The original Xbox boss, Robbie Bach, has said that the problems with the Xbox One when it was first announced and launched were "predictable and preventable."
"I think I have two thoughts," Bach told Geekwire when asked about the Xbox One's early struggles. "The first is, gosh, I think some of that was predictable and preventable. If I’m just honest I would say that. These console competitions last 5, 6, 7, 8 years. I think it shows in the marketplace today.
"I think Xbox One has put almost all of that behind itself. They’ve got a great holiday lineup. They’re gaining share and volume. The amazing thing is the console market is bigger now than it’s ever been before. Both companies are selling more units."
Bach added that the rumors of Microsoft spinning-off the Xbox division are just that - rumors, and that the purchase of Minecraft speaks volumes in this respect.
"They spent a lot of money on Minecraft," said Bach. "They’ve been very definitive about restructuring the group to put Phil Spencer in charge and he really is running the business now. I think they’re investing in the games. I think it’s somewhat of a moot point."
"I also point out, people don’t realize how intertwined the Xbox business is with Microsoft technology. It’s not a simple thing. I think Xbox as a standalone business would have its own set of challenges."
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