S&S News: Xbox One and PS4 shipments in Q4 2013 expected to hit 2.5 to 3 million each – analyst

Xbox One and PS4 shipments in Q4 2013 are expected to hit between 2.5 to 3 million each, according to analysis by Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Colin Sebastian.

In North America, the figure is expected to reachbewteen 1.5-2 million each, and while many analysts are giving Sony’s PS4 an edge in the region, Sebastian said the firm expects “similar or even slightly higher sales of Xbox One,” by the end of the launch window.

“Our shipment unit forecasts are slightly below consensus of 3 million or more for each platform,” said Sebastian in his note.

Using eBay as a gauge of popularity, the firm noted that “sales on eBay of Xbox One pre-orders average close to $800 (vs. base price of $499) and PS4′s close to $600 (vs. $399 base price) – both healthy premiums.”

PS4 launches November 15 in North America and November 29 in Europe while Xbox One launched on November 22 in both regions.