Microsoft could end up in 3rd place next-gen

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Metallicube said:

dsgrue3 said:
1st or 2nd, only option for MS. Wii U is already destined for 3rd place.

Way too early to assume that. Even though Wii U is off to a sluggish start, so were the PS3 and even 360, and 3DS to an extent. Things can change in a hurry from the right games. If anything, I actually think Wii U will get 1st, thanks mainly to the year + head start, in addition to games like Zelda, SSB, Mario Kart, Wii Fit, NSMB, etc. Will be a much slimmer lead though I think.

Sony will get third IMO. Just looking at the trends, The PS brand has gone downhill and lost significant marketshare while MS has gained a lot of ground since the original Xbox. I see no reason for those trends to reverse.

If "last gen" proved anything, it's that generations are highly volatile. Prepare for disappointment. All I'll say on the matter.