I would agree that there is always a lot going on in the background for these companies. The idea that the message is changing daily is obviously hyperbole (which is fine), but I would like to point out the fact that most of the messaging you are referring to is not from MS, but from unverified reports or legal cases which are not meant to be used as public roadmaps of the gaming division.
The confusion and obfuscation is intentional. Works in politics, will work for them.
Lol probably right tbhThe confusion and obfuscation is intentional. Works in politics, will work for them.
References to new hardware revisions coming this holiday.
From where I'm sittin', sounds like Microsoft is actually doing that.
Is Gaf in this room with you right now?
The issue they have there is MS doesn't have a lightweight OS to run on that thumb stick, they mention that in their leaked release. They can't cram Windows on there.
Does it matter? We know that they are committed to releasing one more console after the Series X, so we’re looking at another 10+ years of “competition” in that space.
I'm sure things are already locked in for their new controller to launch mid year and 2tb digital series x for holiday 2024.Microsoft's messaging is so messy that at this point everyone can speculate whatever they want and they might still be right
Personally I expect them to introduce their adorably digital XSX model this holiday, it will be designed to lower their manufacturing costs and it will allow them to make deals during the next holiday season without creating a financial blackhole.
I also believe they could use TGA again to tease something for the future, like they did with Project Scorpio.
The issue is always the same though, they can introduce new hardware whenever they want, but if their business strategies are not focused on selling hardware the result will always be the same, it will be an option to play their games,it will sell as such (poorly) and that's all.
It isn't exactly hard to be onto something when it was obvious for quite some time that if MS would start releasing their games on PS and Nintendo, any hardware they will release going forward will be pretty much DOA.
I wasn't aware they had that now....
Which would be a pivot for a Steam Deck and Steambox running a lightweight version of WinOS that can also have PS PC games since it will run Steam. Game Pass as well.
I have no idea. One is a remake and a sequel to a game that came out not too long ago. So I would assume that would make production easier for FF7Rebirth.
FTFY
I'd go for sure too.
The series X is significantly smaller than the PS5 yet it somehow runs cooler and is slightly more powerful. The superior ssd is cool but ppl need to stop giving Sony an automatic win on hardware. They were objectively worse this time around.
I wonder what is the next company Mike will do another Stephen Elop for Microsoft?Hey Xbox bros, gimme your PSN name when you finally are forced over.
MS got caught lying through their bollix
I don't know if they want to sell hardware anymore to be honest. They did nothing to sell Xbox Series X/S when Starfield launched. No special bundles, in my region at least, and no special Starfield Edition. They obviously didn't care to move hardware.Microsoft's messaging is so messy that at this point everyone can speculate whatever they want and they might still be right
Personally I expect them to introduce their adorably digital XSX model this holiday, it will be designed to lower their manufacturing costs and it will allow them to make deals during the next holiday season without creating a financial blackhole.
I also believe they could use TGA again to tease something for the future, like they did with Project Scorpio.
The issue is always the same though, they can introduce new hardware whenever they want, but if their business strategies are not focused on selling hardware the result will always be the same, it will be an option to play their games,it will sell as such (poorly) and that's all.
Series X though.
It is also way more expensive with custom cooling and daughterboard. Plus due to die-size and freakish configuration of the motherboard it is also more problematic to scale the production of SX. It is also sucks at wireless (no Wi-Fi 6 is still a riddle).
This thing would be DOA (as in start with a burst, then die quickly)Another successful endeavour I’m sure
I agree with everything you just said. Also, the person I was responding to said they preferred PS5 hardware to series x hardware. If we were talking about which box is better for the company, then clearly PS5 ...but which is better for consumer? I'm gunna go with the box that cost more to make but is given to me for the same price as the box that was built to be as cost effective (cheap) as possible, weaker, hotter and substantially larger.
I prefer MS' build quality though, Sony get the components right it's how it's all fitted together that's the issue. Somewhere along the line....after the PS2 IMHO, their product design turned to shite.
This entire weekend has been the funniest long-weekend vacation in my life rofl.
