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Re:The Xbox One: Hardware Analysis & Comparison to PlayStati... by Bosence on Wednesday May 22, 2013 @02:07PM (#5752662)
I believe they used to make the previous console at a loss, because they generate most of their profits through the sales of games and accessories. I believe.
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Re:The Xbox One: Hardware Analysis & Comparison to PlayStati... by missing_cipher on Wednesday May 22, 2013 @04:10PM (#5753379)
Yes, the PS3 initially launched at a loss(mainly because of the Blu Ray player from what I remember). Towards the end of its lifetime it wasn't losing them money.
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