| RolStoppable said: Yes, because the two things go hand in hand. If the one factor responsible for growth in the seventh generation (Nintendo) self-destructs while the other two factors are going to remain constant (Sony and Microsoft), then the logical conclusion is a decline. Of course, the prerequisite for this simplified analysis is the knowledge about why console gaming kept growing in previous generations. If all factors for growth are eliminated or stall, then that marks the end of a growth period. |
See, I anticipated WiiU / PS4 to do much better while Xbone stays on par.
However, when I realized WiiU tanked and before Xbone launched knew it wouldn't be on par, I figured PS4 would be PS2-ish and go crazy with sales. Which that could still happen. Meaning WiiU less than GC, Xbone more (~double) than Xbox and less than X360, but PS4 approaching PS2 or more.
Though I agree logically, even that would be overall less than last gen, but more than gen6.
Yeah, I guess when you really think about it, there is no other outcome with any real probability of happening.
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