Analysts think Sony has tough times ahead

You know what, analysts could talk all they want but gamers will always have their preferred systems. And we know PS3 loyalists are sometimes hurt by what these guys say, but we reckon we have to keep you updated. After all, it is never a good thing to be left out in the dark, right?

According to Japanese analyst group Nomura Securities, Sony Corporation will only achieve 75% of its fiscal year target sales for the PlayStation 3. A couple of months ago, Sony itself lowered its financial forecast for 2006. So this probably wouldn’t sound so new to them.

Nomura Securities also stated that PS3 sales will reach 4.5 million by the end of March 2007. The original forecast of the group though was at 6 million. The group might have also revealed its own leanings as Nomura Securities also lowered its expectations for the next few fiscal years. Analysts mentioned that around March 2009, the total number of PS3 units sold will just be around 11 million – 8 million units lower than the group’s original estimates.

On the other hand, some of the industry players have always maintained that this is just a temporary setback for Sony and that the PS3 will eventually emerge victorious.

Via Gamasutra

You know what, analysts could talk all they want but gamers will always have their preferred systems. And we know PS3 loyalists are sometimes hurt by what these guys say, but we reckon we have to keep you updated. After all, it is never a good thing to be left out in the dark, right?

According to Japanese analyst group Nomura Securities, Sony Corporation will only achieve 75% of its fiscal year target sales for the PlayStation 3. A couple of months ago, Sony itself lowered its financial forecast for 2006. So this probably wouldn’t sound so new to them.

Nomura Securities also stated that PS3 sales will reach 4.5 million by the end of March 2007. The original forecast of the group though was at 6 million. The group might have also revealed its own leanings as Nomura Securities also lowered its expectations for the next few fiscal years. Analysts mentioned that around March 2009, the total number of PS3 units sold will just be around 11 million – 8 million units lower than the group’s original estimates.

On the other hand, some of the industry players have always maintained that this is just a temporary setback for Sony and that the PS3 will eventually emerge victorious.

Via Gamasutra