IntroductionThis databook provides top level data charts & tables to highlight future subscriber growth across the online games sector, with breakdowns by platform and region.ScopeOutlines next-generation console uptake for both home and handheld units until 2010 while providing splits for each of the major gaming markets.Highlights key pricing strategies of each of the major console manufactures over the past 20 years.HighlightsThe video game console market is undergoing significant transformation with the entrance of next-generation consoles.
Nintendo remains the leader in competitive pricing strategies.Datamonitor expects the Sony PlayStation 3 to perform very well in in the long term, having the largest install base by 2010.
The console is not expected to dominate as much as its predecessor, the PS2, due to late launch issues in the PAL region and the early lead of Microsoft's Xbox 360.Reasons to PurchaseForecast uptake in the next-generation home and handheld console market till 2010.Highlights historical and current pricing strategies for previous generations of video games consoles.