Microsoft completely underestimated Sony and they were taken by surprise. Sony had a much better console than anybody could imagine and on top of that they are even cheaper. With the original XBox, Microsoft didn't have a chance. I also think it wasn't planned to release the XBox in 2013. MS was still in the planning phase, they didn't know themselves, what the console will look like exactly. Hell, even to this very day, they are making changes every day.
Microsoft just learned a lessen that Sony taught Nintendo already in the 90s:
Do not underestimate the power of playstation.

唯一無二のRolStoppableに認められた、VGCの任天堂ファミリーの正式メンバーです。光栄に思います。







