Does anyone know if there is an official announcement with each company saying there levels? You know like Sony says our target for production is 1.2 mil a month or something.
Reason I ask is because people seem to assume that because Sony allocated so many consoles to EU and a rumored 500k to Asia that they will lose the US for DEC. If sony produced even 200-300k per month more than MS the past past 6 months since production was rumored to begin they could have 1 to 1.5 mil more consoles availible for resale WW. My guess would be January production is being allocated for Japan thus why they dont expect supply to flow freely until march or so.
It just makes sense. Sony has known since E3 that their hype was insane and that MS shot themselves in the foot. They would have been stupid not to produce at a high level since then. I think the fact that they are producing in Japan in addition to China lends credibility to the concept. My basic point is this is not a zero sum where Sony and MS have equal stocks to distribute WW. I think it is possible that the PS4 has a 30% or so advantage in availible stock based on the fact that Sony's logistical planner cant be that stupid to not have seen the demand 6 months ago.
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut
