Do all consoles sell at a loss?

Of course, console manufacturers often sell consoles at a loss - with the usual exception of Nintendo. It's a widely accepted business practice to then recoup money elsewhere, such as from software sales (where platform holders take a cut) and subscriptions, such as Xbox Games Pass.

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2023-10-01 19:39:08

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Why does microsoft sell xbox at a loss?
This is usually done to keep the cost of the console reasonably low and attract consumers to buy the new console. In addition to revealing how much money each Xbox console sold loses, Spencer also detailed other business transactions and what he hopes for the future.
2024-01-08 06:53:14

Does microsoft sell series s at a loss?
Microsoft loses up to $200 on each Xbox console it sells. Speaking at the WSJ TechLive event on 26th October, Xbox head Phil Spencer
Phil Spencer
Phil Spencer is an American business executive and the CEO of Microsoft Gaming. He is currently the head of the Xbox brand and leads the global creative and engineering teams responsible for gaming at Microsoft.
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admitted its Xbox Series X/S consoles are sold at a loss, with the expectation that revenue will be made up elsewhere on accessories and games.
2024-01-06 03:31:07

Do nintendo consoles sell at a loss?
This turned a few heads, but did not surprise any industry experts. Almost all game consoles are sold at a loss; it has been this way for several generations. PlayStation is in the same boat as Microsoft, and Nintendo is not too far behind.
2023-11-08 10:17:22

Does switch sell at a loss?
Both consoles are sold at a loss, with revenue being made up in the other areas mentioned above. These losses can go down in time or even turn into profits, once components get cheaper and manufacturing gets easier, but that can often take years, if it ever does happen.
2023-07-21 11:01:14

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