Xbox Project Natal – Competition revision

The 2009 OCR case study is likely to have a number of questions on competition. I noticed Microsoft’s new fully hands free control system in the news and thought it was a fantastic example of using innovation to compete. Press read more for two BBC videos of the new system and GCSE style questions on competition for revision.

Innovation is one way in which companies compete. Explain using examples three other ways that firm’s compete. (6 marks)

To what extent do computer console manufacturers operate in a competitive market? (4 marks)

Do consumers benefit from competitive markets? Give reasons for your answer. (8)

Here is the second video