| Significant_leap said: The PS3 is not even 6 yr old, wheres the supposed 10 yr cycle? Xbox next needs to come before 2014, Xbox sales are starting to go down, they are going to have a big holiday, but thats it imo...Sony are in a really bad position right now... |
well launch of a new console doesn't mean the other stops....
well even with decreasing sales... they have a higher profit margin than before... so while volume decrease net profit might still be high enough for them to keep it roll a little bit longer.. to that the high attached rate also gives them cash from royalties... that is a financial analysis that only ms has the key of... but beside for satisfying us core gamers need for new tech...
i'm not sure the need is here especially concidering the gadget/electronic market major unstability.... between iOS OS X... android mess of fragmented oems... and again depending on win 8 penetration... tablets/smartphone/tablet PC mix match that will not stay as is... no matter what apple or other device fans might think.... 2013 and 2014 will see a streamlining of the market, now that most big players are finally on "par" (meaning they can all technically offer very similar products) and that might cause enough waves for MS to stay put to avoid brand canibalism... imo they should prioritise win 8 implementation... if that works well then go after the living room... doing everything at once might get too confusing... but 2013 is definatelly still my guess for 360... but depending on the numbers MS have in hand it might be easier/better for them to push it further...
