Next-gen consoles forecast for 2010
2010 still is a long way ahead of us but industry experts have been keen on the future of our next-gen systems’ sales. Who will flop? Who will win the race? Just recently, the International Development Group released a Q3 report giving us a hint of who will end up as the topnotch console ten years from now. And the predictions are none too surprising.
The Xbox 360, compared to the PS3 and the Wii, will likely generate 2.8 million to 23.9 million by 2010. Sales history showed Microsoft will succeed in their 3.4 to 4.9 million units goal on sales. However, the report showed that even in the past, Microsoft still failed to break Sony‘s PS2 sales, including that smashing 6.1 million units of PS2 sold in 2001. But Microsoft should take heart, as they’re likely to get an edge over the PS3 and Wii‘s limited launch supply.
The PS3’s delayed launch will take its toll against Sony, but fanboys will shift the sales on other products despite that, according to the report. In Europe, Sony will remain a top dog. The brand remains strong, with a predicted sales record of 5.2 million to 23.5 million by 2010.
IDG saw that Nintendo is going to benefit fully from the Wii sales, despite the issues that may occur with third party publishers. The delayed PS3 launch will also be a boon for Nintendo, making the launch bundle an attractive option for most consumers. The cheaper Wii will push people to allocate their money on a library of games available for the console. Wii’s sales by 2010 is expected to reach 2.2 million to 13.6 million.
Well, there goes the very short breakdown. According to IDG, “From a market share perspective, a more balanced market structure between the three new consoles now seems even more probable.” If that’s the case, it’s going to be a happy ending for everyone.
2010 still is a long way ahead of us but industry experts have been keen on the future of our next-gen systems’ sales. Who will flop? Who will win the race? Just recently, the International Development Group released a Q3 report giving us a hint of who will end up as the topnotch console ten years from now. And the predictions are none too surprising.
The Xbox 360, compared to the PS3 and the Wii, will likely generate 2.8 million to 23.9 million by 2010. Sales history showed Microsoft will succeed in their 3.4 to 4.9 million units goal on sales. However, the report showed that even in the past, Microsoft still failed to break Sony‘s PS2 sales, including that smashing 6.1 million units of PS2 sold in 2001. But Microsoft should take heart, as they’re likely to get an edge over the PS3 and Wii‘s limited launch supply.
The PS3’s delayed launch will take its toll against Sony, but fanboys will shift the sales on other products despite that, according to the report. In Europe, Sony will remain a top dog. The brand remains strong, with a predicted sales record of 5.2 million to 23.5 million by 2010.
IDG saw that Nintendo is going to benefit fully from the Wii sales, despite the issues that may occur with third party publishers. The delayed PS3 launch will also be a boon for Nintendo, making the launch bundle an attractive option for most consumers. The cheaper Wii will push people to allocate their money on a library of games available for the console. Wii’s sales by 2010 is expected to reach 2.2 million to 13.6 million.
Well, there goes the very short breakdown. According to IDG, “From a market share perspective, a more balanced market structure between the three new consoles now seems even more probable.” If that’s the case, it’s going to be a happy ending for everyone.