Captain Tuttle
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Sony gaf is the bestest GAF
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For the first time ever Xbox 360 tops PS3/Wii in Yearly global sales (14.9/14.1/10.3)
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Sony gaf is the bestest GAF
Hero_of_the_Day
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It has all gone exactly as planned.
I don't know why people don't realize Kinect is used for more than just games.
What they can't accept is the fact that the 360 is the new PS2 of this generation. PS2 had everything from exclusives, shovelware and multiplatforms and was less powerfull than the Xbox but that didn't matter because it was all about the games. 360 has all that and Live and for some reason is considered less powerfull than the PS3 but in the end it is still about the games.
REMEMBER CITADEL
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Yes, it does seem hard for people to accept that most exclusive games, Sony's or anyone else's, just don't matter all that much in the grand scheme of things. While having a larger library of games (i.e. more exclusives) is certainly good in theory, we all have a finite amount of time and money, and we choose to spend it on what we perceive as the most desirable products in any given category - that's even more true for mainstream gamers who are far more numerous than people like us. It just happens to be that for many people and in many categories those products are multiplatform releases or simply not some of those plentiful and rather good, but rarely outstanding PS3 exclusives.
Hero_of_the_Day
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Uno Venova
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The issue is some don't care about which sells more.
How can it be the PS2 when it doesn't have exclusive support comparable.
The hell? Did that post make you feel better? Shitty dude. Shitty.
Thunder Monkey
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Aside from all of this idiotic rambling going on in here.
That's a damn impressive result considering it's on the back of a single region.
That's a damn impressive result considering it's on the back of a single region.
Sohter.Nura
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'09 was a huge year for Wii
Wii momentum is fading real fast, no wonder Nintendo is pushing Wii U for this year and planning a huge launch for the machine.
09 was the last year of complete Nintedomination. That's when we started seeing signs of the Wii fading, 10 was when it was already in spiraling, and 11 was gloom and doom
Then why are you in a sales thread responding to nearly every comment?
VGChampion
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Generalizations are fun. For one thing, there is no "PS2" this generation. That thing was a beast in popularity.
Narpas Sword0
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Matched only by the 50% of its sales occurring outside of the US
Uno Venova
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I only respond to the ones that are, or that I think are directed at me. The conversation wasn't about exclusive sales vs exclusive sales in the first place.
That's why going back to the sort of threads in the link below is interesting
Sony's 2011 PS3 (Not on 360) Line-up
Seeing which games lived up to player and sales expectations.
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While PS3 is leading in Europe, Xbox 360 is still doing well here, otherwise it wouldn't be able to pull this off.
Punchpudding
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Seriously though, it's all business-- that's the only issue. It's not like MS *hates* the core gamers and Sony *loves* them. MS has a good hold on the "core" and "mainstream" gamers in the US so their strategy is to win over new demographics. Sony is responding to the early complaints of "PS3 HAS NO GAEMS" by pumping out games (especially shooters ) specifically made to win over "core" gamers. Given the option, Sony would definitely switch places with MS because it's business.
Uno Venova
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They supported all the playstation consoles well with exclusives and there wasn't a "Has no games" stigma on those.
Hero_of_the_Day
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Yes, it did. That post was painful to read. I don't know how you've made it on GAF if someone pointing out terrible grammar offended you.
Not sure how you've made it on GAF if someone's terrible use of grammar is paingful to you.
Hero_of_the_Day
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Haha, you were too quick for me.
Punchpudding
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And this is because they love core gamers more than MS?
*please say you believe this.
Puppet Shadow
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Congrats to MS. Damn, I was dead wrong about this gen (I thought PS3>Wii>XBox).
As an aside, upJTboogie seems pretty damn reasonable for someone who prefers their Sony console over others. Not sure he deserves the piling on that's usually reserved for the truly insane single console owners.
As an aside, upJTboogie seems pretty damn reasonable for someone who prefers their Sony console over others. Not sure he deserves the piling on that's usually reserved for the truly insane single console owners.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
They need a price drop.
Uno Venova
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Why are you bringing up this love crap? Where could you possibly get that from?
Punchpudding
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My line of thinking: why would Sony provide so many first party games if it didn't benefit them as a business? Why should Microsoft switch focus back to core games if it didn't benefit them as a business?
To me they're all business moves and the company is essentially interchangeable, but some people might feel different.
(EDIT: maybe Sony makes first party games out of love for their fans)
I wonder about that. Did Europe/JPN/Oz/Asia really account for the other 7 million units for 2011? Seems like at least 2-3 million of those units would be tied up at US retail by the end of the year, since demand is clearly and overwhelmly there.
10.Xm US: 4.Xm Rest of World (shipped=sold!) - seems like a more believable split to me.
Uno Venova
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Fair point, but doing a better job of supporting both won't hurt MS.
bigtroyjon
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2-3 million tied up at retail is like 6-8 months of stock. That's insane.
Punchpudding
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I can agree to that. Didn't mean to pile on you or be hostile in any way.
Parmenides
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-We'll have to wait until next quarter,but I think there's a very large elephant in the room.
-To be fair,the very same thing happened to Sony last year.
Code:
Xbox 360
Sell-through (*) Sell-in
2010 ~ 10.6 12.1
2011 ~ 11.0 14.9
-(*) US+EU+JAP (Source: NPD,Nintendo,Media Create)
- Other ???????-To be fair,the very same thing happened to Sony last year.
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PS3
Sell-through (*) Sell-in
2010 ~ 10.5 14.4
2011 ~ 11.0 14.1
-(*) US+EU+JAP (Source: NPD,Nintendo,Media Create)
- Other ???????We'll have to wait until next quarter
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(Oct - Dec) 2011
Sell-through (*) Sell-in
360 ~ 5.6 8.2
PS3 ~ 4.9 6.5
-(*) US+EU+JAP (Source: NPD,Nintendo,Media Create)
- Other ???????His post made ME feel better. Fuck, that shit's 1st grade grammar.
It made the entire state of Maine feel better?
In case you guys are interested, the reactions in this thread are causing /v/ to start attacking GAF. It's kind of ridiculous.
They go on to say that the Real Pic event was an attempt by Evilore to convince the public that all the posters here aren't brainwashed or spambots. WTF? I know I should disregard this whole thing since it's 4chan, but it's not uncommon for me to agree with the things posted there. This is obviously false and yet people seem to be buying into it. It's upsetting at the very least.
Anonymous said:
They go on to say that the Real Pic event was an attempt by Evilore to convince the public that all the posters here aren't brainwashed or spambots. WTF? I know I should disregard this whole thing since it's 4chan, but it's not uncommon for me to agree with the things posted there. This is obviously false and yet people seem to be buying into it. It's upsetting at the very least.
plagiarize
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how interesting.
also this thread has surpassed my expectations. you may not know that this is adressed to you, but i'm sure you'll keep it coming.
Uno Venova
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Who cares what 4chan thinks? :lol Isn't that the same place that calls everyone the f word?
shinobi602
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*hugs 360*
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
I'm speaking strictly on their opinions on video games and the associated industry.
Haunted
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Perm'd ex-GAFers badmouthing GAF isn't anything new and happens basically on every gaming-related messageboard.
It's tough to be #1, always causes jealousy.
shinobi602
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Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
I think he means he assumed the PS3 would outsell the 360 and the Wii at the beginning of this gen
snoopeasystreet
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Apart from Gears 3 I haven't touched my 360. I'll hit it again for Trials. Since Netflix came out over here, the PS3 has become the console for streaming.
plagiarize
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fun facts:
i love that sony bankroll creative 'prestige' projects that likely won't make back the money in game sales, despite it being a pretty dumb business move.
an established console doesn't need exclusives if they're the multiplatform console of choice. hell, exclusive DLC seems to be a bigger deal. this gen really did see the death of third party exclusives.
Microsoft have craploads of core gamer sales. the people that want The Last Guardian are those of us in the hardcore niche, and that's what microsoft have moved away from. it's not a sizeable section of the market but i am glad Sony are still supporting it.
frankly though, a lot of third parties are still supporting it, so we don't even need Sony to provide for us.
the real faces initiative is silly, my avatar says more about me than a picture of my face does.
and hell, good luck having a picture of your face inspire someone on GAF to draw an awesome picture of it.
a million props to SovanJedi for the above.
Sony sucks. Sony rules. Sony is a company and sometimes their business decisions align with my interests, but i wouldn't put a ring on it.
i love that sony bankroll creative 'prestige' projects that likely won't make back the money in game sales, despite it being a pretty dumb business move.
an established console doesn't need exclusives if they're the multiplatform console of choice. hell, exclusive DLC seems to be a bigger deal. this gen really did see the death of third party exclusives.
Microsoft have craploads of core gamer sales. the people that want The Last Guardian are those of us in the hardcore niche, and that's what microsoft have moved away from. it's not a sizeable section of the market but i am glad Sony are still supporting it.
frankly though, a lot of third parties are still supporting it, so we don't even need Sony to provide for us.
the real faces initiative is silly, my avatar says more about me than a picture of my face does.
and hell, good luck having a picture of your face inspire someone on GAF to draw an awesome picture of it.
a million props to SovanJedi for the above.
Sony sucks. Sony rules. Sony is a company and sometimes their business decisions align with my interests, but i wouldn't put a ring on it.