SO much this.  I never had a problem with rechargeable batteries, though MS should really sell a controller for $10 more max that has an included pack that you can swap, or even one built in.  I get selling an extra pack for 30, but someone buying a new controller should have the option to get it for cheaper.

I second the PS4 controller dying to quickly.  I just use my cell phone charger to charge it though.

RE: your first point... You might as well just say you hate big business.  Sony gladly jumped to it, and Nintendo wants a piece of the pie too.  

Look at Nintendo's recent pricing structure in general... clearly Japanese companies operate for max profit, just like American ones.  Its a universal language and the ONLY way to keep it in check is to vote with your wallet.

I got PS4 for couch gaming, it has great exclusives and huge player base. Switch for anywhere gaming, again, great exclusives and fantastic local co-op machine. And PC for the very best exclusives, silky smooth gameplay and everything else. All of those systems offer different experience, but what really sells them is software. So why would I throw extra few hundred $$$ on another system, which offers little to none exclusivity, where I could spend that money on the software for my existing machines? Even if XB1 was my first choice this gen, looking at what Sony's got to offer today, I'd probably sell it by now and buy PS4.

This. It's kinda not great for fighting games (which i love) so its not a perfect controller by any means. But i dont think such a controller exists

I've toyed with the idea of a second console, but I honestly do not have the time for more than one gaming machine.  I barely have the time needed to keep up with one machines game releases that I'm interested in.  I haven't even bothered with any digital titles.  So no point in making the investment.

Eh. I do generally dislike big businesses, but to me, Microsoft seems even worse than the competition.

I have a Switch and thinking about getting a ps4 to go along with that. Never ever been interested in owning a Microsoft console and the XB1X did nothing to make me want one anymore than I already do.

tbh Im surprised 35m people bought a XB1, thats how badly outclassed the XB1 is imo.

I did buy an Xbox console though

I don’t have an Xbox console...... I have two ;)

If account sharing worked on more than 2 consoles I’d buy a third formthe bedroom.

I can see why many would see no use for it though, particularly if you have an able gaming PC.