@Xenostar
Consoles don't release for another 4 months. 90% of console sales happen after the first year. Microsoft will react accordingly. If price is a big issue then they will match the PS4 price. They will not lose North America.

No. Playstation brand is still way stronger than Xbox. PS3 even manage to beat X360 despite late launch, higher price for whole gen and lack of exclusive games for almost 2 years. Japan and Europe definately will won by PS4. US and UK is the only country i think X1 might have chance.

In microsofts dreams only :)

I think WiiU is more of a competitor to PS4 than XB1.

It has a couple giant handicaps to overcome...first it's only launching in 21 countries...then you got the higher price and forced kinect and then the US focused angle they're pushing.

It depends. If Microsoft can come up with or land the next big franchise, then yes they could take off in Europe.

Sony/MS make similar types of machines aimed at the exact same audience, it doesn't take a lot to flip flop that audience IMO.

If the next "big" thing for the male 13-35 year old demo is on the XB1 and not on the PS4, sure, the tidal wave could shift in Europe.

I think this is a bunch of worthless speculation.

As I said, Microsoft can naturally only beat Sony if Sony fucks up or they get a head start. Sony can defeat MS on their home turf just like many Japanese or foreign brands do in their specific class. The Japanese tend to be better for pricing when it comes to middle class products that can do more. This is why American companies, especially after the economic downfall started focusing more on milage for the gallon and interior and exterior style like Toyota and Honda. Similar trend for Sony and Nintendo.

No chance. If the 360 couldn't do it, the One can't do it for sure.

maybe sometimes,but not most of the time. japan is the reason why.