Why Microsoft Is Losing Console War Against Sony

Since 2002, Microsoft Corp and Sony Corp have locked horns against each other in the console war. The original Xbox and PlayStation 2 were the first combatants. There was the underdog, with greater third party support in the PS2 and the powerhouse challenger in the Xbox and guess who won? Xbox was not a failure by any means, but it was unable to reach the heights that PS2 had set. As history proves in this industry, it’s all about the games.

It was an even contest between the PS3 and Xbox 360, as there was no clear winner between them. Both consoles had to contend with Nintendo as the Wii had become a surprise contender. There were equally good exclusives, from both Sony and Microsoft, but it wasn’t until November 2013, we saw a real console war.

This time we have a clear winner in the PlayStation 4. The way the PS4 has sold 22.3 million units and more since November 2013 has surprised Microsoft. Xbox One sold the same million units as the PS4 in the first 24 hours, but the la…