splattered
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As long as they continue to make and support Xbox hardware I don't even care? As long as they continue to make new games I enjoy playing it doesn't matter to me whether they are exclusive or not.
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Phil Spencer: announcement this week
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FoxMcChief
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Skifi28
Member
No need, probably still in denial. But next week is going to be quite the rude awakening.
SlimeGooGoo
Banned
What is the surprise here anyway?
Microsoft has been moving from a product company to a service company for more than a decade.
Them abandoning Windows Phone and embracing Android is just another proof of that.
With Xbox is no different, their long-term plans were always of turning Xbox into a service sooner or later.
In previous interviews they made it clear they were never opposed to launching their games on other platforms.
My guess is that when cloud becomes the norm, they will go all-out on exclusivity again.
Microsoft has been moving from a product company to a service company for more than a decade.
Them abandoning Windows Phone and embracing Android is just another proof of that.
With Xbox is no different, their long-term plans were always of turning Xbox into a service sooner or later.
In previous interviews they made it clear they were never opposed to launching their games on other platforms.
My guess is that when cloud becomes the norm, they will go all-out on exclusivity again.
Stuart360
Member
Negotiator101
Member
Thanks for clearing all that up, no point them saying anything next week as you've laid out their road map.
VaultBoy101
Member
#JusticeForMattrick
(Not really though, fuck him too)
(Not really though, fuck him too)
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Xion_Stellar
People should stop referencing data that makes me feel uncomfortable because games get ported to platforms I don't like
They need to consult their PR team to make their announcements sound less bad.
MisterXDTV
Member
What are you talking about?
They killed the PS5 version of Starfield a few months ago to gain market share...
Now they are porting it back to PS5...
They bought the Indiana Jones exclusive and now they are bringing it to Playstation
LOL
Keep dreaming it's all part of their plan.... LOL
DJ12
Member
So let's say the unthinkable happens and starfield releases in a fixed state and playstation bros buy it.
You think that bank will satisfy MS. Get real pal. They will quickly get everything ready for playstation.
Worst thing that can happen for xbros is MSs shit selling reasonably well.
Jimmy_liv
Member
This is exactly what will be said but once that door has been opened.....it's only a matter of time.
Plus, nobody would buy into the xbox ecosystem because, like with gamepass, everyone will just shrug and think 'ill wait for it to come to Ps5' thus damaging sales still further until there is no choice but just to become 3rd party.
It really is the beginning of the end for xbox.....which is shit because the games industry needs a competative environment to thrive.
Killjoy-NL
Member
What else is left for MS?
Negotiator101
Member
It’s wild out here…
WTF! If that person is an adult then he needs help, that's actually pretty sad.
They’ve probably got a team of MBAs inventing the “strategy” right now. And when that one doesn’t work they’ll invent another one.
It’s really not good.
In a better world MS would be 10%+/- of market share with Sony (so, either somewhat ahead of the other) and both would be doing well enough to thrive but also be pushed strongly to compete with each other and offer better games and tech.
I know Sony are doing well but they have badly needed a stronger competitor pushing back against them since the Xbox One launched and I feel they’re weakened in terms of variety and their focus on certain types of cinematic AAA games.
Stuart360
Member
None of that is confirmed yet. Thats what a rumour is, a rumour.
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Thousands of fans around the world. Maybe they'll start a go fund me.
IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
I honestly don't know.
Do you think if Starfield sold well on PS then that would mean nothing would be off the table? Forza, Halo and Gears all ported to PS? I find that hard to imagine.
Belthazar
Member
Them planning a special business event to announce their plans and vision for the future of Xbox can only mean one thing: those changed drastically. So, what I'm getting from this is that the news they'll share will be even bigger then the leaks suggest.
Insane to witness this happening in real time like this, will be a very slow week.
Insane to witness this happening in real time like this, will be a very slow week.
Did they buy the Indy exclusivity or Bethesda, because I think this game has been in dev for a while.
But I agree they changed plans in the last year or two.
Nydius
Member
Sure, if you neglect the fact that SIE is headquartered in San Mateo, California and they've basically dismantled most of their Japanese studios.
But ignoring that, how would it be any different than the Nintendo/Sega or Nintendo/Sony/Sega days when all the players were Japanese?
3liteDragon
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Gudji
Member
All of those but to be honest I think the biggest is the xbox one priced at 499 with kinect instead of console only at 299 or even 399 (and especially the always online bullshit 10 years ago).
Also despite having more exclusives than PS4 in the first few years of the generation most games were kinda crap and once sony gained pace it was over.
Gamepass just made people get used to not buying their games day one and the quality continued to not be there with a few exceptions here and there.
Mr Moose
Member
That pic is 3 years old, they are taking the piss.
MisterXDTV
Member
I think people that were cheering for MS to buy the whole industry to put Sony out of business were way dumber
Xbox hasn't been competitive for a decade with Sony
It was competitive for around 3 years because Sony put out a $600 console in 2006 to launch Blu-ray as a medium
Mr.Phoenix
Member
So like when it was just Nintendo, Sega, and the OG PlayStation?
Guessing you were born sometime after 2001.
Killjoy-NL
Member
Thousands compared to 100+M on 2 successful platforms.
ChorizoPicozo
Member
is clear that this was not a controlled leak.
it was suggested this decision was done by a lot of inner fight.
and the fact that the official announcement is going to take until next week, implies that maybe they are trying to spin the hell out if this to try not to look as bad.....but the damage is done. and is massive.... and growing
Nydius
Member
Feel free to be snarky all you like, these leaks have made it absolutely clear that they're transitioning to software.
Only a fool or a blind fanboy can look around at all the fires and think otherwise.
Represent.
Represent(ative) of bad opinions
Purple kingdom in shambles. Banned for THAT? lmao
Negotiator101
Member
that's a relief.
digoutyoursoul
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Hayabusabruh
Member
He will be in the other room playing Diablo.
Dr. Wilkinson
Member
Interesting times ahead! Xbox changing their strategy, PS5 Pro, and a next-gen Nintendo platform.
Gonna be a hell of a 2024!
Gonna be a hell of a 2024!
mansoor1980
Gold Member
People are blaming Phil, Don, or Satya for the fall of Xbox.
No one is blaming the man truly responsible.
OmegaSupreme
advanced basic bitch
Sounds great to me. This is the best outcome for all involved
Bernardougf
Member
As soon as MS releases its new AAA 10/10 game for all platforms and every new game from legacy IPs start showing improvements (HALO/GEARS) I fully expect a thank you from all xbox fans for saving you from your greed blinded selfs .... if not for us resisting this shit gamepass trojan horse idea and MS going third party you would be playing filler rushed shit for the rest of your lifes.
You are welcomed!
You are welcomed!
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IDKFA
I am Become Bilbo Baggins
Cut the price of both consoles with six months of GP free. Then, pay billions to third party publishers to ensure all their games are on GP day one?
They'd bleed money, but they'd increase console sales for a bit.
It's probably a good idea that I'm not in charge of Xbox.
TheUndeadGamer
Member
Yeah exactly. If Starfield had just lived up to the hype, than Xbox would be in this mess.People are blaming Phil, Don, or Satya for the fall of Xbox.
No one is blaming the man truly responsible.
