Hmmm...I don't know if this helps but an article on gamasutra analyzed the NPD data from last month and it shows really that there hasn't been much change in the XB360's market share, but more so a reduction in the PS family market share.
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/3932/npd_behind_the_numbers_january_.php?page=3
The price cut ensured that Microsoft wouldn't lose anymore market share for the moment, so the cut did accomplish that if anything... =/
The Interweb is about overreaction, this is what makes it great!
...Imagine how boring the interweb would be if everyone thought logically?







