Game Set And Match Sony?

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numonex said:
Within 2 years the deficit of 8 million between PS3 and 360 will be completely erased unless Microsoft reduce the Arcade XBox 360 down to $149 which could delay it being overtaken by another year. So 2 or 3 year PS3 will have overtaken the 360 in total system sales. But still remain a huge margin behind the Wii which with price cuts of its own will further increase its sales leads over the competition.

2011 or 2012 should be the time we see the first of the next generation systems emerge. New XBox is on the horizon. XBox 360 may finish third this generation but a huge improvement in comparison to the previous generation.

Competition is good for everyone. PS3 is finally into a mass market area after 3 years of struggling. Thank you Sony for the PS3 Slim and a nice price of $299.

$299 and below is where the majority of sales are made. $249 price point of the Wii has been the magical price point turning over 50 million units in 2 and a half years.

How many systems sales will the PS3 end up with? My guess is around 70 million consoles+ ltd. 100 million system seller joining the PS1, PS2 and eventually the Wii. History making two 100 million system sellers in one gerneration is still a long shot - but the PS3 has a chance based on 10 year life plan and its two older brothers PS1 and PS2 having achieved 100 million+ lifetime sales. One thing is 100% guaranteed for sure is that there will be 3 systems in a generation that will achieve 50 million system sales: Wii, PS3 and 360.

PS3 may stand a chance of beating the XBox 360 to 50 million unit lifetime sales if it overtakes the XBox 360 within 2 years.

PS3 was handicapped with a huge starting price tag and a 12 to 16 month delay behind the Xbox 360 in staggered launches around the world that adversely impacted upon its first year sales. The biggest console sales war comeback will be the PS3s legacy. Distant last with no hope into second place.

August 18 2009 the announcement of the PS3 Slim and $299 - a console gaming moment to be remembered.

even if Sony comes back to take second place, it is NOT the biggest console sales war comeback.