Shelves full of PS3 units not a bad thing

PS3 News | It's all down to good organisation, argues Sony bigwig.

Sony boss Jack Tretton has hit out at suggestions that the high number of PlayStation 3 consoles still sitting on US shop shelves is an indication that the machine is suffering from poor sales. Speaking to Reuters, the SCEA chief executive suggested that the ubiquity of PS3 units in North American stores could be attributed to Sony's outstanding organisation, not to mention an efficient manufacturing and supply chain.

"It's a testament to the fact that we've been able to manufacture and ship units at a greater pace than any previous console," explained Tretton. "Our goal is to fill shelves across the United States. Our goal is not to have empty shelves, it's to have full shelves. If we have a empty shelves that's one less consumer who could have bought a PlayStation 3," he added.

Meanwhile, Sony looks like it will reach its target of 2 million PS3 units sold in the US by the end of March, with Tretton noting that, "We're in pretty good shape to do that. The early returns are quite favourable."

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39 Comments

Crestfallen

4 years ago

thebigm wrote

Wow, some people don't realise that there is 2 ends to the bleeding edge of technology, size and power consumption, to raw power. Just because something is not at the raw power end, does not mean that it isn't bleeding edge technology.

I didn't say things like power consumption and size weren't next-gen.

But I did say the Wii isn't on the bleeding edge of technology. Its probably too big for the sh!t thats inside. The slimline PS2 impresses me more since that was released a couple of years ago.

Trying to say the Wii is on the bleeding-edge really does mean your saying Reggie and Shiggy are liars.

legend166 wrote

Which is why Nintendo managed to get out millions more units than Microsoft did. What's your point?

My point is that its unfair to compare the quantity supplied of the two machines.

Its as if your giving credit to a distributor of Cubic Zirconias for out-supplying a Diamond manufacturer.

?oe?oe

4 years ago

OMG, I never knew Wii wasn't a powerhouse machine. I was led to believe that the Wiimote and nunchuk weren't cutting edge. My god, I may be on to something

Crestfallen

4 years ago

joejoe wrote

OMG, I never knew Wii wasn't a powerhouse machine. I was led to believe that the Wiimote and nunchuk weren't cutting edge. My god, I may be on to something

Look, if you're going to have a go at my posts at least make your post a serious one which actually has a point.

Then I can shut it down properly.

?oe?oe

4 years ago

My point is you always (and I mean always) complain about the Wii's power. And that's not the big picture. You don't seem to understand, and my bet is, you never will.

And no, I'm not gonna explain.

Crestfallen

4 years ago

joejoe wrote

My point is you always (and I mean always) complain about the Wii's power. And that's not the big picture. You don't seem to understand, and my bet is, you never will.

I have a fixed opinion. Wow, how dare I.

joejoe wrote

And no, I'm not gonna explain

Thats one way of saying, "I'm not gonna bother since you'll undoubtedly tear my fanboyism-disguised-as-a-feeble-argument up."

thebigm

4 years ago

crestfallen12 wrote

thebigm wrote

You brought the "Next-Gen" in yourself, I never said anything about it, merely saying that there are two faces of bleeding edge technology. Whilst Wikipedia is not a good resource for things, it's definition can be some what interesting in discussing this term.

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In computer science, bleeding edge is a term that refers to technology that is so new (and thus, presumably, not perfected) that the user is required to risk reductions in stability and productivity in order to use it. It also refers to the tendency of the latest technology to be extremely expensive.

Now, it can be argued that all 3 of the next generation (or new gen or whatever you want to call it) consoles are in some way, shape or form a indicator of this, the Wii largely with its controller and size, the 360 with what it came out with in 2005, with regards to technology and the PS3 now, largely due to its controller, Cell and Blu-ray. However on the same merits, the expense of each console isn't what you would call bleeding edge in general (for consumers that is).

Crestfallen

4 years ago

^getting awfully anal on me biggy.

Didn't know my definition of "bleeding-edge" was going to be cross refrenced with the almighty Wikipedia. But I'm sure you get my point.

The Wii was designed under the mantra of a low price for consumers, hence a low production cost, hence not-so-cutting-edge tech.

BovineDeath

4 years ago

Time for the Bovine-Perspective.
Comparing the 360 to the PS3 makes sense - they more or less have the same target audience, the hardcore gamer.
They also double as media centres. MS has it's Vista / XP Media Center integration, streaming from PC and (not in Australia yet) video marketplace and IPTV. Soon it will also have HD-DVD here.
The PS3 has Blu-Ray standard, and also allows you to play other media.
If you were comparing the PS3 and 360 in Australia, it would be like comparing a high-end Commodore and Falcon. The Wii, is the Toyota Echo. It's not as powerful, but it is more accessible. It's less complicated and daunting, cheaper and still fun.
All this talk of Wii versus PS3 is irrelevant IMHO.
I think that there will be a PS3 oversupply owing to the fact that despite it's cost, it's too early in the HD format war for most people to commit to Blu-Ray, and there aren't the exclusive titles to sell it to gamers. Those PS3's will start selling when more BluRay movies and PS3 games fill the shelves, and they will REALLY start to sell when the more casual gamers who brought those millions of $200 PS2's late in it's life cycle can buy a PS3 at the price they are holding off for.

?oe?oe

4 years ago

Oh, crest

sometimes I think, "why do I bother with you"

Crestfallen

4 years ago

joejoe wrote

Oh, crest

sometimes I think, "why do I bother with you"

I think its your unnerving desire to defend Nintendo at every chance, even when I simply state the irrefutably obvious, that the Wii isn't as difficult as the 360 to produce.

If you have nothing meaningful to post, then please don't.

?oe?oe

4 years ago

And I think it's your unnerving desire to attack Nintendo at every chance. But like I said, I'm not gonna even bother...

Crestfallen

4 years ago

joejoe wrote

And I think it's your unnerving desire to attack Nintendo at every chance. But like I said, I'm not gonna even bother...

Whatever you reckon. All my "attacks" are completely justified/substantiated.

In this instance, I state something about the Wii vs 360 production situation and you jump in to save the day and stand by your loyal Nintendo by trying to belittle my worth.

If my "attacks" offend you then either retilate with a well-thought out argument or shut up. Don't make a post in public trying to make me look like some biased idiot.

Got any thing else to say? PM me.

BovineDeath

4 years ago

Everybody gets so touchy on these forums!

Both the Wii and 360 have something to offer, and it's up to the individual to choose which console fits them. Bag the "Console of Broken Dreams" (PS3) though, it's fun. I think that Phil Harrison and Ken Kutagari are apprentice Iraqi Information Ministers.

I'm kidding!

?oe?oe

4 years ago

crestfallen12 wrote

joejoe wrote

And I think it's your unnerving desire to attack Nintendo at every chance. But like I said, I'm not gonna even bother...

Oh man, you know what, I don't know why I'm replying I'd said I'd let it go, but your posts always somehow have me inclined to post. Nah no PM.

First of all your making yourself look bias, even without me there. Don't make me go through your post history and show you.

But I apologise this instanse, as I had no right to attack your plausible judgements and I had no right as I didn't have anything to say about this subject this time around.

Crestfallen

4 years ago

joejoe wrote

First of all your making yourself look bias, even without me there. Don't make me go through your post history and show you.

In posting my opinions I feel I shouldn't have to be worried of people accusing me of bias.

Last post on this I swear.

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