Bodhesatva said:
Totally agree. People like to imagine complete and utter victory, and total and absolute loss -- it makes you feel righteous and powerful. For people who want Sony to fail (read: fanboys) statements such as: "Proportionately, Sony may lose market share this generation" have neither the sonorous ring nor the emotional satisfaction that comes with a statement like "Sony is disgraced and they lose and no one likes them anymore." Unfortunately, that's not the way it works. The PSP may not be the powerhouse that the DS is, but it's doing quite well in its own right. It has a solid lineup of games and a strong base. It's not going away, and Sony hasn't doomed itself: the system is making a profit for them.
Is it less popular than the DS? Yes. But again, this isn't black and white -- the DS isn't experiencing complete victory over its competition. The PSP makes a tidy profit, and there will never be a point where the DS controls 100 percent of the handheld marketshare. I know this answer is less exciting, but it's also the truth.
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Amen. that is all that needs to be said.
