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| Microsoft tried to buy Nintendo once, but failed |
Microsoft tried to acquire Nintendo but failed, according to a new Bloomberg report on the creation of the Xbox game console.
Microsoft is doing its best to make sure there are games on the new Xbox platform, which the company first announced at CES in 2001.
This platform marks the first time a software giant has entered the gaming platform space.
Although the company has hired third-party developers to create games for Xbox, the software giant is also considering leveraging its strong financial strength to buy developers.
"Microsoft was mocked for offering to buy Nintendo during the meeting," said Kevin Bachus, director of external relations for the project (Kevin Bachus).
Microsoft's claim is reasonable given that the inferior material Nintendo produces lags behind Sony in terms of hardware.
Microsoft believes it can resume hardware production while Nintendo will focus on game development.
"We hope Nintendo will work with us on the details of the joint venture in January 2000 as we provided them with all the technical specifications for Xbox," said Xbox Business Development Manager (Bob Mcbreen).
Microsoft's speech showed that Nintendo equipment is not as good compared to Sony's PlayStation, but Nintendo has a clear advantage in games and can focus on this area, while Microsoft can produce its own equipment.
Microsoft cannot purchase Nintendo. Compared to Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo's talent is still weak today, but they have mastered the art of creating compelling video games for the platform.
Nintendo has proven that powerful hardware is not required to create great games, and it continues to appear in the gaming community.
While this product is Microsoft's most famous failed company, other well-known developers have tried the company's plans.
Electronic Arts was the first company Microsoft contacted but turned down the offer, and also interviewed Microsoft Square (now Square Enix) and developer Mortal Kombat Midway.
From day one, Microsoft's acquisition has brought several franchises to Xbox.
Bungie was an unknown game development company at the time, but Halo: Combat Evolved debuted with the first Xbox in November 2001 and garnered immediate praise.
Halo: "Battle Evolution" gave Xbox an immediate competitive advantage and helped Xbox capture a large portion of the games market, even though Sony and Nintendo were dominant at the time.