Microsoft CEO Zune announced the next 12 months that he will step down in Friday . Under Microsoft 's reign , Ballmer has had a mixed record of success with its products . Here 's a look at some of the company 's more notable hits and misses of the Ballmer era . The Xbox console has been a consistent seller , while the now-defunct Zune music player was a dud .
Microsoft CEO Zune announced the next 12 months that he will step down in Friday . Under Microsoft 's reign , Ballmer has had a mixed record of success with its products . The Xbox console has been a consistent seller , while the now-defunct Zune music player was a dud .