(Business Perspective) Does MS really need Xbox Hardware?

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the-pi-guy said:

Azzanation said:

360 lost $4billion on hardware, the subs is what kept MS from leaving the market, the exact point of my thread. MS want subs not hardware responsibilities. 

It's harder to sell subs without hardware.

You need to play 4D chess here. 

Sony won't allow GP or any Subs from MS to appear on PS, as long as they have to compete with Xbox hardware.

If MS drop the hardware front and give Sony full reigns on hardware creation, then Sony would allow a modified GP service. They won't turn down the opportunity of quality IPs because it will further boost their own hardware sales.