| FromDK said: So a bit like wii u..? The consoles are becomming the ultimate tv solution and offer all the content from the internet.. just much smoother.. and they will start having apps to (programs) Look at wii u.. both the media (netflix and so) and the browser top what any windows pc can do.. and then look at the price.. wii u is truely a pc killer.. (and pc killer. means microsoft core business, is in danger) |
Yep a bit like the Wii U. We are looking at a scenario where a large proportion of the population realises that they don't need the expense or hassle of owning a 'real PC' when an appliance works better for their uses. What Microsoft wants more than anything is to become the premiere content distribution platform in the world to diversify from their PC/Office/Business software. They are facing increased competition from all sides between Google, Apple, Nintendo, Sony and any small upstart in his garage with the next big idea.
When half of the time the Xbox 360 is used is based on playing movies off the internet and a good proportion of the rest of the time is playing games downloaded off the internet then the sacrafice in putting an optical drive into a console becomes a noose which drags the whole machine down, it becomes a killer compromise to the price and functionality of the device.
Tease.
