I think Microsoft will end up in a dead heat with Sony this time at least here in the States. Sony has a lot of fan boys but Microsoft's system is really tight. I think Nintendo will do well ... but only as a secondary system. I think they are positioning themselves to be sold alongside the other systems. There's a chance the big N will move more systems than either Microsoft or Sony. I just saw the specs for the Rev and it looks really really meager. It seems that they are going for a $150 or less price point because it's only marginally more powerful than the Gamecube.
Seeing how successful the DS has been I can see that Nintendo has a point ... more powerful isn't always better. Some people really just want fun little diversions.
Of course ... maybe people still aren't ready for a 'revolution' and Sony will win, followed by MS, followed by Nintendo. It's impossible to say but I do think MS is in a better position this time then they were with the original Xbox. Even if they don't beat Sony they're going to be a lot closer.
Seeing how successful the DS has been I can see that Nintendo has a point ... more powerful isn't always better. Some people really just want fun little diversions.
Of course ... maybe people still aren't ready for a 'revolution' and Sony will win, followed by MS, followed by Nintendo. It's impossible to say but I do think MS is in a better position this time then they were with the original Xbox. Even if they don't beat Sony they're going to be a lot closer.