so nodela is working hard to win over fans from microsoft. they slashed the price of the video game console from $500 to $350 which had a big impact for both november and december. microsoft says that the xbox 1 was the best-selling console in the u.s. the question for microsoft investors, though is how exactly a video game console fits into the broader strategy of what's called a cloud and mobile first world. nodela is still trying to figure that out. >> what i think is going on right now is a reassessment of exactly where xbox fits strategically. they just can't pull a plug on it tomorrow because they've got a huge some identification base of people. and also, most of the xbox folks have windows pcs as well. >> reporter: but while the xbox might be under strategic review the product continues to offer the company a lot of benefits. importantlily, it's a big hit among young consumers. analysts researched from idc say microsoft is closing the gap with its rival sony which says it sold nearly 19 million of its consoles through early january. t