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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BRSPosted:

Xbox One will win in the long run.

0x0Posted:

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 dick at the game. Just voicing my opinion and I am fine if you want to hate at it.

JapPosted:

I honestly think the Xbox One will be worth the extra $100

Relentless757Posted:

Kevvooo HIGHLY doubt it. People always go for the cheaper system. Xbox 360 was cheaper for a long time, however now adays the ps3 is so cheap there has been more total ps3 units sold and than xbox 360. Ps4 is 100$ cheaper and has a large variety of GOOD f2p games. IMHO ps4 is the better console, however I will be buying both.


Actually, people will go for the system they like. Since their are way more Xbox Users than there are PS, Xbox One will sale more. I know the preorders and what not are higher, but the people that don't use the internet for games don't know much about the new Xbox, and since they played Xbox before, their going to get the new one.

KevvoooPosted:

HIGHLY doubt it. People always go for the cheaper system. Xbox 360 was cheaper for a long time, however now adays the ps3 is so cheap there has been more total ps3 units sold and than xbox 360. Ps4 is 100$ cheaper and has a large variety of GOOD f2p games. IMHO ps4 is the better console, however I will be buying both.

FountainsPosted:

Furyan PS4 will be no better than the PS3, Microsoft continue to provide for the community, Xbox is not just a gaming console anymore, It's an Entertainment system. whilst on the other hand, Sony.. PS4 is practically the PS3 with better graphics.


E X A C T L Y. But no one realizes. "they abandoned the gaming side of things :( ps4 it is" um no, they just completely added a ton of new things, like Skype, multitasking, etc. Where as ps4 added party chat and new hardware.

MaggardoPosted:

Anything can happen, the PS4 could outsell the Xbox One, or the Xbox One could outsell the PS4. Who knows? Anything can happen!

BankshotPosted:

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

DuhTigersBloodPosted:

Pashtun Does anyone know how much Microsoft paid this guy?


probably less than sony paid all of their "analysts" to say how much better the ps4 is

cm8724Posted:

Pashtun Does anyone know how much Microsoft paid this guy?


Does anyone know if this guy could come up with something more orginal


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