“We
have heard no word yet from Microsoft or Sony about their plans to
launch new consoles, but both manufacturers are widely expected to
launch consoles by year-end 2013," Pachter said in an industry note.
"Although, we believe that Microsoft could delay a new console launch
until spring of 2014 in order to accommodate what is certain to be
overwhelming demand among hardcore gamers.”
This is all , of course, with the caveat that Microsoft refuses to admit the so-called Xbox 720 even exists. Of course, Nintendo is guaranteed to launch in advance of both Sony and Microsoft, and the Xbox 360 is still quite popular. All of this gives Microsoft the opportunity to sit back, take their time, and observe where the market is moving before pulling the trigger on the new console. They certainly have the luxury of sitting on their hands until 2014. It's just a question of how long they want to let Nintendo have the market all to themselves.
This is all , of course, with the caveat that Microsoft refuses to admit the so-called Xbox 720 even exists. Of course, Nintendo is guaranteed to launch in advance of both Sony and Microsoft, and the Xbox 360 is still quite popular. All of this gives Microsoft the opportunity to sit back, take their time, and observe where the market is moving before pulling the trigger on the new console. They certainly have the luxury of sitting on their hands until 2014. It's just a question of how long they want to let Nintendo have the market all to themselves.
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