Michael Pachter Claims the 3DS will Outsell the PSP2

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Michael Pachter Claims the 3DS will Outsell the PSP2 on Nintendo gaming news, videos and discussion

Just a day before the US and European Nintendo 3DS events take place, Michael Pachter has made some early claims that the Nintendo 3DS will outsell the Sony PSP2. This claim was made during an interview with IncGamers. The Wedbush Analyst said the handheld will have a "greater success in capturing the consumer’s imagination". Along with that, he also went on to say that the Nintendo 3DS and Sony PSP2 launches will be comparable to Microsoft's Kinect and Sony's Move controllers, from last year. Then claimed the 3DS would win, because it's "new and different"

He told the site: "I think this is Kinect vs. Move all over again: Kinect is outselling Move because Kinect is new and different, while Move is very similar to the Wii." and then said the PSP2 is just "likely going to be a souped up version of the old PSP."

Nintendo is set to release details of the European launch plans today, during an event in Amsterdam. You can catch all the latest happenings through our handy Live Feeds.

Do you believe that Pachter's claims will turn out to be true?

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WP-Final is offline. WP-Final 19.01.2011#1

I think Friday will follow Thursday this week. See, I can be an analyst!!! Smilie

The PSP2 is likely to cost even more than the 3DS since Sony like to through as much expensive tech into their devices as possible these days.

I can't remember seeing one statement from Pachter that wasn't stating the obvious or making up some random crap that doesn't even happen.

Smilie

 
SirLink is offline. SirLink 19.01.2011#2

Thanks for the news, captain obvious! Smilie

Seriously, I want his job.

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ebgeer is offline. ebgeer 19.01.2011#3

Wow...just wow...Patcher isn't even trying to "capture the consumer’s imagination" with his fluffy analyst tips. Not to mention we haven't seen the PSP2 yet so theres no saying what will win and what won't---but otherwise based on Nintendo's track record in the handheld department--they are obviously going to come out on top--but I really do hope that Sony's PSP2 has some innovation to offer---

I have a DS and PSP--and recently I've been playing my PSP much more--and even dabbling in all of its other functionalities--its a great piece of hardware--that has been severely underrated here in the US--as for play time--its generally just spent on Monster Hunter Freedom Unite--Sony needs to improve their game/software selection on the PSP--which could compare to Nintendo's Wii--outside of first party games-theres not much to choose from.

 
matt (guest) 19.01.2011#4

where is this psp2 people just started fantasising about 1 i think patcher what is a psp2

Glenjamin is offline. Glenjamin 19.01.2011#5

Duh Patcher, DUH! Tell us something we don't already know. Analysts, I tell ya. Smilie

 
Vorash Kadan 19.01.2011#6

Nice of you to state the obvious Patcher, not only because the psp didn't do well at all but the price of the 3DS will be more affordable than the psp2.....yeeeaahh no one saw that comming. >_>

( Edited 19.01.2011 15:40 by Vorash Kadan )

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Yoshindo1 is offline. Yoshindo1 19.01.2011#7

I think the comments you guys make about Pachter are so funny. Smilie That said, I do agree that he is making a claim that we all knew. And now that we know the 3DS price point it is safe to say that the PSP2 will be at least $300. Not to mention that the PSP2 does not have 3D screens, which Sony seems to rather dislike, as displayed at their CES conference.

 
GreythaGreat is offline. GreythaGreat 19.01.2011#8

How can he predict this when they haven't even "officially" announced the PSP2?
Who the hell pays this guy? Who?!

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EdEN is offline. EdEN 19.01.2011#9

No, really?

Now we need to see how Sony will price the PSP2 since there's no way they can do "PS3 level graphics" on a portable at less than $399 a pop which means they'd take a +$100 hit per portable sold and that's worked out wonderfully for their bottom line in the past...

 
Darkflame is offline. Darkflame 19.01.2011#10

You might be able to get PS3 graphics for less then $400 on a portable. Remember, your dealing with a lot lower resolution then 720p(or 1080).
Or maybe Sony will stream the games Smilie
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crackedthesky is offline. crackedthesky 19.01.2011#11

This guy makes me giggle Smilie

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truls guttebass homo (guest) 19.01.2011#12

the psp newer succeed so great because the games you had on the psp you had on ps2 and ps3 in better graphic but this time the psp2 will be even stronger compared to the ps3 then the first psp was vs ps2. psp2 can play ps3 games. 3DS is just the new gameboy, and this time wll the psp sell more. the psp2 can'tbe compared with an iphone anymore.

Jimmy2000 is offline. Jimmy2000 19.01.2011#13

truls guttebass homo (guest) said:
Talks shit.


Yeah..no.

 
Lynk is offline. Lynk 19.01.2011#14

Jesus, they ain't paying that guy enough. He must fart insightful comments!

Add me on anything. I'm always looking for new friends/opponents/town visitors/chances to appear more popular than I actually am.
 
Smith (guest) 19.01.2011#15

I have to disagree with Patcher, actually. I own both consoles, so don't see me as a Sony Fanboy or anything... But the 3DS, in my opinion, is just the newest and flashiest Gameboy. They seem to throw a new (slightly different) console out each year (with the exception of the SP-DS jump), while Sony has just been riding off the same old stuff; until now.

The 3DS is just going to be a gimmick. I already see the same trend happening in the movie industry - people love watching 3D movies, sure, but only for so long! The novelty is gone after a few sittings... I feel it will be the same with gaming.

Besides that point, I think Sony will have see success due to the fact that they've waited so long to come out with something like the PSP2. The GO was a complete failure, which makes me think people are going to be more receptive towards the PSP2 - it's rumored specs are incredible, and as long as it's harder to crack than the PSP and DS, it will have a strong developer army. So long as they announce it soon (on the 27th hopefully), they shouldn't have a problem getting interest from those who don't already know of it.

Lastly, which I don't know for sure of course, the 3DS and the PSP2 might actually be a pretty close price margin to each other. I hope Sony's learned that you can't sell overpriced junk - yes, I'm looking at you GO - Sony will have to start low if they hope to ever rival Nintendo.

Here's hoping, Sony!

PMD is offline. PMD 19.01.2011#16

I think it's obvious to us Nintendo fans, but if Pachter said the PSP2 would sell more, the Sony fans would say it was obvious. They are already making fun of the price and battery life, which, while fair, is a bit hypocritical.

Not trying to generalize too much, just saying that people have different perspectives. What may be obvious to you is ludicrous to someone else.

( Edited 19.01.2011 20:02 by PMD )

 
GreythaGreat is offline. GreythaGreat 19.01.2011#17

Smith (guest) said:
I have to disagree with Patcher, actually. I own both consoles, so don't see me as a Sony Fanboy or anything... But the 3DS, in my opinion, is just the newest and flashiest Gameboy. They seem to throw a new (slightly different) console out each year (with the exception of the SP-DS jump), while Sony has just been riding off the same old stuff; until now.

The 3DS is just going to be a gimmick. I already see the same trend happening in the movie industry - people love watching 3D movies, sure, but only for so long! The novelty is gone after a few sittings... I feel it will be the same with gaming.

Besides that point, I think Sony will have see success due to the fact that they've waited so long to come out with something like the PSP2. The GO was a complete failure, which makes me think people are going to be more receptive towards the PSP2 - it's rumored specs are incredible, and as long as it's harder to crack than the PSP and DS, it will have a strong developer army. So long as they announce it soon (on the 27th hopefully), they shouldn't have a problem getting interest from those who don't already know of it.

Lastly, which I don't know for sure of course, the 3DS and the PSP2 might actually be a pretty close price margin to each other. I hope Sony's learned that you can't sell overpriced junk - yes, I'm looking at you GO - Sony will have to start low if they hope to ever rival Nintendo.

Here's hoping, Sony!

The PS3 has better spec than any console, though. And it's in dead last. It's not even close to the 360, and definitely not the Wii.

The Wii was also considered a "gimmick"; however, it is in its 4th year and it still outsells the other consoles.

Even if the 3D turns out to be a gimmick (which it won't, due to Hollywood and Sony's PS3 3D support), the games and support for the 3DS will keep it alive. This isn't the Wii. The DS has incredible 3rd party support - that won't change.

( Edited 19.01.2011 20:10 by GreythaGreat )

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Phoenom is offline. Phoenom 19.01.2011#18

3DS will indeed outsell PSP2, Nintendo's history, experience, and recent marketing ability will no doubt see to that.

The two handhelds will be a lot closer in sales this time though, not a vast gap like with DS's 100+ mill vs PSP's 60+ mill.

 
Glenjamin is offline. Glenjamin 20.01.2011#19

Yoshindo1 said:
I think the comments you guys make about Pachter are so funny. Smilie That said, I do agree that he is making a claim that we all knew. And now that we know the 3DS price point it is safe to say that the PSP2 will be at least $300. Not to mention that the PSP2 does not have 3D screens, which Sony seems to rather dislike, as displayed at their CES conference.

But even so, you do know that the copycat artists known as Sony will eventually do 3D and as they always seem to be unoriginal in every way coping Nintendo as it is... I'm sure it will have a touch screen if not two and I'll freckin' fall out of my chair if the PSP2 has a similar 3D screen.

"Go ahead Sony! You know you can't resist!" Smilie

 
GreythaGreat is offline. GreythaGreat 20.01.2011#20

Glenjamin said:
Yoshindo1 said:
I think the comments you guys make about Pachter are so funny. Smilie That said, I do agree that he is making a claim that we all knew. And now that we know the 3DS price point it is safe to say that the PSP2 will be at least $300. Not to mention that the PSP2 does not have 3D screens, which Sony seems to rather dislike, as displayed at their CES conference.

But even so, you do know that the copycat artists known as Sony will eventually do 3D and as they always seem to be unoriginal in every way coping Nintendo as it is... I'm sure it will have a touch screen if not two and I'll freckin' fall out of my chair if the PSP2 has a similar 3D screen.

"Go ahead Sony! You know you can't resist!" Smilie

I'm giving them two years tops. Seriously.

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