Xbox Microsoft: We Lost the Console Wars (Now Please Let Us Acquire Activision?)

[DaBoss38]

From PC Mag:

To overcome an FTC lawsuit and succeed in its quest to buy Activision Blizzard, Microsoft has decided to admit defeat in the video game console wars.

Microsoft made the argument in court today as the FTC tries to stop the merger on antitrust grounds. To do so, the Commission is requesting a US judge order a preliminary injunction to halt the deal, which risks jeopardizing Microsoft’s bid to complete the acquisition.

In response, Microsoft filed a 77-page document that tries to argue why the deal should go through. “Xbox has lost the console wars, and its rivals are positioned to continue to dominate, including by leveraging exclusive content,” the company writes.

Microsoft adds that the Xbox has consistently ranked third behind Sony’s PlayStation and Nintendo’s own hardware, with only a 16% share of the market. “Sony’s lead is so significant that press reports have recently declared that ‘Sony’s PlayStation brand dominates 2021’s worldwide console market,'” the company added.

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[Artisan Vistra]

I can see why, but what can you do? I've never really felt that Game Pass was the answer and they don't have exclusives. They give you money back for playing games and using their browser. Then all these companies Microsoft buys in the middle of a poor economy to make games expecting a return when you have a long time to develop them before they hit the market... It's crazy how nice they are and how little money you have to spend just to pay for the games just to play. The problem is there's not a true handheld because all they have is console stuff. There's nowhere to compromise with gamers on which console you can afford if you are looking at other brands. No one looks for a home console alone.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

They lost the battle but not the war, it is clear they will come out swinging hard in the coming years.

 

[cm2]

Xbox will need really good exclusives to help them fight the war.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Xbox will need really good exclusives to help them fight the war.

They are working on it.

 

[James Parker]

Xbox will need really good exclusives to help them fight the war.

Absolutely, you are right Xbox has really good exclusives to help them fight the war. Microsoft Xbox's upcoming game is Red Fall 2023.

 

[MisterBobbyPin]

Absolutely, you are right Xbox has really good exclusives to help them fight the war. Microsoft Xbox's upcoming game is Red Fall 2023.

Do you mean Starfield? Redfall released this May.

 

[cm2]

Absolutely, you are right Xbox has really good exclusives to help them fight the war. Microsoft Xbox's upcoming game is Red Fall 2023.

Do you mean Starfield? Redfall released this May.

yes this. And redfall was a mess.