MICROSOFT results Q4 and Full Year earnings. Huge.

[3sexty]

hunter_alien said:

pxrocks said:
This is what happens when you have more online subscription on the platform than actual exclusive games.this actually proves that consumer don't care about exclusives.i hope playstation and Nintendo take note and create more online subscription services rather than investing in expensive exclusive games(which PC gamers don't get to enjoy) .it will be good for them and also for the consumer.

Yeah, no. Considering that MS is currently dead-last in console sales pretty much every sign points to the fact that this is clearly not the model to follow and that Sony and Nintendo are the ones who actually know what gamers want and not the other way around. I am more than willing to pay extra for quality exclusives, no subscription required (though I personally do pay for PS+).

Remember, MS =/= Xbox brand. 

OT: good results as always, and healthy growth for the gaming sector. Albeit logic would dictate that a growing install-base will consume more software and a 500$ late-gen console upgrade will bump those numbers up.

This is somewhat a narrow view of Microsoft's business plan in regards to expanding its gaming prospects. You see for them it's not just about console sales and wars. For them it's an expansion opportunity for the gaming industry beyond consoles (eventuality) through the use of multi device platforms and a clever subscription based model which both Sony and Nintendo would be wise to follow down track if they are to future proof their gaming business. Microsoft are doing well in this regard by expanding to Windows 10 PC's as well as mobile down the track. If you ask me that's the way.. Xbox subs are on a the rise in a healthy way and 50 something million is nothing to scoff at. I'm sure any business would be happy with growth like that  

Last edited by 3sexty - on 20 July 2018