Analyst: Xbox 360 Owners 'Defecting' to PS3
Statistics and more of them coming your way
Soviet double-agent and KGB chief Oleg Gordievsky - he's a defector, okay.
Nick Williams, an analyst for OTX's GamePlan Insights has told Gamasutra that "data on franchise lineage" indicates that gamers in the USA are looking to switch from Xbox 360 to PS3.
"Franchise lineage" - seems to be one of those jargon terms used to befuddle. Anyway, the core of the matter appears to be Mr Williams telling Gamasutra that, "OTX data shows that 15 percent of those who plan to buy the PS3 version of Assassin's Creed 2 own the Xbox 360 version of the original, while only 7 percent of those who plan to buy the Xbox 360 version own the original game on PS3."
Williams also says that, in terms of Modern Warfare 2, "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."
So, with all this spare cash you've got, are you thinking of buying a new console to play AssCreed 2 or MW2? Tell us in the Forum.
Source: Gama
"Franchise lineage" - seems to be one of those jargon terms used to befuddle. Anyway, the core of the matter appears to be Mr Williams telling Gamasutra that, "OTX data shows that 15 percent of those who plan to buy the PS3 version of Assassin's Creed 2 own the Xbox 360 version of the original, while only 7 percent of those who plan to buy the Xbox 360 version own the original game on PS3."
Williams also says that, in terms of Modern Warfare 2, "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."
So, with all this spare cash you've got, are you thinking of buying a new console to play AssCreed 2 or MW2? Tell us in the Forum.
Source: Gama
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Z 5 Nov 2009 12:34
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AssCreed ?
PaulRayment 5 Nov 2009 12:56
2/18
This 'holiday season' has got me considering a PS3 but I don't think I'd get rid of my Xbox after - the resale price doesn't make it worth anyway.
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Shax 5 Nov 2009 13:06
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I live in the US and I have both a PS3 & 360. No way am I shifting to the PS3. The only time I buy a PS3 game is when its exclusive to the system. Gamers here know that the the 360 is the one you want for doing anything online. This analyst does not know what he is talking about. Check out the US version of Amazon, the 360 is version of MW2 has sold more than the PS3.
GlasgowWasp 5 Nov 2009 13:07
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There is still no reason for me to buy a PS3. I have a large 1080p TV and although I am tempted to go BluRay I still don't see the attraction of the PS3. The exclusive games are not that great (IMO) and my XBOX is still providing many quailty hours of entertainment. Assassins Creed was a bit too bland and repetative for me and I don't hold out much hope for the sequel. MW2? Well I would get it on XBOX. XBOX Live is still the greatest multi user experience. Wait for Natal. That will shake things up a bit.
james 5 Nov 2009 13:34
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I have owned both since day one and just bought my 3rd PS3, not out of my love for Sony either. My original 60GB has been plagued with problems since day one and my 80 just recently stopped working, so instead of giving Sony $150 to fix it I bought a new slim. I buy a majority of my multi-platform games on the 360 because I prefer the controller and whichever version gets the nod review wise makes my final decision. There is NO defecting. I think that is like most people too with both consoles. The only games that look better on the PS3 are the exclusives in my opinion. I really can't do without the exclusives on either console.
config 5 Nov 2009 13:49
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@james "The only games that look better on the PS3 are the exclusives in my opinion"
Of course, because the majority of multiplatform games are built on 360 and then ported to PS3 - so it's always going to look pretty much the same. Whether its done this way because the 360 is market leader or because it's the least capable is open to discussion...
Of course, because the majority of multiplatform games are built on 360 and then ported to PS3 - so it's always going to look pretty much the same. Whether its done this way because the 360 is market leader or because it's the least capable is open to discussion...
MIchael 5 Nov 2009 14:05
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PS3 is far superior to 360.. to the extend that it is really a generation ahead... Be it soon or later.. it will overtake 360 completely... just a matter of time.
BBH 5 Nov 2009 15:19
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Everyone knows the xbox has the advantage on multiplatform games, If they're shfting it'll be due to first party exclusives. Anyone who bought Ass Creed probably woulnd't buy the sequel anyway as it was s**te.
Shax 5 Nov 2009 15:39
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I forgot to mention this earlier but one of the main reasons I choose the 360 version over the PS3 are the achievements. I have never really talked to anyone that cared that much about the trophies offered on the PS3. Don't underestimate the power of getting achievements. Hell Blizzard liked them so much they added them into WoW.
FFDannyB 5 Nov 2009 18:00
10/18
@Shax
Personally I much prefer the trophies system as the different gradings of trophy give another (and IMO better) way of seeing essentially the same information. Platinum ect trophies work better than just giving more points for harder achievements because someone with a high gamerscore could have got there by collecting points from several games or working hard at just a few. The original concept from microsoft deserves respect but I'd definately say that trophies are an improvement and evolution of the achievement system. Getting a bit off topic there but just my two cents on that aspect and perhaps could even be linked with why some people may want to switch to ps3.
Personally I much prefer the trophies system as the different gradings of trophy give another (and IMO better) way of seeing essentially the same information. Platinum ect trophies work better than just giving more points for harder achievements because someone with a high gamerscore could have got there by collecting points from several games or working hard at just a few. The original concept from microsoft deserves respect but I'd definately say that trophies are an improvement and evolution of the achievement system. Getting a bit off topic there but just my two cents on that aspect and perhaps could even be linked with why some people may want to switch to ps3.
AmazingRuss 5 Nov 2009 19:22
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My third warranty replacement 360 (for a total of 4) is starting to freeze up. Since it's out of warranty now, I'll soon be looking for a new console. One that lasts more than a few months. It's pathetic, I rarely even play the damn thing.
So count me as another defector, to which console, I don't know yet.
So count me as another defector, to which console, I don't know yet.
KC 5 Nov 2009 19:41
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I have both systems, but have started buying more games for the PS3 and being on it more. I even went as far as to not re-up my live account for a few months this summer because I was content with my Playstation Networ experience. The only reason I finally re-upped it is beacuse I got a Wal-Mart gift card as a gift. Another reason I have been leaning more on the PS3 as of late is because more of my friends have been doing the same.
spectrum48k 6 Nov 2009 08:45
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@AmazingRuss How can your latest replacement be out of warranty (3 year warranty for RROD etc) I think you are possibly lying. I have 2 360's one 3 years old, one 1 year old never had a problem with either.
Dreadknux 6 Nov 2009 09:02
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@spectrum48k Once you send in your Xbox 360 for RROD, you only get ONE year warranty when it gets sent back to you. Regardless of how many years you had left before you sent it in. So AmazingRuss' replacement console must be nearing 12 months old now.
My brother went through the same tiring conversation with Xbox 'Customer Support'.
My brother went through the same tiring conversation with Xbox 'Customer Support'.
SuperSaiyan4 6 Nov 2009 18:17
15/18
I really do love the stupid comments from ANALists...The Xbox 360 dash is enough to show that the PS3 is dull and boring. The marketplace also on the 360 is enough to show that the PS3 is clearly not ready and Xbox Live is also enough to show the PSN what online gaming is truely all about - its about connectivity.
AmazingRuss 7 Nov 2009 03:38
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@spectrum48k
The warranty doesn't get longer when they send you a replacement.
The warranty doesn't get longer when they send you a replacement.
UKPabs 7 Nov 2009 15:31
17/18
I've had the ps3 for 2 years now, the original 60gb one. I've ordered the limited addition modern warfare 2 console package. Purely as got 1 or 2 friends with the ps3 but more have the xbox. They keep telling me that live is awesome...so I'm excited to see the difference. I was getting concerned about the news of xbox360 owners going over to sony but after reading comments feel that my £250 is safe.
Hot Cock of Doom 8 Nov 2009 07:48
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SuperSaiyan4 wrote:
I really do love the stupid comments from ANALists...The Xbox 360 dash is enough to show that the PS3 is dull and boring. The marketplace also on the 360 is enough to show that the PS3 is clearly not ready and Xbox Live is also enough to show the PSN what online gaming is truely all about - its about connectivity.
Go one SS4, tell us something that some of us may have been wondering about.
What does Microsoft's cock taste like?