Microsoft enter the videogame market with one purpose: don't let Sony to take their computer business with his Trojan Horse.

Back those days, Playstation brand was at top and Microsoft fear them as hell.... but now, Playstation means almost nothing and although Nintendo is again #1, they seem to don't care, because they only want to make games.

Do you think the Xbox did his mission or needs to do something else, like control the market?

Now they only need to sell more and more consoles. ;D But I think they have succeeded on their goals.

Originally, Bill Gates felt like he didn't have enough money. Unless the Xbox brand has turned a profit...

MS have achieved their aim. Their next console could be even bigger

Bigger on size or what?

I agree. Xbox has done mostly what its set out to do. The only thing they have left to do is show longevity and reliability in this console. after the quick pullout last gen and the RROD they need to improve their public image which they definatly seem to be doing.

Congrats M$. Now keep the good games coming!

I thought Bush was fail? You better up a Phelps pic.

Microsoft was afraid of Sony endangering their OS/Office sales? Surely you jest!!

That doesn't mean I don't agree that they have accomplished some of their goals for this generation, I just think what we would identify as their goals, are pretty dissimilar.

For the record I'd also disagree that the Playstation brand means nothing...it's not what it was last gen, but it's far from dead.