Gaming is hitting a wall. A dire new forecast warns that $1,000 consoles will trigger a mass-market exodus, wiping out 39 million potential sales.

The Price Shift: Consoles are evolving from impulse buys to financed commitments. The Fallout: Both PS6 and Xbox Helix face massive audience shrinkage.

The Strategy: Wait for post-launch data; don't buy into the hype early.