Xbox One could outship PS4 3-to-1 this year

Tue 23 Jul 2013 2:39pm GMT / 10:39am EDT / 7:39am PDT
Hardware

Colin Sebastian says supply chain checks show Microsoft's new system gaining momentum, fate of Wii U rests on holiday software lineup

Microsoft's reversal on controversial Xbox One user restrictions may be paying off. According to an investors note from Baird analyst Colin Sebastian today, the Xbox One appears to have recovered from its early stumbles.

"Despite losing the headline battle at E3, Microsoft's Xbox One appears to be regaining some momentum, in part due to the used and online policy tweaks. Importantly, our supply chain checks suggest Microsoft may have the benefit of a 2-3x unit advantage at launch compared to Sony's PS4."

Sebastian expects both systems to run into supply shortages at launch. He added that the $100 price gap between the Xbox One and PS4 won't matter as much in the launch window as the core audience of early adopters are less likely to balk at paying a premium for the system they want. Even so, Microsoft is "working with channel partners to lessen the gap," Sebastian noted.

As for the Wii U, Sebastian said Nintendo's console continues to struggle. He said it needs a price cut, adding that "the fate of the platform will likely rest on the popularity of Nintendo's holiday software lineup."

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2013-07-23-xbox-one-could-outship-ps4-3-to-1-this-year

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*RUNS and HIDES*
throw me popcorn!

Just read this on gamespot. They really need to start moderating on that site. People are pretty mad over there.

Anyways, good news for MSFT, but is this credible news?  W have been hearing the opposite for a while.  Also I wonder how much each console will have in stock? Any guesses or predictions from anybody?

really? all things point to Sony being being to manufacture more? infact gamestop have confirmed this by taking unlimited pre-orders for the PS4 for ages.

Would be great news for MS if true, but it does seem in contrast with all prior reports.

Either way, I suppose we'll find out eventually

Xbox One is picking up! Good for them I guess. Too bad that console won't work in my country or at least that is what I'm expecting :/

Microsoft is working to bring down costs? Really? That's just crazy. I'm sure Sony and Nintendo haven't even thought of that approach. Someone fire up Twitter, on the double!

As for the 2-3x unit advantage, that's a pretty substantial number. A bit hard to believe, to be honest. Perhaps he's just talking about North America? Microsoft does have less countries to worry about at launch, after all.

Didn't they stop the pre-orders? anyway unlimited preorders doesn't really mean a thing if you don't have the guarantee that you get it day one..... if you preordered an iPhone it would go from shipping within 2 to 3 days.. to a week.. or like me..  to two weeks before your product would ship.. I pre-ordered but Apple just delivered the product later..

Saw that in GAF and the thread was locked due that...

Seems even better than Pachter

Ugh.......no. just no.

I smell a little bit of 'talking it up' on Microsoft's behalf. I really found 2-3x a little bit optimistic, guess they're just trying to create a really positive image to folk who are still thinking about pre-ordering.