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Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday Sequels
Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday Sequels
Gamasutra - November 4, 2009
Submitted by yajimari21 (383) at 2:04AM PST on November 5, 2009
It's coming time for the Holiday launches of anticipated multiplatform sequels -- and new data provided to Gamasutra by OTX's GamePlan Insights finds that many sequel-buyers might be switching platforms, defecting from Xbox 360 to PlayStation 3 for more than one major release.
"The PS3 seems poised to shift the ratio of Xbox 360 to PS3 sales for most major multi-platform releases in its favor among dual owners," Williams tells us.
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2deftangel posted on Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) at 10:05AM PST on November 6, 2009. RE: Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday SequelsI said this on an industry forum. The logic in this conclusion is flawed. It's based on two games and on those who own both consoles, quite a small proportion of the overall userbase.
Statistically invalid for the sort of headlines it's creating.[ Oracle ] [ Level 21 ] [ Rank: 291 ]bids
1welshbloke posted on Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) at 4:21AM PST on November 6, 2009. RE: Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday Sequels@FoxHoundADAM,
Looking at the PS3 for a moment, I am not sure if the slim or the price is the reason for the upsurge with the PS3 sales. Maybe they needed to do both one on its own may not of been enough.
The 360 is not struggling in the same way the PS3 was perceived to be struggling so we have had the major price cut and will know doubt receive another adjustment and next year we may see the design change. I am fully expect some kind of new design even it is only a the fully integrated Natal version.[ Oracle ] [ Level 30 ] [ Rank: 60 ]bids
2FoxHoundADAM posted on Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) at 9:23PM PST on November 5, 2009. RE: Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday Sequels@welshbloke,I'm not writing anyone off. I think MS will end up as the #2 overall sales leader after the Wii when all is said in done. With that said, I think MS is not making the market movement they had hoped with their social integration (1 vs 100, avatar, now facebook, netflix etc.) All the points are nice but I don't think it is selling consoles or generating much revenue (well netflix probably is). They also still have the much deserved reputation for being the least reliable of the hardware, something that is getting hard to ignore for most consumers considering the pricing market.
I think the 360 needs a new look/refresh. I know that hasn't been their style in the past but it would make the hardware fresh again, even if all it is a new body with a fresh coat of paint.[ Elite ] [ Level 26 ] [ Rank: 340 ]bids
2yajimari21 posted on Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) at 8:55PM PST on November 5, 2009. RE: Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday Sequelsbids
1welshbloke posted on Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) at 2:20PM PST on November 5, 2009. RE: Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday Sequelsbids
2kooistrak1 posted on Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) at 1:54PM PST on November 5, 2009. RE: Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday Sequelsbids
3OuterHaven posted on Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) at 1:33PM PST on November 5, 2009. RE: Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday Sequels@welshbloke,
More like Microsoft is forcing Natal on the media. With that said Natal has a chance to become wii-esque if they can launch at low price and of course hype it though the roof, something akin to Halo 3 marketing.[ Guru ] [ Level 17 ] [ Rank: 570 ]bids
1welshbloke posted on Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) at 11:59AM PST on November 5, 2009. RE: Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday Sequels@FoxHoundADAM,
I think they are already showing a creative side. The new social aspects for one, the instand on HD streaming for another and lastly for UK punters the SKY player has finally got off the ground and if you have not tried it is pretty impressive see link below.
SKY Player video walkthrough.
Next year looks to be a very strong year for the 360 and Natal is currently winning the motion war at least with the media. So write them off at your peril.[ Oracle ] [ Level 30 ] [ Rank: 60 ]bids
2FoxHoundADAM posted on Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) at 6:08AM PST on November 5, 2009. RE: Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday SequelsI've been waiting for this to happen. I think with the price drop as well as a slow but steady shift towards HDTV's and Blueray Sony will see some improved numbers from the PS3 as compared to the 360.
Xbox, is running out of room on the bottom floor, already at $200, a simple price cut isn't going to cut it for most people. They are going to need to be a little more creatve if they are going to want to continue to lead in the high end market share. And I don't think avatars are the solution.[ Elite ] [ Level 26 ] [ Rank: 340 ]bids
2welshbloke posted on Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) at 5:25AM PST on November 5, 2009. RE: Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday Sequelsbids
2yajimari21 posted on Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) at 2:05AM PST on November 5, 2009. RE: Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday Sequels@yajimari21,
Should lower the 360:PS3 sales ratio for the highlighted releases (Modern Warfare 2 and Assassin's Creed 2) in particular and for other multiplat sequels to a lesser extent.[ Veteran ] [ Level 20 ] [ Rank: 383 ]bids
17yajimari21 posted on Modern Warfare 2 (PS3) at 2:04AM PST on November 5, 2009. Article: Xbox 360 Gamers Defecting To PS3 For Holiday SequelsIt's coming time for the Holiday launches of anticipated multiplatform sequels -- and new data provided to Gamasutra by OTX's GamePlan Insights finds that many sequel-buyers might be switching platforms, defecting from Xbox 360 to PlayStation 3 for more than one major release. "The PS3 seems poised to shift the ratio of Xbox 360 to PS3 sales for most major multi-platform releases in its favor among dual owners," Williams tells us.[ Veteran ] [ Level 20 ] [ Rank: 383 ]
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Well they are two of the most anticipated sequels of 2009, so there is some merit in it. In any case, even if the trend doesn't carry over to other titles, it is definitely applicable to both MW2 and AC2 (the main reason that I placed it under PS3 MW2).