How long before Xbox Division is no longer integral to MS long term vision?

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Proclus said:

Mr Puggsly said:

I think Xbox is integral to MS because its one of few things they have that appeals to younger consumers.

It can also be used as a vehicle to push other products. Such as Skype, MS's streaming music service, MS's TV programs, etc.

100% agree, it's very silly to say Xbox is any less integral to Microsoft than Playstation would be for Sony.

The only one of the big 3 that actually can't live without it's gaming segment is off course Nintendo, for Microsoft and Sony they're just integral to selling their other services/appealing to more markets.

No, it's not "silly" to say that Xbox is not integral to Microsoft!  ESPECIALLY after the comments Nadella just made YESTERDAY stating that "you shouldn't mistake Xbox as a core business"!

Sony, on the other hand, has repeatedly stated this year that Playstation IS not only profitable, but making more money than most of the rest of their company at the moment.  So Playstation IS essential to Sony.

If Microsoft dropped Xbox RIGHT NOW, the only thing the company as a whole would notice is more money in their bank accounts.  If Sony dropped PS right now, they would be hurting.

Your comments are in direct conflict with actual facts here, bub.