Welcome to VG, and a nicely put together first post.
I generally agree. 2009 is just around the corner, and if anything it feels like this generation has "just started".
If there is any new hardware, it will definitely be sold in conjunction with the old ones. The companies will only release new hardware to give them a competitive advantage - and its more likely to be upgraded versions of the current machines (they are easily spec'd high enough for now).
The only company to potentially release new hardware would be MS, but I'll be surprised if this happens in 2010. Possibly 2011, and more likely 2012.
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On the other hand, there will be PLENTY of new hardware in the coming years - either from Apple, handhelds, or even other companies. Its just that the current consoles have no reason to stop selling anytime soon - they are all moving into profitable "brackets" on a upwards trend.
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