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[IDKFA]

1) Allegedly, Microsoft are working on Xbox OS, which could run on handhelds and consoles.
2) Microsoft have promised a new home console.

Microsoft promise lots of things and then backtrack. If the market isn't there for a new Xbox console then Microsoft aren't going to piss away money on one, regardless of what's been said in the past.

A handheld seems more likely than a home console.

 

[Parazels]

Microsoft promise lots of things and then backtrack. If the market isn't there for a new Xbox console then Microsoft aren't going to piss away money on one, regardless of what's been said in the past.

A handheld seems more likely than a home console.

Indeed, Spencer Phil likes to promise abstract good things.
But Parker Sarah promised a new and much more powerful Xbox. It's impossible to misunderstand her words!

 

[RetroGamingUK]

Indeed, Spencer Phil likes to promise abstract good things.
But Parker Sarah promised a new and much more powerful Xbox. It's impossible to misunderstand her words!

Could be a console.

Could be an “Xbox” branded desktop PC

Very vague considering all the rumours

 

[CliffBronger]

I have just checked amazon uk and they seem to have stock.

Xbox series X
700+ bought in past month
Xbox series S
2K+ bought in past month

 

[IDKFA]

Indeed, Spencer Phil likes to promise abstract good things.
But Parker Sarah promised a new and much more powerful Xbox. It's impossible to misunderstand her words!

Could be a console.

Could be an “Xbox” branded desktop PC

Very vague considering all the rumours

I'm with Retro on this one. It'll most likely be a console/PC hybrid with a lot of thrid party manufacturers.

I can't see Microsoft going back to the traditional console model. It's cost them too much money.

 

[SteadyEvo]

I’m guessing the disc XSX is now out of production in favor of the white digital version which may be lagging behind on stock shipments in some places.

Microsoft and Sony both clearly signaling their intentions to go all-digital future with the white XSX and PS5 Pro.

Looks that way huh?

Can't say I'm too upset. Xbox is a gamepass machine and Nintendo is still physical. Sony... their digital policies suck so if they go that route I'm out.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Don't tell me you had to do @adamsapple 's dirty work.

 

[ExtendEmbraceExtinguish]

I’m expecting nextbox announcement. Not sure what to expect boring next gen console or oem.

 

[TheGodfather07]

Could be a console.

Could be an “Xbox” branded desktop PC

Very vague considering all the rumours

It's not gonna be a console. I struggle to see why Microsoft would bother. Without exclusive games, it would be a monumental flop and sell less than 20m units lifetime.

 

[laynelane]

The prospect of one of the major platform holders not having an option to buy hardware that plays physical media is frightening for me.

It’s the reason I don’t “buy” PC games.

I only tend to buy games where the full game is playable from the disc.

Same. I get that Steam, GoG, etc. are reliable, but I buy physical - always have and always will.

 

[xrnzaaas]

This looks like making further steps in their slow retreat from the console business. They started with the markets where Xbox had the abysmal share compared to PlayStation and now they're moving on to others.

 

[Banjo64]

The drip drab strangulation suits no one. Should just restrict Series X sales to MS.com and sell Series S in brick and mortar stores and confirm this in a statement.

 

[poppabk]

It's not gonna be a console. I struggle to see why Microsoft would bother. Without exclusive games, it would be a monumental flop and sell less than 20m units lifetime.

If they make a profit on each one, why not?