The biggest obstacle in the way of the Wii right now is saturation. On the other hand, it's looking like Wii's software lineup in 2010 will be stronger than it has ever been before. I'm expecting it to stay more or less flat.
The 360 has similar saturation problems in NA, and I'm not sure if the usual pricecut + more software will fight off the decline. Natal might help, but it's a gamble.
The PS3 is still riding high off of the Slim and has that Blu-ray association plus the upcoming release of blockbuster GT5. I do think it can see some gains this year.
Videogame spending took a big hit in '09 thanks to the downturn. Economic indicators are looking more positive now, so all platforms could see a an increase in spending as we climb out of the trough.
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