MSFT FY15 Q3: Rev $21.7bn. Op Inc $6.6bn beats estimates. 1.6m xbox consoles. Stock closed up 10.45% in following day trading

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RJ_Sizzle said:

true_fan said:

RJ_Sizzle said:

Xbox revenue down 24% is an increase when it was down 20% last quarter. The XB1 will likely see yet another price cut that'll eat into this. It's unlikely Xbox will see profits this gen like they used to in the past.

With upcoming 1st party games coming out over the next few years, that is when xbox will have the highest revenue. Halo 5 this year could generate $300 million in revenue.

But if that's offset with a pricecut and tons of free game bundling and other incentives this holiday, it won't likely see gains.

It's all speculation, but you can't mention the drawbacks and not include the positives like XBL subscriptions and accessories. Also 1st party Xbox games aren't usually bundled during the holiday season, unless it is a special console,