Research says PS3 to lead the pack in 2008 growth

Market research firm iSuppli, noted for their component breakdown comparisons, has concluded that the PS3 will post the strongest growth in 2008. Unsurprising, considering the position PS3 was in 2007. However, one look at the NPD figures from January shows that PS3 sales have started to gain some traction. More surprising is their prediction PS3 will get into the lead position in 2011.

This year, they say the PS3 should sell about 10 million consoles, compared to the 360's projected estimate of 7.5 million and the Wii's 12.2 million. Remember they said the strongest growth, not the most consoles sold. But, this prediction agrees with EA's figures that PS3 will outsell Xbox 360 this year. In 2011, they said the PS3 will lead the market with 38.4 million units. It would be a first place victory, but by a much narrower margin than Sony had experienced with PS1 and PS2.