Lol, yeah thats it - everyones totally gunning for Microsoft.
Verge: Xbox E3 teasers contain hidden Project Scorpio messages (and sick PS4 burns)
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Lol, yeah thats it - everyones totally gunning for Microsoft.
JinjoUnchained
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Shaking my head. Does Microsoft really think that they can win back market share by winning the mid gen spec war? Consumers care about games, price, functionality, and ecosystem. Those who care that much about top of the line performance will mostly play on PC.
They need to show exclusives to rival Sony and demonstrate that Scorpio performance is drastically better on multiplats. Or a cool functionality hook that matters to consumers like the Nintendo Switch.
Also, I really hope that Flop War is not the modern Bit War.
They need to show exclusives to rival Sony and demonstrate that Scorpio performance is drastically better on multiplats. Or a cool functionality hook that matters to consumers like the Nintendo Switch.
Also, I really hope that Flop War is not the modern Bit War.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
God, console wars have gotten boring.
Calm Mind
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My blood pressure just went up reading this.
Choose wisely! Your online cred is real.
Not me. I still find it hard to believe MS would eat that big of a loss per unit to push this. Especially since their UWP strategy is clearly all about pushing Win10 while breaking with the convention of true console exclusives.
I'd love to see 400 though.
"It's not enough that I should win. Others should lose."
WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON?!
This is so painfully accurate. Great now I need a drink haha
I suspect that Amazon will have pre-orders for the Scorpio the moment it's announced at E3.
If they have the $399 SKU available (as opposed to a $450 or $500 2TB SKU) I'll order it on the spot.
Cthuluhoop
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Oh yeah $399 would be killer, but a man can only hope and pray.
Xbox 10 Spencer.
JayhawkerStL
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Microsoft is certainly heading into E3 with confidence. We'll see if they have a message and reveal that justifies the hype around Scorpio. It's definitely metric tons more hype than Sony generated around the PS4 Pro.
This further convinces me that once the reveal is live, we will see Microsoft position Scorpio as a new generation console. Maybe the last generation, but one that will feature Scorpio and PC exclusive content sooner than we think. While I originally believed that Crackdown 3 would be a Scorpio exclusive, that really doesn't make sense. Even with a launch that sells out their entire supply, that's still not enough consoles to really support the game.
But maybe that is the point. Crackdown 3 is the only game I have seen that might mobilize XB1 and former 360 users that have jumped to the PS4 to embrace Scorpio as their primary console. And honestly, as popular as Crackdown was, that might still be asking a lot. Not releasing CD3 to the XB1 might alienate gamers instead of drawing them in, as it kind of undercuts part of what Microsoft's vision of generationless consoles.
But there has to be some point, just like in PC gaming, where devs feel free to develop for higher end hardware, leaving the old hardware behind. But it will take third party publishers willing to develop for Scorpio and PS4 Pro exclusively before a new generation is actually born. And Microsoft is hoping the 6 > 4 will turn the tables on where gamers mindshare resides.
I think the odds are, Microsoft is willing to consider Scorpio a soft launch, with Scorpio 2 ready to go the moment Sony announces the PS5, again trying to beat Sony in the power race. Will Sony adopt Microsoft's generationless consoles? Because the Scorpio 2 may be even more attractive as a console that just rolls every game you are playing onto the new platform, with maybe even better performance.
I have no idea if this is going to work out well for Microsoft, but as loyal Xbox gamer, I like that they seem to be doubling down on gaming consoles going forward.
This further convinces me that once the reveal is live, we will see Microsoft position Scorpio as a new generation console. Maybe the last generation, but one that will feature Scorpio and PC exclusive content sooner than we think. While I originally believed that Crackdown 3 would be a Scorpio exclusive, that really doesn't make sense. Even with a launch that sells out their entire supply, that's still not enough consoles to really support the game.
But maybe that is the point. Crackdown 3 is the only game I have seen that might mobilize XB1 and former 360 users that have jumped to the PS4 to embrace Scorpio as their primary console. And honestly, as popular as Crackdown was, that might still be asking a lot. Not releasing CD3 to the XB1 might alienate gamers instead of drawing them in, as it kind of undercuts part of what Microsoft's vision of generationless consoles.
But there has to be some point, just like in PC gaming, where devs feel free to develop for higher end hardware, leaving the old hardware behind. But it will take third party publishers willing to develop for Scorpio and PS4 Pro exclusively before a new generation is actually born. And Microsoft is hoping the 6 > 4 will turn the tables on where gamers mindshare resides.
I think the odds are, Microsoft is willing to consider Scorpio a soft launch, with Scorpio 2 ready to go the moment Sony announces the PS5, again trying to beat Sony in the power race. Will Sony adopt Microsoft's generationless consoles? Because the Scorpio 2 may be even more attractive as a console that just rolls every game you are playing onto the new platform, with maybe even better performance.
I have no idea if this is going to work out well for Microsoft, but as loyal Xbox gamer, I like that they seem to be doubling down on gaming consoles going forward.
Yeah, I think it's random. I mean wouldn't they put it in Bing?
Primethius
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It won't. Like the $400+ predictions for price, you should take GAF opinions of what Scorpio will do in the market with a heavy grain of salt.
What are you shaking your head at, the system haven't even been properly revealed yet? Just wait a week...
Username doesn't check out. Lol.
AcademicSaucer
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$399 would bring the crowd that cares about graphics but doesnt want a PC for some reason.
RedlineRonin
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Unknown?
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Yeah it's kind of silly. We will see at E3 but if they don't back it up with new software and just go on about power then it's Mattrick level bafoonery.
get2sammyb
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It was always going to be $399. The whole "premium" schtick was specifically delivered to make people think it'll cost more, so it looks like a "bargain" when it's announced. But it was always going to be $399 from the start.
Lucent
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Yeah this is one reason why my xbox is largely neglected. Not many first party games. Currently multiplatform games are better on ps4. So hopefully they not only show that the Scorpio is a worthy upgrade, but they have some nice exclusives worth getting for it.
GHG
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As long as everything 3rd party comes to the PC so I can clean up the IQ and play at 60fps I couldn't give two hoots.
Lmao basically. I'm just gonna sit back and watch most of it. At least it will be entertaining.
*babycrying.gif*
I'll stop complaining when they give me reason to.
EekumBokum
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Man Gaming side is becoming really hard to read lately with all the console warrior bs. Some of the exchanges in this thread are embarassing.
Thinking about it now, $399 seems achievable considering the Pro did it a year ago. It would also be an insanely good decision considering that so many people are expecting a much higher price point, I know I was initially. Could be a proper megaton announcement.
Thinking about it now, $399 seems achievable considering the Pro did it a year ago. It would also be an insanely good decision considering that so many people are expecting a much higher price point, I know I was initially. Could be a proper megaton announcement.
My PS4 is making fun of my OG X1 and it most likely losing its spot in my main entertainment center.
Poor X1....stop it PS4....be nice.
Meanwhile, the Wii U is in my kid's room asking if it is getting a friend to hang out with on their dresser.
The gaming PC is just sitting there trying to rest....randomly telling the other 3 to shut up.
Poor X1....stop it PS4....be nice.
Meanwhile, the Wii U is in my kid's room asking if it is getting a friend to hang out with on their dresser.
The gaming PC is just sitting there trying to rest....randomly telling the other 3 to shut up.
Carpe Dumdum
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Make it 399 and I'll switch from the Pro. I've missed that controller, and I'd love to have access to my old 360 games again.
Doug Heffernan
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Aww, someone sounds upset.
The funny thing of being a console warrior is to be kind of subtle.
Sell your Pro before the weekend, you might get less come Monday.
I don't know if the higher ups would say yes 15 years into the competition.
Yall so weird, man.
here is the original magizine if anyone is curious.And as people already pointed out. If you put in google it links to this.
https://www.scribd.com/doc/130680830/Radio-Electronics-Magazine-08-August-1980
no variation of that code comes up in searching the document, so make of it what you will.
SmokedMeat
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Sorry Microsoft, but while you were floundering with the X1 and prepping the Scorpio, the Switch showed up and stole your spot.
Miles Quaritch
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$499 with two games, three months of gold and three months of game pass.
I use my Elite controller on my Pro with an adapter. I used the PS4 controller for the initial set-up and like 5 minutes of Horizon before getting my Elite hooked up.
Complicated
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RedlineRonin
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Agreed.
Shareholders have been calling for MS to spin off or sell Xbox for years.
I'd be really surprised if that conversation took place.
X-D
I forgot to mention my Vita trying to get everyone's attention...crap.
Edit* Funny story, I thought my daughter lost (or got it stolen) my Vita at school on "electronics day" a couple months ago. Gave up on finding it, which SUCKED. Turns out she had stuck it in the bottom drawer of her computer desk. Ran across it cleaning up 2 weeks ago.
So happy to have it back.
Bitch Pudding
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Yes, it does. Despite its last-gen CPU, $399 is a proper value proposition for a 6 TF conspole in fall 2017, like $399 was a proper one for a 4,2 TF console in fall 2016. Is Sony going to lower the Pro's price tag? Of course they will, at least during holiday.
Suburban Thug
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Who uses bing
And Elite Controller.
Kenzodielocke
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I have been on team 399 for a long time now. Too much mockery if it's higher. MS will eat the loss, if there even is one.
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