If the sales are nothing to brag about then they won't share them. Microsoft isn't sharing sales numbers because they can't brag about them for marketing purposes. Sony was in a similar spot early in the PS3's life cycle; they only shared shipping numbers and not sales numbers.
Part of it definitely has to be because both Sony, and Nintendo are putting up record numbers, but I think the biggest reason is because Microsoft's shifted their focus from hardware to software, and services. You'll see this in things like Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and promoting/creating games like Minecraft, Forza Horizon, PUBG, Sea of Thieves etc. that can consistently drive revenue.
I guess ashamed could be the right word but I dislike using words like this to describe corporate practices. This is ultimately a marketing decision to put Xbox out to the public the best possible way. Words like "ashamed" are too personal and something you'd only find on the school yard between fanboys. The company itself isn't ashamed. They're a rich conglomerate that don't feel emotions. They just make decisions to maximize profits. Some employees might feel ashamed, but this does not represent everyone working there.
Well as this post just stated. Since no on knows how many Xbox have been sold he is just pulling that number right out of his ass. The PS4 is killing the Xbox but no one knows how badly. But like all cows all they are good at is creating false narratives to move their agenda. Unfortunate for you... You believe everything you read on the Internet. :P
I don't believe everything I read on the internet, hence my question "is it really that bad?".
Is this the part where i mention my years old prediction that Microsoft will auction off the Xbox brand in pieces? I still think that if this happens, Sony will get out of their way to acquire Halo.
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