I have been thinking about this recently. The shelves are going to get crowded as hell when next-gen launches. I believe it will have the most actively supported systems with large software libraries ever (at least since the 16-32/64 bit transition.) There is a good chance that varied input devices will increase the size of demo stations. Best Buy will love it. Their stores are too big and they have they space for it. I wonder how Gamestops are going to deal.too many damn systems out there to choose from from a consumer standpoint!!
good grief
maybe the big 3 should only be allowed 1 console and 1 handheld system at anyone time PERIOD
Sony should stick to its price as long as possible. Overall sales aren't as important as profit in the lead up to next-gen hardware.
Conversely, MS needs to get as many people as possible on board with Live and Kinect interaction. Live is a proven moneymaker and it's the perfect platform to get its own customers evangelizing hardware upgrades. The CE industry is taking notes from the Kinect 'experience.' MS has the opportunity to leverage the Kinect as a competitor to Google TV, but they are running out of time.