I have thought about this question why Wii is the best selling consoles for this current gen. We have to admit that there aren't many hardcore gamers around that is willing to fork out hundred or even thousands on a gaming machine. The Nintendo Wii has already won the war by introducing the cheapest yet affordably priced console. Parents looking for a gaming console for their kids will sure to get the cheapest console in the market. (As long as it keeps their kids satisfied, it'll do). Playstation 3 has already lost the current gen war. Nevertheless, I still hope they keep on churning out great titles for hardcore gamers and in the meantime, learn their mistake and rebound back to reclaim their past glory under Playstation 4!

Note: I am a PS fanboy!!

This post has been edited by Thrust: Nov 2 2008, 03:49 PM

Haha, gundamalpha, i mean PS3 has already lost the war because I don't think they can exceed the total number of Wii sales in this current generation. Though there might be upcoming great titles for the PS3, I don't think PS3 sales will increase significantly (unless they reduce the price which Sony wouldn't want to now).

As for games going over to 360, I don't really mind. Great games are meant to be played/enjoyed no matter on which consoles. The most important aspect is that a great game should reach a wider audience in order for them to be appreciated/enjoyed. I don't really fancy the X360 due the RROD. I admit they have great library (GOW, Star Ocean, blue Dragon etc) but asking us consumers to spend thousands on a console that can go 'bongkus' in weeks is totally unacceptable. That is why i am still avoiding the X360 and got a PS3.

It's sad to see the previous champ being beaten in this current gen though Their major wrong move was the massive development cost put into developing the PS3 thus higher console's pricing. I do believe SONY is able to wrestle back to the top spot if they develop the Playstation 4 with an enhanced CELL BE chip instead of using a different chip. This could lead to lower development cost thus affordably priced console

My prediction for this current gen will be:-

Nintendo Wii
Playstation 3
X360

The reason why I mentioned Playstation 3 will be the runner up is because their sales figure is marginally increasing bit by bit against X360. Once SONY announce a price cut, sales will boost. I believe there are many Americans out there which is frustrated with the X360 due to RROD. So once SONY reduce the price of their console, sales will definitely jump.