In response largely to the March NPD numbers, Home Media Magazine looks at the numbers and the analyst predictions surrounding the video game industry. In addition to predictions for this fiscal year, some people are looking even further ahead, as some hardware supplies may not be resolved in this year alone.

“I believe the Wii will continue strong growth although supply continues to be a problem,” Pidgeon said. “I’d like to see Wii hardware shipping in larger quantities or mass market consumers may cool on it. Having said that, I don’t believe supply will meet demand for the Wii until 2009. Xbox 360 and PS3 need system-selling games ASAP. Halo 3 will help, as will Lair and Heavenly Sword, but that leaves a hole in Q2 which will be filled by Wii, DS and PSP hardware and software.”

Hm. I’ll have my first real job (post-school) before many people who want a Wii will be able to get one.

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