Robbie Bach Games Quotations

Having a head start is an advantage if we can build some momentum around the games that we can ship. If you look at the support we're getting, every major third-party developer in Japan is supporting the launch.

Renowned development studios around the world are busy putting the finishing touches on their Xbox 360 games ,

While I will continue to play an important role in the games area, I will spend more time thinking about our broader challenges and opportunities across the division.

Although we will definitely miss Ed, he leaves Microsoft Games on a solid path with great strategy. Everyone must stay focused and keep moving forward. We hope Ed takes this opportunity to sit back, relax and allow himself a moment to enjoy the contributions he has made to the company and the industry.

This holiday season, gamers in Japan, Europe and North America pining to experience jaw-dropping high-definition graphics, unmatched online play and compelling digital entertainment features of Xbox 360 will finally have the chance. Renowned development studios around the world are busy putting the finishing touches on their Xbox 360 games. We expect a strong portfolio of titles on launch day and through the holidays that will appeal to fans of every genre and gamers in every region, and with more than 200 games currently in development, continuous new additions to the library are on the way.

Eighteen months out we have to go to developers and talk to them about the platform, talk to them about the tools and the architecture so that when the product ships there are amazing games available.