kingpotato
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I love the back and forth we are seeing with marketing for the upcoming generation. This has definitely happened before in previous generations, but the messaging coming out of camp Microsoft feels more sustained and focused on the core issue of power. To the average consumer they may see a bigger number on paper, but both platforms have a very similar feature set so this would be a weak argument if you couldn't SEE the difference. If you can't see it, then you better be able to FEEL it right? Let's just assume the price difference is negligible because they will likely be within ~$50 of each other given the reluctance to share price from either side -> Xbox needs to put their money where their mouth is and make sure the Xbox Series X looks like it skipped a generation. I'm worried that if the games are too similar in visual fidelity this bravado in tweets and interviews is going to blow back in their face. Now I know the hardcore among us will see a single extra FPS as a chasm so wide that it can't be denied, but the average gamer won't and if they don't see the superior numbers in the videos, they will not be swayed.
“Just Being Honest”- Xbox Boss Claims Advantage Over PlayStation 5
Xbox Boss ‘Felt Good’ After Sony’s PS5 Event
Here's where I get worried. How do you sell feeling? This messaging is the red flag I'm worried about.
Xbox Series X power will be all about 'feel,' says Phil Spencer
If you don't see a higher fidelity then this feeling of power may be about how fast things happen? I seem to remember Sony promising something similar.
“Just Being Honest”- Xbox Boss Claims Advantage Over PlayStation 5
Xbox Boss ‘Felt Good’ After Sony’s PS5 Event
Here's where I get worried. How do you sell feeling? This messaging is the red flag I'm worried about.
Xbox Series X power will be all about 'feel,' says Phil Spencer
If you don't see a higher fidelity then this feeling of power may be about how fast things happen? I seem to remember Sony promising something similar.