The Xbox 360 is now out..sort of if you can find it. Availability of the next generation gaming console is currently not widespread. Skinners such as Gabriel have already released WindowBlinds 5 skins that give their take on bringing the Xbox 360 style to the Windows XP desktop.
Meanwhile, Business Week has taken a look at the Xbox 360 business plan, their conclusion: Microsoft loses $126 per unit. Obviously, the hope is to make that back up on game sales.