BlackTron
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But hey, proprietary memory cards are cool![]()
I think the real miscalculation was in having a platform worth paying a premium on cool memory cards.
Back on 360 people just replaced the whole console like used razors, because they aggressively wanted access to what it offered. At that time, it was probably a valid calculation that customers would cough up the extra funds needed for a HDD in a custom 360 plastic shell. But I don't think they're connecting all their bigbrain data points completely. Under heavy competition, they assume they still have that leverage, coming off Xbox One. I think it's just all bean counter suit decisions. They lack the gaming wisdom/experience in Nintendo/Sony.
Even Nintendo, the mother of all proprietary and Apple wannabe, uses SD cards. Imagine Switch lacking SD cards and charging stupid amounts for more storage like Apple does. Apple can get away with it but Nintendo knows their place. If they had tried to take advantage of Switch 1's leverage to add expensive proprietary media to Switch 2. It would be like the second coming of Hitler.