Smashchu on 29 March 2007
Mnementh said:
Smashchu said:
So, it comes down to how much it sold. Sony and Microsoft probobly won't make a profit if that's the case. They spend so much on these consoles that they dig a financhial hole for themselves.
So do you dont think, they can make up for the losses with games, equipment and royalties? What is with Xbox Live. Will it create enough profit to make the whole Xbox-Department profitable?
Forgot about royalties. I beleive Microsoft still took heavy losses with the X-Box, weven with royalties. Nintendo just does things more profit orriented. Microsoft and Sony spend more money so they'll have the stronger system in the long run. The Wii seemed to mess this up.
But, if the Wii starts to dominate to point it slows down sales off the other consols, then it will be devistating to their foes. Of course, Mircosoft would be fine as they're making a profuit, Sony on the other hand.
shams said
Depends on your definition of "profitable". Are you talking about the hardware turning a profit? The console manufacturer? As a company? Or as a product line? Do you include software sales and licensing?
I hink he means the total endevor.
