PS3 - Reclaiming number one in 08/09'

[DoesWhatNintenDont]

Something that seems to be a major argument as of late is this idea that PS3 will take off in 2008 or 2009.

One thing I have enjoyed about this site, is that data and factual debate seems to be on the forefront of this forum. This isn't the typical Fanboy spot show that many other video game forums seem to be.

With that said, I want to note that I have been in video games for nearly twenty years now.

So my question to all that purpose this concept is this:

Can you show me any place in console history were hardware came back one to two years after it's launch to capture, and secure, the number one spot in sales and the market as a whole?

This isn’t meant to be a rib of any sort, I’ve just never heard of a such a rebound in the gaming world (and that certainly doesn't mean it hasn't happened), and I’m curious why so many feel this will happen with PS3.

Also, just for clarification, I’m not talking about a system pulling up from second place after making up a deficit due to a prior launch of a competitive console; As the argument seems to have an inevitable rebound built into the projection.