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http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngau...ance-sony-will-show-playstation-4-at-e3-2012/

There’s been a lot of Internet buzz of late regarding an MCV story that states that both Sony and Microsoft will show off PlayStation 4 and the next Xbox at E3 2012 this June in Los Angeles. But according to videogame analyst Michael Pachter of Wedbush Morgan Securities, that’s not going to happen.

“I think there’s zero chance of a tease from Sony for PlayStation 4 and only a 20 percent chance from Microsoft that they’ll tease the next Xbox,” said Pachter. “Neither console is launching in 2013, so there’s no reason to tease them in 2012.”

Even Nintendo, which is launching its HD Wii U later this year, waited until E3 2011 to show off the device. Nintendo will also have the new console at CES 2012 in Las Vegas January 10-13.

It's Pachter, so you can bank on it.

 

[AceBandage]

Uh huh...
They're going to give Nintendo 2 years alone. Yeah.

 

[Y2Kev]

I think we probably won't get either, but I just think someone's gonna wanna rush to do it just to crap on Nintendo.

 

[Purexed]

Well that's that cause Pacman is never wrong.

 

[fadetoblack]

I'd be happy if the prediction comes true. That said, it's a load of shit. We'll definitely see the next batch of Sony and Microsoft consoles at least by next year.

 

[Axalon]

Well I guess I can look forward to the PS4 and Xbox 720 being announced at E3, then.

 

[androvsky]

So E3 appearances and 2013 launches confirmed? :/

 

[Petrichor]

Both launching in 2012 confirmed?

 

[Das Boot]

Sooo...this basically confirms that the PS4 and Xbox Next will be announced at E3 2012 right?

 

[Dr. Malik]

I'm not waiting till 2014 for new consoles

 

[Xater]

Sorry but I believe MCV more than Pachter. They have supposedly a source, he is just pulling this out of his ass.

 

[cws]

Both launching in 2012 confirmed?

.

aka. Wii HD in 09 confirmed.

 

[FlyingTeacup]

i'm curious about how he got those numbers, 0% and 20%.

 

[Criminal Upper]

Both launching in 2012 confirmed?

Since Pachter has never made one prediction that even came remotely close to being true, then yes.

 

[EternalGamer]

I'm not waiting till 2014 for new consoles

Steam is waiting.

 

[(._.)]

new 360 will be out in 2013 without a doubt.

 

[Zwei]

I hope he's right, but yeah, this is Pachter we're talking about here, so ..

 

[Dennis]

If the next gen is 2014, I can safely say that this gen is the shittiest, most painfully drawn out gen ever.

Underpowered at launch and no successor hardware in 9 years.

loooooooooooooooooooooool

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Wrong.

 

[Exterminieren]

lol Pachter, frankly.

At least my 2 year old Wii HD is holding up nicely.

 

[Mpl90]

Well I guess I can look forward to the PS4 and Xbox 720 being announced at E3, then.

/thread

 

[TerryWogan]

lol Pachter. It amazes me he still has a job the number of things he gets wrong.

 

[Cow Mengde]

Since Pachter has never been right about anything, him saying there won't be there sounds like more confirmation of them being there to me.

 

[snoopeasystreet]

Uh huh...
They're going to give Nintendo 2 years alone. Yeah.

Betcha WiiU is going to be pushed back to 2013.

 

[Huff]

MS and Sony are not going to wait until 2014 for new consoles. What the fuck is he thinking?

 

[Xater]

If the next gen is 2014, I can safely say that this gen is the shittiest, most painfully drawn out gen ever.

Oh yeah. All new consoles should be out this year. 2013 is already exceeding my maximum tolerance for this gen.

 

[Seda]

lol Pachter. It amazes me he still has a job the number of things he gets wrong.

Except these types of predictions aren't really his job.

 

[Auto_aim1]

Patcher is thinking like an analyst, and in a way, it's logical considering both PS3 and Xbox 360 are doing extremely well. But then again, Sony and MS will not allow Nintendo to thrive without any competition, and that too for 2 years? No way.

 

[Sadist]

Cool, we can expext 360's follow up then.

 

[BobLoblaw]

I knew it was just a matter of time before the king troll came out to give his opinion. I'm actually gonna go with the unnamed source on this one and expect to hear something about the new consoles at E3.

 

[TerryWogan]

Except these types of predictions aren't really his job.

Why's he consistently quoted for making them, then? Why does he say anything at all if it's not his area of 'expertise'?

 

[AceBandage]

Betcha WiiU is going to be pushed back to 2013.

Not gonna happen.
Nintendo has to get it out this year.

 

[GarthVaderUK]

If we've learned anything this gen, it's that analysts are terrible at predicting what's going to happen in this industry.

*insert current gen sales predictions charts here*

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Except these types of predictions aren't really his job.

Yep, he just enjoys pulling shit out of his ass and watching us freak out over it.

He's an idiot if he really think there is any chance that we aren't seeing a new Xbox in 2013. PlayStation I'm not so convinced of yet.

 

[Dimmuxx]

He was right about WiiHD back in 2008 so I don't see why he would be wrong now.

 

[butter_stick]

Why's he consistently quoted for making them, then? Why does he say anything at all if it's not his area of 'expertise'?

Cuz he's famous.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Not gonna happen.
Nintendo has to get it out this year.

Yeah. No way is WiiU pushed back. The Wii is already dead, and we know they don't mind shipping a system with zero software.

 

[AceBandage]

If we've learned anything this gen, it's that analysts are terrible at predicting what's going to happen in this industry.

*insert current gen sales predictions charts here*

 

[Relix]

His logic comes from the current fertile environment not only for developers but for console manufacturers who are profiting from current consoles. Its perfectly logical. I believe, using historical statistics, that we are overdue for the arrival of "next-gen" and disagree with his statements. I fully believe we will see Xbox Next for a 2013 release (perhaps late?) on E3, though I am dubious about a PS4. Maybe a hint or two?

 

[Theonik]

Who to believe...
MCV or their source could possibly be pulling it out their ass. Same goes for Pachter though he's slightly more likely to be basing it out his ass. One is a news site, the other is a supposedly well respected analyst. One is Pachter.
Given this information I can safely conclude that the PS4 will be shown at E3 and XB3 will be shown at CES and both launching in 2012 together with WiiU.

 

[butter_stick]

Wii U: October 2012
Xbox Loop: November 2013
PS4: March 2014 because lol Sony

 

[Deleted member 81567]

People actually find credibility in Pachter? Wow.

 

[clutch.as.it.gets.]

Oh yeah. All new consoles should be out this year. 2013 is already exceeding my maximum tolerance for this gen.

I couldn`t agree more.

 

[SovanJedi]

Speaking of Pachter's predictions, did we ever get any official smug and smarmy statement from him when WiiU was announced, as in "I told you so!"? Because all this time I was expecting that to happen no matter when the announcement was made.

 

[AceBandage]

Speaking of Pachter's predictions, did we ever get any official smug and smarmy statement from him when WiiU was announced, as in "I told you so!"? Because all this time I was expecting that to happen no matter when the announcement was made.

It was basically a "Too Little Too Late should have come out in 2008 like I said!" type of schtick.

 

[Limanima]

Pachter: no PS4 at E3, no Xbox Next or PS4 in 2013.

XBox Next and PS4 in 2013 confirmed.

 

[Tawney Bomb]

Though it's doubtful, I hope he is right.

 

[SovanJedi]

It was basically a "Too Little Too Late should have come out in 2008 like I said!" type of schtick.

Wonderful.

 

[Bullza2o]

I'm not waiting till 2014 for new consoles

Same here. This gen is already too long.

 

[iceatcs]

Don't worry. Once the Wii U out, you will see lot of moaning why MS and Sony haven't move to next gen.