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S.T.A.G.E. on 21 September 2014
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CGI-Quality said:
S.T.A.G.E. said:

No. MS is actually paranoid about coming second to Sony in any way shape or form which is why anytime you see Sony make a move MS responds.  When the 360 launched a year ahead did Sony respond? No. They waited until the hardware was ready. Phil Spencer might be a nice guy but Microsofts reasoning is not healthy at all. There is no spin, just accept the company as they are.

Microsoft insiders came out twice about Microsoft:

1. The old vice president about why Microsoft even joined the idustry.

2. The reason why the 360 was rushed while knowing the R&D wasn't complete to beat Sony a year ahead to market.

It was always because of Sony, never Nintendo and always because of either some competitiveness or vendetta for Sony not wanting to partner with them.


http://techreport.com/news/13974/microsoft-insider-xbox-360-was-rushed-to-market

Much agreed here. Even if that was still the case, Sony isn't losing billions to beat Xbox and are, currently, handily doing it. I only disagree with you regarding paranoia. I'm sure they know they will lose to Sony at this point (for a third time, mind you), but I believe being competitive, in general, is what they're after. 

The PS4 will remain #1. Not much else they can do to change that.

OT:  I actually hadn't noticed, but I think the systems will trade blows for a while, with the X1 taking a permanent lead by mid 2015.


I have no problem with competition. If it gets dirty i'm safe, thankfully because I own both consoles and need one more (Wii U). I've never not owned an either in any generation outside of Nintendo, so I think I am due.  MS is going to try their best to get back to Sony and their best doesnt come without screw jobs and acquisitions.