Is the Xbox 360 a Success?

[Joelcool7]

Yes the 360 is undeniably a success however Microsoft's inability to hold onto a significant lead over Sony and a healthy second place position means Microsoft did not meet its full potential. Microsoft sold multiple 360's as replacements to RROD units as such Sony probably has a larger market share of consumers.

However despite coming in third place Microsoft first party software is selling far better then Sony's. Third party software still sells better often on 360. Microsoft also made a killing on Xbox Live where Sony and Nintendo lost money Microsoft was so good they were able to charge for services their competitors offer free. Unlike Sony, Microsoft turned a decent profit on the hardware despite taking a small loss for the first two years.

So yes 360 is a success but it lost consistently to Wii and was never able to come close to Nintendo's profits and marketshare for the whole generation LTD. The fact that Sony has now beat Microsoft ( no way less then 3- million 360's were replacement units to RROD consoles).

Microsoft has another generation to try and take the crown. But from what we've heard rumored I think a second place finish might be likely. Pretending Nintendo is not a competitor is just a sad excuse Microsoft will end this generation in last place 3rd not second.

Though again Microsoft saw a larger market share then last generation, higher software sales as well as higher profit margins. Making 360 a success despite its defeat to Nintendo and Sony.