Summary: Microsoft sees PlayStation and Nintendo as children in the playground of video games. Hardly a threat. They know that neither have the resources to cause any lasting damage in the industry.
Their more concerned with the flounderings of companies like Facebook, Google and Amazon. All three of which have proven to be completely out of touch with the market. Bonus mention is Tencent which may also be considered a threat.
The rumors about "PS5 outselling Series X 2:1!!!!" are officially dead. And good riddance. Console war toxicity has been especially insufferable this gen.
I'm not big on console sales figures, as it mainly leads to unnecessary console wars, but I will give credit where it's due. Xbox is doing a great job so far.
Keep up the great work Microsoft. The Series consoles have been killing it.
@UltimateOtaku91 I see, but I mean... I don't really see that as a bad thing.
I get to play AAA games for free under my subscription, and if I want to play them earlier, or if it doesn't come to GP, I buy the game at launch.
In addition, for smaller devs, they get more exposure, and GP members get to play more games that they otherwise wouldn't.. Both sides benefit. Don't see much of a problem with that.
Starfield, Halo Infinite, Forza 5, Fable, Elder scrolls 6, Avowed, etc. to name a few, all beg to differ. Not counting the previous AAA titles that made their way to the service.
Despite the lower numbers compared to the competition, Xbox deserves credit for doing better in one year than the previous gen Xbox did in it's entire lifetime. Gamepass is an amazing deal for gamers and Japan looks to respect that. I'm sure a this point those sales will only grow. This doesn't include how many people play Gamepass on PC and mobile as well. Overall good news for Team Xbox, I'm looking forward to seeing what amazing games come out this year for the green team.
Irrelevant to me. I'll be thoroughly enjoying it either way. And besides... Consistent 60 fps as a standard with quality mode is more than enough for me. 120fps is icing on the cake. DF is being bit picky at this point. Download the game yourself when it drops and come to your own conclusions.
It's a racing game. If you get bored of it, play something else.
I don't understand the kids who are so bent on "the need to beat the game as soon as possible". Forza was never designed that way. You race a little bit, play another game, them come back to it. It's always been that laid back road trip game I always go back to. There's no "end goal". You unlock cars and drive em. If you need more depth in your game, or a "sense of progression", pick up an RPG.
Glad to see that the Sony ponies are out in full force on this article. For the rest of the Sony community that's actually touched some grass, I'm glad you all got to enjoy the game early. Looks super fun and I can't wait to get it day and date on Gamepass.
Loving my experience so far with this game. The jokes land and the gameplay is solid. I'm actually shocked with how charming it is too. Great job to the Psychonauts team.
Fanboys: "Come on Xbox release the price! Don't wait on Sony!!" Also fanboys: "If it's more expensive than PS5 it's DOA!"
They're waiting on Sony to release their price first, so they can undercut. It's a genius marketing strategy, and scolding them for it because people are impatient isn't going to make them move faster.
Be patient... If you can wait an entire year for the next-gen consoles, you can wait 60 more days for the price reveals.
People can whine about the Xbox One version all they want. The fact is, they already made the Xbox One version and its not being removed any time soon, so people will have to accept it.
That being said, there is always the possibility that they can have the two versions, but over time keep adding next-gen updates to the Series X version. RTX on the XSX version is a good example. The better framerate and resolution of textures is also worth it for me to get the best version on Series X. This is apparently a 10 year project as well, so after release I predict this will still be one of the greatest games ever released, in spite of all the backlash.
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Re: Halo Live-Action Series Will Show Master Chief's Face
Leave it to live action shows to completely ruin video games.
Re: Nintendo Switch Hit 'Road96' Is Coming To Xbox This April
I'll wait for it to show up on Gamepass.
Re: PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya Is Still Keen To Team Up With Xbox
Good to see them still be on good terms. Would be awesome to see them finally work on scalebound.
Re: Xbox Boss 'Trusts' Nintendo & PlayStation, More Concerned About 'Other Tech Competitors'
Summary: Microsoft sees PlayStation and Nintendo as children in the playground of video games. Hardly a threat. They know that neither have the resources to cause any lasting damage in the industry.
Their more concerned with the flounderings of companies like Facebook, Google and Amazon. All three of which have proven to be completely out of touch with the market. Bonus mention is Tencent which may also be considered a threat.
Re: Dying Light 2 Xbox File Size Is Reportedly More Than Double PS5's
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Re: Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition Gets A Surprise Release On Xbox
Japanese games like this is exactly what the Xbox needed. Great job. Keep em coming.
Re: Phil Spencer Discusses Xbox Series X|S Sales, Over 12 Million Reportedly Shipped So Far
The rumors about "PS5 outselling Series X 2:1!!!!" are officially dead. And good riddance. Console war toxicity has been especially insufferable this gen.
Re: Phil Spencer Discusses Xbox Series X|S Sales, Over 12 Million Reportedly Shipped So Far
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Re: Phil Spencer Discusses Xbox Series X|S Sales, Over 12 Million Reportedly Shipped So Far
I'm not big on console sales figures, as it mainly leads to unnecessary console wars, but I will give credit where it's due. Xbox is doing a great job so far.
Keep up the great work Microsoft. The Series consoles have been killing it.
Re: Nobody Saves The World Extended Gameplay Revealed, Coming To Xbox Game Pass
@UltimateOtaku91 I see, but I mean... I don't really see that as a bad thing.
I get to play AAA games for free under my subscription, and if I want to play them earlier, or if it doesn't come to GP, I buy the game at launch.
In addition, for smaller devs, they get more exposure, and GP members get to play more games that they otherwise wouldn't.. Both sides benefit. Don't see much of a problem with that.
Re: Nobody Saves The World Extended Gameplay Revealed, Coming To Xbox Game Pass
@UltimateOtaku91 "Yeah the big AAA games"
Starfield, Halo Infinite, Forza 5, Fable, Elder scrolls 6, Avowed, etc. to name a few, all beg to differ. Not counting the previous AAA titles that made their way to the service.
Re: Forza Horizon 5 Surpasses 15 Million Players Worldwide
Another homerun for Playground games. Excellent win for the Xbox team.
Re: OG Xbox Creator 'Feared It Was All Over' At The Xbox One Launch
Don Mattrick was the one guy who could've single handedly killed the Xbox brand. Kicking him off the the Xbox team was the best decision they've made.
Re: Xbox Made Progress In Japan Last Year, Despite Being Heavily Outsold By PS5
Despite the lower numbers compared to the competition, Xbox deserves credit for doing better in one year than the previous gen Xbox did in it's entire lifetime. Gamepass is an amazing deal for gamers and Japan looks to respect that. I'm sure a this point those sales will only grow. This doesn't include how many people play Gamepass on PC and mobile as well. Overall good news for Team Xbox, I'm looking forward to seeing what amazing games come out this year for the green team.
Re: Is It Worth Buying An Xbox One In 2022?
No. Just get an Xbox Series S. It does everything a Xbox one does but better, aside from not having a disc drive.
Re: Xbox Dev Mode Accounts Were Disabled By Mistake, Suggests Microsoft
In short, Microsoft is like "It's just a prank bro".
Re: MSI Is Launching Its Very First 4K, 144Hz Xbox Edition Monitor
Nice idea, but my Samsung CX will do just fine. Thanks.
Buying an expensive monitor for your gaming console is one of the dumbest ideas I've seen yet. Just buy a 4k TV... Way better bang for your buck.
Re: Xbox Game Pass For PC Was Too Confusing Of A Name, Says Microsoft
Yup a good change. Hated that "Xbox for PC" branding.
Re: Random: Xbox Fan Wins $4,000 Custom Series X Bundle, But Fails To Claim It In Time
The kid was too lazy to check his own email. It's his own fault he missed out. A very expensive lesson learned.
Re: Halo Infinite Lead Narrative Designer Leaves 343 To Join Riot Games
They've done a phenomenal job with Infinite. Wishing them the best of luck with their future endeavors.
Re: Digital Foundry Calls Halo Infinite 'A Brilliant Game', But With Numerous Tech Issues
Irrelevant to me. I'll be thoroughly enjoying it either way. And besides... Consistent 60 fps as a standard with quality mode is more than enough for me. 120fps is icing on the cake. DF is being bit picky at this point. Download the game yourself when it drops and come to your own conclusions.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think Halo Infinite's Metacritic Score Will Be?
84-87 for me. Not taking into account the inevitable review bombing from the wave of angry salty Xbox hating trolls.
Re: Video: Here It Is, Halo Infinite's Official Launch Trailer Has Arrived
So hyped. Xbox fans are eating well this holiday season.
Re: Some Forza Fans Say They're Getting 'Bored' With Horizon 5 Already
It's a racing game. If you get bored of it, play something else.
I don't understand the kids who are so bent on "the need to beat the game as soon as possible". Forza was never designed that way. You race a little bit, play another game, them come back to it. It's always been that laid back road trip game I always go back to. There's no "end goal". You unlock cars and drive em. If you need more depth in your game, or a "sense of progression", pick up an RPG.
Re: 343 Confirms Halo's Legendary Multiplayer Announcer Won't Be In Halo Infinite's BTB Mode
A complete non-issue. Barely an inconvience.
But I'm sure some basement dweller will get his panties in a knot over this.
Re: Xbox Game Studios' Deathloop Becomes One Of The Highest Reviewed PS5 Games Of 2021
Glad to see that the Sony ponies are out in full force on this article.
For the rest of the Sony community that's actually touched some grass, I'm glad you all got to enjoy the game early. Looks super fun and I can't wait to get it day and date on Gamepass.
Re: Splitgate Team 'Triggers' Fans By Announcing It Will Have Forge Mode Before Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite without Forge is still a bigger game than Splitgate can ever be. As someone who enjoys playing Forge, I take no offense at all.
Re: Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer Preview Will Introduce Big Team Battle
Had a blast on the first flight. Excited for this one.
Re: Xbox Owners Are Falling Over Themselves With Praise For Psychonauts 2
Loving my experience so far with this game. The jokes land and the gameplay is solid. I'm actually shocked with how charming it is too. Great job to the Psychonauts team.
Re: 343 Industries Explains The Lack Of Halo Infinite Campaign Footage
@Chaudy
Always got to be the troll monkey in the corner with the most garbage takes.
Re: Here It Is, The Official Forza Horizon 5 Map
Really excited for the next Forza series. Going to be one of my favorite games on the Series X.
Re: Heads Up, Halo Infinite's File Size Is Likely Going To Be Huge On Xbox
Good. I have my 1TB expansion card. I'm ready.
Re: Xbox Marketing Lead: We'll Share Series X Price When We're Ready
Fanboys: "Come on Xbox release the price! Don't wait on Sony!!"
Also fanboys: "If it's more expensive than PS5 it's DOA!"
They're waiting on Sony to release their price first, so they can undercut. It's a genius marketing strategy, and scolding them for it because people are impatient isn't going to make them move faster.
Be patient... If you can wait an entire year for the next-gen consoles, you can wait 60 more days for the price reveals.
Re: Talking Point: Should The Xbox One Version Of Halo Infinite Be Scrapped?
People can whine about the Xbox One version all they want. The fact is, they already made the Xbox One version and its not being removed any time soon, so people will have to accept it.
That being said, there is always the possibility that they can have the two versions, but over time keep adding next-gen updates to the Series X version. RTX on the XSX version is a good example. The better framerate and resolution of textures is also worth it for me to get the best version on Series X. This is apparently a 10 year project as well, so after release I predict this will still be one of the greatest games ever released, in spite of all the backlash.
Can't wait to grab this and play it at launch.