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loyaltothegame · 10-23-2007, 12:36 PM

Many PlayStation 3 supporters can tell you straight up that while initially seeing a slower than usual start, the PS3 is still on the rise to becoming the dominant gaming platform.

On the other end of the spectrum, cheers remain strong in support for the Xbox 360 as it is outselling Sony’s console by a significant margin. No matter how your opinions sway, what is not commonly known, however, is that the Xbox 360 had a similar start to that of the PS3s.

In a recent chart study conducted by VG Charts, one of the most comprehensive videogame charts in the world, it shows that while the Xbox 360 may have a substantial lead over the PS3 (also note the PS3 came out a full year after the 360), the 360 faced a very similar path that the PS3 is trailing on right now in terms of sales growth.

As you may see, the PS3 is aligned almost identically with the Xbox 360. So in conclusion, the PS3, nearly 52 weeks into its life cycle is on par with what the Xbox 360 had during a similar time frame. b

So what does this mean? It means that the PlayStation 3 isn’t fairing horribly as many people would say it would be.

With titles such as Metal Gear Solid 4 and the Final Fantasy XIII games coming in the near future, as well as the recent price cut, there is no reason why the PS3 cannot dust the Xbox 360 in the coming 2 years and eventually take on the Nintendo Wii.

Grahf16 · 10-23-2007, 12:45 PM

Dust the 360? Maybe in the long run...

Take on the Nintendo Wii? Yeah right....

loyaltothegame · 10-23-2007, 12:48 PM

haha what do you expect from a article from ps3fanboy.... but the graph is accurate!

Grahf16 · 10-23-2007, 12:54 PM

I don't know, when I thought about PS3's poor performance, it really had to do nothing with sales. Just the simple fact that it hasn't been out for even a year, and they already had 2 pricedrops, and like 7 different SKUs for it. That, and the lack of games. I was seriously going to buy the $399 PS3 till I found out that it had no backwards compatibility (and I have a shitload of PS2 games I still want to play).

VocabBeatz · 10-23-2007, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Grahf16

I don't know, when I thought about PS3's poor performance, it really had to do nothing with sales. Just the simple fact that it hasn't been out for even a year, and they already had 2 pricedrops, and like 7 different SKUs for it. That, and the lack of games. I was seriously going to buy the $399 PS3 till I found out that it had no backwards compatibility (and I have a shitload of PS2 games I still want to play).

in the UK the 60gb is only £50 more expensive than the original 360

and u get 3 games

u should buy that then u can play your games

loyaltothegame · 10-23-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Grahf16

I don't know, when I thought about PS3's poor performance, it really had to do nothing with sales. Just the simple fact that it hasn't been out for even a year, and they already had 2 pricedrops, and like 7 different SKUs for it. That, and the lack of games. I was seriously going to buy the $399 PS3 till I found out that it had no backwards compatibility (and I have a shitload of PS2 games I still want to play).

ya im playing God of War right now, first ps2 game Ive played on it. You could get the 80Gb with for 499 with free motorstorm and 5 free Blu-rays, still a good deal.

Grahf16 · 10-23-2007, 01:25 PM

I'm going to try and possibly scourge for the 60 gig. I want the emotion engine in mine.

In$anity · 10-23-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Grahf16

Just the simple fact that it hasn't been out for even a year, and they already had 2 pricedrops, and like 7 different SKUs for it. That, and the lack of games.

lack of games. i hear this all the time.. bad excuse man. myself n Kharmon have give a list of games in like 20 threads now. PS3 has most of the games the 360 has, apart from each console has their own exclusives.

kharmon · 10-23-2007, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by In$anity

lack of games. i hear this all the time.. bad excuse man. myself n Kharmon have give a list of games in like 20 threads now.

It DID have a lack of games (i was stuck playing resistance for like 3 months), now there all arriving.

loyaltothegame · 10-23-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Grahf16

I'm going to try and possibly scourge for the 60 gig. I want the emotion engine in mine.

they got 5 free movies with that too, plus a free game(lair or heavenly sword) or controller.

10-23-2007, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
loyaltothegame RGF's Most Wanted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA-VA Posts: 3,226	PS3 First Year Sales Identical to 360 Many PlayStation 3 supporters can tell you straight up that while initially seeing a slower than usual start, the PS3 is still on the rise to becoming the dominant gaming platform. On the other end of the spectrum, cheers remain strong in support for the Xbox 360 as it is outselling Sony’s console by a significant margin. No matter how your opinions sway, what is not commonly known, however, is that the Xbox 360 had a similar start to that of the PS3s. In a recent chart study conducted by VG Charts, one of the most comprehensive videogame charts in the world, it shows that while the Xbox 360 may have a substantial lead over the PS3 (also note the PS3 came out a full year after the 360), the 360 faced a very similar path that the PS3 is trailing on right now in terms of sales growth. As you may see, the PS3 is aligned almost identically with the Xbox 360. So in conclusion, the PS3, nearly 52 weeks into its life cycle is on par with what the Xbox 360 had during a similar time frame. b So what does this mean? It means that the PlayStation 3 isn’t fairing horribly as many people would say it would be. With titles such as Metal Gear Solid 4 and the Final Fantasy XIII games coming in the near future, as well as the recent price cut, there is no reason why the PS3 cannot dust the Xbox 360 in the coming 2 years and eventually take on the Nintendo Wii. Last edited by loyaltothegame; 10-23-2007 at 01:16 PM..

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10-23-2007, 12:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Grahf16 Rap GodFather Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 6,148	Dust the 360? Maybe in the long run... Take on the Nintendo Wii? Yeah right....

10-23-2007, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
loyaltothegame RGF's Most Wanted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA-VA Posts: 3,226	haha what do you expect from a article from ps3fanboy.... but the graph is accurate!

10-23-2007, 12:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grahf16 Rap GodFather Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 6,148	I don't know, when I thought about PS3's poor performance, it really had to do nothing with sales. Just the simple fact that it hasn't been out for even a year, and they already had 2 pricedrops, and like 7 different SKUs for it. That, and the lack of games. I was seriously going to buy the $399 PS3 till I found out that it had no backwards compatibility (and I have a shitload of PS2 games I still want to play).

10-23-2007, 01:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Grahf16 Rap GodFather Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 6,148	I'm going to try and possibly scourge for the 60 gig. I want the emotion engine in mine.