EA: next-gen consoles out "probably starting next year"
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EA CEO John Riccitiello has said he's expecting full next-gen console reveals in 2013.
The exec, speaking of EA stock troubles in a CNBC interview, said: "A major catalyst going forward, and the most important catalyst going forward is visibility on next-generation console, because that NPD data - that minus 10-25% that you've been seeing - that can and should be reversed out and some point, probably starting next year."
The comment means Riccitiello expects NPD to be tracking physical next-generation console sales in the US in 2013.
General expectations are that the next Xbox and PlayStation consoles will be announced at or around E3 next year.