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Xbox One Revealed: Internet Responds in Kind with Memes

Tumblr, Twitter, Facebook, etc. you name it; people have started making memes in response to their concerns over the Xbox One, and in true internet fashion have begun to pile on every. Single. Aspect. Of the system.

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Abriael4001d ago

I'm sure some would be surprised by the fact that that is one of my main gripes... it basically is only justified by the need to sell the play and charge kit.

Alexious4001d ago

If that was the only gripe we would be pretty much set!

Abriael4001d ago

@Alexious: I didn't say the "only" one lol, just one of them :D

aCasualGamer4001d ago (Edited 4001d ago )

You've got to be joking right? Are they actually going to release the new controller with batteries required? This is too funny. Hahahahah.

It's 2013 and you have a major in engineering and you work for Microsoft, one of the leading electronic giants of the entire planet and you design a controller that requires batteries... Someone tell me what's wrong with this picture.

darthv724001d ago (Edited 4001d ago )

uh....what doesnt use batteries these days? I mean if its built in or replaceable...they are both batteries.

Lets run down the list of controllers and their batteries...

Wii: AA or rechargeable pack
WiiU: rechargeable and replaceable
PS3: rechargeable and...replaceable?
PS4: rechargeable and...replaceable?
360: AA or rechargeable pack
X1: rechargeable and replaceable

the reason for the "?" on the PS3 and PS4 is we know there are replacement batteries available but it isnt the easiest controller to replace the battery in. it requires you to disassemble it unlike the Wii-u and their battery compartment on the bottom of the gamepad.

User replaceable batteries is a good thing especially if the process is easy. Now the question is what is the price of these replaceable batteries?

aCasualGamer4001d ago

@darthv72 Not sure if serious... but...

1. Built in batteries are rechargeable through USB port

2. Physical batteries are costly, when you consider the fact that you have to purchase new ones all the time

3. When the power is used from rechargeable batteries you only have to plugin a USB cable to continue playing

4. When the power is used from traditional batteries you have to either buy new ones or look for existing ones in the house before you can continue to play

5. Rechargeable batteries isn't dependent on the constant manufacturing on traditional batteries

6. Constant manufacturing of traditional batteries are a big energy problem

You'd think that these things would be pretty obvious considering it's 2013... but hey, i guess people still live under rocks.. must be quite comfy under those rocks.

darthv724001d ago

but......rechargeable batteries can only be charged so many times. they are not indefinite and do need to be replaced at some point.

that is why the option of easy to replace is a good thing. We have heard about people worried that when their PS3 controller no longer holds a charge that they have to go buy another one. We know the battery is replaceable...its just not as 'easily' replaceable as the way nintendo did it with the gamepad.

There was a shot of the X1 controller and while it showed a battery compartment, it also showed what looked like a rechargeable battery inside. It didnt look like the typical two double A style but rectangular in nature. At first i thought it was a 9v of all things but it could have been a special pack made specifically for that controller.

As far as plugging them in to charge...that really has nothing to do with the topic. That is just the way you would put power INTO the battery but doesnt negate the fact that all of these devices use...wait for it...

Batteries.

aCasualGamer4001d ago

@darthv72

My DS3 for PS3 is from back in 2007 when it launched. I get over 15 hours before the light goes out on the remote. That's about 5 regular playsessions before i have to recharge it through USB.... that's after 6 years. I don't worry about the built in battery of the DS3, never have.

It's so stupid to have to buy new batteries all the time just to continue play your game. If it's true that Xbox one remote requires you to always buy new batteries, i think it's mindnumbingly stupid.

kneon4001d ago

@darthv72

What you are saying about rechargeable batteries is true, but with controllers it takes so long to kill the battery that the fact that you need to remove a few screws to replace it is a non-issue.

I have 6 DS3's and not one needs a new battery yet.

davez824001d ago

Having a detachable battery is bad design, it adds weight to the controller and makes for a less dependable battery than if the battery was designed for the controller.

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The Great Melon4001d ago (Edited 4001d ago )

I would be happy with that if they bundled it with rechargeable batteries. Best of both worlds even if they are a bit larger than normal rectangular lithium ion batteries that are placed in electronics.

Maddens Raiders4001d ago (Edited 4001d ago )

"One does not simply play used games..."

DeadlyFire4001d ago (Edited 4001d ago )

I am surprised there is no ET reference or Pizza Hut jab in there somewhere.

Xbox Order Pizza
Xbox Phone Home

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ashiksorel4001d ago

Pffft. I'll be honest when I first saw the console it did remind me of a VCR.

Abriael4001d ago

It does, actually more than a VCR it looks like a betacam recorder to me.

Nevers4001d ago

The old skool top loading Betamax machines... not even VHS. I half expected to see NEC tacked on the box somewhere.

thechosenone4001d ago (Edited 4001d ago )

it's by neogaf user SunhiLegend and I absolutely love this one.
http://i.minus.com/iBzvb2JS...

Enemy4001d ago

That is the greatest gif ever made.

Retroman4001d ago (Edited 4001d ago )

HAAAAAAAAAA,HAAAAAAAAAAA that was fking HALARIOUS

"what the fuck did he say???" tell me he's lying "you have a choice" ps4/pc last but not least a WII-U haaaaaaaa priceless.

@ NES_Daze what microsoft fan base?? SONY just swallow any recovery by the so-call ONE. gamers only loyal to a company that PRODUCE games!!! not entertainment as its for-front offering.

PrinceOfAnger4001d ago (Edited 4001d ago )

LOL "8gb ram ddr3" tell me hes lying..

grassyknoll4001d ago (Edited 4001d ago )

Genius. I heard it in Kevin Spacey's voice which made it even more hilarious.

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Nes_Daze4001d ago

I wouldn't count out the Xbox One though, Microsoft have built quite a loyal fanbase thanks to the xbox 360, especially in the U.S. I would say to think of what the Wii was before it launched, everybody was making fun of it, yet look at how much it sold, however, I don't really see any innovation or special new IPs going for the Xbox One.

cell9894001d ago

Its hard to imagine but believe it or not some XBOTS are really hard headed and they still believe at this point that xbox is the better console for games

MrCrimson4001d ago

Cable box. Looks just like a cable box, even hooks up to one.

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Microsoft Survey Asks About Handheld

A new survey from Microsoft has further hinted at the possibility of an Xbox handheld being in development.

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EasilyTheBest5d ago

This is definitely happening, I just hope they have 2 versions one with a much bigger screen.

GamerRN5d ago

I'll be happy with this, and a PC console hybrid that rivals anything we have power wise

Number1TailzFan4d ago

The problem with bigger devices is playing them on your side in bed, Vita and before that was fine. Since the Switch you gotta have a gooseneck holder & controllers detached so you can lie down holding them, or your arm will quickly get tired.

1Victor4d ago

@thesofware: “A much bigger screen than what?”
A gaming laptop 🤷🏿🤣

Kosic4d ago

Than the screen originally planned...duh... :D

darthv724d ago

it kinda already did... https://www.xbox.com/en-US/...

They are just gauging interest in one of their own.

crazyCoconuts4d ago

A Xbox version of Logitech G-Cloud?
I mean, why bother? Not like the G cloud is flying off shelves and what would Xbox add to make it better?
They're surely not going to create bespoke architecture here and there are already a few Windows handhelds out there. I have little confidence in their ability to put together an attractive UI in the way Steam did. So I doubt anything will come from this.

KicksnSnares5d ago

Day One buy for me if they'll make a dedicated handheld device.

darthv725d ago

i have that logitech g-cloud. Its a sweet little piece of kit. I like that it can also install games from the play store unlike the other android based handheld.

mudakoshaka5d ago

It sure is! Don't understand why you get the down-votes. Whoever does not like the G Cloud must have been dropped down a well, head first, when they were of a younger age.

PassNextquestion5d ago

I wonder if Microsoft will perform better in Japan if they do actually make a handheld since everyone says handheld and mobile are king over there.

TiredGamer5d ago

This looks like the future of the game industry... all three platforms with a handheld option.

I wonder if the Playstation Portal is a technology test-bed/prototype for a future Playstation handheld?

rlow15d ago (Edited 5d ago )

It’s a possibility but I can’t help but think would that be the best way to go about it? Though it would give you data on how much it is used and game type. It’s still not a true portable device and so people approach it differently. I think that data on phones, tablets, and of course the competition would give a better indication.

But I really think if Sony is considering a new PSP that could play ps5 games, now would be the time to dive in. Honestly, if they do this, it would be huge.

Traecy4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Doubt if Sony PS wants to support a new handheld with first party games. Something they lacked with the Vita. What they should do is have a handheld that is like the PS Portal which can play all games but play those games on the go as well as at home. Something like that is a better investment.

TiredGamer4d ago

Agreed that you will probably never see a separate line of games specifically for the handheld (a la PSP or PSVita). The modern economics and expectations of game development make that cost prohibitive. What makes more sense is if the full-fat game on PS5 or PS6 has a special "handheld" profile that is automatically optimized for the lower spec handheld. There would be some significant compromises compared to the bigger console variant, but it would be the same game overall and would only require a single purchase.... somewhat what the Switch does with a lower resolution when playing handheld versus docked.

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Xbox Games Showcase Followed by [REDACTED] Direct Airs June 9

- Xbox Wire - Mark your calendars! The Xbox Games Showcase followed by [REDACTED] Direct airs June 9. More info inside.

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bionicstar5d ago

Will they show Fable 4, Stalker 2, GoW 6 & Perfect Dark?

PhillyDonJawn5d ago

Crossing fingers for Fable and perfect dark. And State of Decay 3

RaidenBlack5d ago (Edited 5d ago )

And maybe Clockwork Revolution, South of Midnight, Contraband, Project 007 & OD? lol
and whatever happened to Everwild ?
+ that rumored Wu Tang RPG

Sonic18815d ago (Edited 5d ago )

Will they have official release dates and gameplay?

anast5d ago

Another game pass event with their plans to go all streaming.

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Lightning775d ago

It's an Xbox showcase that they have every year.

Make smarter comments for once.

anast5d ago (Edited 5d ago )

Tell me what a smarter comment is.

If they don't sell game pass the entire time, then I will be wrong. All of this can be proven once the show gets underway. Let's wait and see.

InUrFoxHole4d ago

@Anast
Anything you didn't type. Good day sir!

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Lightning775d ago (Edited 5d ago )

Wow too easy.

You went from MS going all streaming to selling gamepass content in which we all know they are.

Which one is it?

Pretty clear you don't know what a smart comment is at least you admit you don't know.

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anast4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

"Another game pass event with their plans to go all streaming."

It's both. I would worry about your own intelligence at this point. It seems that there is not enough to go around for you to worry about how smart other people are.

Lightning774d ago

It's just a regular event announcing games. Nice one captain obvious they're gonna mention gp stuff like they do every year what else is new.

The all streaming part is just you, being you I guess. They have streaming options but going all streaming again is just you pulling stuff outta thin air.

anast4d ago

You don't know what a smart comment is or isn't. You're welcome for the help.

Lightning774d ago

No you said something dumb then you tried to back track and mention GP.

Again make smart comments for once.

anast4d ago

And we have broken record syndrome.

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darthv725d ago

Wonder if they will address the handheld rumors....?

jimb0j0nes5d ago

For a brief moment I thought we might get a whole Direct for Gears 6 - seems like it's COD though!

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Microsoft’s Surface and Xbox hardware revenues take a big hit in Q3

Microsoft just posted the third quarter of its 2024 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $61.9 billion in revenue and a net income of $21.9 billion during Q3. Revenue is up 17 percent, and net income has increased by 20 percent.

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darthv7210d ago

Xbox content + services up 62% while hardware down 31%... seems about right with the way they tout you don't need the hardware to play. People can play on their phones or smart tv or other means. I don't hardly play on my consoles directly since getting devices like the logitech g-cloud and ps portal. Which is to also say I have been playing more digital than physical because of these devices.

solideagle9d ago

you should apply in MS PR team buddy, I think you will do a great job in my humble opinion :)

Sonic18819d ago

I thought darthv72 and Obscure_Observer already work for Microsoft 🤔

dveio9d ago

MS: "Xbox services and content without AB up 1%, with AB up 62%. Hardware down 31%. In total a loss of 350 mill."

darthv72: "Seems about right."

MS: "Excuse m ..."

darthv72: "I don't hardly play on my consoles directly."

MS:

Lightning779d ago

What he said was facts. How he plays games is no concern of you. Don't get too mad about it.

Cacabunga9d ago

I can tell people like you are an absolute minority..

If service is up means their fans and fanboys accepted this model and subscribed to it. The near future you will see a big decline because the service is saturated.

darthv729d ago

to you it may seem like the minority... but your bubble is shrinking because more and more are following suit. convenience is a hell of a drug and its also why physical sales only amount to 30% of overall game sales. times are changing, you either get with them or you get left behind.

neutralgamer19928d ago

Darth

30% physical sales: yet Phil and xbox division are in a rush go give up on that 30%. they don't have any right to give up any piece of the pie since the control such a little of the pie to begin with

also, the market is clearly speaking that the model Xbox is pushing isn't working right now the keyword being right now. you are right about freedom to play anywhere so i hope they put their games on steam

shinoff21839d ago

But that's been ms for years. When things aren't going their way they try to change the way things are said. For instance console sales are down, they stop telling how many sold instead telling us how many hours spent in halo or headshots. So it makes sense console sales down just say people are playing on more devices then previous. What they won't say is how many xbox players jumped ship to ps5.

Cacabunga9d ago

Hardware sales are so bad that Sony and Nintendo are blowing the sales off the water with their hardware.

If Xbox are losers, others aren’t..
Xbox already tried everything with Xbox live then subscriptions went down so much that they had to find something else. Their fans subscribed then reached saturation rather quickly.

Hardware and exclusive games is where it’s at! Keep gamers excited, announce decent software and people will support you

itsmebryan9d ago

@shin
Well keep it simple Sony 's operating income is down 26% and Microsoft's is up 32%. No MS spin there, just facts. 😉
Cheers

S2Killinit9d ago

MS is after diminishing consoles as a medium. They want to destroy this market because they couldnt win. MS’s vision is to dissolve console gaming.

romulus239d ago

Odd that a company that touts you dont need the hardware to play is already touting another console in the works.

darthv729d ago

They are not reliant on the HW but still want to maintain a presence (no matter how small) is a good thing. It shows commitment to the craft. It reminds me of SNK and how they made games for their own hardware (Neo Geo) while also making them for others because they knew there was a market to do so. They knew they would sell more to others but also sell to their own niche fan base.

TheEroica9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

Perfectly reasonable post down voted by insecure corporation friendly folk.... But not gamers. Real gamer want accessibility and ease of acquisition for all.... Company shills are the only ones still telling us that hardware locking people from games is good for us.

Chevalier8d ago

@Darth

You should stop parroting metrics like an idiot without context.

"Xbox content and services revenue grew 62% in Q3 from a year earlier, “driven by 61 points of net impact” from the purchase of the third-party video game giant, Microsoft said."

61 of the 62% was from their merger so net increase is ONLY 1%

https://www.mesaonline.org/...

itsmebryan8d ago

@chevalier

It looks like made a great purchase. Much better then Sony buying Bungie. 😉
Cheers

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purple1019d ago

Xbox hardware revenue tanks to lowest point of Xbox Series generation

Profchaos9d ago

I'm not surprised surface is struggling they aren't relevant anymore

DOMination-9d ago

In the last two years they've started exiting the consumer market altogether. All of the newest Surface products are business models only. They can't seem to work out what they want to do with it.

XBManiac9d ago

Too expensive hardware when others offer the same or more for less? Good work, Green Team.

SimpleDad9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

"Despite some early successes for Xbox games on rival platforms, Xbox hardware is down by a massive 31 percent this quarter."
"Without Activision Blizzard, Microsoft’s overall gaming revenue would have actually declined this quarter."
"Xbox content and services would have only been up a single percent without Activision Blizzard..."
"It looks like next quarter is going to be a similar story for gaming at Microsoft, too."

That is crazy... so A/B/K is carrying the whole Xbox gaming.
Oh and Microsoft will be fine. Windows, Office and Cloud are growing with each pc purchase.

purple1019d ago

Activision: "we gonna need a bigger rucksack/backpack please"

Microsoft: "why's that"

Activision: "to carry yo' weak ass'

Profchaos9d ago (Edited 9d ago )

Top brass have also wanted to start seeing returns on the 100 billion they have put into various Xbox related moves so seeing more multiplatform games is highly likely especially from abk

It's basically saying that PlayStation is the reason Xbox is afloat right now thinks to Ps5 versions of COD

Kornholic9d ago

So basically PS and PC gamers' money is keeping Xbox on life support.

MrDead9d ago

The only growth MS will get out of the console industry is if it supports it's rivals platforms. Xbox is a pointless machine now. I can see them on a big push for live next, and they won't give up on trying to buy Steam.

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