Xbox 360 ‘Clearly on Downside of Lifecycle’, says Analyst
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
E3 was hugely exciting if you like seeing new hardware. The 3DS arguably stole the show, while Microsoft and Sony put emphasis on their respective motion platforms. DFC Intelligence has noted that Nintendo had the “strongest showing” and the market research firm outlined the big challenges that both Microsoft and Sony will face.
Xbox 360 in particular has always appealed to the hardcore base, and Kinect is an attempt to diversify with a broader audience. DFC doesn’t see it happening, however, and the firm noted that “Xbox 360 has some good years left, but the platform is clearly on the downside of its lifecycle.”
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