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Originally Posted by candyflip
How is it not allowed? Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo always sell there consoles at a loss (in the beginning) making up their profits on copies of games sold.
I don't see how this would be any different. They're subsidizing the cost based on future software sales. Makes sense.
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Exactly. It's a very basic strategy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss_leader
It never ceases to amaze me how little so many people on GFY seem to know about the world and how it works. I find it fascinating.