For one thing, Reggie was NOA president so he wont say about the situation he will spin it and wouldnt say the real situation on the sales of the Wiii and 2:
http://www.industrygamers.com/news/ps3-sales-very-strong-through-october-says-gamestop/
PS3 Sales 'Very Strong' Through October, says GameStop
But the next NPD will die next week so we will see about that
end of core gaming days prediction:
E3 2006-The beginning of the end. Wii introduced
E3 2008- Armageddon. Wii motion plus introduced. Wii Music. Reggie says Animal crossing was a core game. Massive disappointment. many Wii core gamers selling their Wii.
E3 2010- Tape runs out
http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/march2009/ICG_Tape_runs_out.jpg