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Analyst: Xbox One may have 3x more launch units than PS4

Robert W. Baird predicts Microsoft's console may be more readily available, though supply for both likely to be "constrained."

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The Xbox One may have two to three times more launch units than the PlayStation 4 this holiday, according to Robert W. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian.

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In a note to investors today, he said this superior launch allocation would give Microsoft an initial advantage, but noted supply for both next-generation systems will likely be "constrained," leading to potential shortages. His estimations are based on supply chain checks.

Sebastian also said the tides are turning for Microsoft, following its dramatic policy reversal last month that saw the company roll back various controversial features.

"Despite losing the headline battle at E3, we believe that Xbox One has regained some momentum in recent weeks, in part due to modifications in policies related to online connectivity and used games," Sebastian said.

Sebastian also discussed the prospects for the Wii U, saying its suite of holiday titles will make or break the system.

"Nintendo's Wii U remains challenged, needs a price cut, and the fate of the platform will likely rest on the popularity of Nintendo's holiday software lineup," he said.

High-profile first-party Wii U games due out this year include Pikmin 3 (August), The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD (October), Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (November), and Super Mario 3D World (December).

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man, the kinnect will have so many kick ass features. and the integration with the TV will just be awesome. I cant wait for my xb1!!!! (here come the trolling comments..)

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@hordaak Hey Mattrick, is this your new account? :)

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i bet you **** kangaroos. ohhhhh snap

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@hordaak yeah and what's your point ? Its a national past time... All the the stereotypes...

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@adders99 @strothers101 @hordaak I know them feels mate, I get mine fresh from the outback though, like mine a little wild.

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@strothers101 @hordaak yeah... I go to the local wildlife park for my fix

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@hordaak Like so awesome bra

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@de-astroturfer @hordaak totes

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@de-astroturfer @strothers101 @hordaak ohhhh yeah bra.

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@strothers101 @hordaak @de-astroturfer but like he's so into the rad features bra, he has to like totally share bra like totes

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@strothers101 @hordaak @de-astroturfer dude my spiel is so australian bra. thanks dude

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@hordaak @de-astroturfer @strothers101 like bra your like total astroturf dude

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@hordaak @strothers101 @de-astroturfer yeah but there is one problem bra... You are trying too hard dude. Your whole spiel smacks of like effort bra.

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@strothers101 @de-astroturfer @hordaak yo bra, australia has alot of kagaroos bra. thanks dude

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@strothers101 @de-astroturfer @hordaak dude i like to tote dude. its whats in in australia dude. I like rap music dude. i rap with an australian accent dude. but see, i hide my australian accent when I rap dude. its funny dude

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@hordaak @strothers101 @de-astroturfer no you aren't, silly douchebag doesn't know where he is from...

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@de-astroturfer @strothers101 @hordaak dude, australia is like...wow dude, i dont even know dude. its really hot here bra

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@strothers101 @hordaak @de-astroturfer dude, like, im from australia. i like eating kolas dude. thanks dude

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@de-astroturfer @strothers101 @hordaak totes magoats

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@de-astroturfer @strothers101 @hordaak im the astoturfer dude. I like, dont like grass you know. i like fake grass dude

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@hordaak @strothers101 @de-astroturfer dude like if you know nothing about it how like can you know its pathetic... Dude

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@strothers101 @de-astroturfer @hordaak like thats totally bogus bra I like thought that kinect was like soooooo coooool and stuff because hordaaak like totally said it was

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@strothers101 @de-astroturfer @hordaak lol. you know how we talk here I guess. whats sad is I know nothing about your pathetic culture. thanks

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@de-astroturfer @strothers101 @hordaak Dude the NSA is like this group right and they are like soooo lame bra. They like watch us and stuff dude.

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@hordaak @de-astroturfer @strothers101 like totally

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@de-astroturfer @strothers101 @hordaak i would make fun of you. I really would. but i have the feeling you are from texas. that is punishment in itself

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@strothers101 @de-astroturfer @hordaak like totally totes dude like the NSA is like soooooooo cooooool with its kick ass features like totally

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@hordaak dude like, I know hey bra.

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what...new features?? better technology!!! HELL NO!!

-Sony Fanboy

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@hordaak dude how much better is apple hey like wow...

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@strothers101 @hordaak oh, and don't use dude. you sound pathetic

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@de-astroturfer @strothers101 @hordaak I'm just here for the trolls , I don't care how I get them, as long as I get them.

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@strothers101 @hordaak He's an underpaid M$ astroturfer he gets paid by the post, ignore his ramblings its just a desperate attempt for attention

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@hordaak @strothers101 just keep taking the bait pal, you will be fine...dude.

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@strothers101 @hordaak hey like wow? where the hell are you from borat?

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@hordaak @strothers101 like what ?

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Perhaps they're preparing for any potential red rings of death incidents?

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anything positive about the xb1 makes sony fanboys go nuts. its hilarious. always a negative spin. Is that how sony sells consoles? not by merit, but by saying how bad the other console is??

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typical eddie fan bait article. no real info is given. the explanation to this might be rather simple...M$ simply made more units. Also, as another has posted that might be a factor is that M$ is staging a staggered release worldwide, thus there might be more units available initially in the US.

Eddie sees a tweet or a facebook post out in the interwebz and thinks its a news article. Sadly given gamespot's shit standards...who can really blame him?

> wii u

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@racerxgundam this guy...

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@strothers101 @racerxgundam king M$ bot himself! cocksucking on this page? aren't ur talents better suited for articles with real M$ criticism?

> wii u

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@racerxgundam @strothers101 hahaha c'mon man I thought we were friends lol.

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WOW 1639 comments? the sony fanboys must be in serious spin mode. i'm going to guess " but but...you see...the ps4 is...MS...um...kinnect bad...um...spying..um...". face it sony fanboys, your time is up. all that trolling pissed people off..and tuned them into the better system. the xb1. thanks (i'll be taking questions from the audience)

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@hordaak What is the difference between your mum and a washing machine ?

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@strothers101 @hordaak mum? get out of here euro trash lol

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@hordaak @strothers101 Aussie...

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I'm PS4 For Life.

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@Papparazzi2233 praise be to the almighty PS...

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xbox for life!!!

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@Hozzyboy sing it sister !

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Sony is much better than Apple. BTW, Sony Xperia Z > Any iPhone

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@Papparazzi2233 dude apple rules all, they have the best phones ever !!!! So innovative in every conceivable way, I wouldn't own anything else bra - posted from windows phone...

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@Papparazzi2233 Bro trust me I have an arts degree I know this shit...its epic.

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How is the new iPhone 5 innovative besides it's size?

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Anyone ...

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@strothers101 Acorn Electron is where it's at. Get with the times

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In the near future, can Microsoft be reasonable with gamers, so there won't be backlash and another 180,when the Xbox 1080 is shown at E3 2020.

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Ah console fanboyisms raping this article like no tomorrow. How much I loathe thee.

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@Master_Turismo I love it. What else am I supposed to do to keep myself occupied while my partner is getting an ultrasound. Keep up the good work fandouchers.

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@strothers101 Touche my good sir xD.

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@Deathstroke_69 @strothers101 "the hardware inside the Xbox One is as good as the PS4 if not better" I stopped reading right there cause your such a fanboy your blinded. As a PC gamers, the hardware is the facts. PS4 has better hadrware. Sorry if that ruins ur day...

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@Deathstroke_69 @Anthonyccc It's called "Dell"

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Fanboys attracted to this article is like Mosquitos attracted to my bug zapper but no fanboys get killed.

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You all do realize that all this is saying is that more Xbox Ones will have been produced at release than PS4, right?

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