My estimations for the generation are:
Xbox 360: 35-50 mil.
PS3: 60-80 mil.
Wii: 100-120 mil.
I don't think the PS3 will do the same as PS2, but it won't be a complete failure like many seem to think. I think Nintendo will sell a crapload of consoles during its 5 year lifespan, but once a new generation Nintendo console is out, people will swiftly move from the Wii to the next console. Although PS3 won't sell as much during the 5 years, I think it will continue to sell after the generation is done for quite a while like the last couple of PlayStation consoles.
"Naturally the common people don't want war: Neither in Russia, nor in England, nor for that matter in Germany. That is understood. But, after all, IT IS THE LEADERS of the country who determine the policy and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is TELL THEM THEY ARE BEING ATTACKED, and denounce the peacemakers for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. IT WORKS THE SAME IN ANY COUNTRY." --Hermann Goering, leading Nazi party member, at the Nuremberg War Crime Trials
Conservatives: Pushing for a small enough government to be a guest in your living room, or even better - your uterus.
