How Microsoft's strategy is failing

[Jordahn]

Shadowblind said:

Jordahn said:

JaggedSac said:

Jordahn said:
Every console has their share of successes and failures, but I think the context here is that Microsoft failed to be the clear dominant console for this gen. Even Microsoft once voiced that they reflected on the success of the PS2 before the launch of the 360. So to say that Microsoft tried to mimic the PS2 while also trying to eliminate the PS3 in which they failed is very accurate. If anyone looks at Microsoft's past pro-monopoly business model, a similar attempt in the console market can be seen. I'm not bashing the console or its offerings because the console is worthy of a purchase. I'm just poining out that it's very obvious that Nintendo is in the lead, and Microsoft has NOT maintained its 10 million one year lead from the PS3. Remember Microsoft claimed that because the PS2 was first to market (which was a lie because the Dreamcast was first, and Microsoft knew it), the PS2 was the dominant console of last gen. Nintendo proved Microsoft wrong by being not being the dominant console this gen so far while the PS3 has been a constant and growing thorn in the 360's side. The 360 has had it successes, and I think it is a successful console overall. But the picture here is that it failed to claim this gen as the dominant console in which Microsoft claimed by being first to market and attempting to eliminate its competition.

 

I thought it was only 5.5 million ahead of the PS3 when the PS3 launched.

I'm sure I recalled that Microsoft announce a 10 million worldwide lead for this gen when both the Wii and PS3 were first released in late 2006.

 

 Nope. They had 5-6 mill more. Where did you hear 10 mil?

 

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