PS3 outsells the Wii for the first time in Japan - Blu-ray Forum

bluperch · 11-30-2007, 02:27 PM

And chances are that the only reason the PS3 beat it in Japan is because more people couldn't find the Wii over there, either.

But as someone else said, I don't see the Wii as being in direct competition. When people (kids) are ready for high-def gaming (and movie watching), they'll have to upgrade to the PS3 or that other, uh, console thing. And with so many PS2s out there, the natural progression when people are ready to go high-def, will be to trade up from the PS2 to the PS3.

ikbradley · 11-30-2007, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bluperch

And with so many PS2s out there, the natural progression when people are ready to go high-def, will be to trade up from the PS2 to the PS3.

That really is a great point. Considering there are 100 million PS2 users, why in the hell would they settle for a system that is graphically inferior, the Wii, to their current one.

davidPS3 · 11-30-2007, 02:31 PM

Two totally different systems for two different types of consumers. The only thing they have in common is that they both are gaming systems, but even that is not a equal comparison as they are so different in this area. The PS3 is so much more at every level.

Pauliesr · 11-30-2007, 02:51 PM

We have a Wii, a PS3, 2 PS2's and an XBox 360. Th 360 is my 8 year old's system in his room and he plays that almost daily. The PS3 is in the living room and I must say that I play almost daily. The Wii is also in the living room and is played very little. Got it right after Christmas last year and it's been months since it's been touched.
I think, for me, the reason I don't play it very much is that commercials you see and what you hear from friends is that it's a system that you play with more than one person (not that you have to but that's the impression given) and I work nights so I don't see the rest of the family all that much to want to play it. But I sure do sit and have plenty of of 'me' time with my PS3.

500+ DVDs
40 BD
7 PS3 games

DavePS3 · 11-30-2007, 02:55 PM

Isn't the Wii more for little kids who want to jump around & swing their arms before taking their Ritalin? It just looks more kid oriented to me. Maybe I'm wrong... I have been once or twice!

WickyWoo · 11-30-2007, 03:08 PM

The Wii fad is over in Japan. When a fad dies there it dies hard. Now you'll see spikes for popular franchise games, but that's it

Trebar · 11-30-2007, 03:09 PM

The Wii and PS3 are completely different animals as far as demographics. The lure of Wii is directly at groups of people such as families who like to game together. That group tends to spend a tremendous amount of money once they see titles that are for all ages. I often go to single friends places and a Wii sits unused while the PS3 or XBox is flipped on. I go to a freinds family's house and it's all about the Wii.

It's also why Guitar Hero and Rock Band are fabulous sellers. Who would have thought two years ago that you could sell a $50 game that needed $160 in controlers would be even in the top ten for games sales? Once you get the parental unit and kids agreeing that it's quality entertainment, then the wallet just busts wide open.

All of these new gamers can only have a positive impact on all console sales. The PS3 is positioned to take advantage in the future when all of the kids start to look for something better for a slightly older audience.

BTBuck1 · 11-30-2007, 03:12 PM

My mom bought a Wii and a ps3 the other day.

Wii for her adopted son's B-day (he's 9) ps3 for her (mainly as a BD player).

Living Near Shamu · 11-30-2007, 06:05 PM

I too have both the Wii and the PS3. The Wii is for the bedroom, wife likes to play it and I do too occassionally. The PS3, on the other hand, will be for the living room, the master of the entertainment domain. The one to convert the rest to Blu-ray mastering

RC-Bruin · 11-30-2007, 06:25 PM

Not sure how the Wii is being sold, but I've never seen it in stores. I just gave up after a while. Most places want like $400/$500 for a bundle.

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11-30-2007, 02:27 PM	#1
bluperch Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Lakewood, CO	And chances are that the only reason the PS3 beat it in Japan is because more people couldn't find the Wii over there, either. But as someone else said, I don't see the Wii as being in direct competition. When people (kids) are ready for high-def gaming (and movie watching), they'll have to upgrade to the PS3 or that other, uh, console thing. And with so many PS2s out there, the natural progression when people are ready to go high-def, will be to trade up from the PS2 to the PS3.

11-30-2007, 02:31 PM	#3
davidPS3 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Seattle	Two totally different systems for two different types of consumers. The only thing they have in common is that they both are gaming systems, but even that is not a equal comparison as they are so different in this area. The PS3 is so much more at every level.

11-30-2007, 02:51 PM	#4
Pauliesr Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray collection:325	We have a Wii, a PS3, 2 PS2's and an XBox 360. Th 360 is my 8 year old's system in his room and he plays that almost daily. The PS3 is in the living room and I must say that I play almost daily. The Wii is also in the living room and is played very little. Got it right after Christmas last year and it's been months since it's been touched. I think, for me, the reason I don't play it very much is that commercials you see and what you hear from friends is that it's a system that you play with more than one person (not that you have to but that's the impression given) and I work nights so I don't see the rest of the family all that much to want to play it. But I sure do sit and have plenty of of 'me' time with my PS3. 500+ DVDs 40 BD 7 PS3 games

11-30-2007, 02:55 PM	#5
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Isn't the Wii more for little kids who want to jump around & swing their arms before taking their Ritalin? It just looks more kid oriented to me. Maybe I'm wrong... I have been once or twice!

11-30-2007, 03:08 PM	#6
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	The Wii fad is over in Japan. When a fad dies there it dies hard. Now you'll see spikes for popular franchise games, but that's it

11-30-2007, 03:09 PM	#7
Trebar Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:124	The Wii and PS3 are completely different animals as far as demographics. The lure of Wii is directly at groups of people such as families who like to game together. That group tends to spend a tremendous amount of money once they see titles that are for all ages. I often go to single friends places and a Wii sits unused while the PS3 or XBox is flipped on. I go to a freinds family's house and it's all about the Wii. It's also why Guitar Hero and Rock Band are fabulous sellers. Who would have thought two years ago that you could sell a $50 game that needed $160 in controlers would be even in the top ten for games sales? Once you get the parental unit and kids agreeing that it's quality entertainment, then the wallet just busts wide open. All of these new gamers can only have a positive impact on all console sales. The PS3 is positioned to take advantage in the future when all of the kids start to look for something better for a slightly older audience.

11-30-2007, 03:12 PM	#8
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	My mom bought a Wii and a ps3 the other day. Wii for her adopted son's B-day (he's 9) ps3 for her (mainly as a BD player).

11-30-2007, 06:05 PM	#9
Living Near Shamu Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Austin, TX Trading Score:42	I too have both the Wii and the PS3. The Wii is for the bedroom, wife likes to play it and I do too occassionally. The PS3, on the other hand, will be for the living room, the master of the entertainment domain. The one to convert the rest to Blu-ray mastering

11-30-2007, 06:25 PM	#10
RC-Bruin Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:18	Not sure how the Wii is being sold, but I've never seen it in stores. I just gave up after a while. Most places want like $400/$500 for a bundle.

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