Omac how many people who bought Wii and 360 only owned a Game Cube or Xbox last gen. I doubt those 40mil all were ps2 fans. Also how many of these users never owned a system before... like the old dudes that like the wii or the young kids who got a present from their parents for christmas... i doubt so many of those buyers were ps2 fans.

I owned a ps2, now I own an xbox. I bet a lot where ps2 fans.

Quite a few GameCube and XBox owners owned a PS2 eventually (few PS2 owners owned a GC or XBox though, relatively speaking), like I pointed out owning a 360 or Wii does not per se mean such people won't own a PS3 ever at all. Did you own another previous gen console?

I owned a Dreamcast.

Ninja Gaiden will be the summer suprice , and maybe will get better scores even from MGS4... SO STAY TUNED...

@ MikeB

Since Splinter Cell: Double Agent was available (and arguably better) on the original xbox so I think prudence requires leaving that franchise off your list of xbox series that already have their sequels. Franchise fans could still be waiting for Conviction to upgade.

It's silly to think that GTA4 will sell better on PS3. The bulk of the series' sales have come in America, where 360 reigns king. The 360 is cheaper, and Microsoft (if they're smart) will advertise DLC and multiplayer over Live all they can.

Multiplayer I think will be a weak argument for advertising considering people need a Microsoft subscription to even use the multiplayer at all, while on the PS3 this is free and may turn up more advanced in combination with Home integration.

We have never seen future extra DLC be heavily advertised prior to or upon release of a game before (basically it would be like proclaiming the game is incomplete, certainly if you would make a big issue out of this or claim this to be crucial instead of just being some optional extras, but initial reports claim the contrary, big solo campaign and extensive multiplayer, I think Rockstar first and foremost wants this be the message), at most a few mentions in interviews so far.

It would also help if anyone would actually know more about these 'episodes' they are planning for download and what the actual costs would be. At least until they have actually something to show I don't expect mass advertising, likewise with regard to Home integration or possible exclusive DLC for the PS3.

Multiplayer is not a weak argument because Xbox Live has better communication tools and achievements. If this was weak then why is COD4 and R6V2 outselling PS3 version by 4:1, 5:1 ratios?

There is not much information on DLC, but this will definitely have an impact on legs of GTA4 software unit sales. The fact is that even if PS3 gets some DLC in the future, it will never include what MS has signed up with Rockstar now.