Stupid.
NES to SNES- Same thing with better graphics, SNES to N64/PS same thing but better graphics (the fact PS used a deferent medium is irrelant in this argue because the medium was adopted to fit better graphics and textures on each game)
PS/N64 to PS2/XBOX/GC - same thing but better graphics (PS2 had a dvd player)
PS2/XBOX/GC to Wii/PS3/360 - 1st time we had a console to buy for a reason other that better graphics (being the Wii) and that fad died out and the "better graphics" consoles carried the 2nd half of the gen.
Now here we are? Same thing this gen. In fact these types of drivel articles have been written each gen.
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
