Predict Hardware sales 12/23 - 12/29

[Bodhesatva]

DMeisterJ said:
I don't think the Wii is going to do that great next week because of the push Ninty did to get all the consoles out before Christmas:

PS3: 500k
XBOX 360: 500k
Wii: 450k

Virtual tie between the PS360 because still in supply, Wii losing because of loss of supply to this week.

I agree with your reasoning, DMeister, and think the PS3/360 both may outsell the Wii next week. However, looking at previous years:

http://vgchartz.com/weekly.php?date=39075&console=&maker=&boxartz=3
http://vgchartz.com/weekly.php?date=39082&console=&maker=&boxartz=3

You can see that we typically have something like a 50% drop off in total hardware sales starting right now. Thus, I think all your totals are inflated, and we're more likely to see something like:

PS3: 300-350k
360: 300-350k
Wii: 250-350k

Assuming you're right and Wii hardware is considerably constrained for the week (and I think you are).