Comments on: SCEA Top Ten PlayStation Home Items (By Units Sold) For May, With Consumer Trend Analysis

By: keara22hi

keara22hi — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:30:27 +0000

I cannot resist saying “I told you so!”. In Home, this consumer trend shows that the “pay for play” and “freemium” ideas are paying off. The nay-sayers are extremely vocal and would have every developer believe that NO one in Home will ever pay for anything. But, the bottom line is, there is a silent group of consumers in Home who don’t mind spending a few dollars to get what they want. Even if it is only a one week sample of that club to see if it is worth purchasing the Mansion for.

Most of my friends (both male and female) own numerous personal spaces and have extensive wardrobes. To them, a ‘virtual’ item is an intangible experience -- just like a movie is an intangible experience. And some intangibles are worth the money.

By: BONZO

BONZO — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 23:40:18 +0000

I do not get the x7 thing at all, it boggles the mind. Even if you get access a week early you still have to pay for full price for the stuff, and seriously who cares everyone is over it after a couple of hours anyway the novelty wears off in less time than it takes water to evaporate in a Texan summer. Is anyone’s ego so fragile they need the 5 second of attention it would garner to have something first. I don’t get it, but it’s not my 5 bucks so enjoy!

By: KrazyFace

KrazyFace — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:43:56 +0000

The high-tops thing Norse, comes down to mass movement of the sheep. I agree that the Island Bungalow is an attractive place, but more often than not you’ll find the majority of people either have no taste, or buy ugly, god-awful looking stuff to simply fit in or be “fashionable”. It’s really that simple.

As for that 7 day pass being in that list, I can only assume there’s either a LOT of people who can’t count or don’t read. Whatever the reason, it’s very odd.

By: Burbie52

Burbie52 — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:02:37 +0000

I am not surprised at all that the Midway is tops this month, it is as it should be. I totally agree with you on the gifting being for all stores, not just Lockwood. Someday someone will wake up and smell the coffee on that one.
The market is extremely saturated with new personal spaces. I think they may want to back off on new ones every week and consider one or two a month instead, unless it is something truly awesome and different, they won’t sell too many. Absence makes the heart grow fonder they say, perhaps the lack of any new ones coming out for awhile will do the same.