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• Xbox One and PS4 sales to remain "relatively balanced" by the end of launch window - analyst

  Microsoft announced sell-through of more than 2 million Xbox One units worldwide this morning, matching Sony’s 2.1 million PS4 units sold, during the console’s first 18 days on the market. According to Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Colin Sebastian, the trade firm expects “relatively balanced sales” for both consoles by the end of the launch […]

• 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.

• Madden 25 year-over-year decline reflects transition year, says analyst

  Madden 25’s year-over-year decline in sales reflect a “softness” during a console transition year, according to an industry note from Robert W. Baird & Co. analyst Colin Sebastian.

• Mattrick departure unrelated to Xbox One woes, analysts say

  Analysts have weighed in on former Xbox boss Don Mattrick’s departure form Microsoft, noting that the company’s Interactive Entertainment division is in safe hands.

• Xbox One proves "Microsoft has a capable platform in the living room battle" - analyst

  With the reveal of Xbox One yesterday, analysts have been weighing in on Microsoft’s all-in-one machine, with Colin Sebastian calling it a “possible contender” in the living room battle.

• EA's CEO decision will "set the tone for the next 5+ years" - analyst

  EA faces a number of critical multi-year decision points, according to Robert W. Baird & Co analyst Colin Sebastian.

• Mists of Pandaria sales show 30% decline over Cataclysm sales, says analyst

  Mists of Pandaria sold 2.7 millions digital and physical units combined its first week, Blizzard announced today, but sales of the expansion are 30% below those of Cataclysm, the previous expansion, according to figures derived by Robert W. Baird & Co. analyst Colin Sebastian.

• Industry analyst voices concern over Wii U momentum with Xbox 720 and PS4 "arriving in 2013"

  Industry analyst Colin Sebastian has voiced concern over whether Wii U will have enough momentum at retail with a new Xbox and PS4 “arriving in 2013.”