Do xbox sell at a loss?

During the WSJ Tech Live event, Spencer revealed that each Xbox console that is
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sold nets a loss of up to $200 per console. Spencer went on to describe consoles as a business model. "Consoles evolved to a business model much different from phones where consoles are actually sold at a loss in the market," said Spencer.

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2023-09-01 18:35:54

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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
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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

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

Do microsoft sell xbox at a loss?
Selling hardware for a loss and making up the difference has been the strategy from Microsoft and Sony for multiple console generations. As part of the Apple vs. Epic court case, Microsoft revealed that it has never made a profit selling Xbox hardware, dating back to the original Xbox.
2023-04-20 17:07:54

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