Is Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Making a Blunder With Its Newest Xbox?

But will it sell?
Despite its marketing face-plant, the only thing that really matters for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) and its investors is if the Xbox One actually sells. Gamers may be balking at the new system now, but if they’re satisfied with the company’s E3 presentation and Microsoft quells fears about digital rights management, then it’s possible for Microsoft to turn the tide on this.

The Xbox has been the best-selling console every month for over two years and any change with that trend could mean gamers have cooled on the system. Investors need to see how Xbox One sales are out of the gate, especially against the new Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE) Playstation. Although it’s obviously too early to tell how the One will do, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) surely hasn’t helped its chances of success.

Fool contributor Chris Neiger has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Apple. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple and Microsoft.

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