The Xbox was a poor launch for M$. With the PS2's 18-month head start how could it compete? So what is the strategy for Xbox 2? Launch before or with Sony!
A leaked press release from EA stated their next NFSU series would be out in 2005 for Xbox2. It was also confirmed at an interview with Cam Ferroni at CES stating...
Interview With Cam
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A leaked press release from EA stated their next NFSU series would be out in 2005 for Xbox2. It was also confirmed at an interview with Cam Ferroni at CES stating...
CF: "I think the most important thing for the next generation is we need to launch, not necessarily before them, but at a minimum, they can't have a holiday advantage. The most important thing in any region is we both have to be there. Well, I don't care whether they're there [laughs], to be honest with you, but there's no way that we can let them have a one-holiday advantage."
I like how he say's "it's not going to be theirs" like he knows Xbox 2 will be out before the PS3.CF: "but when it comes to being available for Christmas, if you've got a Christmas with one but not the other, it's not going to be theirs."
Interview With Cam
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