The one thing we've learned from these leaks of Microsoft documents is that the XBox people have a shockingly wrong understanding of their own industry. I guess that explains their lack of success, at least relative to the competition.
Agreed. They don’t know what to do with xbox yet think they can steer Nintendo or valve(let alone manage to purchase them.)
I've always thought that the Xbox should double as a regular Windows desktop, but I guess I'm missing something about how that would not be the best strategy.
I think Microsoft learned their lesson last time trying to make the Xbox One into a media/gaming solution and just stick to video games now. I also wonder about how much money they see in that, too. Most people don’t give a shit about non-laptops anymore, which you can just plug into your tv anyway.
I can see that.
It's also sad that they're even considering this. They first considered this 20+ years ago before they launched the first Xbox; it was more plausible back then, compared than now, considering Nintendo's strengths with the Switch. Imagine if MS had succeeded with acquiring Nintendo back in the 2000's - I'm certain the Switch would never see the light of day.