Microsoft temeva che gli XBLA avrebbero svalutato troppo i giochi: alla fine non è successo, ma ci hanno pensato Steam e il mobile al posto loro… (Via Reddit: https://redd.it/46vhdc)

Microsoft Was Afraid XBLA Would ‘Completely Destroy’ Console Industry – IGN

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According to XBLA’s creator, Microsoft was concerned the online platform would cannibalize the retail market and spell the end for consoles.