I wouldn’t say “Sony got it right from the start” as much as I’d say “Sony capitalized on Microsoft’s E3 conference intelligently”. They went second, and boom. Along with Don Mattrick tripping over himself.

1) They changed the original plan to include the camera, and unbundled it, to launch below the X1’s price

http://www.polygon.com/2013/10/9/4822570/report-sony-unbundled-ps4-camera-to-hit-399-magic-price

2) Microsoft’s DRM announcement HEAVILY influenced Yoshida and Sony on their DRM stance.

http://www.polygon.com/2013/6/26/4465674/sce-japan-heads-discuss-the-ps4-e3-and-the-near-future

Do u really think the Xbox had a chance to outsell the PS4 at $100 less and existing in way less markets? Pay attention to the recent surge in Xbox sales this holiday. Why? Cheaper than PS4, and it’s now resident in more regions. Simple. Check my original statements Mike, what do u have issue with there? #PerfectStorm lol

I don’t know,you would think so because of the games.I see it being very close in America i give it to Xone.In the UK i give it PS4 just by a hair,and everywhere else i give it to PS4.

The reason why MS has changed is because of those who invested into a Ps4.If MS was winning all of those things you listed wouldn’t had happen.Sony got it right from the start and it seems MS has changed for the better…for the most part ”the 3rd/indie parity is still bullshit”

1) Sony unbundled the PS Eye (camera) before launch, giving the PS4 8 solid months of a $100 price advantage.
2) Sony released PS4 in more than 50 countries at launch (compared to 13 for the One)
3) The Kinect GPU reserve and pre June SDK allowed the PS4 to give the Xbox some of the blackest eyes ever in gaming, from a media and perception perspective. #ResolutionGate

If I’ve ever observed a perfect storm for a platform holder, to the benefit of another, this is it. Thing is, Microsoft has the bank to lose a big Poker hand, and get back in the game. Yoshida and Kutaragi are some smart dudes (atleast for the Playstation division), and they went HAM on Microsoft lol. All in all though, both systems will be goin hard this gen, at pricing and added value for potential upgraders and newcomers.