Verge: Xbox E3 teasers contain hidden Project Scorpio messages (and sick PS4 burns)

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Wax Free Vanilla said:
I'd buy one if the 10 means it has the ability to run Windows 10 and function like a PC, play PC and Xbox games, etc

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Me too. It's the one thing that would make me buy a console.
 
Salty Hippo said:
I also think it will be 399, but saying this is obvious in any way and saying things like "lololol PR working wonders" it's a huge stretch and your insistence on that makes you sound like you're setting up the ground for some concern trolling if it turns out to be more than that.

I don't think 399 or 499 will make much difference for the "console race". I don't think there is even a race anymore. Scorpio is not a new generation, they don't need to price it competitively with the Pro and potentially sell it a loss when the vast majority of consoles sold are still the old SKUs. Sony has won the mind share this generation and it will take a huge fuck up from them for that to change. Microsoft should just focus on being successful on their own terms.
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Primethius said:
Concern trolling? Whatever dude. I'm a sales guy. If they price it above $399, I'll call them out for it because they won't have learned jack from the beginning of this generation. I don't really care if it looks like "concern trolling" to some passer-by Xbox fans who can't handle even a little bit of critique.

But luckily, it won't be above $399 because MS today isn't the same MS that started this gen off.
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The funny thing about this sub-discussion is that you're both absolutely spot on.
 
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Y'all know who you are.

I mean, I'm not even sure if the info is true but come on guys.

No games? You do realize that there are many third party games that are bigger than any publishers first party line up several times over right? Nirolak knows what I'm talkin about. I tried forever to find your post about this bro but I failed... Could be remembering what mod made the post wrong as well but I know it was one of you.

And that most third party exclusive content is garbage and is absolutely not going to make up for being able to play the entirety of the game at a better fidelity...

Or maybe you do know this and that's why you are salty?
 
I hope MS has some new awesome games to announce, if they want to get cocky again. I don't mind it if they have some stellar games in the pipeline.
 
EvB said:
Do you know what a shill is?

Because you are likely to be one more than Albert Penello was
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Merriam-Webster​ suggests it's "one who makes a sales pitch or serves as a promoter" but that's wrong apparently. Is that you, Penello?
 
scream said:
Real success? maybe. catch up with the PS4? only if they give it away for free.
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People just tend to buy whatever console is better for third-parties and if Scorpio's the best, I can't see why not, this generation is far from over.
Though Switch is gen 9 already.
 
gaming_noob said:
I hope MS has some new awesome games to announce, if they want to get cocky again. I don't mind it if they have some stellar games in the pipeline.
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They need some great games and I'm rooting for them to surprise us. MS badly needs a studio(s) capable of delivering games like Naughty Dog.

I'm hoping they have a few completely unannounced games to show off that really blow us away. kinda getting tried of the Halo/Forza/GoW meme. they need to start putting out content to buck that trend.
 
SocksAndShoes said:
Jeff from Giantbomb had the theory that XBOX division went to the higher ups and basically said "look guys, if we want to be competitive with Sony we're going to have to sell this thing at $399 and lose money to gain mindshare."

If that's true, then wow. MS is not playing around when it comes to gaining that good will back. Now I just hope they're not banking on Sea of Thieves and Crackdown 3 to be their only flagship titles. They need a steady production of 1st party games if Scorpio is going to succeed in NA and globally.
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That wasn't a theory. It was him going "I wish Xbox would do this, because then things would be interesting". Theory implies having evidence.
 
AerialAir said:
People just tend to buy whatever console is better for third-parties and if Scorpio's the best, I can't see why not, this generation is far from over.
Though Switch is gen 9 already.
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The casuals will go for whichever is cheaper. The PS4 Slim and X1 Slim will make up the lions share of the their respective company's console sales.
 
Bookoo said:
Could that also be the release date 10-13-17?
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Maybe is from the bible:

Romans 10:13-17

13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

16 But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.
 
Gator86 said:
Merriam-Webster​ suggests it's "one who makes a sales pitch or serves as a promoter" but that's wrong apparently. Is that you, Penello?
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the first definition is

a : one who acts as a decoy (as for a pitchman or gambler

also
an accomplice of a confidence trickster or swindler who poses as a genuine customer to entice or encourage others.

a person who pretends to give an impartial endorsement of something in which they themselves have an interest.

or
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shill

I wish I was Penello, not only does he have a cool italian sounding name, but he also already has a Scorpio
 
Gator86 said:
Merriam-Webster​ suggests it's "one who makes a sales pitch or serves as a promoter" but that's wrong apparently. Is that you, Penello?
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you can't be a shill of the very own company you (knowingly and openly) work for by definition

but this doesn't surprise me at all.
you also use the wrong definition of lie
 
Those saying Scorpio specs, intent was revealed before the PS4 Pro specs...you sure?

Just threads on here have the Pro specs out in April 2016, I dont see anything about Scorpio specs out before then....

Remember it was the codenamed Neo before it was officially named Pro.

https://www.giantbomb.com/articles/sources-the-upgraded-playstation-4-is-codenamed-ne/1100-5437/

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2016-sonys-plan-for-playstation-4k-neo-revealed

Edit: Not saying MS saw the specs and made last minute changes but, the Neo specs were out before Scorpios IIRC.

Didnt Sony and MS make last minute changes to the amount of ram before launching PS4 and XBO? Might be remembering that one wrong...
 
So... Microsoft recently revealed Windows 10 S, a version of Windows that only runs Windows Store apps but you can pay to upgrade to the full version. Could it be that Xbox 10 S runs Windows 10 S out of the box and you can pay a fee to upgrade to full Windows too?
 
Musky_Cheese said:
What is your point. He/she said they (Microsoft) announce Scorpio before rumored Pro specs. That's not true. And every post or laughing gif doesn't dispute that.

Never suggested that Microsoft copied or one upped Sony based on pro specs. Simply said that pro rumored specs (ps4k) and info were out before Microsoft officially said anything.
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So what's the point in you saying that if not to suggest that? My point was simple. It doesn't matter who said what first. What was rumored or leaked first. They were both working on something with different agendas.
 
Has anyone at Microsoft actually confirmed they'll keep the codename "Scorpio" as the name of the actual console? I love the name and actually hope they keep it. There's already a ton of awareness regarding the name, I think MS would be kinda nutty to drop it.

Also, chances we'll get a price and release date? Pretty good I think?
 
chronic_archaic said:
No games argument is stupid. Xbox gets every single title that sells a fuckton, and better hardware means better games!
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They still need more than just 3rd party games, that's what people are saying. Xbox has been severely lacking in 1st party titles and I hope they come back strong this year.
 
Not trusting them with consoles until they prove that they won't cancel most of their interesting announcements before release.

Besides, my xbox one hasn't even really been turned on since they've been releasing most MS games on PC, so probably a waste to buy one anyway.
 
EvB said:
the first definition is

a : one who acts as a decoy (as for a pitchman or gambler

also
an accomplice of a confidence trickster or swindler who poses as a genuine customer to entice or encourage others.

a person who pretends to give an impartial endorsement of something in which they themselves have an interest.

or
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shill

I wish I was Penello, not only does he have a cool italian sounding name, but he also already has a Scorpio
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So the other definition is not valid apparently. Sure, man, y'all love companies so much. A MS employee was on an enthusiast message board making factually inaccurate claims about their product and that is apparently totally fine.
 
ya'll buying 4k tvs now too ;)

that tv thread about to get a lot busier. hope that tcl lcd is as good as advertised for the price.
 
Gator86 said:
So the other definition is not valid apparently. Sure, man, y'all love companies so much. A MS employee was on an enthusiast message board making factually inaccurate claims about their product and that is apparently totally fine.
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Just pointing out you can't really be a shill when you identify yourself as working for that company.
 
Please be $399-$349! Learn from your mistakes and successes MS! The 360 and Xbox One S did well with an entry level price skew.
 
a lot of this stuff honestly seems like people are grasping at straws and trying to read into something that isn't really there, we'll find out for sure in just a few more days though
 
Still going to wait and see what the state of their games are going forward but I can honestly say that if it releases at $399 I'll be interested. My current gaming PC is long in the tooth and it would simply be more economical for me to buy into Scorpio to ensure I get all of the play anywhere titles I want rather than upgrade my PC. Gives me time to put money aside to do a mammoth PC upgrade later.

But if they go through E3 and the only thing that interests me is Crackdown 3 (assuming it makes an appearance), I don't know if I'll be quite as enthused.
 
$600 is also > $400.

man, the scorpio will make xbox the king of console power again, but its alleged higher price tag is makin me not want it no more. i also don't think it'll outperform the Ps4 sales-wise because of this either.

not saying it doesn't have a chance at success, but it doesn't have a chance at beating Ps4.
 
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