I don't think the PS3's peak year is 2010. Personally 2011 is more likely.

My thoughts on this is based on the fact that the PS3 is just now performing like a PlayStation platform. Tons of games coming (a healthy amount of exclusives), great features and services and PlayStation Network expanding. So I feel that with this tremendous amount of momentum that has swung in the PS3's favor in the past 7 months it's "peak year" will be next year.

Even more games will likely be released next year. More features will release. More services. More importantly MORE GAMES.

2010 will be fantastic for the platform, but it's not the "peak year". Way to much potential left in the system.

game companies are saying that they are only now starting to unlock the potential of the console. with the increase of the disk space coming for the bluray and the increased power of the processor games are only going to get better

In terms of sales, yes, all year at $299 and with FF XIII and GT 5 coming, those should both push hardware, maybe up to 15m? In terms of games, they should keep on improving with time

I think PS3 will move more hardware in 2011 than 2010.

Opinions.

I don't know.

I think this has a really good chance of being the PS3's best year.

2011 would depend on the cut + a "Real" slim.

Agreed.

Its still got £100 (~$150) of price cuts in the future so I would say no.
What price did the PS2 sell the most at?

The main questions are:

1. What effect will Gem/Arc/Motion Controller have on sales

2. When will the PS3 drop to $250/$199

• If it comes late this year, let's just assume at $249.99, then that would be a nice boost, but it would probably mean a whole year at that level would sell more
• If it comes next year, as I expect, then it won't boost sales to 2010 levels, it will merely keep it nearly level

3. What effect games likes Agent, Versus XIII, Kingdom Hearts 3 and probably more have on hardware, I say not much

I don't think the Gem will have that much long term impact, certainly not enough to offset decline as the console ages. I think with a price cut in September 2011 to $199 will ensure sales, roughly level with 2009, but not 2010

2011, if Motion Control doesn't fail and does well in the market. Another price cut would obviously have to happen too. Very possible though.

I guess ths is the first non-"year of the PS3"


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