Microsoft is a software developer,and has no industry clout when it comes to the next generation of formats being used,Sony is backed for the most part by Phillips/RCA and all other electronics manufacturers.Sony singlehandedly made CDs an industry wide format because of thier support back in the 80's.X-box is a failure worldwide only being supported in USA(the sega Dreamcast has sold more units worldwide than the X-box).I see nintendo going the route of sega and making games only in the next few years.Just my opinion though. Great playstation model too! best I've seen so far.

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