Xbox 360 and Wii owners have migrated to PS4, Sony says

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Research shows that a significant number of Xbox 360 and Wii owners have migrated to PS4 during the early stages of the latest console cycle, according to Sony.

In a newly published PlayStation interview, Worldwide Studios senior VP of product development Scott Rohde cited data from industry tracking firm Nielsen to back up the company's claim.

"Everyone in this industry always tracks that kind of stuff," he told CVG. "It's always fascinating to look at all this data. So, two of the things I can talk about - because they're true. 17 per cent of PS4 owners did not own a last-gen console. That in itself is a pretty shocking number.

"31 per cent of PS4 owners did not own a PS3, but they did own either an Xbox 360 or Wii," Rohde continued. "Now, those are some pretty amazing numbers. And that's why, again, I think we're doing things like bringing The Last of Us to PS4, because there's a huge percentage of those people who never got to play it and that's a shame."

Sony recently said that PS4 sales stood at seven million units as of April 6, while Microsoft said in late April that Xbox One shipments totalled five million units. Both platforms launched in November 2013, one year after Wii U. As of March 31, lifetime Wii U sales totalled 6.17 million units.

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Jaybz10Posted:

I was a pround 360 owner. i bought both the xbox one and ps4 but i decided to keep the ps4 and return the xbox one.

4G_LTEPosted:

I feel like more than half the people who switched to ps4 because of the price difference. Bow that Microsoft has an xbox one without kinect, the sales will be much better. It's amazing how many people on this forum say how the 360 was superior to ps4 and then randomly go to ps4. It's obvious because of price.

Microsoft was dumb to initially not have a kinect free xbox. Now they are behind in sales 2 million+ to ps4

nastyninjaPosted:

Im an Xbox fan and had a 360 then switched to the PS4 before the Xbox one. I must say im more impressed with Sony with the new gen console

ExplicitPlayPosted:

Had a Xbox 360 and Wii #PS4THEWIN

1ManPosted:

I had an Xbox 360 and absolutely loved it however now I DO own a PS4.

PolygonPosted:

Don't know why you'd spend so much money on a console!
Just buy a PC? E Z.

If I would buy a next-gen console, it would be a PS4.
They run 60FPS 1080p where as most games on ONE run at 900p.

-Robert-Posted:

there is no reason for me to get one of the next gen consoles at the minute so im just staying with 360.

-Origins-Posted:

I was a 360 player ,and truly did love the system. When both companies announced the new systems I waited until both systems were released and wanted to see what the consumers thought. Finally, after researching both the Xbox One and PS4;I chose the PS4. Both systems look fantastic and the companies have their pro's and cons. Honestly, I just wanted to try a Sony system and love it. If you are still thinking about buying a system both are great.

AR15Posted:

I haven't migrated at all. Still have my good old 360. Don't have huge amounts of money to throw around like the rest of the world so it seems.

martiantigerPosted:

I have been a loyal Xbox/Microsoft person for over 10 years. During this time I have grown very disappointed in Microsoft. The last straw was a comment made at E3, when a Microsoft rep was asked about the the newer lower priced "one" and what about the people who bought the full bundle.
The response left a sour taste IMO.
I have closely followed E3. And IMO, I was NOT impressed with the new titles for the ONE system.
I was equally not impressed with the PS4 titles either.
But, I am however extremely impressed by the PS4. It is a strong system.
I have had the chance to play both systems. IMO the PS4 out preforms the ONE in almost every aspect. I am going to buy a PS4, because I'm going to buy quality.


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