(Business Perspective) Does MS really need Xbox Hardware?

[Pemalite]

Azzanation said:

Pemalite said:

If it's bad competition...

We wouldn't get progress.
And considering we get a big jump in progress every generation, your statement doesn't hold water.

Xbox hardware is needed, it keeps Sony and Nintendo humble and mindful of consumers.

We have Competition. Nintendo and Sony.

Whilst Nintendo and Sony -are- competitors, they don't directly compete.

Sony and Nintendo appeal to different demographics and their platforms are completely different form factors. I.E. Fixed home console vs Portable.

And more competition is better, a duopoly is worse than a 3-way competitive market.