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Sony and Nintendo Exclusive do matter. Sony and Nintendo Exclusives draw people to a certain platform. Microsoft exclusives have little or no impact on hardware sales. Halo 3 had no impact and Gears of War 2 will make not much difference.

But overall success of any console or hand held is determined by third party support. The more third party support the better the quality, more money is generated and bigger fan base, growth of market.