It is not a question that PS3 will exceed X360 in lifetime, but this tread is about the PS3 shipment vs. Xbox360 shipment up to date. Based on the official announcements from both companies, we know that:
1. The accumulative PS3 shipment didn't overtake Xbox360 in last December, 2012. The IDC report was absolute wrong and misinformed;
2. The accumulative PS3 shipment didn't overtake Xbox360 in the Q1, Q2 or even just past Q3 of 2013 (calendar year);
3. The accumulative PS3 shipment didn't overtake Xbox360 at least until 31st of October, 2013.
Anyway, big congratulations to PS3 and Sony regarding to how they turned around the PS3 fates. They did a great job since they launched PS3 slim in 2009 and continued to deliver good 1st party games.
Also, big congratulations to Xbox360 and Microsoft regarding to how they made Xbox360 reach 80million that beat many shipment forecasts from research firms back in 2005~2008. From 24million to 80million is a big milestone for MS.
After all, when this generation comes to the end, PS3 and Xbo360 are tied. We never saw this kind of competition in the history. Good for all of gamers.
Last of all, big LOL to Vgchartz about their tracking....