Comparing consoles in Canadian prices will give you wonky numbers because out currency varies so much (though I enjoy the decrease in game prices now!). Domestic currency prices has no direct influence in inflation. Inflation is measured (primarily) in the cost of a standard basket of goods (or through a more complicated GDP measure).
The Saturn sold less than 10 million units and was discontinued in North America in just over 3 years. Considering the Genesi sold 30 million, it was quite the failure. While it still has its fans, there's no mistaking that it was a failure for SEGA.
I see you're still talking about "well, people might do this" when it comes to console buying. After over a year on the market (and two price cuts), I think people should be looking at what consumers ARE doing, instead of optimistically hoping their buying habits will suddenly change in Sony's favour. Though I do agree it will add to the potential sales of LBP...I would argue that the sales will be much closer to 1 million rather than 2-3 however. Casual games are simply not selling that well on the PS3. Guitar Hero 3 sales (for example) lag well behind the Wii and 360.
Why will LBP be different than established franchises (such as GH or Madden) that have seen their sales sharply drop off on the PS3?
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Comparing consoles in Canadian prices will give you wonky numbers because out currency varies so much (though I enjoy the decrease in game prices now!).
Domestic currency prices has no direct influence in inflation. Inflation is measured (primarily) in the cost of a standard basket of goods (or through a more complicated GDP measure).
The Saturn sold less than 10 million units and was discontinued in North America in just over 3 years. Considering the Genesi sold 30 million, it was quite the failure. While it still has its fans, there's no mistaking that it was a failure for SEGA.
I see you're still talking about "well, people might do this" when it comes to console buying. After over a year on the market (and two price cuts), I think people should be looking at what consumers ARE doing, instead of optimistically hoping their buying habits will suddenly change in Sony's favour.
Though I do agree it will add to the potential sales of LBP...I would argue that the sales will be much closer to 1 million rather than 2-3 however.
Casual games are simply not selling that well on the PS3. Guitar Hero 3 sales (for example) lag well behind the Wii and 360.
Why will LBP be different than established franchises (such as GH or Madden) that have seen their sales sharply drop off on the PS3?