PS3 continues European sales momentum after release of GT5
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Apr 1st 2008 at 8:15PM }
We're certain that we can expect a similar sales boom after the release of Metal Gear Solid 4 as well. In comparison, Chart-Track noted that "Xbox 360 sales were down by 11 per cent." The effects of Microsoft's price drop were strong, but looks like the power of GT overshadowed the efforts of Microsoft's bargain pricing.
For those in love with sales and numbers, this generation of consoles is proving rather interesting. It'll be fascinating to see the effect GT has on the American market, when it launches in a few weeks time.
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Fiddlesworth @ Apr 1st 2008 8:24PM
PS3 still leads the 360 despite Microsoft's price drop. The cheapest model is cheaper than the Wii for goodness sake! MS must be pretty desperate.
Hala Madrid!!! SSBB Code:3866-7729-0830 @ Apr 1st 2008 11:27PM
Yeah but it doesn't say which european gaming community?
German? Italian? French?
Because here in Spain we like Gran Turismo5 but we don't go crazy for it. PES08 is always our first choise all the time every time
Defiler @ Apr 2nd 2008 12:05AM
sadly the ps3 is still 10 mil consoles behind the 360 and probly wont ever catch up when the 360 drops price and gears of war 2 is released, that game is too big for anything the ps3 has to offer in 2008 =\
Gunegune @ Apr 2nd 2008 12:37AM
Actually Defiler, the PS3 has many games which appeal to many different audiences whereas Gears 2 only appeals to the hardcore/shooting/action crowd.
Laruku @ Apr 2nd 2008 4:16AM
go to vgchartz... ps3 is only 6+ millions behind xbox360... stop trolling...
Frank @ Apr 2nd 2008 7:18AM
Why is it desperate when MS drops the price, but you all applaud when Sony drops the price?
MS drops price - "Lol they must be teh desperate!!"
Sony drops price - "Omg brilliant move!"
Hyams @ Apr 2nd 2008 8:26AM
Gears's fanbase is built up of primarily 360 owners. It probably won't have that much of a boost in 360 sales as most fans already own a 360, and probably won't sell as much as the origional, as it doesn't have the next-gen wow factor like the origional did.
Cono1234 @ Apr 2nd 2008 11:16AM
gears of war is to overrated
Glen @ Apr 1st 2008 8:28PM
Must be depressing when a "glorified demo" overshadows the effects of a price drop, eh?
Oh, and Polyphony: Please patch in an English option for the Japanese version of Prologue! Being able to read the menus is very important, especially with the new tuning options.
TinyTim121 @ Apr 1st 2008 9:58PM
lol yeah must be embarrasing for Microsoft.
Although i don't see Prologue as a glorified demo personally. I actually see it as a small game, which is reasonable for £25.
If anything its given me more incentive to purchase GT5 and given others who are unsure about the whole driving simulator idea a chance to play a small version before the bigger, better complete version.
Glen @ Apr 1st 2008 10:22PM
I don't view it as a glorified demo either (hence the quotation marks), I was just quoting what people who are against the game have said about it to solidify the burn.
TinyTim121 @ Apr 2nd 2008 7:24AM
Oh, i see.
Sorry Glen, i miss-read.
SSG @ Apr 1st 2008 8:58PM
I will buy this game once all of the online stuff becomes available, but until then, i will continue driving my ferrari and other extremely expensive cars... ok, my civic... ok, i don't have a car
Darko @ Apr 1st 2008 9:02PM
Duh... April Fools!!!
P-dub @ Apr 2nd 2008 8:58PM
Who, MS? lol
Christian @ Apr 1st 2008 9:40PM
I know more than a few people that REALLY want to get a PS3 for GT Prologue, but they refuse to buy a console w/o backwards compatibility. The MGS4 bundle is gonna be sweet, but I think it'll really hurt their sales here in the states not to have an 80GB on the shelves for 2+ months.
Da @ Apr 1st 2008 9:52PM
I have two friends who went out last weekend and picked up the prologue bundle. It's a little sucky that BC isn't included anymore, but they've coped. and it gives me a little bit reassurance being an early adopter was a good idea.
Da @ Apr 2nd 2008 1:32AM
Buddy guess you didn't read my comment. I've WATCHED with my own eyes, two people buy a PS3 for 'a racing game', and I know a 3rd who is on the fence. He's really cheap, but at least he knows not to waste his money (ie; buy an xbox2).
John @ Apr 1st 2008 9:45PM
In the US, the economy is suffering. Yet notice how videogame sales are not falling. This happened in an earlier economy, when movie sales went through the roof. Basically, during times of strife, people want an escape. In the US, for the next two years, games will sell very well because of this. I think in Europe it's a little different. They tend to spend more on this stuff when they're strong, and that the Euro is.
Defiler @ Apr 2nd 2008 12:13AM
Lol looks like americans are going to actually start losing weight since the price of food has gone up and start getting smarter by reading the news and actually understanding wich exercises their brains
Vcize @ Apr 2nd 2008 11:03AM
Yeah Defiler, if only we could all be as smart as you with your run-on sentences and misspelled words.
But, I guess that's what happens when you somehow decide that watching the news is a basis of intelligence.
Dehshizknight @ Apr 1st 2008 9:52PM
Gran Turismo was one of the best-selling PlayStation franchises after all...
I kinda wish the GT appeal was a little more greater in America. I mean, even here it's a force to be reckoned with but I hope that we get the same content and support as the Europeans, even though our GT market is much smaller (Lol, ironic since its always the other way around).
Neowyrm @ Apr 1st 2008 10:25PM
That screen is beautiful. While I'm not a particular fan of the PlayStation 3, I gotta give it credit. The hardware is impressive.
Popfrogs @ Apr 1st 2008 10:53PM
This is just the tip of the iceberg. Keep an eye on the games coming out, especially the exclusives. The PS3, like the PS2 before it, has a ton of hidden power. It will take years to unlock. Compare God of War 2 to anything made a year after the PS2 launch, it's just jaw dropping, doesn't even look like it's on the same game system.
I just bought GoW2 for my PS3 (60GB) and am having a blast on it. One of the best games ever made. The water challenge with the dead body in the 3 way temple was a nice touch also.
Kodros @ Apr 2nd 2008 11:57AM
That pic is a screenshot of Gran Turismo TV...it's not the game engine.
Neowyrm @ Apr 2nd 2008 4:04PM
Regardless, I've seen screens of the game and I've been really impressed.
Wow, I guess it says "Gran Turismo TV" Right there. Wonder how I missed it.
Popfrogs @ Apr 1st 2008 10:54PM
Do racing games also take it up the chili hole? I think Abyssal got himself a new account.
emaxximus @ Apr 1st 2008 10:59PM
I have an 11 second 84 camaro, And I still love to play the hell outta some GT. Youre a drippy summers eve douchebag.
brettjr @ Apr 1st 2008 11:04PM
In all honestly, if US started to get the second hand treatment over EU, I wouldn't be surprised. They have been the ones overwhelmingly supporting the PS3.
I doubt GT5:P gets half as much sales in the US.
Neowyrm @ Apr 2nd 2008 4:08AM
Go drive then, and leave the 'losers' alone.
You're in the same class that bitches at people playing Guitar Hero instead of real guitar.
held225 @ Apr 2nd 2008 1:08AM
@ Difler 1st this is PS3 fanboy not "Xbox please fix me" repair forum. 2nd Xbox sold 17 million in 3 years while PS3 sold 11 million in 1.3 years.....LOL. So Xbox is ONLY leading by 6 million... learn basic math. Anyways back to topic GT5 is gona be amazing, i already pre-ordered my copy 2 month ago
jtedesco33 @ Apr 2nd 2008 10:00AM
I can't believe you guys get so heated over someone bashing a console. I mean Jesus it's not like you guys made the damn thing. Who gives a shit if someone says there is more Xbox's out there? I like reading the news on the Fanboy sites but I cringe at the fact that people actually give a shit which console is in the lead.
Exclusives are bought people, it doesn't matter who has more consoles out it matters who is willing to spend more money!
Da @ Apr 2nd 2008 1:34AM
What's a 13 year old doing driving a corvette?
PS3FanxD @ Apr 2nd 2008 2:18AM
Sigh Defiler, Just GTFO and stay out LOL. Seriously you must be a really sad person to keep going to this site just to flame the PS3 and get people to buy a Xbox360. Even worst, I doubt you work for Microsoft. And LOL at the dumbest comment ever "racing games are for losers who dont own a car, i have a 2005 corvette, i do real driving" LOLL. Shooters are for losers who can't shot anything in RL LOL, RPG games are for losers who can't slay any real monsters in real life LOL. Sports games are for losers who can't play sports in real life LOL. Dude, stop making yourself look stupid and stay in your 360fanboy site.
Hito @ Apr 2nd 2008 3:43AM
Eh, let him be, it looks all the more pathetic when he's rambling alone. Much like an angry homeless man on a street corner.
Sauvage @ Apr 2nd 2008 2:22AM
Corvette's are rubbish American cars and like all American cars, they are only good in straight lines. The designers are all about muscle and nothing to do with a decent driving expereince.
Now if you told me you had a Lancia Delta Integrale or some other type of rally road going car, then I'd be impressed.
Riley Freeman @ Apr 2nd 2008 8:37AM
to Defiler
are people gonna buy a 360 for a second time? theres no logic to ur comment. people that like gears of war already have a 360. unless ur telling me people are gonna sit around a year or whenever it comes out to buy a 360. use common sense when u talk pls.
John @ Apr 2nd 2008 6:33PM
@Sauvage... Corvettes are NOT rubbish. I am American, and I do not prefer American cars. My favorite has been the black Lotus Esprit Turbo from '88 or whatever. But the thing about the Corvette, it has really kept the vibe of "cheap, high-performance sports-car" all along. Yeah, it doesn't have the handling of Italian types-- but for your money, you can put a Corvette alongside anything, go ahead and do it in various GT's, run some laps. You'll see that for the money, the Corvette is extremely competitive and often comes out on top. Try it, with GT. You'll see.