Microsoft has already killed its new Xbox: report

Analysts DFC believe that Microsoft has already killed the Xbox One Slim before it even had chance to launch, reports MCVUK.

This is due to the simultaneous announcement of Project Scorpio, and mixed messaging surrounding the Slim as to why consumers should actually buy one.

“There are all kinds of other problems with Microsoft’s mixed messaging. The pricing on the original Xbox One is great, and the Slim is wonderful, but all the important new games will be on PC, so why invest in a console?”

“Just upgrade your PC. And if you do want a console why buy now when Scorpio will be here later. All of this is a net dampener on new hardware sales now and really opens the door wide open for Sony and even Nintendo for the NX.”

DFC believe that Microsoft may not even have a “Games division” by the time Scorpio arrives in 2017, as it may choose to focus on other acquisitions such as the recent purchase of LinkedIn.

“The overall question now seems to be not if Microsoft will exit the game business, but when and how.”