Why does everyone think Xbox One automatically wins US/UK? Discussion

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RolStoppable said:
Simple exercise:

1) Think of all the reasons why the PS3 was going to win America (before E3 2006).
2) Consider how it turned out.

With a little bit of common sense it's clear that the Xbox One isn't poised to win America, because reasons like brand, multiplatform games and non-gaming features are no guarantees. Heck, the PS3 had much more going for it than the Xbox One at this point, yet it still failed hard.

"But Microsoft can throw money at it, if all else fails."

Long live the Zune.

This^

and WOW, your comment wasn't even facetiously ironic either.

MS fans sometimes think they cannot fail but they can and frequently do....as do all businesses. They are just a bit more viscious than most on trying to stay afloat. Sony had the US Pre 360. PS3 had many foibles at the start which gave way to 360. With this kind of initiative they are pushing with the XBO, there are bound to be several holes poking through their chances.