EA predicts PS3 to sell more than Xbox 360 this year
- February 3rd, 2008
- 3 Comments
The hot news from this leaked EA document (PDF!) is that the company expects the PS3 to outsell the Xbox 360 in Europe this year. That would be the fist time the PS3 has outsold a rival console over the course of a year. Here in North America, the company expects sales between the two console to be the same, around five to six million consoles sold apiece.
Similar claims have been maderecently.
Nintendo’s Wii, of course, is doing its own thing, tapping into the old people market, and should walk away with 6.5 million sales in North America.
EA in part based these predictions on the expected-to-be-available software this year. The PS3’s lineup does seem stronger than in previous years, what with the new Metal Gear, Little Big Planet and Final Fantasy XIII due for release this year.
A friendly tip: don’t get caught up in flame wars. No one ever comes out looking better.
EA Predicts PS3 to Outsell 360 In 2008 [Shacknews]
dwalk51 (Who am I?)
7 months ago
Sweet! I’m not really taking a stand on console wars, but Loco Roco (and Patapon too!) FTW!!!!
Neil (Who am I?)
7 months ago
I certainly hope this happens. It has a bit of catching up to do but with the titles mentioned, and the dual digital TV tuner coming out soon (turning your PS3 into a full digital video recorder) it should do well. There is also the big advantage of it being the best value (most upgradable) Blu-Ray player on the market IMO. With HD-DVD trailing so far behind now I think the PS3 is selling particularly well to people who simply want a high definition video player.
Mornelithe (Who am I?)
7 months ago
You know…I’m going to go out on a limb here and say F the console wars. I don’t care if the PS3 stomps all the competition by a billion units next year. I just want the games that I purchased my PS3 for. MGS4, Gran Turismo 5, FFXIII, Tekken 6, Killzone 2, Haze etc… Home, LBP and the other more interesting additions to their launch portfolio are just bonuses.
Morne