I don't know myself, as to what to think. I don't have anything to cite but I have heard a few times that the PS3 is selling better than the PS2 did when it came out. So maybe they are on the right track.

I do know I wish all these sku changes on the 360 and the PS3 would stop. I think your right with the HD format war winding down finally PS3 should get another boost in sales. But will it reach the Wii any time soon? As we all know the Wii doesn't have the long life span in front of it as the PS3 or 360 (though they are planning another console in 2009). As more and more gamers see the price drop on the seventh generation consoles more will buy especially with the bigger games coming out this year for the PS3.