Microsoft feared XBLA would “completely destroy the console industry”

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In the early days of Xbox Live Arcade, Microsoft had a real fear that it would “destroy the console industry.”

The concern was that lower price points and digital delivery would shake up the traditional retail model of high-priced games sold through bricks-and-mortar stores.

“There was a legitimate fear that Xbox Live Arcade was going to cannibalize retail sales and completely destroy the console industry,” XBLA creator Greg Canessa told IGN.

“That was actually a quote I got from one of the internal folks.”

Xbox Live Arcade was one of the big success stories on Xbox 360, with well over 700 games released via the digital marketplace.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2016/02/22/microsoft-feared-xbla-would-completely-destroy-the-console-industry/

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BrigandPosted:

I don't think it would have 'completely' destroyed the console industry. There are fun games but not everyone would be in favor of arcade games than console based games.

SeamPosted:

Well its good to see that the XBLA only added an extra side of the console.

MeadowPosted:

You'd think it would make there GP better not destroy the industry.

RareparrotPosted:

:P so ded welp idk why im here im a ps4 user

Cessna172Posted:

Id love to see them adding this feature to xbox one! Didnt actually expect them to not add it

LagunitasPosted:

The only thing that is going to destroy the console industry is virtual reality gaming but Microsoft will probably make that too.

9ntyPosted:

I've always been interested in playing arcade games on the Xbox 360.

HurlehPosted:

You would think it would be give them more $$ not destroy it

16Posted:

indie games are what made the 360 best imo

VoroPosted:

What?! Indie games were the shit man, ApocZ, Castle Miner and Castle Miner Z. Oh man, hope they release some on Xbox One


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