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Old 05-11-2012, 08:42 AM  
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Originally Posted by candyflip View Post
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.
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.
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