I certainly don't mind that they all prefer the 360 to PS3, I’m in the same camp. I purchase most of my multiplatform games for the 360 because I prefer the controller. But it really does seem like they go out of their way to remind us how much they prefer the 360 to the ps3, Cheapy being the worst offender by far. I can almost predict now when a 360 positive press release or successful NPD will get extra attention from Cheapy, or a misstep of the other consoles will get highlighted. You can just hear the excitement in his voice. Again, I don’t care that they have a preference, I just don’t need to be reminded of it all the time, it detracts from the conversation.
Shipwreck’s argument for the forthcoming year was convoluted and oddly supported. I don’t know what the search for the elusive system seller was supposed to show. We are already past the window for a system seller in this console life cycle, at least for core titles. Many of the titles mentioned are fairly popular franchises with a history of success, maybe not system selling success, but I don’t really think that’s the correct measure.
I also think you are wrong about the PS3 marketing, campaign with Kevin Butler but just anecdotally. My wife even knows those commercials and she is a complete non-gamer.
I think Sony is suffering right now in sales, because the Kinect has just been better accepted by the mass audience over Move, combined with the increased sales from the 360 redesign. The Kinect and Move are the current “system” sellers, because they are selling to an expanded market. The core audience that will buy a 360/PS3 already purchased them and I don’t think core games are going to significantly expand the amount of those buyers.
Shipwreck’s argument for the forthcoming year was convoluted and oddly supported. I don’t know what the search for the elusive system seller was supposed to show. We are already past the window for a system seller in this console life cycle, at least for core titles. Many of the titles mentioned are fairly popular franchises with a history of success, maybe not system selling success, but I don’t really think that’s the correct measure.
I also think you are wrong about the PS3 marketing, campaign with Kevin Butler but just anecdotally. My wife even knows those commercials and she is a complete non-gamer.
I think Sony is suffering right now in sales, because the Kinect has just been better accepted by the mass audience over Move, combined with the increased sales from the 360 redesign. The Kinect and Move are the current “system” sellers, because they are selling to an expanded market. The core audience that will buy a 360/PS3 already purchased them and I don’t think core games are going to significantly expand the amount of those buyers.