(Business Perspective) Does MS really need Xbox Hardware?

[Signalstar]

Azzanation said:

Signalstar said:

Yes we do.

More competition is good.

I also think gaming helps MS's image. It has a sexier image than their core business and makes them a cooler more attractive company. It also gives them a reason ot hold onto entertainment IPs.

Its not MS's problem to keep Sony in check. If you cant trust Sony than don't support them. Simple.

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I took my time reading all these replies, it comes to no Suprise that people only want Xbox to exist to keep Sony in Check... Reality, it's not MS's problem or responsibility to do so. They are not a charity and are not willing to lose Billions on hardware just for this. It's not justifiable to any business. I mentioned this point in my main post (If those bothered actually reading it). If you cannot trust a company, you support, then don't support them. It's that simple.

If you want a brand to be around and stay relevant than you need to support it. The hypocritical statements coming from many of you is insane. You don't want to support Xbox, you don't care how successful they are, you just want to see them keep a company that apparently you don't trust in check? That is some mental gymnastics and a mentality I cannot understand exists.

If you know your wife or husband will cheat on you the moment you lower your guard, then sorry to say, you are in a unhealthy relationship and probably not best waiting around for it to happen.

Complain that people don't bother reading his main post, then blatantly misread mine...

Nowhere in my brief post do I mention Sony.

Microsoft's Xbox initiatives provide competition to lots of companies. If I think that more competition benefits everyone (in your strange terminology - if I don't trust them without competition) then I just shouldn't support anyone in the industry then according to your silly made up platitude?

Heck, maybe the reason why I don't support Microsoft is because I don't trust them. Are you happy now?