Fallout From the November Console Wars

All three 'next generation' consoles are out, and we can finally stop using that term. The NPD numbers for last month have been released, and there's plenty of information there to discuss. Analysts have already made some observations, with brandintel specifically pointing out the Xbox 360's 'surprising' role in last month's fight. For some more well-reasoned thought, Dean Takahashi's take is the place to turn: "At this rate, Microsoft isn't going to hit its goal of 10 million units by year end ... Sony's number is consistent with its warnings, but 197,000 is worse than what many expected ... the fair fight is really going to be what happens in the year 2007, when all three console makers should be able to ship as many consoles as consumers want. To me, this looks like consumers are hit with a case of sticker shock. The mass market is paying for cheap PS2s, DS Lites, and GBAs." Despite the Wii's success last month, it should be noted that Nintendo is no longer bragging of 1 Million units in the U.S. by the end of the year. So, essentially, it looks like all three companies will fail to hit their console goals for the year.

shucks...

[Anonymous Coward]

I saw Fallout, but no 3. Frankly, I don't care what happens with those consoles, just give me my Fallout 3!

Cheap PS2s...

[LearnToSpell]

...but expensive PS1s! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&view item=&item=300050305788 [ebay.com]

Nope. Still Next Gen

[moehoward]

They are still to be referred to as "next generation" until you can actually get one. Just because Nintendo shipped its only Wii to Zonk does not mean that we are suddenly in a new generation.

The PS3 and Wii are vaporware at MSRP. I await proof to the contrary.

P.S. Oh, and when you get proof, pick one up and ship it to me. I'll reimburse via Paypal. Thanks in advance!

How in the hell did I turn into one of those Tickle-Me-Elmo parents???

Re:Remedial geography

[I Like Pudding]

We'd be more than happy to give away Detroit

Re:We are aware of Europeans.

[Anonymous Coward]

Do europeans want a pity mention every time a discussion of the North American market comes up?

That`s not necesary, WE ALL KNOW YOU`RE BUSY BOMBING OTHER CONTRIES!

Re:And the loser is...

[Overly Critical Guy]

That's it, folks. Dan Wesnor's lone experience in a Best Buy officially determines who is winning the next-gen war. Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft--may as well pack up your bags and go home. There's no way around the fact Dan saw some people playing Guitar Hero on a demo kiosk. It's all over.

Re:We are aware of Europeans.

[Don_dumb]

I at their position would try to get a license for some Star Wars game, imagine all the people who would love to swing their wiimote as substitute for a laser sword. They could even opt to make a special edition of the controller shaped like a laser sword.

LASER SWORD? Oh dear, not knowing what a lightsaber is called. Consider your geek license revoked.

That said, yes I agree that a lightsaber game (perhaps KOTOR or Jedi Academy kinda thing), would be the best thing Nintendo can do with the Wii. Currently I dont think I can afford to buy a Wii and am happy to wait, but those adverts of Wii-sports & Zelda are really turning the screw right now and 'Star Wiis' would be just the thing to hurt my credit card.

Dont forget that even Nintendo have struggled to meet pre-orders here (at least in the UK).