Comments on: Is The PS3 Really Selling That Well? http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/ Real Independent Press To Every Nerd Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: killer http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-13102 killer Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:26:47 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-13102 I cant belive the PS3 is a head of the wii by 2 units that is amazing. PS3 ROCKS!!!!!!!! and the nintentendo wii I cant belive the PS3 is a head of the wii by 2 units that is amazing. PS3 ROCKS!!!!!!!!
and the nintentendo wii

]]> By: bob http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-13100 bob Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:22:46 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-13100 I cant belive the PS3 is a head of the wii by 2 units that is amazing. PS3 ROCKS!!!!!!!! I cant belive the PS3 is a head of the wii by 2 units that is amazing. PS3 ROCKS!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Aeger http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7156 Aeger Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:50:44 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7156 Hey Pete, I think your store selling mostly the other consoles is just due to a lack of consumer knowledge. It is good to see that there are Gamestop employees out there like you trying to teach them the truth about the systems. As far as games go for the PS3. Here are a few I would suggest you buying: you said you had Rachet and Clank so grab these titles too...Uncharted: Drakes Fortune, Heavenly Sword, Warhawk (destroys Halo 3 in the online catagory trust me..i have both and Halo 3 is gathering dust along with the system it plays on).....but you mention games for the 360 that you like and most of those are first person shooters. Resistance Fall of Man, Call of Duty 4, and on the 11th Unreal Tourney 3.....all of those are comparable to if not superior to Bioshock and Halo 3. Plus, Drakes Fortune and Warhawk will more than make up for Gears of War. Motor Storm is a great racer... a lot of add ons have been added through the PS Store. I have been playing Assassin's Creed and Ninja Gaiden Sigma as well on PS3 and would recommend grabbing those too.....see, there are a lot of games out there for the PS3....now just work over for a few months and get them all :) Hey Pete, I think your store selling mostly the other consoles is just due to a lack of consumer knowledge. It is good to see that there are Gamestop employees out there like you trying to teach them the truth about the systems.
As far as games go for the PS3. Here are a few I would suggest you buying: you said you had Rachet and Clank so grab these titles too…Uncharted: Drakes Fortune, Heavenly Sword, Warhawk (destroys Halo 3 in the online catagory trust me..i have both and Halo 3 is gathering dust along with the system it plays on)…..but you mention games for the 360 that you like and most of those are first person shooters. Resistance Fall of Man, Call of Duty 4, and on the 11th Unreal Tourney 3…..all of those are comparable to if not superior to Bioshock and Halo 3. Plus, Drakes Fortune and Warhawk will more than make up for Gears of War. Motor Storm is a great racer… a lot of add ons have been added through the PS Store. I have been playing Assassin’s Creed and Ninja Gaiden Sigma as well on PS3 and would recommend grabbing those too…..see, there are a lot of games out there for the PS3….now just work over for a few months and get them all :)

]]> By: Patrick Steen http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7147 Patrick Steen Wed, 28 Nov 2007 11:33:47 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7147 <p>HL: Sales talk takes up a very minimal percentage of our news here at Ripten, and at this moment it is very pertinent news. Sony saying there is a 300% rise since the 2nd November doesn't tell us that much without hard sales figures. It seems like smoke and mirror, and I found that interesting</p> <p>Zero: No-one doubts that PS3 sales are up. Just how significant this is in relation to the competition is what is questioned here. We know it's selling well...but is it selling "that" well.</p> <p>Mak: Well that's interesting to hear. The last time I went into GAME in the UK they had no idea what games were coming to the PS3, telling me that games like Heavenly Sword and Uncharted were probably on the 360 as well, and most likely wouldn't come out until 2008. So I'm glad they are starting to get to know their products.</p> HL: Sales talk takes up a very minimal percentage of our news here at Ripten, and at this moment it is very pertinent news. Sony saying there is a 300% rise since the 2nd November doesn’t tell us that much without hard sales figures. It seems like smoke and mirror, and I found that interesting

Zero: No-one doubts that PS3 sales are up. Just how significant this is in relation to the competition is what is questioned here. We know it’s selling well…but is it selling “that” well.

Mak: Well that’s interesting to hear. The last time I went into GAME in the UK they had no idea what games were coming to the PS3, telling me that games like Heavenly Sword and Uncharted were probably on the 360 as well, and most likely wouldn’t come out until 2008. So I’m glad they are starting to get to know their products.

]]> By: Mak http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7134 Mak Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:28:06 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7134 PS3 seems to have turned around here. I work in Gamestation in the UK, and we are selling more PS3's in the last month, than the Wii and 360 sales put together. I think people are sick of the 360 hardware faults, and the Nintendo drip feeding of Wii stock. PS3 seems to have turned around here. I work in Gamestation in the UK, and we are selling more PS3′s in the last month, than the Wii and 360 sales put together.

I think people are sick of the 360 hardware faults, and the Nintendo drip feeding of Wii stock.

]]> By: hank http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7127 hank Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:50:29 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7127 Great article, and keep up the good work, some people want to blindly tke everything these massive corporations say as fact in an effort to make themselves feel better about the console they purchased. I think it is the job of the press to always question everything, dont let these silly Sony worshipping kids change how you do things. Great article, and keep up the good work, some people want to blindly tke everything these massive corporations say as fact in an effort to make themselves feel better about the console they purchased. I think it is the job of the press to always question everything, dont let these silly Sony worshipping kids change how you do things.

]]> By: Zero http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7124 Zero Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:23:40 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7124 The first post has a good point, 'wow i looked at amazon.com and i guess that from that i can say that oh this is probably an indicator of a trend in ps3 sales' double wow this article is misleading therefore i conclude that everything on the internet is as well *hint hint* STICK TO THE FACTS: PS3 SALES ARE UP. Period. The first post has a good point, ‘wow i looked at amazon.com and i guess that from that i can say that oh this is probably an indicator of a trend in ps3 sales’ double wow this article is misleading therefore i conclude that everything on the internet is as well *hint hint* STICK TO THE FACTS: PS3 SALES ARE UP. Period.

]]> By: HC http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7111 HC Wed, 28 Nov 2007 05:06:13 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7111 Ripten is no doubt one of the better publications out there for gamers. Its just that I personally expected a little more from you guys than sales figures. Please don't be IGN or GameSpot. Ripten is no doubt one of the better publications out there for gamers. Its just that I personally expected a little more from you guys than sales figures. Please don’t be IGN or GameSpot.

]]> By: Chad Lakkis http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7100 Chad Lakkis Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:28:46 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7100 Hey guys and girls, Appreciate your comments. I believe that our job is to find information that we believe to be entertaining and informative. I believe that my writers do just that. We have plenty of articles on this site that speak of the Sony Playstation 3 in a more positive light (many of which have been written by Patrick himself), however we also have an obligation to our readers to play devil's advocate. We all want good games and we all want to be entertained. In terms of us just wanting traffic, that is ridiculous. All the "smart" people know that we here at Ripten design, illustrate, write, and research, all in the hopes that some day, sea monkeys will surface from the depths of the ocean and stop by for a quick read. Chad- Hey guys and girls,

Appreciate your comments. I believe that our job is to find information that we believe to be entertaining and informative. I believe that my writers do just that.

We have plenty of articles on this site that speak of the Sony Playstation 3 in a more positive light (many of which have been written by Patrick himself), however we also have an obligation to our readers to play devil’s advocate.

We all want good games and we all want to be entertained. In terms of us just wanting traffic, that is ridiculous.

All the “smart” people know that we here at Ripten design, illustrate, write, and research, all in the hopes that some day, sea monkeys will surface from the depths of the ocean and stop by for a quick read.

Chad-

]]> By: Pete http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7099 Pete Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:22:40 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7099 Patrick, I am a gamer so you know I had to get Ratchet because I was a fan of it for the PS2. I work at Gamestop so I really don't have to research to know that the PS3 is a great system because I really know that it is. BUT I am saying day in and day out the PS3 is not selling like I would expect for it to be even with the 399 sku. But the 360 is coming off the shelf fast second to the wii. I really don't consider the wii to be next gen because everything besides the remote gameplay you know for yourself that there is no comparison with the other two. It's just what you like. I never said I didnt like the PS3 cause for the money I will tell all of my customers (YOU CAN'T BEAT IT) but everything it has to offer even most used to be exclusives are coming to the 360 which online play is so crazy. Maybe you can help me and tell me why Sony is doing away with the cell. Patrick, I am a gamer so you know I had to get Ratchet because I was a fan of it for the PS2. I work at Gamestop so I really don’t have to research to know that the PS3 is a great system because I really know that it is. BUT I am saying day in and day out the PS3 is not selling like I would expect for it to be even with the 399 sku. But the 360 is coming off the shelf fast second to the wii. I really don’t consider the wii to be next gen because everything besides the remote gameplay you know for yourself that there is no comparison with the other two. It’s just what you like. I never said I didnt like the PS3 cause for the money I will tell all of my customers (YOU CAN’T BEAT IT) but everything it has to offer even most used to be exclusives are coming to the 360 which online play is so crazy. Maybe you can help me and tell me why Sony is doing away with the cell.

]]> By: JustV http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7096 JustV Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:04:12 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7096 thats funny, when you wanna based your sale on one place. You have to know that you have to measure the sale based on all the other retailers. The reason could be also because maybe people just dont wanna go and order at Amazon.com and just get it right from the stores. Wouldnt that be better? thats funny, when you wanna based your sale on one place. You have to know that you have to measure the sale based on all the other retailers. The reason could be also because maybe people just dont wanna go and order at Amazon.com and just get it right from the stores. Wouldnt that be better?

]]> By: mell@ce http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7091 mell@ce Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:10:07 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7091 amazon? who cares about amazon? especially UK and USA are the last. ps3 sold very well in europe and japan. amazon? who cares about amazon?
especially UK and USA are the last.
ps3 sold very well in europe and japan.

]]> By: betag http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7090 betag Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:04:41 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7090 Wow, any good news follows a spin with a pinch of negativity. Yes it's impressive sales number. They are comparing their own sales data from last year. Which shows people still want a PlayStation. It's the media that's saying "but where's the hard data, we want to compare it to Wii and Xbox." Even if it doesn't beat their competitors numbers they are still happy they are surpassing Playstation 2 sales in its first year. Jeez Wow, any good news follows a spin with a pinch of negativity. Yes it’s impressive sales number. They are comparing their own sales data from last year. Which shows people still want a PlayStation. It’s the media that’s saying “but where’s the hard data, we want to compare it to Wii and Xbox.” Even if it doesn’t beat their competitors numbers they are still happy they are surpassing Playstation 2 sales in its first year. Jeez

]]> By: Patrick Steen http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7089 Patrick Steen Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:55:30 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7089 John Starks. There is no need to get emotional about this. The article is very clear with its premise and merely questions the glowing reports of the PS3 recovering. As to why I care. Console sales are quite a hotly discussed topic, that is discussed almost every week, and when you see a change in the trends, and press releases from these huge companies, it is interesting to look at them, and question their validity. Being a PS3 gamer, sales of this new console also interests me. Furthermore, sales this generation are quite engaging, especially when we would all like to see Sony recover. John Starks.

There is no need to get emotional about this. The article is very clear with its premise and merely questions the glowing reports of the PS3 recovering.

As to why I care. Console sales are quite a hotly discussed topic, that is discussed almost every week, and when you see a change in the trends, and press releases from these huge companies, it is interesting to look at them, and question their validity.

Being a PS3 gamer, sales of this new console also interests me. Furthermore, sales this generation are quite engaging, especially when we would all like to see Sony recover.

]]> By: Rick http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7086 Rick Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:39:56 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7086 Oh I get it..Ripten just wants traffic.. well I guess it works.. Thumbs up for you.. Oh I get it..Ripten just wants traffic.. well I guess it works.. Thumbs up for you..

]]> By: Rick http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7084 Rick Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:33:49 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7084 What you said: >> This article was merely "a question", and is of course waiting for more relevant and reliable numbers that will be coming next month. What you said:
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This article was merely “a question”, and is of course waiting for more relevant and reliable numbers that will be coming next month.

]]> By: John Starks http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7082 John Starks Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:27:49 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7082 This is a wasted piece of sh!t to read.... why do u care if the ps3 sales or good or bad?? SO STFU This is a wasted piece of sh!t to read…. why do u care if the ps3 sales or good or bad?? SO STFU

]]> By: Patrick Steen http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7065 Patrick Steen Tue, 27 Nov 2007 23:09:49 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7065 Thank you for your thoughts everyone. Pete. Firstly, I wouldn't buy a console if you didn't think it had games you like. It's quite an investment. When buying my PS3 I researched the exclusive titles (as well as the non-exclusive ones) to see whether there would be enough to entertain me. In the end I bought the console because it had games that I wanted to play. I suggest you try out Uncharted Drake's Fortune...a true corker. Or Ratchet and Clank, which we here at Ripten gave 9.8/10. Or even give Warhawk a go for a solid online shooting. Furthermore, I must put these Amazon numbers in a bit more context. I'm aware of their limited relevance, and also that they are updated every hour, so they could be a flash shot of something that isn't entirely truthful. However, I've had my eye on them for the past week and the Playstation 3 hasn't budged from its position. What led me to post this today? Simply because of Sony's press release. I don't doubt that they have had a 300% increase, but how relevant that is in regards to the competition, I do not know. This article was merely a question, and is of course waiting for more relevant and reliable numbers that will be coming next month. Patrick Thank you for your thoughts everyone. Pete. Firstly, I wouldn’t buy a console if you didn’t think it had games you like. It’s quite an investment. When buying my PS3 I researched the exclusive titles (as well as the non-exclusive ones) to see whether there would be enough to entertain me. In the end I bought the console because it had games that I wanted to play. I suggest you try out Uncharted Drake’s Fortune…a true corker. Or Ratchet and Clank, which we here at Ripten gave 9.8/10. Or even give Warhawk a go for a solid online shooting.

Furthermore, I must put these Amazon numbers in a bit more context. I’m aware of their limited relevance, and also that they are updated every hour, so they could be a flash shot of something that isn’t entirely truthful. However, I’ve had my eye on them for the past week and the Playstation 3 hasn’t budged from its position.

What led me to post this today? Simply because of Sony’s press release. I don’t doubt that they have had a 300% increase, but how relevant that is in regards to the competition, I do not know. This article was merely a question, and is of course waiting for more relevant and reliable numbers that will be coming next month.

Patrick

]]> By: HC http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7057 HC Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:32:06 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7057 Love this site. That being said, I think you and other gaming sites need to find interesting material pretty soon. The PS3 is here to stay and these console wars are getting old. You need to come up with good material soon to keep up the traffic. Love this site. That being said, I think you and other gaming sites need to find interesting material pretty soon. The PS3 is here to stay and these console wars are getting old.
You need to come up with good material soon to keep up the traffic.

]]> By: Pete http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/comment-page-1/#comment-7053 Pete Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:07:32 +0000 http://www.ripten.com/2007/11/27/is-the-playstation-3-really-selling-well/#comment-7053 I can say that we still have 60gig's still in our stock as well. I can say that we still have 60gig’s still in our stock as well.

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