Wii saved PS3 from Xbox 360 domination

Sony owe Nintendo one

According to a new report from DFC Intelligence, it wasn't Blu-ray that saved the PS3 from Xbox 360 domination - but rather the success of the Wii console.

Apparently, the advent of the Wii prevented the 360 becoming the 'de facto' games console, and prevented Microsoft stealing a sizeable sales lead over their rival.

"The main danger Sony faced was that the Xbox 360 would become embedded as the system of choice," offers the new report.

"Instead consumers flocked to the Nintendo Wii. The Xbox 360 had solid sales, but they have not been enough to give Microsoft anywhere near a breakout market position."

It the seems the recent PS3 price cut has also made life easier for Sony. Thanks Joystiq.

By Luke Guttridge