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		yesimahuman on Oct 28, 2010 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Microsoft profit jumps 51 percent with record Q1 r... Are you an Xbox user? I know they take a big loss from that sector, but they have huge potential in that area. As one of the few devices that can run amazing games and feature growing amounts of non-gaming content, I think that will be very successful for them down the line. Why buy other set top boxes if I can get all of their functionality plus amazing games at the same time?

Encosia on Oct 28, 2010 | [–]

The Xbox has been generating a yearly profit since about 2008. Still a net loss since inception, but it is turning a profit now.

lowglow on Oct 29, 2010 | [–]

I am an xbox user. Sure, there is potential but I can't put weight into potential alone.

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