Never thought id hear this. I wonder what kind of deal would be worked out and how MS would handle it. I mean If microsoft DID die, and im not saying it will, a lot of pc users will be left in the dark. Who would rise to power? Apple? good god no. that wouldnt even be funny, and i dont think people would take the time to learn Linux. Meh, I doubt they will die.
In terms of consoles, If there was no more xbox i could easily see gamecube making some profits. With only ps2 and GC ps2 would still own but now thats one less console to buy for/worry about.
hmmm....