Why Microsoft won't launch their new console in 2012

[Joelcool7]

I've already given great reasons in other threads. I won't guarantee a 2012 release but I would say their is a 75% chance with a 24% chance of 2013 and a 1% chance 2014.

I find it funny that people actually think Sony and Microsoft are completely influenced by one another and not by Nintendo. With Microsoft stating Kinect and motion controls are the future it would appear Nintendo has influenced Microsoft in a much larger manner then Sony. Also with Nintendo having won this generation both Sony and Microsoft are eager to not repeat last generation.

I think based on all the rumors and all the facts. PS4 and X10 dev kits are already in developer hands. Both consoles will be unvieled by the end of E3 2012. X10 will launch winter 2012 with PS4 coming either alongside it or within months in 2013, at latest winter 2013. Both Microsoft and Sony will want to launch their consoles competitively with similar advantages.

My other guess is PS4 will be the most powerful system next generation, but will likely cost about the same as X10 at retail. Unlike Nintendo and Microsoft who have to sell their expensive motion controllers , Sony can focus entirely on hardware power delivering a punch for an affordable price.

Anyways the next generation seems in the bag to me, I will be very surprised if Microsoft doesn't launch next winter and honestly my hope for any Microsoft victory next generation will be lost if they don't beat PS4 to market by at least half a year!