I have read a lot of comments but not all of them. So if my post is similar to someone elses sorry.
There is a huge difference in the next Generation console and this one. The main reason that the 360 did not run off and leave the ps3 and the Wii early on was mainly due to the PS3 team basically saying that the ps3 would be so much better and more powerful than the 360. And continually acting like it was just about ready to launch just around the corner. I have no doubts that this caused a lot of people to hold off from buying a 360.
Now that the 360 has found its foothold, I have no doubts things will play out much better for Microsoft next gen if they get a year headstart. If the Nextbox follows the same programming architecture as the 360 it will still be much easier to program for than the PS3. So these same companies may drift toward M$ or Nintendo if this happens. Like it or not Sony has dwindled its good will left over from the PS2. (I think most gamers recognize this)
The last thing that may also drive sales would be Xbox Live. If all of your online "friends" are moving over to the Nextbox people would generally move over because of (for lack of a better word) peer pressure. I know if all my buddies moved over that would give me a gigantic reason to do so as well.
I am not saying that the Sony is doomed. Either way I think they will be smarter about the next Playstation than they have been with the PS3. More than likely it will probably be close to turning a profit when its released. And hopefully every division in Sony will not have their greedy little fingers involved with the new console.
"If you've got them by the balls their hearts and minds will follow."
Quote by- The Imortal John Wayne, the original BADASS!
