A few months ago when the PS3 was consistently outselling the 360, I would have told you that Sony had very good shot at second place. I can't really remember exactly, but I think it was on pace to catch the 360 in early 2010.

Now, I'm not so sure. I want to see how things shake out after the holidays. It's a bit of a cop out, but I'd only give Sony a 50/50 shot at getting second place. The global recession is another factor. It seems to have hit the PS3 the worst, since it is most expensive.

It doesn't matter though. At the end of the generation, neither the 360 or PS3 will gain a big lead over the other. Both consoles will continue to receive muliplats/ports of each other's games. That means that the libraries will remain similar, and there will not be a big loser. This will be a virtual tie.

Of course, first place is locked up by Nintendo.

I'm going to guess that the next generation will start in 2012. I think either Sony or Microsoft will be first out of the gate.

sony only cut the prices like that because they realised the ps3 should have launched at the most $499. only the rich hardcore gamers would be able to afford the ps3 at its launch price and talking about prices, i dont see a any ps3 for $199.

Yes, I still think Sony can make it to 2nd place. A slim model and a price cut to 250 $/€ will be the key. I think both measures won't happen anytime soon, though.

I know there are still people out there that think Nintendo won't be first this gen, but I would be surprised if anyone could threaten them now.

The battle for second place is swinging in Microsofts favor right now, but is not decided yet. A PS3 comeback is still possible.

Uhmm you said MS had to cut prices than you say Sony only had to cut prices. In fact MS had a year long head start and had to cut prices because the market at that price had become saturated something that occurs naturaly.

Sony had to cut prices early see a sales spike watch the spike dwindle again and then cut prices and is now watching the spike dwindle again.

The GC sold the least and was up to a $150 cheaper at one point time than the competetion. If Sony were to cut the price again it would see another sales spike and slightly higher sustained sales or reduced depreciation in sales but the fact remains that once again Sony's system si priced to high for the market for it to see trememndous growth.

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yea
1st : ps3
2nd : Gearbox (lol go me )
3rd: wii

Thaaat's epic. Fail.

I dunno, 2nd place really could go to either... PS3 would really have to get its act together though.

First place, yes.

Second place...

thats likely to happen in 2009.

all big exclusives are coming in the same year killzone 2 (usa and europe ) god of war 3(usa and europe ), heavy rain, FF13 in japan, likely versus in japan, white knight chronicles(japan), Europe (GT5).

thats 3 big market very well target