PS3 outsells X360 in 2009

[99semaj]

Wow, the numbers were more dramatic than I expected:

From Jan 4/09 thru Dec26/09, PS3 outsold its competitor by 23%, or 2.25 million consoles globally.


2009:

PS3: 12 004 000
X360: 9 744 000

Since PS3 launch:

PS3: 31 017 000
X360: 31 415 000

Since X360 Launch:

PS3: 31 017 000
X360: 36 580 000

Now, instead of rehashing the points made in so many similar flamed out threads, I'll offer a new perspective: I can really see Sony reclaiming top sales/profit spot in this generation solely based on the fact that its hardware has so much more headroom left in it versus the more tired X360. Neither party has made any money to sink into the next generation yet, so this will be interesting to see play out.

Was X360 right to come to market quicker and gain an early lead? Or was Sony right to sacrifice the photo-ops and early share to come out with a platform with longer shelf life and broader appeal? Anybody with "poll" privileges care to create one?