binary solo said:
If Sony can manage to be not stupid for 2 generations in a row, then it is likely that Sony would take more market share off Xbox even if Xbox totally leanrs its gen 8 lessons. Whoever has the most momentum going into a generation transition has the major advantage, and if they are the leading console for the outgoing generation then it's a double advantage. PS3 was the lowest selling console of last gen, but it had the greatest momentum going in to the 8th gen, even before Wii U launched. Nintendo screwed up with Wii U, MS screwed up with Xb one. And here we are. Now, assuming Sony doesn't screw up the back half of this generation and it holds the momentum card Sony's position will be immensely stronger than it was at the start of the 8th gen. And while MS's position will be more favourable, the market will still be strongly oriented towards Playstation. MS actually needs to knock PS4 off its stride before the next generation hits in order to make serious inroads into market share for a 9th gen. |
I agree, and that's why I think there's very little possibility that taking a considerable hit now would end up not working for the next generation. I see the NECESSITY for Microsoft to lead console sales this generation at least in the US, but UK would be a great addition. They do not need to cut the Xbox One price in other parts of Europe and Asia. Focus on US and UK just to have a good chance to succeed in the next generation. All I don't want is one console (no matter which one) with 80% of market share and with it's company doing whatever they want (I know this is not the case this generation).
