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DFC's slightly less vague set of forecasts, made September 2007; probably just another article based on the same info | |||
[http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=17600] | |||
<pre>Of course none of this answers the key question: which console system will win? DFC Intelligence publishes its forecast in multiple scenarios and looks at the best and worst case for each console system. Here are some brief highlights from our latest forecasts for the console system. | |||
1. DFC forecasts that the Wii will sell the most hardware units in Japan and could be the overall worldwide winner. However, the PlayStation 3 could be a strong second. Furthermore, by 2012 the PlayStation 3 may actually lead in software revenue even though the Wii has sold more units. | |||
2. Under DFC's best case scenario for the Xbox 360, the system is in a virtual tie with both the Wii and the PlayStation 3. However, unless the Xbox 360 can kick it into gear in the fourth quarter and through 2008, the system will probably finish in a fairly distant third. A big challenge for the Xbox 360 is building a base outside North America. | |||
3. The PlayStation 3 is looking to make a strong play for 2009 and beyond. For software revenue, the PlayStation 3 looks to be a solid platform for the 2009-2012 time period.</pre> | |||
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