"Greg, Director Maffei!"

On the golf course, a large number of people came in large numbers. No matter when, Microsoft's style is always there, and this time it was no different.

The people who led the team were old acquaintances of Song Yang, Microsoft's financial director who had dealt with Song Yang many times, and Greg and Ma Fei, who had helped Microsoft acquire numerous companies.

"Song!"

When facing Song Yang, Greg and Ma Fei also had smiles on their faces, as if they were seeing "old friends".

"Terry, Melson, Robbie, Bach.

Greg and Ma Fei introduced the people who had arrived with Song Yang. When they heard that Terry and Melson were the people in charge of Microsoft's WP system, Song Yang just smiled and nodded to him without any strange expression on his face.

But it was this look that made Meyerson feel a little embarrassed and a little annoyed. For the enemy, the greatest humiliation is not to regard it as the biggest opponent, but to ignore it. Now Terry, Mei

Erson felt like he was being ignored.

If Song Yang didn't give him a good look, and even sneered and cursed at him, Terry and Melson probably wouldn't be angry. But now he treats him as a "passerby", and it seems that he doesn't care about Melson at all.

Sen treated him as a threat, which made him look a little embarrassed.

Song Yang saw Terry and Myerson's reactions, but didn't care about them at all. Microsoft's WP system and Symbian were indeed competitors, but to be honest, Song Yang didn't care too much.

It is true that Microsoft is an unshakable mountain in the field of computer operating systems, but when it comes to the operating systems of other electronic products, let alone competing with the five scum, it is always a little behind.

Symbian is now about to become a mainstream operating system. Now the five largest mobile phone brands shipped in the world, Nokia, Motorola, Ericsson, Sony, and Samsung, are all equipped with the "free" Symbian system.

Moreover, Symbian has begun to establish its own software supplier, but Microsoft's WP system has not yet been developed. When WP is developed, which mobile phone brand can carry it?

Even if Microsoft follows Alcatel's example, produces its own mobile phones, and then installs the WP system, it is estimated that the daylily will be exhausted in the end! There will definitely be a tough battle between Symbian and the WP system, as well as the Palm handheld system.

But Song Yang is actually not that worried about that competition. It’s not about how powerful Symbian is, but about how powerful Microsoft WP and Palm are.

On the contrary, Song Yang was very concerned about the other person. Song Yang stretched out his hand to him, "Robbie, Director Bach!"

Robbie Bach and Song Yang shook hands and looked at each other. The former's current name is Microsoft's "Entertainment and Devices" department. This department is fresh and a little warm, that is,

It is said that the entire Microsoft games and hardware equipment are now under the control of Robbie Bach.

It is still unknown what his ability is to be able to sit in this position, but one thing is certain, that is, Bach is definitely Bill and Gates' confidant, otherwise Bill and Gates would not push him to this position.

Robbie, Bach, Ken, Williams, Peter, Moore and others also shook hands one by one. He also knew that if Microsoft could negotiate with Sierra Nevada today, then he would have to Ken, Williams, Peter

Waiting for someone to deal with.

"I was playing basketball with Ballmer in the gym in Microsoft Town, and then I received a call from Bill Gates asking me to go to his office. Of course, I only had one thought in my mind, damn, I have to accept "Tyrant" again. "The anger of

Everyone sat down, and Robby and Bach talked about how he came to be the director of the "Entertainment and Devices" department. As an old employee who has been with Microsoft for more than ten years and may retire at Microsoft in the future, Robby and Bach, like Microsoft, The relationship between the directors is good.

When he was playing basketball with Ballmer and others, as long as he was called away halfway, he would definitely be yelled at by Bill Gates. Like Jobs, Bill Gates, who was gentle and gentle in front of the media cameras, Within Microsoft, there are also countless people who are "tyrants" who smash their fists on the table during meetings and were scolded bloody by Bill and Gates in front of them.

"But this time is different," Robby Bach pointed to Song Yang, "Because of you Song, I went to Gates' office and got a new appointment. Maybe only Song can you change Gates's office." tz!'

Listening to this little flattery, Song Yang couldn't help but smile. The person who can become Bill and Gates's confidant is indeed a well-rounded person. This means that Bill and Gates attach great importance to this cooperation and directly established it. The new department also said that Song Yang was very important and could change Bill and Gates' decisions.

"Then I hope that this time, Robbie, you won't be unable to report to Bill!" Song Yang said to him.

"Song, there is no need to say more about the reason why we are here this time. I just want to say that the Microsoft board of directors attaches great importance to this cooperation."

Greg, Ma Fei said straight to the point. He had dealt with Song Yang many times and knew that it was useless to talk nonsense. It would be better to make things clear from the beginning and show things directly.

"The same is true for Xueleshan. Otherwise, they wouldn't have invited Microsoft to cooperate immediately!" Irene said at this time that the invitation to Microsoft this time was in her name.

Greg and Ma Fei looked at Song Yang and asked directly, "How does Xueleshan want to manage Sega's console business?"

What performance console should be developed, what system should be used for the console, what games should be installed on it, etc., are all matters that Robbie, Bach, Terry, and Meyerson would argue with Sierra after the cooperation.

Greg and Ma Fei led the team this time just to negotiate a cooperation with Song Yang. Other matters were not his responsibility and he was too lazy to take care of them.

"Sueleshan will retain the Sega console business and bring it back to the mainstream game console camp. Of course, in the meantime, the Sega console may need some changes and the support of some allies!"

Song Yang didn't say any bold words, asking Sega to catch up with Sony or Super Nintendo, that's unrealistic. The most important thing for Sega now is to retain the console business, and then consider developing the next generation of consoles. People are still in the ICU trying to save it. , it’s better not to think about going to KTV to dance at the disco.

After hearing Song Yang's words, Greg and Ma Fei were hesitant to speak, but in the end they didn't say anything. Before coming here, Microsoft had some careful thoughts. If possible, Microsoft wanted to buy Sega's console business. came down, but looking at Song Yang's intention, Greg and Ma Fei felt that it was a little impossible.

Microsoft had been in contact with Nintendo before and wanted to acquire Nintendo. Greg and Maffei met with people from Nintendo. As a result, people from Nintendo burst out laughing after hearing Microsoft's proposal. The more than one hour of negotiation was a big deal for Greg.

For Ma Fei, it was one of the most embarrassing moments in his life.

The entire meeting that day had a very happy atmosphere, but that was for Nintendo, and for Greg and Maffei, they were the ones being laughed at.

After hitting a wall once, Microsoft gave up its unrealistic fantasies. It knew that if Microsoft wanted to develop a game console, it would probably have to rely on itself. If Song Yang hadn't extended an olive branch this time, it would have been very difficult for Microsoft to develop a game console.

Started it yourself.

The temperature on the golf course has begun to rise. Even sitting under an umbrella, Greg and Maffei still feel a little restless.

"Song, Microsoft hopes to separate the Sega game console business. Microsoft hopes to obtain 50% of the equity of Sega consoles!" Greg and Ma Fei looked at Song Yang and said directly.

For Microsoft, Sega's console business is the most important thing. As for other arcade machines, game IPs, technologies, brands, etc., Microsoft doesn't care at all.

Hearing that Microsoft wanted to acquire 50% of the equity of the Sega console, Peter and Moore immediately looked at Song Yang, saying that Microsoft was trying to seize the Sega console directly.

Song Yang was not annoyed with Greg and Ma Fei's big talk. He was bargaining. If Greg and Ma Fei dared to ask for a price, Song Yang could also bargain.

"40%!"

"Microsoft can take away 40% of the equity of the Sega console, but it will be responsible for the hardware research and development expenses of the Sega console!"

Song Yang said directly without being polite, let Microsoft be taken advantage of, no, he was addicted to hardware research and development, and let Microsoft pay to help Sega develop consoles.

Greg and Ma Fei were a little choked up. Song Yang was really rude. He dumped the blame on Microsoft right away. R&D of hardware is the most expensive. According to this kind of cooperation, Microsoft will work hard to pay for it.

If you work out the machine, you will end up making some hard-earned money, and you may even have to lose money!

Nowadays, in the game console industry, it has become more and more obvious that consoles are not making much money anymore, and they mainly rely on console games to make money. This trend has become more and more obvious. In a few years, maybe selling game consoles will still be possible.

Losing money, but making money by charging for games on the machine.

"Song," Greg and Ma Fei looked at Song Yang, "you know the situation at Microsoft. The Microsoft board of directors, as well as President Bill Gates, have always hoped that Microsoft would have its own hardware business and that Microsoft could bear the hardware research and development costs for the console.

, but, Microsoft wants to get 50% of the equity of Sega console, this is Microsoft's only requirement!'

Robbie Bach also said at this time, "Song, Microsoft's demands are not excessive. If the agreement is reached, Microsoft will immediately invest the first payment of US$500 million in the independent Sega console company to develop new products."

A generation of consoles, in addition, Microsoft can let EA become the game supplier of Sega consoles, and also acquire game developers Bungie and others to develop new games for Sega consoles!"

What is the power of money? Microsoft's tactics have always been ordinary. It is to throw money at it. As long as you sign, Microsoft will immediately invest 500 million US dollars in the Sega console. If it is not enough, you can still throw money at it. Microsoft just wants to

Use money to kill all your opponents!
Chapter completed!