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Kinect and Move to Sell 10 Million Units Each by 2011, Says Analyst

Posted on Monday, November 1 @ 15:12:41 Eastern by Anthony Severino

It's not just a fad. Motion controls are here to stay. Though the Wii's sales might be slowing, two new contenders are vying to become the next big thing in motion-controlled gaming.

As if the Wii wasn't enough a thorn in the side of hardcore gamers everywhere, both Sony and Microsoft have their own motion-controlled experience with the PlayStation Move and Xbox 360's Kinect, respectively. But will they enjoy the same success that the Wii did? According to Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter, they'll do just fine.

Though Kinect will benefit tremendously from heavy marketing, Pachter believes the PlayStation Move will fare just as well. The industry analyst fully expects each to sell "over 10 million units by year-end 2011". The positive effect it will have on the industry doesn't stop there:

"These 20 million households are likely to buy 2 – 3 games apiece, resulting in software sales of 40 – 60 million units and publisher revenues of $1.5 – 2 billion next year."

With sales that strong for the newcomers and the Wii still trucking right along side of them, don't expect motion controls to go away anytime soon.

[Industrygamers]

Tags: Kinect, Move, Sony, PlayStation, Xbox 360, Microsoft, Michael Pachter

Comments

--Henry--
Joined: Jan 2010

Posted: Nov 1st, 2010 at 7:18 pm
So, what is your opinion? Which one do you think will be king and why?

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Anthony_Severino
Joined: Oct 2010

Posted: Nov 1st, 2010 at 8:08 pm
The Wii is the cheapest of the bunch, and it's ahead by so much already, it's likely to stay "king". Though I think Kinect is going to sell like crazy and lure many Wii owners away to the "next big thing" experience that wooed them to the Wii in the first place. The PlayStation Move is the best overall product, but strange look coupled with the PS3's techy hardware is going to intimidate the casual consumer.

All I know is I have far too many "sensors" and "cameras" in front of my TV now.

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Daddio
Joined: Nov 2008

Posted: Nov 2nd, 2010 at 7:48 am
i think the xbox kinects if applied correctly in the next year to more hardcore gamers can and will become the best out there. im looking to getting kinect this xmas for the family. should be fun seeing my daugther dance and stuff.

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--Henry--
Joined: Jan 2010

Posted: Nov 3rd, 2010 at 1:26 am
I agree on all counts, Anthony. I'd like to see more of your opinions in the manifesto. Rather than just post the news update, include your take on the article and create conversation based off your opinion just a thought. Speaking your mind is what the Revolution is all about.

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