I read that statement as the opposite. They're already gearing up for their 'wait for the more powerful box' shtick and the expect Sony to move first.
I don't think my point of view is more valid then yours though .
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PS5 and next Xbox launch speculation - timing and specification
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I read that statement as the opposite. They're already gearing up for their 'wait for the more powerful box' shtick and the expect Sony to move first.
I don't think my point of view is more valid then yours though .
Sounds like marketing/PR fluff to me that every exec says about their product. I don't think they'll launch later than the competition but that would be the simplest way to guarantee a more powerful box. How much more powerful would it be though and why would it matter if the PS5 isn't "underpowered" itself and has the best looking games via Naughty Dog etc?
It'll be very interesting to see how this all plays out. More than specs, price will be the biggest factor in some markets.
Yeah, it seems weird. They just released powerful console few months ago, and they already telling we have even more powerful box in 2 years by saying most of the exclusive games announced today or upcoming are coming next year or later so there is no reason to buy their boxes right now. Its really nice to say Multiplatform are best in XBX (but its even better in PC if you spend wisely) , but how many people own that system ? 1+ m max ? So most of the players will not have best experience at all compared to PS4 (it even supports HDR in all systems). MS is going after mind talk and selling or focusing on subscriptions, and trying to convince or deceive gamers as their platform is best and have exclusives (they do not have true as they are available in PC, and also you can play all of their exclusives using game pass without buying or even for free using trials for 2 weeks).
Forwards and backwards compatibility will lessen these blows.
MS is taking a different approach on their gaming, and I dont think it will work out in the end. Lets see what happens in few years.
Closing the stable door after the horse had bolted. If ever there was a generation to mess up Microsoft sure picked it. Uphill battle from here on out. It would take a Sony balls up of magnificent proportions for them to even come close to losing the lead for the generation to come (and even beyond), or Microsoft literally giving away a $600 console.
Apparently next Xbox(s) codename is Scarlet.
https://www.thurrott.com/xbox/161161/microsoft-confirms-xbox-scarlet-new-game-streaming-service
https://www.thurrott.com/xbox/161161/microsoft-confirms-xbox-scarlet-new-game-streaming-service
Weird, seems some posts are missing in this thread?
While the next-gen stuff at the Xbox conference wasn't quite as extensive like I assumed, it's still nice that they mentioned their next-gen console, and it seems we even have a code name! Really exciting news! I wonder if this could be a reaction to something that Sony is doing behind the scenes right now.
While the next-gen stuff at the Xbox conference wasn't quite as extensive like I assumed, it's still nice that they mentioned their next-gen console, and it seems we even have a code name! Really exciting news! I wonder if this could be a reaction to something that Sony is doing behind the scenes right now.
Spencer clearly said consoles, so I wonder if that means a Pro version is releasing after, alongside, or they're going to have some sort of streaming box.
That doesn't answer how allowing the next Xbox be BC is a bad idea.
My feeling is that MS knows Sony will launch first so they're trying to preemptively soften the impact and calibrate their PR position by comments such as this one.
Yep, wonder what he meant with that. I have no idea, but I like it lol.
I guess a streaming box would probably be "easier" to create than a 7nm Pro version of a 7nm next-gen base console.
I'm most excited about his bold statement on power. This won't be another Xbox One reveal.
At this point Id guess they might have two versions, one traditional online & disc-based, one streaming only, possibly pushing the streamer with deals or even selling it cheaper.
Why would it be a bad idea? Or PS5 having BC?
Obviously it would be great.
Maybe MS will just do a base model and an X model on day one that's priced higher so they can guarantee they have a box that has more juice than the competition? I dunno.
If Sony launch 2019, MS will launch 2019. Having the sales momentum against them giving a one year advantage to Sony is just sales suicide.
Because someone above said it won't work out for MS and I've yet to see anyone explain why that's the case.
Microsoft probably wanted to get out in front of all the next gen rumour talk because it's all only focused on the PS5 right now. They do have an incentive to launch earlier than 2020 because the One just hasn't done that great, but they'd also need to not piss off all those X owners.
I don't think it matters. There aren't a bajillion of X owners and those that bought X probably wouldn't mind upgrading to the next-gen console anyway.
That was in reference to forward compatibility I believe. Which is a terrible idea for obvious reasons. I really doubt it will happen on any kind of scale anyway .
This is what I felt. Sony must be ready to announce their new console at this year's E3 if MS stated this.
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