Speaking with NowGamer, Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter gave his thoughts on the console war, specifically with regards to Sony and Microsoft's motion-control devices. According to him, there's a few factors that will determine the "winner."
"The key to success with a retrofitted motion controller is penetration," said Pachter. "If price points are high, it is unlikely that Natal or Sony's motion controller will sell many units; if they are very low, they will sell a lot more. Without a meaningful installed base of consoles with the new motion controllers, developers will not be able to cost justify development of games that require motion control. Therefore, it’s a chicken and egg problem."
Pachter expects Microsoft's Natal to outsell Arc because it will likely have a lower price tag, meaning greater accessibility to a wider audience.
"My uninformed opinion is that Microsoft will price relatively low (around $50), and Sony will price higher (around $100), and that suggests that Microsoft will have greater success," he added.
