It is no secret that Microsoft and Sony - both of which lost a significant amount of money when they launched the XBox 360 and the Playstation 3 - want to extend the life of the current console generation as long as possible. Video game consoles have always operated on the "razor and blade" model, where the money is made on the software rather than the hardware. Microsoft and Sony want to milk the "blades" as long as possible.
New game consoles coming - but when?
New game consoles coming - but when?
New game consoles coming - but when?
It is no secret that Microsoft and Sony - both of which lost a significant amount of money when they launched the XBox 360 and the Playstation 3 - want to extend the life of the current console generation as long as possible. Video game consoles have always operated on the "razor and blade" model, where the money is made on the software rather than the hardware. Microsoft and Sony want to milk the "blades" as long as possible.