you have to remember that metriod was dead for like 10 years... and while there was a ton of hype for MP1 in NA, in Japan it being in FP made it less desirable. Now we are just seeing sequelitis.
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut