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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FibrilPosted:

I doubt it, but will see when the time comes.

DavidDo0MPosted:

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McCutchen I kind of figured at launch that the Xbox One would sell more. You hear more about it than the PS4, it was advertised way more.


i agree and tbh i would rather pay the extra 100 for the kinect as well :D


lol I would pay an extra 100 to not have to use the kinect


You don't have to use the Kinect. It is not required. Honestly though, I am excited for all the new, neat features the Kinect makes possible. Plus, look at what a quality HD digital camera usually costs in stores. Then, add the fact that the Kinect can track motion, read which muscles you are utilizing and how much strain they are under, read your heart rate, read your expressions and derive your emotional response to external stimuli based on muscular movements and twitches in your face, recognize your face and voice and automatically associate them with your profile, recognize and take commands from more than one voice at a time, and a slew of other features I didn't even mention. How much do you think that HD digital camera would cost sitting on the shelf at Best Buy? I bet it would cost a great deal more than $100. The Kinect costs us $100. Recognize a good deal when you see one.

XaldinPosted:

i don't know about launch but in the long run definately

DreamsPosted:

ill just end up getting both just a matter of which one i decide to get first

OneCupPosted:

We will just have to wait and see what happens.

WavelengthPosted:

I highly doubt it considering the price difference.

NDSUPosted:

LMFAO Now all the PS4 Fans (3months ago) will be like oh yea I was with the Xbox One from the Start. --__--

Aruss94Posted:

attention all ps4 fanboys:

state your argument and i will be glad to tell you why the xbox one will sell more regardless of what you say.

bitPosted:

McCutchen
tinypic
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McCutchen I kind of figured at launch that the Xbox One would sell more. You hear more about it than the PS4, it was advertised way more.


i agree and tbh i would rather pay the extra 100 for the kinect as well :D


lol I would pay an extra 100 to not have to use the kinect


What's so bad about the kinect? I'm sure some games will come out that will be able to use the kinect.


you're able to use kinect on BF4. It will track your head movements and when zoomed in you're able to look around corners with your head movements.

PlusnetPosted:

tinypic
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McCutchen I kind of figured at launch that the Xbox One would sell more. You hear more about it than the PS4, it was advertised way more.


i agree and tbh i would rather pay the extra 100 for the kinect as well :D


lol I would pay an extra 100 to not have to use the kinect


What's so bad about the kinect? I'm sure some games will come out that will be able to use the kinect.


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