How long will the PS2 hold the WW sales record?

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makingmusic476 said:

I'm going to just compare consoles here...

I think the Wii will definitely pass up the ps2's numbers by the end of this gen, and possibly the ps3 as well. The gaming market is drastically increasing in size this generation, from the large numbers of non-gamers and causals being brought in by the Wii/DS, and because of the rebirth of gaming amongst home theater enthusiasts thanks to the ps3's Blu-Ray player (albeit the latter is a much smaller crowd than the former). Because of this, all the consoles will sell very well compared to generations past.

The Wii will easily pass the 130 mil. mark this generation, and the ps3 will sell at least 80 mil., if not also reaching 130 mil. like the Wii. Of course, the Wii will always maintain a considerable lead over the ps3.

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Wow!  I didn't notice this before, somehow.  I admire your optimism makingmusic, but the PS3 will be quite lucky if it hits 80 million.  I think it has a decent chance of getting 65 million, but more likely 40-55 million.  There is only the most outside of outside chances it will hit 130 million, and even that is only if you subscribe to John Lucas' prediction of at least 240 million Wiis.