Microsoft sides with Nintendo in fight vs Sony

[Professor S]

My Thoughts

The Playstation isn't going away any time soon. Sony has a huge hardcore base that are strict Playstation users. They will save their money, shun all other systems, and get the PS3 no matter what. They will also torment their parents until they finally get one. The price increase is not going to turn the tide of console sales.

But...

It will even the playing field. Nintendo and especially MS are going to gain considerable ground.

1) Price - It is a factor. By the time that the PS3 comes out I'll almost guarantee a 360 price break or about $30-50. Wii is much cheaper than the PS3 from the word go. While many Sony loving kids may scream and moan, a lot of parents aren't going to spend that much money on a "toy". They will get their kids a cheaper system, though, if just to shut the kid up.

2) Established Library - This is going to help out the Xbox especially. By the time the PS3 comes out, you're going to see Gears of War released (which looks absolutely sick) along with a lot of other titles, and most likely Halo 3 or it will at least be imminent. This is going to help out MS a lot in the sales department.

I see the field evening with the 360 and PS3 moving into a tie (at least in European and North American sales, which are the only ones I care to examine) with the Wii gaining the ground that the Gamecube lost and reaching a strong 3rd.