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kowenicki on 16 January 2013
Quite a big quarter? Most expect a down YOY as PC/Laptop sales slow. Perhaps we are in a transitional phase for MS?
Expensive quarter thats for sure.... Launch and marketing of Windows8, same for Windows8 Phone and Surface. R&D still going on for Nextbox.
Historic net profits for previous Qtr 2 only:

Results in.....
2013 FY Quarter 2 results (3 months to Dec 31st 2012):


When asked about the lack of games in a post-event interview with GameTrailer TV’s Geoff Keighley, Microsoft’s Don Mattrick said: “And we’re going to show such amazing content at E3. Be planned to be blown away.”
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sales2099 on 16 January 2013
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man-bear-pig on 16 January 2013
Damn! I wanted to make this thread.
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ethomaz on 16 January 2013
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5.8 million X360 shipped.
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sales2099 on 16 January 2013
man-bear-pig said: Damn! I wanted to make this thread. OT: Tagged |
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bananaking21 on 16 January 2013
what caused the spike in Q2 only profits in the past 3 years? they just jumped considerably
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kowenicki on 16 January 2013
ethomaz said:
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5.8 million X360 shipped.
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nah. less.
5.0m I reckon.
5.8 million would mean a prety hefty undertrack.
When asked about the lack of games in a post-event interview with GameTrailer TV’s Geoff Keighley, Microsoft’s Don Mattrick said: “And we’re going to show such amazing content at E3. Be planned to be blown away.”
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kowenicki on 16 January 2013
bananaking21 said: what caused the spike in Q2 only profits in the past 3 years? they just jumped considerably |
Holiday quarter.
Which MS product(s) sells especially well in the holidays.....?
When asked about the lack of games in a post-event interview with GameTrailer TV’s Geoff Keighley, Microsoft’s Don Mattrick said: “And we’re going to show such amazing content at E3. Be planned to be blown away.”
XBOX ONE - Pre-ordered 22nd May
I love the smell of fear in the morning.... lol.
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