Microsoft just wants to associate itself with the winner in the eyes of the masses. Basically, they are trying to rick roll their consumers with PR.

How can microsoft say they've won. they're still down tons of money thanks to RRoD. Nintendo yes, but M$ no.

But the PS3 is increasing in demand, third parties are still developing for it, there are still its 3rd party exclusives, the PS3 is quality hardware, and SONY themselves are still heavily backing the console with their software.  Great for gamers.  And this isn't even referring to the increasing demand for Blu-ray.  I'm sick and tired of the haters trying to poses as gamers.  ;)

Oh greenberg, when will you quit?

lmao this guy must be in his own little world

Is the PS3 really increasing in demand?  Have you taken a look at the YOY sales numbers?

Well clearly Microsoft has 2 reasons for this statement:

1. They want to bask in Nintendo´s spotlight as one of the two "winners".
(Ridiculous if you ask me since there can only be one big winner, and that´s Nintendo.)

2. They´re taking cheap shots at Sony as they do often these days.
( I used to think Sony was the most arrogant company when it came to pr but I think Microsoft is threatening to overtake that "honor". At least Sony obviously had much to brag about in the PS1, PS2 days. What has Microsoft to brag about? Oh we are not the biggest loser when it comes to sales? Ridiculous.)

Didn't PS3 demand went up by 40%?

@Jordahn
Ya it did, but I believe it was negative in the holidays.

Well, its more a slap in sonys face than a pat on nintendos back