LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it comes to hyping next-generation hardware, the video game industry doesn't typically opt for simplicity. However, during a presentation at the GameStop Expo in Las Vegas to promote the upcoming Xbox One console last week, a no-frills, old-school approach is exactly what Microsoft employed when confronted with a convention room full of passionate gamers.
A new survey from Microsoft has further hinted at the possibility of an Xbox handheld being in development.
This is definitely happening, I just hope they have 2 versions one with a much bigger screen.
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.
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.
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?
- Xbox Wire - Mark your calendars! The Xbox Games Showcase followed by [REDACTED] Direct airs June 9. More info inside.
For a brief moment I thought we might get a whole Direct for Gears 6 - seems like it's COD though!
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.
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.
Too expensive hardware when others offer the same or more for less? Good work, Green Team.
"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.
Real gamers forgive you Microsoft seeing how you fixed the problems before they even went into effect.
Only Sony fanboys that were never gonna get the Xbox One still love to complain
I had my mind made up before reveals... Both of them... I already know that MS can be a huge nasty corporate money hungry company, that makes a great console. When they announced X1, DRM did not affect me as I buy everything I own as new, always online, and being far from most of my family, kinect and skype suits me. Also, I knew I wanted PS4, even though before, Sony acted like a huge nasty corporate money hungry company that took me for granted after owning 3 ps1, 2 ps2's because they make a great console. MS are money driven, but so are Sony. This time Sony maybe perfected PR, but once out there, shareholders there too will be wanting maximum return....but just enjoy gaming....
Hmm. Genuine + Microsoft = ????
I kid, I kid. But boy did I hate that DRM. Still, they're getting better with PR, I guess. That's good.
You're forgiven MS.
Now take $100 off the Xbox one and we'll forget about all the shady business practices you've done with us for years.
Next step is to get rid of the stupid day one patch or put it on a disc and include it in the box. People who don't have the net might find it a hassle to take the Xbox somewhere and hook it up to the net to get the patch rather than just taking it home and enjoying some games