So PS4 Is Basically Going To Win This Gen, Right?

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Mr Khan said:

Salnax said:
I can imagine the PS4 actually stumbling around a bit in 2014, after the launch effect wears off. ESPECIALLY if it doesn't release in Japan quickly enough, giving the Wii U extra momentum. And even if the PS4 does win this gen, there's a difference between NES/PS2 style dominance and Wii style fadness.

PS2-style dominance is possible, but it depends more on what Nintendo and Microsoft can do than anything Sony will do. PS2 did what it did because Microsoft was still ironing out the kinks of being a console manufacturer and Nintendo's creative focus was lost at sea. If Nintendo makes GameCube-esque game-design mistakes with Wii U and Microsoft brings any more major screw-ups to the table, Sony can conquer utterly. If both keep their heads level, then they'll give PS4 a run for its money, and possibly outshine it.

that was when dev costs were low enough that they could profit with exclusives. nowadays that's just not possible and they have to release the games in multiple platforms.