Games By Russell Holly Apr. 21, 2014 3:56 pm
It is far from the only reason Microsoft is losing to Sony so far in this generation of console launches, but a look at how many games Sony has published to the PS4 over the Xbox One paints a clear picture of one key place the Xbox One is being demolished by the PS4.
We can all sit here and debate whether Microsoft or Sony has the better console until everyone passes out from exhaustion and the Nintendo fans dance on our seemingly lifeless bodies (because Wii Fit has kept them all in great shape), but at some point you have to decide that this conversation is silly. The Xbox One and the PS4 are both great consoles that are capable of some great new tricks, but at the end of the day Sony is dramatically outselling Microsoft. Now, it’s possible that Microsoft’s stumble at the starting line has been repaired thanks to a few well-timed updates and a successful Titanfall launch, and that the next couple of months are going to be where we see conversions from early adopters to the ever elusive “average consumer” when it comes to purchasing, but there’s one chart in particular that will continue to make a powerful case for Sony as we move into the summer.
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It can’t get any clearer than this infographic. Microsoft has routinely published far fewer games than Sony each month. This isn’t exactly surprising, since Sony’s platform from day one has been pointed at developers of every skill level having access to the tools they need to publish on the PS4 and PS Vita wsith as little friction as possible. Microsoft’s lineup of bit publisher titles is great, and games like Titanfall and Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare serve them well as exclusives, but Sony has so much more to offer. Games like Fez, Resogun, and Awesomenauts exist on the PS4 because it is easy to publish there, and these are games that are inexpensive and insanely addictive. They are perfect for the quick game between activities or even just as a personal reset after you’ve been beaten six matches in a row on Call of Duty: Ghosts.
Microsoft’s console isn’t entirely without indie games, mind you, but they are certainly running low on particularly good indie games. Many of their starting titles, like Crimson Dragon and Max: The Curse of the Brotherhood, wound up being less than spectacular. On top of that, Microsoft’s attempt to put Halo: Spartan Assault on the Xbox One left many with a bad taste in their mouths due to the lack of explanation that the game was a port from tablets and smartphones.
While it may not necessarily have had a huge effect on selling to the early adopters, the lack of games when compared to what Sony has to offer is going to be a big deal for the next wave of console buyers. Looking at this chart alone, knowing nothing else about the consoles, which one would you pick?
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We can all sit here and debate whether Microsoft or Sony has the better console until everyone passes out from exhaustion and the Nintendo fans dance on our seemingly lifeless bodies (because Wii Fit has kept them all in great shape), but at some point you have to decide that this conversation is silly. The Xbox One and the PS4 are both great consoles that are capable of some great new tricks, but at the end of the day Sony is dramatically outselling Microsoft. Now, it’s possible that Microsoft’s stumble at the starting line has been repaired thanks to a few well-timed updates and a successful Titanfall launch, and that the next couple of months are going to be where we see conversions from early adopters to the ever elusive “average consumer” when it comes to purchasing, but there’s one chart in particular that will continue to make a powerful case for Sony as we move into the summer.
Click to enlargeIt can’t get any clearer than this infographic. Microsoft has routinely published far fewer games than Sony each month. This isn’t exactly surprising, since Sony’s platform from day one has been pointed at developers of every skill level having access to the tools they need to publish on the PS4 and PS Vita wsith as little friction as possible. Microsoft’s lineup of bit publisher titles is great, and games like Titanfall and Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare serve them well as exclusives, but Sony has so much more to offer. Games like Fez, Resogun, and Awesomenauts exist on the PS4 because it is easy to publish there, and these are games that are inexpensive and insanely addictive. They are perfect for the quick game between activities or even just as a personal reset after you’ve been beaten six matches in a row on Call of Duty: Ghosts.
Microsoft’s console isn’t entirely without indie games, mind you, but they are certainly running low on particularly good indie games. Many of their starting titles, like Crimson Dragon and Max: The Curse of the Brotherhood, wound up being less than spectacular. On top of that, Microsoft’s attempt to put Halo: Spartan Assault on the Xbox One left many with a bad taste in their mouths due to the lack of explanation that the game was a port from tablets and smartphones.
While it may not necessarily have had a huge effect on selling to the early adopters, the lack of games when compared to what Sony has to offer is going to be a big deal for the next wave of console buyers. Looking at this chart alone, knowing nothing else about the consoles, which one would you pick?
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