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BlackBerry had plenty of reasons to tank. But as a loyal blackberry user I think their biggest downfall was still insisting on premium apple like prices after the tides turned and they were in a distant second. Android came around ad blackberry was done. Xbox here is not in a position to demand more and I'd argue even the same as PlayStation. They need to incentivize people into their ecosystem.

@Alpha-2002 just because they are denying things doesn't make them untrue. They have lost my trust. It isn't exactly like Sam's is some internet weirdo. I believe he is informed on the things he is talking about.

@BlueOcean I don't even like PlayStation but would be buying one based on your pricing structure. Xbox needs to buy their way to victory this gen or I assume people will go the PS5/switch combo route.

@BlueOcean $100 cheaper than the PSD AD is not enough especially when the S is AD as well.

Series X / PS5 500
PSD AD 400
Series S 250

@KelticDevil thanks for caring just enough to comment.

$250 max. Otherwise I'm just going to miss xbox this generation. I should say I'm going to pass on Xbox because I'm not sure I'll be missing anything.

Who knew BING maps was a thing?

@StrangeBit I regret not buying a one s ad Canadian for 179 during Christmas season. I assumed there would be plenty on sale in 2020.

wish someone would make a batman animated series game. maybe for the switch if xbox and ps gamers aren't into it... but I grew up on the 90s cartoon. At least Im getting Samurai Jack.

@Jaxx420 "They are very averse to hardware from other nations sadly"

Sounds racist to me.... Who cares, I love sushi.

Xbox better open their wallets and get back to being first for DLC or buy some exclusives like a new soul caliber. Anything at this point.

Free GOLD will still lure me in and make Sea of Thieves free to play.

I guess PS4 won 2020. I would have thought xbox basically dropping support of the one a while back meant for sure there would be games ready in 2020. I mean I thought they had games just sitting waiting for the series x since before the pandemic. And I thought PlayStation was wasting two huge hits on their soon to be out of date console. Man I got lots of things wrong. Phil had a good poker face because that is really pathetic news. If the x doesn't undercut the PS then I don't know whose going to be buying a system before 2021

I'm more shocked a forza wasn't ready. Perhaps they are waiting to get the tech right before they launch it as a games as a service

I guess I'm going to have to apologize to all the Nintendo fanboys. What a waste of a year.

@Mckilmer thank you. I'm hoping for wireless local play for switch but if not I'll play it on my series x/s

I don't have an Xbox anymore. Waiting for switch. Any feedback on what the game plays like.

At this point being not impressed with xbox showcase it is the free online that is making me consider a series s or series x. If online is paid I'll likely not buy anything.

@mousieone not exactly the same thing as the GameCube adapter and controllers were even more scarce than pro controllers. I do have a few but I don't think it's comparable to what Nintendo did in the past and what xbox is doing now.

@Tharsman Wii let me use GameCube controllers. Wii u let me use Wii motes. Switch made me use joy cons which drift. Epic but maybe I too was just spoiled.

I wasn't exactly thrilled my Wii u pro controllers wouldn't work with my switch. Could Nintendo not give a bone to the lowest selling Nintendo console owners. I like Microsofts approach but I do admit it's probably the thing to do, like free online, when youre in third position.

@Octane only reason I have it is because it came discounted with Mario maker. Will not renew.

@Octane maybe cheaper. But I figure price per game which allows online play is about the same ratio. It works out. But even still xbox let's me party chat, gives me deals on games, gives me new free games and let's me message and invite people to my games. The price tricks you into thinking it's a good deal.

@Octane Nintendo has a handful of games which have online yet the get compelled to share for online. Where as at least in Microsoft's case the majority of their games have some online component. Even if Nintendo follows suit the online should have been free to begin with. My personal opinion though is that Nintendo is the greediest company when they feel like they are in a position of power. So I wouldn't hold my breath.

@MAC26 I like your preference for arcade like games.

I really only care if the resolutions are bumped and we have x enhancements again.

@kuliddar PlayStation is about as user friendly as Nintendo. As cocky too. If I am right the only reason this is a thing from Microsoft is because they are trailing big time. As long as PlayStation and Nintendo feel they have their fans they will continue to screw them financially. Same way PlayStation won't include backward compatibility or won't discount the possibility of selling ps4 remaster for the ps5

Call of duty 2, modern warfare, black ops series x enhanced

@NEStalgia there's a good chance PlayStation will simply remain a paid service while xbox is free. The complete reverse of the ps3 360 gen

@HotGoomba Star Wars is over rated by fanboys... is that bad. This will be my first Star Wars lego experience though

@IronMan30 of the games they gave you how much would it cost to repurchase the ones you actually play. Games with Gold gives some really old games which are often heavily discounted.

But xbox got The Tourist so could Switch get Battletoads? That's a fair trade

If somehow I can play 360 modern warfare games 4 player split screen in 4k 60fps I will throw my money at them.

I would like to point out as a Nintendo fan I will be so upset if this turns out true but my switch games are not backward compatible with switch 2. In fact I'll likely not buy another system which isn't as user friendly.

@PretendWorking nothing wrong with begging. Switch voice chat might suck but I have four switches to lan party perfect game with.

For the love of God please please port sea of thieves to Nintendo Switch.

Cel shaded! switch?

I wish the current call of duty would get the bump up to max pc settings

This is better news then Nintendo had all day.

My four switches are all set up at a desk for lan parties and never leaves the house.

@Jaxx420 with the extra monies I save from free online I will be upgrading to a series x instead of a series s

@BlueOcean I absolutely loath the Nintendo defense force. I have given Nintendo at minimum 10k in my life. You should be allowed to be critical when spending your hard earned money. People watch bad movies all the time and critique it after complaining about wasting $10! But somehow you have to just be happy with anything Nintendo give you at the $60 range.

I'm a fan but I wish there really was a Nintendo seal of quality.

@WesEds can you give some examples of Microsoft pushing you to do something.

Personally I think such a push would end their videogame business. For those who already have gamepass there wouldn't be an issue but there's tons of people who don't have gamepass and would just go buy a ps5

Xbox isn't in any position to do anything that jeopardizes their business. Playstation might have the good will to get by with such practices. Xbox not so much.

@Richnj that's true. I should set mine up.

Hoping it's free to see my Nintendo friends justify their now pricey laggy online service.

Can't wait for Lockhart and free online gaming.

@Richnj Microsoft is one of the most pro consumer companies. So let's not go off the deep end just yet.

I hope online is free. I don't need game pass. I just buy f1 each year and one Ea sports game. Free sea of thieves would be awesome

I wish the same level of detail could go into a train simulator

Take away the games with Gold and just make online free. The only thing you need to pay for is gamepass.

I hate xbox. They've added nothing to gaming. Go Nintendo.