E3 - Next Gen Announcements

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dr3b said:

Ouch, I think my theory just had some holes shot into it (need to think things through a little bit before starting a thread I guess). Good points Superchunk....

I honestly, didn't take Nintendo into account as they have been seperate in so many ways this generation. As Nintendo appears to be trying to correct this next gen MSony will prob be looking to take some of their momentum away.

I do still like the idea of a small launch window and capitalizing on excitement, and they could in effect do that by presenting partial information this year and a full unveiling next year.

THREAD CLOSED..... lol

Edit: That said if they do announce there may be an adverse impact on sales, would the loss in sales be worth taking the steam out of Ninty's announcements, or could the same effect be realized by continued  information leaks?

There won't be a drastic adverse attack on sales of new hardware.

1) they will have a solid sale during holiday to promote teh product if not a full price drop.

2) people wanting hardware now, this far into the gen are buying because of the lower prices or replacing defunct units. These people are not going to hold out for a new $400-$500 console coming in 1.5 years or so.

All you have to do is look to see what Nintendo/Sony did in E3 2005 when they new 360 was being detailed.... a full year before they launched their own products. Hint: They showed videos and more than likely empty consoles... in fact I remember Nintendo getting blasted as the wii box was a shel and the hardware was actually in a PC below the table. lol.