About the pricing....i think that rumor is plausible. Don't know if its credible. But it's not impossible. That price point will likely cost Microsft about 3 billion or more in the first 2 years. If that 3 billion leads to better mindshare, the halo effect will drive faster awareness of Xcloud and improve the Game Pass brand awareness in general leading to more subscriptions on PC. They're pushing all in with expenses to reach a tipping point with Xcloud and Game Pass before anyone else pushes them.
I'm expecting huge spending from Xbox either way. Just don't know how they're splitting that up. Don't expect them to be profitable over the next couple years. They're in growth mode.
Personally I'd prefer less hit on hardware if it means more investment in content...but maybe this is the right balance to both.
I'm expecting huge spending from Xbox either way. Just don't know how they're splitting that up. Don't expect them to be profitable over the next couple years. They're in growth mode.
Personally I'd prefer less hit on hardware if it means more investment in content...but maybe this is the right balance to both.