Analysts say the X-Box will not pay off on the short run and rumours have it they even delay the lauch in japan...
 Some analysts are predicting that it could take as long as five years for the X-Box to pay off for the Redmond Giant, as it is expected to take a whopping $2 billion loss on the system initially. Reuters reports the analysts are optimistic about the success of the system, but that it will not contribute to profits for Microsoft anytime soon.MS will spend as much as $500 million marketing the console when it debuts later this year. It is expected around the same time that Nintendo's GameCube will launch. |
Bloomberg reports that Microsoft may even delay the launch of the X-Box in Japan until early next year according to analysts. Delays could come from the lack of "home-grown" game creator support in Japan, although Konami is already on board.
What do you think? X-Box winner or loser?
Source: Betanews
