Interesting to say the least. However caution is merited. We have seen similar spikes in the past. Give it a few weeks, and we will know something of how permanent the effect will be. Unfortunately these numbers are not altogether dominant. Microsoft is doing better then Nintendo and Sony in these markets combined. This is mind blowing to say the least. A couple months ago nobody would dare to speculate about that possibility.
This is definitely cause for some celebration, but it is a somber one. I would expect a much larger increase in sales. Given the remarkable price reduction, and fear motivated purchasing. Sony should have sold over a hundred thousand. Thats what not having a killer game lineup might do a company.
Speaking of lineup anyone else get the feeling that is hurting Nintendo. Microsoft laid down a spanking on the Wii in North America, and held up well in the other regions. The Wii is just not being its old dominant self over the past few weeks. Nothing has really changed except for a modest price reduction by Microsoft, and a few really good games. So could we be getting back to what matters the games.
Folks it looks like Microsoft just might give Nintendo a hard time this holiday season, and Sony thanks to their lower prices might do some damage also. Thats what Nintendo gets for resting on their laurels. Nice to see the situation shake up a bit.
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