Is it too late for the ps3 to beat 360! (or Wii)?

[arjaybee]

Wow...there are alot of people in denial in these forums. A history lesson certainly is in order...a realistic history lesson. No gaming system that has lost two consecutive holiday seasons has EVER won a console generation. The Wii will win this generation easily...the 360, considering it's online presence and the fact that it is tracking 6 months ahead of the sales of the original Xbox at a higher price point and has the best software attach rate, will be very happy with its second place standing. The PS3 is last this generation and has no chance of catching the other systems...none. The PS3 had a window of opportunity when the 360 was having its hardware issues, but it seems that Microsoft has slammed that window shut. As far as price cuts, the 360 will see an increase in sales as it cuts its price in 2008. The PS3 will never have a price advantage on the 360 or the Wii. As far as games, well I don't believe much of anything said about PS3 release dates...they'll be lucky to have a competitive lineup by next holiday season. I do know that in 2008 the 360 will have Halo Wars, Ninja Gaiden 2, GTA IV, Mass Effect 2 and Gears of War 2 among other hits. This is just my opinion, but anyone who has seen the gaming industry from the early 70's through today knows that we are 2-3 years into a 5 year generation cycle and the PS3 would need to be selling at Wii-like numbers starting right now just to catch the 360's current installed base and overcome its average monthly sales by the end of this generation. That is a fact...and you and I both know that there is nothing coming in the 6 months that will spur Wii type sales for the PS3. Given that, I think this generation has been decided...I hope this experience has humbled the once mighty Sony into a better run for the PS4. Having some smash hit games out in its first year would be nice...people need a reason to buy a $500 or $600 "gaming machine". I think next time out Sony might want to think about price.