Even if Microsoft did the business calculations I see no way where they'll actually be more profitable after their new policies.
With all the negative PR, which just piles up more and more every day do they really think they are going to get people switching over from Playstation to Xbox, I doubt it. Then of course there is the 24 hour validation decision which alienates about 40% of their Xbox 360 demographic since those people don't even connect to Live. Then to go further only 1/2 of the people who are connected to the internet with the 360 actually use Xbox Live. That leaves them with about (I'll be generous) 25 million users who would switch from the 360 to Xbone. But they have already pissed about 90% of the market off with their business decisions moving forward with the Xbox One, so even more of their Xbox Live Gold members will switch to the PS4.
I just can't see how when they crunch the numbers that their business strategy makes sense. I would also put money on something happening with the Xbox One that will mirror what happened with Diablo 3 and Sim City (ie. players can't play).
I await TorqueDog, ErickEstrada, robaur and @XboxSupport to chime in calling me a goof and how excellent Microsoft's decisions are for the gaming community.
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