If Scorpio isn't a mass market console, what is its strategic goal?
Is it a way of rebranding Microsoft as the powerful box that doesn't sell like the PS3?
Even the Pro can't compete with the PS4 slim. Games are launching with negligible Pro Enhancements, etc. This is coming from the market leader.
So, let me get this straight...
people in here actually think that
- 10% more CPU Power
- 50% more GPU Power
- 50% more RAM
- 50% more Bandwidth
- UHD Blu-ray instead of a regular Drive
in comparison to a PS4 Pro will come at no extra cost whatsoever?
So, let me get this straight...
people in here actually think that
- 10% more CPU Power
- 50% more GPU Power
- 50% more RAM
- 50% more Bandwidth
- UHD Blu-ray instead of a regular Drive
in comparison to a PS4 Pro will come at no extra cost whatsoever?
This is a stunt
We get that point. I think a lot of people are struggling to understand why so much hype was put on the Scorpio to begin with if this was never meant to take over the Xbox line. They've been building hype for this thing for over a year and saying this is the console they built by listening to the gamers. Scorpio is the only thing I think Xbox execs were talking about rather than new games for customers that already bought an Xbox One. MS can't just point out that this is a premium console and point towards an Xbox One S when there's backlash over the price.
Again, I also refuse to believe Geoff would just spit out a number without certainty that it's true. It's probably going to be valued and worth at $499, but I can see why you're all worried about it selling at that number. Consoles don't move well past $400.
Consoles dont drop in price by $100 every year. This console uses premium parts so its getting a premium price.
People who care about quality and visual fidelity. You know, the type of people picking up a console that costs twice as much just to play the games looking slightly better.Who the fuck watches movies on a disc these days?
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This is a marketing stunt.
Also is it REALLY a mic drop moment if it's announced at $400?
I mean it's either going to be that, $450 or $500. a mic drop would be $350
It's like people forgot the Xbox one launched at $499 and still sold close to 1 million consoles its opening month in the US. That was also with being a weaker console to the competition. Now it's the strongest. I don't really see the problem, even though I hoped for Scorpio to be $399 myself.
Man people are going to have a fucking meltdown once they reveal the price.
He basically says 'unless something changes today'...
Its 399, above 399 is suicide
But what about their E3 conference in 2013.
Man people are going to have a fucking meltdown once they reveal the price.
Man people are going to have a fucking meltdown once they reveal the price.
Perfect price point to me. When did gaf become so cheap?
Pro is sold at a profit from day one. The extra CPU and GPU power comes from a higher clock, not a bigger chip.
It is possible, especially if Ms is willing to take a small hit to deliver this box for $399
I feel like I'm reading a thread full of climate deniers.
So, let me get this straight...
people in here actually think that
- 10% more CPU Power
- 50% more GPU Power
- 50% more RAM
- 50% more Bandwidth
- UHD Blu-ray instead of a regular Drive
in comparison to a PS4 Pro will come at no extra cost whatsoever?
So, let me get this straight...
people in here actually think that
- 10% more CPU Power
in comparison to a PS4 Pro will come at no extra cost whatsoever?
There's a difference between what they or you want and what hardware components + R&D cost in order to stay somewhat profitable.
Geoff is cunt trying to kill the hype
You don't set a controlled leak that gets a negative reaction, only to then put the worries you created in the first place at ease in your presentation. That makes no sense for marketing.
Man people are going to have a fucking meltdown once they reveal the price.