Based on some of the sentiment, yeah, I'm surprised more people aren't predicting sub-40k.Some of these Wii U predictions, whoa.
Can you share ASP for the PS3 and Wii U? I'm curious what the "real" price differential is between the systems at this stage.Edit 2: Microsoft's momentum into the new year is pretty good, especially considering that the $50-off deal ended the first week in January. Average price in November was $227, followed by $246 in December and then $255 in January.
Sure!Can you share ASP for the PS3 and Wii U? I'm curious what the "real" price differential is between the systems at this stage.
Nov Dec Jan
Xbox 360: $227 $246 $255
PS3: $238 $274 $282
Wii U: $338 $340 $342
Thanks.Sure!
Code:Nov Dec Jan Xbox 360: $227 $246 $255 PS3: $238 $274 $282 Wii U: $338 $340 $342
See these ASPs are why i think the generation stagnated so much. Of course this is better for MS and Sony's bottom line, but these systems are way overdue for a price cut.
I think the ZombiU bundle will help. Not much, but anything's good at this point.
Honestly it seems insane to me. I had no idea that the PS3 and Wii U ASP were that close now.
Seems like Sony's decision to essentially raise the price on the PS3 wasn't as bad as most people thought. Not sure why they would price cut at any point before the holidays now.
It does make me wonder though. Are core gamers really tired of this generation, or are they the only thing keeping the current consoles going and the more casual gamer is fed up with the pricing on these consoles? Which then makes me wonder is launching new expensive consoles really going to help the declines we've been seeing. Couple that with possible 70 dollar games and if pricing is the reason the industry is having difficulties and we could see some nasty drops this time next year as well. Sorry for going a little OT though.
People buying a console now are entirely different people than the ones who buy consoles at launch or higher prices.
Er.....[360] 350K
[3DS] 220K
[PS3] 250K
[PSV] 60K
[WIU] 170K
Thanks.
Interesting; so the few buying Wii U's are overwhelmingly buying the $350 Premium. I wonder if the Zombi U bundle will drive up the ASP this month.
PS3 sales are presumably split more evenly between the $270 model and the $300 model.
[360] 350K
[3DS] 220K
[PS3] 250K
[PSV] 60K
[WIU] 170K
I don't think the "casual" userbase is necessarily averse to paying higher sums if they see the appeal. Ridiculous Wii prices due to shortages and the Kinect bundles going for $300+ attest to that.I wonder if that says anything about a complete failure on Nintendo's part to attract any casual gamers to the system...
I guess it all depends on whether there's a direct correlation between the sales of the Basic units and casual gamer adoption. I presume that casuals opt for the cheaper option when presented, but there's no data to back that claim.
I don't think the "casual" userbase is necessarily averse to paying higher sums if they see the appeal. Ridiculous Wii prices due to shortages and the Kinect bundles going for $300+ attest to that.
I expect an HDD-less PS3 SKU out this year to drive the entry price sub-$200, while remaining profitable on HW. The new model seems to have gone over well in Europe.