PS3 To Outsell Wii In Three Years Time

We would love to know how much Analysts get paid to make predictions, because sometimes we reckon that we are in the wrong job.

Take the latest prediction which has come from StrategyAnalytics’ analyst David Mercer, who while writing on his blog said,

The Wii has peaked in terms of console sales, and its installed base will begin to decline after 2011. Meanwhile, Sony’s PS3 and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 will continue to grow, so that the PS3 will become the largest platform globally by 2013. In terms of cumulative lifetime sales we expect the PS3 to hit 127 million units, compared to 103 million Wiis.

He also goes on to reveal that the new motion controllers for both PS3 and Xbox 360 as well as Sony’s planned 3D support could boost sales even further.

This all makes perfect sense of course, although we are not entirely convinced that the PS3 will go on to become the biggest selling console in the World, sure it is a possibility but there are certainly other factors to consider, such as those above and the fact that each company will no doubt have some future plans to boost sales that no-one yet knows about.

So, do you think David Mercer right? Or is he just trying to steal some of Michael Patcher’s thunder? Let us know what you think.

Via MCV