Microsoft will make a net profit on the Xbox brand before the 360 is done?

[NJ5]

I want to say no, and for those 4 years it's extremely unlikely to make back those $6+ billion. If it has a longer added lifetime (which could happen due to the recession), it could get close or *gasp* surpass it?

The one special thing the 360 has going for it in terms of profit are the Live fees, that alone is like selling 2-4 additional games per Live user a year (minus the costs of course).

Maybe a better answer will be possible after the earnings release, but expect a "no" ;)