Xbox vice president Lori Wright was called as a third-party witness to the lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple to provide information about the gaming market.
“How much does Microsoft make from xbox console sales?” asked Lori Wright of Epic Games attorney Wes Earnhardt. We sell consoles at a loss.”
Then wes earnhardt said, “Just to be clear, I’m asking. Has Microsoft ever profited from the sale of any Xbox consoles?”
Lori Wright said they made a profit through games and subscriptions they sold through consoles and would not be able to mond money from the Xbox brand if they didn’t get a 30% commission from developers.
Game consoles have been sold at a loss throughout history, with some exceptions. Nintendo has always tried not to lose console sales, and PlayStation 4 console sales have also been lucrative for Sony, according to Niko Partners analyst Daniel Ahmad.
