty insane that both PS3 and 360 haven't even reached the sub-$150 price ranges yet to reach this milestone, with the former have a consistently higher entry price.
I wouldn't be surprised if both got shots at 100 million. PS2 kept selling well into this generation.
I wouldn't be surprised if both got shots at 100 million. PS2 kept selling well into this generation.
XtremeXpider
Member
70 million for Xbox 360 a month ago: http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/10/20/70-million-xbox-360s-have-been-sold
Look up!
Let's not forget how Playstation was the bigger brand and MS had to work harder to gain, or rather steal, mind share... especially coming from a generation where they had a far smaller user base.
Brad Grenz
Member
Yeah, they basically hit 70 million one month later than MS. It took them 11 months less to sell that many. There is a good chance the PS3 will be the 2nd best selling console of this generation by year's end.
It's probably time for people to stop acting like PS3 is a distant third place system.
A third place console doing better than the NES and the SNES who won their generations. It was a really good generation sales wise.
Facts that don't support your argument are always easier to forget!
Not yet, but it's gonna happen very soon i guess.
Wouldn't matter though. Still pretty much equal to its direct competitor.
Neuromancer
Member
I need more light gun games before I can qualify the Move as a success.
XtremeXpider
Member
But Xbox and GC was nothing compared to PS2. Doubling Xbox and GC is can't compare to PS2 numbers.
No, and it is a little late considering next gen will start in some days.
Roland Deschain
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Even if this gets them second place, it's a pyrrhic victory at best.
XtremeXpider
Member
LOL xD
I think the worst is to reach the second place after 6 years, than being on second place during 6 years
xKilltheMx
Member
because lightgun games thats how. Resi Evil 5 Gold Edition <3
DeaconKnowledge
Member
I doubt either conole will see 100 million. Both are winding down heavily despite Sony and MS' best efforts. The market is tapped out.
James Sawyer Ford
Member
Well deserved. Will probably do PS1 numbers by the end of the gen. And people scoffed when I said the ps3 would likely be second place in two quarters. That's looking very likely at the moment.