Xbox 360 Vs. Playstation 3 2012 - *February* Update

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Shinobi-san said:

yo_john117 said:

Player1x3 said:

Seece said:

So, Microsoft have said, a few times, that they plan to be #1 in sales, for 2011. Sales not shipments.

What have they got up their sleeve? Are they just talking the talk? Or just bonkers.

I'll track the 360's progress against the only rival above it now, the PS3. (although I do think 3DS will go above both, not sure if MS are counting handhelds)

And this comes from a guy who thinks xbox has chance of outselling ps2 in america...

But it does have a chance. Both this year and next year will be massive for the 360 in America. This year due to how well it's selling already and next year due to the price cut.

And then it will sell at least a couple of years after that.

@Player1x3 its definately possible if you look at the numbers.

The ps2 is currently sitting at +56mil but its putting up really really low numbers atm...so i think it will end up at 57 mil or just below.

360 is at 33.8mil and will likely end this year at 38 - 39 mil.

It should have a relatively strong year in 2012, but i think it will be significantly down irrespective of the price cut, as sales will be significantly down during slow periods, new wii u console releasing and possibly nextbox hype. My estimation for 2012 sales is about 7mil. That should put 360 at 45mil.

after that microsoft will look to position 360 as the budget home console of choice (not sure about this though, all depends on how commited they are to the 360 and how well nextbox does) but if it does happen 360 will continue to sell respectably for at least another 3 - 4. They could have a possible  4 - 6 mil year in 2013. This will depend on when nextbox gets announced. But that would then put 360 at 50mil.

After that ps2 numbers are in site and all MS have to do is support it relatively well, keep it relevant as a budget console and keep it on the shelves for a long enough period. If it stays on shelves as long as the ps2 then it probably will reach ps2 numbers.

Its really not such a craxy statement to make. So i think you wrong for calling out Seece on that prediction.

@yo_john117 just realised i didnt need to quote you my bad

true but PS2 will likely have sold 60m by then all it needs is 1.7 for the next 4Q's like it did this past quarter. i'm not getting into this so if you quote me i'm likey. i mean highly likely not to respond. PS2 and PS3 will likely still be on the market after 360 has been disconinued so the chance of PS2 leading american home console sell again is there.

again i'm not in this.