Pachter: third-party Xbox 360s "too expensive"and not likely |
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Rumors have been going around lately that Microsoft may soon allow third-party manufacturers to use Xbox 360 technology and merge it with other devices to expand its functionality. While the buzz is far from confirmed, Wedbush Morgan analyst has already expressed doubts as to how feasible such a radical change in business models is.Essentially, Pachter called this setup "too expensive." He then said the plan doesn't seem too likely to fall through, unless Microsoft and its partners are ready for some big risks.
"I think it may be possible as a way to penetrate more difficult markets like Japan, but don't really see how it would work in practice in other markets," he explains.
He adds "to add 360 functionality to another consumer electronics device, such as a Blu-ray player, the manufacturer would incur relatively significant additional cost. That would place the hybrid device at a disadvantage."
Certainly, a lot of pre-E3 rumors have been going around and Microsoft's hints of something earth-shaking to be announced at the show are fanning the flames. We guess we'll just have to wait and see.
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Comments [refresh]
It'd only be too expensive if MS charged huge licensing fees.
Can we say an xbox with a blu ray drive?
It would suck if your blu-ray player RROD'd...maybe if the 360 was a little more stable then it might have been an option.
How much a month do we have to pay Microsoft for all this *****?
Live
Acarde
XNA
better yet they should make Live free for all.
A third party 360 would be nice. So nice Microsoft might as well forget about making them any more. They would likely be much more expensive though.