PS3 attach rate surprisingly low according to GameStop

GameStop, the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, has just revealed information regarding the PS3’s surprisingly low attach rate in its quarterly statement call.

The third and by far most powerful console in Sony‘s PlayStation series had a pretty low attach rate of 1.5 games per console, with Madden NFL 07 and Resistance: Fall of Man getting the honors for best-selling titles.

GameStop attributed the low numbers for the PS3 to the rash of consoles getting bought just to be sold again to others at a large premium. Yep, it’s essentially the Ebay effect all over again, folks.

It is believed however that the numbers will go up once these units make their way into the hands of those who really want them so they can actually play videogames. On the other hand, Nintendo’s Wii console had a “surprisingly good” attach rate of 3.0 games per console sold. The top-selling Wii games at GameStop and EB Games were Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Red Steel.

Those interested in getting a PS3 should also note that the second shipments of the console – along with second shipments for the Wii – have already made their way into GameStop and are either in warehouses or in stores. It’s expected that new shipments of both consoles will arrive weekly until the year closes.

GameStop, the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, has just revealed information regarding the PS3’s surprisingly low attach rate in its quarterly statement call.

The third and by far most powerful console in Sony‘s PlayStation series had a pretty low attach rate of 1.5 games per console, with Madden NFL 07 and Resistance: Fall of Man getting the honors for best-selling titles.

GameStop attributed the low numbers for the PS3 to the rash of consoles getting bought just to be sold again to others at a large premium. Yep, it’s essentially the Ebay effect all over again, folks.

It is believed however that the numbers will go up once these units make their way into the hands of those who really want them so they can actually play videogames. On the other hand, Nintendo’s Wii console had a “surprisingly good” attach rate of 3.0 games per console sold. The top-selling Wii games at GameStop and EB Games were Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and Red Steel.

Those interested in getting a PS3 should also note that the second shipments of the console – along with second shipments for the Wii – have already made their way into GameStop and are either in warehouses or in stores. It’s expected that new shipments of both consoles will arrive weekly until the year closes.