Microsoft, I feel is taking a page from their old playbook. They wanted the 6th gen to end quickly--maybe four years after launch of the original Xbox. The prior gen was a loss but they were ready to unload with everything they had on the Xbox 360.
Of course, things didn't go perfectly and Sony was still a powerhouse, despite making a few missteps. Xbox managed to get a pretty good foothold in the console industry despite being looked at as "a Dreamcast" until late 2006.
Looks like M$ had kinda forsaken the Xbox One for the last couple of years to make sure the XSX is a success. I'm hoping for some great content from the studios they've purchased. I pretty much expect Sony to do well, even if they have a less the stellar launch. It's hard to bet against PlayStation. They always get it together pretty quickly and finish strong.
