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> The gaming consoles show how well the concept works, although, sadly for AMD, these deals may be high volume but don't have high margins. They're likely fair
by gsnedders 10y ago
> The gaming consoles show how well the concept works, although, sadly for AMD, these deals may be high volume but don't have high margins.
They're likely fairly consistent income, however, even if the margins are relatively slim. For a company in AMD's state, constant income no matter how small is likely a good thing.
- agumonkey 10y agoAlways good to have economic mass, market presence. I have no data, but I could see a guy owning an AMD based game console thinking about other AMD products for its PC.
- theandrewbailey 10y agoThe problem with that is unless that guy figures out what's inside his console, he would never realize that an established PC vendor was providing key parts inside. I've never had a game console, but I don't remember seeing AMD stickers on consoles or their packaging.
- hvidgaard 10y agoIn large, it pays for fabrication facilities and some R&D. While it may not be ideal, it's not bad either.