Even with video game consoles and their walled gardens, consumers don’t totally lose out because consoles are sold nearly at cost (at least when first launched)

Even with video game consoles and their walled gardens, consumers don’t totally lose out because consoles are sold nearly at cost (at least when first launched), sometimes even below cost. Meanwhile Apple wants you to buy their $1000 phones AND wants you to pay an extra 30% for all software and digital services.