Posted Dec 14, 2007 at 01:40PM by Isaac C. Listed in: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 Tags: Microsoft, Sony, NPD Group, NPD, PlayStation Network
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Following the November NPD Group results, Sony has released their own set of statistics for the PlayStation Network while Microsoft also gave additional info and comments for the November numbers.

According to Sony, 3 million have registered on the PlayStation Network ever since it launched - 1.8 million of them from the US alone. In addition, over 60 million pieces of content have been downloaded from the network.

Sony also comments on the recent PSN price promotion for their games Calling all Cars, Everyday Shooter, flOw, and Pixel Junk Racers, saying that it resulted in a 920% increase in total downloads.

Microsoft, on the other hand, pointed out that the Xbox 360 generated more third-party US revenue for November than the PlayStation 3 and and the Wii combined. The Xbox 360 raked in US$ 367 million, the PS3 took in US$ 129 million and the Wii got US$ 203 million.

Microsoft also added that they have an attach rate of 6.9 games sold per console for the Xbox 360, breaking the games attach record. Also, they mentioned that they have 84 titles with a Metacritic review score of 80 or higher, while the PS3 only got 39 games, and the Wii got 12 titles.


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   by scarface_tha_second - 2007-12-14
 » *Claps for Microsoft*:

Enjoy it while you can.


   Re: spicyhamster - 2007-12-14
 » yeah

i find it interesting that microsoft never mentions the fact that their console has been out for about twice as long as ps3, yet if you do the math, ps3 would have roughly the same number of games with a metacritic score of 80+. what happened nintendo? so much for gameplay over graphics.

   Re: logicbomb.de - 2007-12-14
 » ^^^

Fair enough, but you're making a big assumption that the games would be AT LEAST as good as the ones on 360, but hey-

throw enough poop at the wall and something's bound to stick, right?

Just remember 2nd place +/+ fail. But it sure don't feel as goos as number one.

   Re: Thinker - 2007-12-14
 » To logicbomb

"throw enough poop at the wall and something's bound to stick, right?"
-> Same logic applies for the 360's 80 games. But I guess, staunch fanboy that you are, you intend to forget that.

   Re: logicbomb.de - 2007-12-14
 » huh?

sorry all I head was "I know you are but what am I?"

Sure I am fanboy, if fanboy actually meant "enoyer of the greatest games this gen has to offer"



   Re: Thinker - 2007-12-14
 » To logicbomb

As any logical person will tell you, "greatest games" is a highly subjective term. One person's masterpiece can be another's garbage.

While I'm not saying that 360 games are bad (how can I? I have a 360 and have some of the most popular games on the 360, including Oblivion Collector's Ed, GRAW, Halo3 Ltd Ed, BioShock), I also have a PS3 and have had hundreds of enjoyable hours on the PS3 (I have RFOM, NGS, Warhawk, Ratchet and Clank, Heavenly Sword, The Darkness, Uncharted) and can tell you that the 360 does not have all the best games.

Also, you have avoided what I posted, mainly that the 360 also has had its share of stinkers in order to reach its list of good games. The PS3 is not the only console that has had poor games in its stable. That is a reality of games development. Don't delude yourself that the 360 has some divine blessing of getting only good games.

If you are convinced that the 360 has good games ONLY , I can supply you with a list of some of the 360's stinkers posing as games.

   Re: logicbomb.de - 2007-12-14
 » awesome

all kidding aside, i do appreciate your well though out and compelling response.

I agree with you completely.

i guess I just take all little TOO much pleasure in stirring the hornets nest.

But seriously, tho, this has to be the greatest line up of games in gaming history (for ALL platforms involved).

Not stating a fact just - my opinion.

Cheers!
   by wilmheath - 2007-12-14
 » ahha

You sony fanboys are so funny. I bet there was a nervous laugh in the "enjoy it while you can". We will see where things stand in 3 years from now.


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   Re: McAwesome - 2007-12-14
 » Merry Christmas

Yea I know, PS3 will be on top, Wii in second, and *drumroll*..... PS2 in third. The 360 won't exist in 3 years. Don't get your hopes up.

   Re: logicbomb.de - 2007-12-14
 » ^^^^

Dream on Miss Cleo

Your crystal ball got crusty stains on it.

   Re: wilmheath - 2007-12-14
 » re: mcawesome

You keep on posting in forums and i'll keep on enjoying bioshock/mass effect/halo3/and all the other top rated games. Oh yeah enjoy your blueray while your at it. It's the only good thing the ps3 going for it.

   Re: Thinker - 2007-12-14
 » To wilmheath

" You keep on posting in forums and i'll keep on enjoying bioshock/mass effect/halo3/and all the other top rated games."
-> Funny, I could have sworn I saw your post as just 5 minutes ago. Seems like you can be in two spots at the same time, or are the games not interesting enough to hold you attention that you have to come on the Net to post your opinions? I guess you'll come up with a stupid reply saying that nobody can play games all the time, but then the same goes for PS3 fans as well, who are probably taking a break from games to post on these forums. Idiot!

   Re: Eclipze_ - 2007-12-14
 » uh..

"Oh yeah enjoy your blueray while your at it. It's the only good thing the ps3 going for it. "

Is that why I have unreal and you dont? LoL top rated games, Bioshock isnt that great.., Goes back to speed power-ups, can pick stuff up with your mind, hit people with rench's and teddy bears, and shock people... Wow that sounds good?

Halo and mass are pretty good, but you act like the PS3 has no games on it when your just blinded by your fanboy side. Dont talk if you dont even know, cause I bet you dont have a PS3.

   Re: logicbomb.de - 2007-12-14
 » coming soon

Force feedback in 2008!!



   Re: nllx - 2007-12-14
 » .

omg you defensive fanboys are so sad. bioshock sucks? seriously, that's like saying uncharted sucks because it's the same tired gameplay we've already seen. nothing new.

grow some balls, sony kids.

   Re: MoCoLoCo - 2007-12-14
 » My opinion

"Dont talk if you dont even know, cause I bet you dont have a PS3."

Well then I guess I can comment since I have all 3 and an HDDVD then. My personal opinion is HDDVD is better is better than Blu-Ray, Xbox360 is better than PS3 and Wii, and Live is waaaay better than PSN. The only game I have for my PS3 is Resistance (GREAT game)Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Oh yea and BioShock is a fantastic and was rated game of the year for a reason.

   Re: Thinker - 2007-12-14
 » To Eclipze and nllx

Hey Eclipze,

While I don't usually agree with nllx's fanboy-oriented rants, I have to agree with his post regarding BioShock. In addition to the PS3, I do have a 360 and I have BioShock, and let me tell you, BioShock is MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE and inventive than Halo 3. I do wish you would have tried out BioShock before criticizing it, as it just shows you in a poor light.

Sorry for criticizing you, but you were wrong and I had to speak out. If you were offended, I apologize.

MTK/Thinker

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   Re: Eclipze_ - 2007-12-14
 » Actually

Its not like I havent seen the game being played (ive never tried it myself) But I dont think its really somthing to go on saying some fanboy type stuff. Its a good game but not really high on my list of good games. The gameplay looks boring to me.

So I've tried it out more or less with my eyes. Im more into a kind of game like Metal gear, one with a great storyline that has crazy twists and stuff.

   Re: ~~ - 2007-12-15
 » @MoCoLoCo

How is HDDVD better ?

Both formats are pretty much the same, but Blu-ray has almost double the size on each of its layers compared to HDDVD.

Why back HDDVD ? It's hardly a step forward.
It's like Backing 900MB CD's instead of DVD's.

Atleast that is my opinion.
   by Koolaidsred1 - 2007-12-15
 » word

can we just stop the b!!tching???? In atleast 2 eyars from now we can all sit back and say (your console goes here) won the competition and the other consoles sucks donkey *****. How about that? But i do agree that people make it sound as if sony has no good games but it has half the amount of game as the 360 with a rating 80+ but tis been out for half the time.
My opinion is that i lvoe the 360 and ps3 but i think its going to be extremely hard for the 360 to beat sony without the Japaneses market.

   by scarface_tha_second - 2007-12-15
 » HOLY *****

Everyone, Sony, Microsoft and Wii fan boys alike:
I'm sorry for stirring this much ***** up here. I didn't mean to dis your respective consoles. All three consoles seem to have great games at this point. Stop trying to push one console over another because you personally believe your games are better. I hope Sony will emerge victor because I have always been a Sony gamer since the original PlayStation. This doesn't mean that there aren't good exclusive games on other consoles. But it's always seemed to me as if Microsoft is trying to eliminate the console gaming market with the box. Case in point:

360 fan boys have got to stop talking about Bioshock and Gears of War as if I am not playing them with better graphics on PC. We're getting Halo 3 on PC soon enough (weather you can bring yourself to that sad realization). If you want to call them exclusives go ahead. All I'm saying is that the PC version is a million times better cause I don't need to try and shoot with a damn analog.

The same goes for UT3 on PS3 so people stop bragging as if you've got the *****. It's ALL personal preference.

   by Stealth! - 2007-12-15
 » Its funny

How all the fanboys tries to bash the PS3. Let me remind you that MCS was just like you before he got one and saw the light. If you don't like the PS3 fine but don't say Blu-ray is the only thing good for it. Bioshock Mass effect halo 3 and few others i played and they were very good. But im waiting to get the best action game ever Ninja Gaiden 2 for 360 that game will rock.



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