Analyst Michael Pachter predicts Xbox 360 and PS3 will take price cuts this holiday.

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Speaking at the Electronic Gaming Summit yesterday, leading industry analyst Michael Pachter said he expects both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 to see $50 price cuts this holiday, with estimated industry growth of 19% in the US and 20% in Europe this year.

However, unless the consoles drop further, Pachter expects growth of only 16% in the US and 18 % in Europe next year. He expects growth to drop to around 10% in 2010 and for the industry to flatline in 2011 unless a new console is introduced.