The idea of Sony buying Xbox is “ridiculous”- analyst

"The Xbox brand is not for sale."

Posted By | On 22nd, Jan. 2013

xbox-360-slim- Vs Ps3 slim

A Forbes columnist claimed yesterday that Microsoft’s gaming division will soon go under due to never making profit and will be sold off to someone like Sony while MS tries sustaining the Windows division.

However, leading analyst and Vice President of Insights and Analysis for Electronic Entertainment Design and Research, Jesse Divnich believes that even the idea of such a thing happening is “ridiculous”.

“The idea that Sony would purchase Xbox or that Microsoft would even put the Xbox division up for sale is simply ridiculous,” Divinich said while speaking with NowGamer. “Las Vegas wouldn’t even handicap that scenario.”

“Sony cannot afford to purchase Microsoft’s Xbox business,” he continued. “Not to mention that the Xbox brand is not for sale.”

The report at Forbes did make some very unlikely and clearly hyperbolic statements, and we agree with Divinch in that Microsoft selling the Xbox division to anyone, much less Sony, seems highly unlikely.

What do you guys think? Tell us in the comments section below.


Tagged With: , , ,

Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out!

Share Your Thoughts Below  (Always follow our comments policy!)



Keep On Reading!

Mario and Luigi: Brothership’s Physical UK Launch Sales Are Lower Than Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Mario and Luigi: Brothership’s Physical UK Launch Sales Are Lower Than Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

The newly-released turn-based RPG debuted at No. 3 in the latest weekly physical UK charts, but failed to sell...

Overwatch: Classic Announced – Limited-Time Mode Coming to Overwatch 2 on November 12

Overwatch: Classic Announced – Limited-Time Mode Coming to Overwatch 2 on November 12

The hero shooter's original incarnation will be available in a separate mode, complete with the original 21 he...

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is Coming to Game Pass on November 12th

Spyro Reignited Trilogy is Coming to Game Pass on November 12th

Toys for Bob's acclaimed remake compilation of the original trilogy will soon be available across all three Ga...

LEGO Horizon Adventures Behind-the-Scenes Video Details its World, Machines, and More

LEGO Horizon Adventures Behind-the-Scenes Video Details its World, Machines, and More

The entirety of the game was built with actual virtual LEGO bricks, piece by piece, according to its developer...

Farming Simulator 25 Interview – Gameplay Changes, Engine Upgrades, and More

Farming Simulator 25 Interview – Gameplay Changes, Engine Upgrades, and More

GIANTS marketing director Martin Rabl speaks with GamingBolt about the next Farming Simulator game.

Stellar Blade x Nier: Automata Collaboration Arrives November 20th, Adds New Outfits

Stellar Blade x Nier: Automata Collaboration Arrives November 20th, Adds New Outfits

The update adds 11 new cosmetics based on the action RPG. It also features updates to Photo Mode and quality-o...