Analyst Predicts Xbox 360 Domination Until 2009

The next-gen console war continues to heat up… At least as much heat as a battle between two not-yet- released consoles and a relatively new console can generate.

Analyst Jason Anderson from the International Development Group states that he believes MicrosoftÂ’s Xbox 360 will be the number one console until 2009, at which point SonyÂ’s PlayStation 3 will take over.

So, fanboys, here are his predictions. Anderson said by the end of 2007, the Xbox 360 will have sold 10.6 million consoles, PS3 6.8 million, and 3.5 million Nintendo Wii consoles.

In 2008, Xbox 360 will be at 15 million, PS3 will have 13.5 million, and 6.5 million for the Wii.

By 2009, he foresees Sony’s PS3 taking the lead.

Of course, Anderson doesn’t explain what his calculations are based on, and many would argue other factors could easily skew these numbers. Still, it’s an interesting read though.

Via Gamasutra

The next-gen console war continues to heat up… At least as much heat as a battle between two not-yet- released consoles and a relatively new console can generate.

Analyst Jason Anderson from the International Development Group states that he believes MicrosoftÂ’s Xbox 360 will be the number one console until 2009, at which point SonyÂ’s PlayStation 3 will take over.

So, fanboys, here are his predictions. Anderson said by the end of 2007, the Xbox 360 will have sold 10.6 million consoles, PS3 6.8 million, and 3.5 million Nintendo Wii consoles.

In 2008, Xbox 360 will be at 15 million, PS3 will have 13.5 million, and 6.5 million for the Wii.

By 2009, he foresees Sony’s PS3 taking the lead.

Of course, Anderson doesn’t explain what his calculations are based on, and many would argue other factors could easily skew these numbers. Still, it’s an interesting read though.

Via Gamasutra