Xbox 720: How Microsoft Could Determine Sony's Fate

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sales2099 said:

It all depends on MS getting a head start and how long it lasts.

Difference is Xbox is a much bigger brand name now then it was in 2005 and if the reliability is good out the gate thats an even bigger reason to invest in it. Bigger Japan, Europe and especially NA brand presence will mean everything it gained over Sony this gen, only multiplied.

That is something I forgt to mention in my post.  Nintendo will be getting a nice boost by launching first, as we saw with Microsoft this generation.  Both Microsoft and Sony will need to launch in 2013 to avoid giving up to much time to Nintendo.  If either Sony or Microsoft launch in 2013 and the other waits until 2014, than the one that waited will be doomed to 3rd place.