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anyone think MS made their own modchip to boost sells

Discussion in 'Gaming' started by SleeperDC, May 16, 2002.

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anyone think MS made their own xbox modchip to boost sells

yes, they made their own modchip + price drop to boost sells 3 vote(s) 42.9%
no way, MS doesn\'t need to do that 1 vote(s) 14.3%
no idea 2 vote(s) 28.6%
what is xbox modchip 1 vote(s) 14.3%
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  1. SleeperDC Newcomer, in training

    MS cut their price and the mod chip release is almost the same time, do you think there's something wrong?
    SleeperDC, May 16, 2002
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  2. StormBringer Newcomer, in training

    Sure, why not. Of course I also read that they are about to redesign the XBox, actually just going to make it more compact
    (kinda like Playstation did with the PSone) and make it so that the modchips will have to be redesinged in order to work.

    But in all honesty, why wouldn't they do that, it has been speculated that other companies have done similar things to boost sales.

    Of course MS is all mighty and would never do something so underhanded especially since they are the driving force against piracy. <---Sarcasm
    StormBringer, May 16, 2002
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  3. Didou Bowtie extraordinair!

    I don't think they would do that unless they are desperate to get a good user base. These companies gain more from Game sales then machine sales so releasing a mod chip would really take a bite in that profit.

    Now we have to understand that we're talking about MS here. They are willing to go really low in order to get what thay want.
    Didou, May 16, 2002
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