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GameStop Reveals PS3 Attach Rate

its quarterly financial statement call, GameStop revealed some surprising attach rate numbers for the PS3 and Wii. Sony's latest console saw a low attach rate of 1.5 games per console sold, with Madden NFL 07 and Resistance: Fall of Man the best-selling titles. Wii saw a "surprisingly good" attach rate of 3.0 games per system sold. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Red Steel were the top sellers at GameStop and EB Games.

GameStop executives believe the low attach rate for PS3 is do to the "large percentage of PS3s resold at a huge premium." It is believed that once the PS3 is in the hands of "real gamers," PS3 titles should see a growth in attach rate.

Sphinx7125d ago

...someone saying Xbox Wii60... and it's looking that way right now... of course that can change.

Tut7125d ago (Edited 7125d ago )

I remember people (Xbox fanboys) freaking out about the attach rate for the PS3 as being "under 1 game per console" and saying that it was going to be that way for a long time, even though the Sony fanboys and intellects argued it was too soon to take such a poll.

Weird, isn't it? Every dog has their day.

P.S. My comment wasn't aimed directly at you so don't take it that way, I just replied to your comment because it used a line I was going to manipulate. My comment was meant to be sarcasm so I can giggle at the fanboys.

*giggles*

calderra7125d ago

Wii's attach rates (beat?) 360 (I don't remember teh exact rate, but it was 2+), while PS3 lags behind.

So it was too early crushing them for the .98 (which was in fact only in Japan), but not too early to go for teh low general attach rate, which is still pretty low.

Initial estimates of the number of PS3s on eBay put the system pretty close to 360 in terms of resale. That number might also need to be refined, but at launch, it didn't appear PS3 was being resold much (if at all) more than 360 had been.

Silverwolf7125d ago

According to some other article I just read. Sony better not have a high attach rate because this can be a "bad" thing.

Sphinx7125d ago

Yeah! This low attach rate is much better.

Balance7125d ago

uhh how can they expect a high attach rate. people just dropped $750+tax but console and 1 game (assuming no second controller) another $60 + tax would suck.

power of Green 7125d ago

Man how will Sony make their money back.

marcusfenix7125d ago

They are losing over $300 per console sold, losing money for xploding batteries, being investigated by the government etc.....

The PS3 launch was a total FLOP, Microsoft has Sony beaten and bleeding right now all they have to do is wait till the right moment to snap Sony's neck.

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It’s Time for Sony to Bring Back Killzone and Resistance

Sony is in the middle of an FPS crisis, but bringing back two much-loved PlayStation shooters could easily be the solution.

shinoff2183719d ago

I'd rather them focus on a rpg. Shooters can wait

just_looken719d ago

We have alot of rpg's but only cod for a AAA first person shooter unless you toss in xdefient but that is still fixing 2yr old beta issues.

We need more AAA fps games then rpg's

shinoff2183719d ago

Yea right. Theirs so many shooters on the market.

just_looken719d ago

@shin

Name 3 AAA fps games coming out this year

Cacabunga718d ago

I want Killzone yea, but as a gaas no buy!

Cacabunga718d ago

Yes we need some new FPS experiences.. COD is just not engaging enough. We want a Killzone back to the roots, not a Shadow Fall again..

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Crows90719d ago

There's tons of RPG in the market too...what's your point exactly.

RaidenBlack718d ago

No Killzone or Resistance or Factions for you ... only Concord & FairGame$

Ironmike719d ago

No more rpg for a while would love a new resistance though

DarXyde719d ago

Agree on preferring RPGs though at this exact moment, it would be great to see more horror games. Another reason why Japan Studio closing is just tragic. Loved Siren.

just_looken719d ago (Edited 719d ago )

Fuck jim ryan japan studio did so much and helped alot with ports/localization

If they were around bloodborn would be possible like how they helped with demon souls ps4 finial fantasy port.

Horror games would be nice but the jim ryan axe job helped alot in killing playstation dev numbers/freedom and increased regulation with the new censorship crap.

1Victor718d ago

If Sony is bringing back a old shooter I would prefer Warhawk or better yet Starhawk

Rynxie718d ago

No thanks. Resistance and killzone were my all time favorite fps games. I completely dominated those games. I met good people, had a ton of fun and have a lot of fond memories. I don't want them to bring back these games, unless they tackle the cheating epidemic. I know I will absolutely hate these games, if I was to play them now, with all the effing cheating going on in fps games.

Psychonaut85718d ago

Bro the market is oversaturated with quality RPGs AND bloated shitty RPGs already.

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Inverno719d ago

I honestly don't think we'll be seeing these anytime soon, if ever. Insomniac is officially on Marvel duty since it seems that all they're working on based off the leaks, and Horizon is more of what the casuals want these days. And I now I'll get a bunch of disagrees, but keep in mind that Resistance last got a game on the PS3 (2011) and Killzone was a launch title for the PS4 (2013). 10 years is a long time to make a game, if had any interest they would've done it by now, add InFamous to that list.

just_looken719d ago (Edited 719d ago )

Your right except the dates killzone mercenary was on ps vita 2013 same with resistance burning skies back in 2012

Good-Smurf719d ago

Both of those games are either made by smaller B team or completely different developer.
Killzone Mercenary developed by Guerilla Cambridge which is now defunct.
Resistamce Burning Skies wasn't made by Insomniac but by Nihilistic Software also defunct after the failure of CoD Black Ops Declassified.

just_looken719d ago

@good i know i never said they were

I mentioned them as they were the last games under that ip well killzone was last on ps4 but still even though they are different devs they led to the lose of the ip.

I highly doubt they made up for there budget cost even killzone on ps4 had low sales for such a large ip at the time.

shinoff2183719d ago

Infamous should atleast get remastered. I'd be cool with that

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH719d ago

Resistance 3 turned me off to the series but I’d love a reboot. KillZone I think can stay dead. Give me a new Resistance like 1or 2 and I’ll be happy.

JEECE719d ago

Except Resistance 1 and 3 were far more similar, 2 was the outlier. 3 was a great return to form after 2 changed so many things from the first game.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH719d ago

I didn’t like 3 and I didn’t find it similar to the first game.

Moegooner719d ago

2 was the best resistance game.

Michiel1989718d ago

agreed, the co-op was my fav in 2

Michiel1989718d ago

I'll keep saying it, have Bungie make a new resistance game, a match made in heaven. Although I imagine Bungie would be too proud to take over an existing IP.

Huey_My_D_Long719d ago

I honestly never cared or liked killzone. Huge resistance fan though. I remember so many nights playing melee only on USS Lexington, and I like the alt history vibe.

InUrFoxHole718d ago

Liked KZ more but both those games are better than MAG

Huey_My_D_Long718d ago

Facts.
Since I'm down memory lane, I also wish for remaster of Warhawk.

P_Bomb719d ago

I’ve been barking up that tree for years. 😢

OtterX718d ago

Keep barking, boy! Keep barking! Never give up hope. ;)

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PlayStation 3 Games That Desperately Need a PS5 Remaster

The PlayStation 3 may not have been the strongest generation for Sony, but there were still some diamonds in the rough that deserve a revisit as PS5 remasters.

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OtterX808d ago (Edited 808d ago )

Even if they could just remaster and put on PSVR2, some would still look great as VR titles and could do a whole lot to bolster the headset w these exclusives! I'd imagine the investment of reworking these titles into VR would be way less than building new games from the ground up, and they could be amazing experiences, and VR often makes flat games feel fresh again. The Resistance and Killzone games are particularly what I want to see!!

Rude-ro808d ago

I played killzone 3 in 3d and it really changed the game per being immersive.
In vr, that would be even more awesome.

darthv72808d ago

Funny you mention that... my son wanted to play some PS3 games in 3d on my PS tv and he was blown away by how good KZ3 was. It really was a great addition to the game. Im surprised there have not been more 3d games from that era being ported to the PSVR/VR2.

_SilverHawk_808d ago

resistance 1-3, killzone 1-3, uncharted 1-3, uncharted golden abyss, folklore, socom 4 , motorstorm, twisted metal, MAG, heavenly sword

Cacabunga808d ago

Killzone 2+3
Sly Thieves in Time
Crack in Time
God of War Ascension
Motorstorm
Modnation racer
Infamous 1+2

Profchaos808d ago (Edited 808d ago )

Killzone trilogy in VR would be amazing bonus points if they offer shadow fall.

There was a psvr1 Killzone project that supermassive was working on at one stage which wasn't up to scratch and Sony brand it back in house I was hoping we would see that on psvr2 eventually.

Personally I'd love to see some more love or acknowledgement of psvr2 from Sony in general it was a expensive headset and Sony barely acknowledge it's existence

seanpitt23808d ago

The amount of work needed to remaster these games wouldn't be beneficial on a financial and business sense.. MGS4 would probably be the best bet as it would need the least amount of work!

Iceball2000808d ago

YEAAASSSSS! I miss this franchise and wanna play it so bad again.

Father__Merrin808d ago

The time is perfect for a resistance fall of man game campaign coop multiplayer

InUrFoxHole808d ago

The resistance series is str8 trash to me. Socom 3 I would welcome. Or killzone MP.

Marcus Fenix808d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel1989808d ago

That's what Bungie should make, Ill keep saying it until it happens

1Victor808d ago (Edited 808d ago )

Resistance was ok but Warhawk and Starhawk was better and kept me coming back for almost a decade of fun and petty revenge on the loud mouth unskilled players 🤣
Edit I loved capture the flag dropping the pot on the flag carrier was extremely satisfying as well as transforming your plane in bot form and stumping them to death 😱

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Michiel1989808d ago

Resistance was the best co-op fps I ever played after L4D2

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Ranking the Resistance Games From Worst To Best

While it's been on ice for as long as it was around, the Resistance franchise has no shortage of quality.

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Knushwood Butt1485d ago

My take:

Single player
3, 2, 1

Multiplayer
3, 1, 2

Overall
3, 2, 1

I beat the lengthy single player in 1 multiple times and spent hours in the online too. Plus 1 featured my home town! Special mention to the audio design in 1: playing that with surround headphones blew me away.

Note: I have the platinum for Resistance 2.

Eidolon1483d ago

Resistance 1 MP will always be my favorite. Call it nostalgia or whatever, but that was my jam, felt more balance, natural.

Miraak82 1483d ago

i have the platinium too , 10k kills in online ranked matches was no joke . Took me 3-4 months straight grinding but it was fun . To put it in perspective you only got like 25 kills per match if you were 1st place every match that's at Least 400 matches in 1st

Sciurus_vulgaris1485d ago

I only played the 3 main Resistance titles. My ranking would be;
1. Resistance 3
2. Resistance: Fall of Man
3. Resistance 2

GoodGuy091485d ago

Man I loved 3's campaign. Another gem stuck on the ps3 and who knows if insomniac will go back to the franchise.

fr0sty1484d ago

Resistance, Warhawk, MAG, Motorstorm, there's so many first party gems on PS3 that Sony has just left to die...

P_Bomb1484d ago

Never played Burning Skies but I still have Retribution.

monkey6021484d ago

Burning Skies was about 3 hours long and rather inconsequential. You haven't missed anything

porkChop1484d ago

Honestly, Burning Skies was shit. There's no two ways about it. At first I thought it looked terrible, then I second guessed myself. Big mistake.

darthv721483d ago

Retribution has this really cool feature where you could use a PS3 to link a controller to it and play. So if you had a 2000 or 3000 hooked to a tv, you can use a real controller. All of this predates the PSP Go's ability to sync a sixaxis to it via bluetooth.

Yui_Suzumiya1484d ago

Resistance 3 was shocking and brilliant. Loved it.

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