Robert W. Baird industry watcher says Microsoft expected to subsidize next-gen platform, potentially through partnerships with media companies like Comcast.
pricing will be "key" to the next-generation platform's success, Robert W. Baird analyst Colin Sebastian said in a note to investors this week.
Microsoft shared for the Xbox One during its reveal event on Tuesday, but pricing for the system was not among them.
Sebastian said he believes Microsoft will subsidize the Xbox One, potentially through partnerships with media companies like Comcast, but did not provide a price point estimation.
Microsoft specifically name-dropped Comcast during its demonstration of how the Xbox One can stream live television this week. In addition, a is currently available. However, no new partnerships from the companies have been announced.
Not all agree that Microsoft will offer a subsidized Xbox One. Noted Windows blogger Paul Thurrott said earlier this week that .
Microsoft currently offers a subsidized Xbox 360 through its official stores. Gamers can grab a system for if they commit to a two-year Xbox Live Gold subscription at a cost of $15 per month.
According to comments from GameStop management, the Xbox One will .
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