How much does Sony or Microsoft actually use? They build the "Biggest" and "Baddest" but do not get into just how much the systems can do UNTIL the next one is launched, lmfao. Seriously, look at Halo 4 and earlier 360 games (plus recent releases). Those are NOT bad looking/playing games. Sony, and even Microsoft to an extent, can likely take a hit on price. "Costs cheapter than the Wii U" or "Costs as much, but look at the comparison...." Honestly, this will drop Wii U price significantly, UNLESS Sony/Microsoft offer their beasts up at like $500 or more. Even $400 or more in this economy world wide? People are struggling to buy food, in the US taxes are up, "Expendable" cash is down, and the days of $150 Nintendo/Nintendo 64/Gamecube are over. Now we need big monsters and more expensive games...and devs who don't wish to unlock those. So lets anticipate game prices here. $70/game? $70+ a game; rememeber 720 is going to be "New game only" system;-) PLUS, we have devs who want linux on systems with no access to Nand or disc drives or anything that could be used to LEVEL the playing field. Make good games, DECENT prices, people buy them. Or you can TRY THEM USED at a smaller risk.
Interesting as there are a lot of "What if" situations in the future. For all systems. Economy could doom ALL of these systems. DO NOT be surprised, and mark my words; the world is fighting to eat, and while entertainment matters the $500, or even $400 or more is just not going to work (translate into other currencies, not being partial to the US here). How many rich people are there versus poor people NOW? If PS4 numbers are WORSE than Wii U, and even 720 worse (once people realize no used games, IF this holds true and is not merely a rumor), I would bet those companies may want to reconsider their approach.