Console makers tend to lose money on console sales [0], but they then are able to make it up in selling things like (but not limited to): Online Access (Nintend

Console makers tend to lose money on console sales [0], but they then are able to make it up in selling things like (but not limited to): Online Access (Nintendo Online, PSPlus, Xbox gold), Games, and possibly ads, should they choose to display any, [0]: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/080515/economics-gaming-consoles.asp https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/080515/econo...