Pachter: "Microsoft This. Natal That. Boo Sony."

We don't think he's particularly biased, and we don't often disagree with his opinion. But the dude is unreal when it comes to Microsoft's much-hyped but not-so-much-shown camera device "Project Natal". In his latest report, the American analyst has once again declared his love for the Microsoft philosophy, claiming Natal will outsell Playstation Motion Controller by 5:1, selling 10million copies in its first year. That's a bold prediction for a device that's had less to show to the public than Sony's equally hush-hush motion control solution.

Forgive us Pachter, but where the hell are you pulling that number from? Does the average XBOX (or PS3 for that matter) owner really want to start jumping around in their living room? Does the average "casual" gamer want to chuck out that Wii in favour of the "newer one"? And more to the point, have we actually seen any solid evidence that anyone is making a decent video game for Microsoft's camera? Perhaps you have Mr. Michael - but even at the official announcement Microsoft were exceedingly quiet about what the tech can actually be used for. At least Sony gave us some realistic tech demos that showed implementation in a range of games.

So as for outselling the Playstation Motion Controller 5:1 - maybe. We mean, Microsoft have hyped this thing to hell and back and well, we question whether even you Mr. Pachter have a cheque in your backpocket regarding the "great" video game tech you keep ramming down our throats. Will it sell 10million in a year? Feasible, but we bet all the cameras are covered in dust in 12 months time.