Contrasting Hardware Sales Reports: Xbox vs Sony

Microsoft's latest earnings report reveals a 13% decline in Xbox hardware revenue year-over-year, attributed to a lower volume of consoles being sold. While this decline is expected for a console nearing the end of its life cycle, Sony has reported strong hardware sales, with three times stronger year-over-year sales in Q4 and a total of 38.4 million units sold. The contrasting sales figures highlight the stark difference between the two competitors. More details on Xbox's performance are expected to be revealed in Microsoft's upcoming earnings filings and earnings call.