Analyst: Xbox One will outsell PlayStation 4 at launch

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The Xbox One will enjoy higher launch window sales than the PlayStation 4, opines Colin Sebastian of Baird Research.

"While many forecasts still give an edge to Sony/PS4 in North America sales, we continue to expect similar or even slightly higher sales of Xbox One by the end of the launch window," Sebastian told investors.

The conjecture is backed up by data from eBay listings, which shows Xbox One mark-ups 60 percent north of the console's $500 price tag whilst those of PS4 are just a tick lower at roughly 50 percent more than its respective $400 asking price.

The analyst divines the platform holders will collectively move between 5 million and 6 million units globally by the end of the year. The soothsayer also foretells retailers will have a hard time keeping stock on shelves.

"Retailers in our checks indicate there is consumer demand well in excess of supply, as evidenced by fast sell-outs of incremental unit allotments, such as at GameStop," Sebastian noted.

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raefonPosted:

yes and same people said iTunes would fail and they couldn't see why anyone would use it, or time and time again apple were barking up the wrong tree with the direction of their phone, ipod, iTunes, ipad etc etc so I don't hold much stock in anything they say.

gmlukensPosted:

Da_Bomb Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah. Thats all I hear when an analyst talks. Slow time for news.


True, i want to see facts and not predictions

Da_BombPosted:

Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah. Thats all I hear when an analyst talks. Slow time for news.

Evo8Posted:

I love Xbox so I hope they do win.

KillzonedPosted:

Of course it will. And thats complete crap that it should

DemonSurferPosted:

Everyone i know is getting PS4 tbh.The only reason 360 sold was a) it was cheap and b)it was easy to flash.Don't believe everything you read,especially on biased sites ;)
PS4 definately has a better games line up overall and Microsoft are obviously mainly targeting America as that's the only place 360 is more popular ... the country where they play "Football" with your hands... says alot.

BozzzPosted:

Not getting either straight away but im getting it eventuilly

-CPPosted:

I can totally see this happening.

Martin_Luther_PingPosted:

I love the people that say what these experts think is going to be wrong.

It is their job and they have gone to college for several years to know how things like this work, but so many "internet experts" have to put their 2 cents in.

It's just annoying.

United501Posted:

cooperhirst
Bankshot TBH I think ps4 is going to end up like PS3.... Mods


If they don't change the update system for it then you can bet your ass on it. And especially with how big the modding community is compared to when the 360 and ps3 it wont take long. I honestly don't care cause I apparently "Ruin the games for regular players by modding MY stats." Ummm, That doesn't affect anyone but me and its not like me having that last level gun will give me an advantage. If so I say we ban people that no life the game. They hurt the community more than me cause I suck **** at the game. Just voicing my opinion and I am fine if you want to hate at it.


So, what you're saying is to ban people that play the game legit and are actually good at it, and let people like you that "suck" and cheat roam freely with no consequences?

Yup, seems legit.


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