DFC Intelligence analyst David Cole believes that the PlayStation 3’s global installed base will surpass the Xbox 360’s in two years. Since the PS3 received a price cut in 2009, its momentum has been surging. In North America the price cut was accompanied by a marketing campaign that was far better than anything Sony has done since the PS3 launch. While Cole is confident in the PS3’s future, the one X-factor he cited was how well each console’s motion-console devices will sell. He told Industry Gamers:
Right now our forecasts are that the PlayStation 3 will have the momentum and is poised to overtake the Xbox 360 over the next two years. However, based on what we learn and see more specifically about Natal that could be subject to change. I would just say right now we haven’t seen anything yet that would make us change our mind.
What do you think of Cole’s statement? Do you think the PS3 will eventually overtake the Xbox 360? Will motion controls be a big factor in the race? Analyze that!!!
As The Late-Great Chubbs once said, "It's only just begun".
When Microsoft AND Sony have moved onto the next gen of consoles, Sony will still be selling the PS3. Eventually? Yes, they will. Will anyone care at that point? Probably not.
If there were any PS3s for people to buy right now I think Sony could do it much faster, but since they are harder to find than chocolate in my candy bag the day after Halloween I don't see it happening soon.