One strategy that Microsoft has done with the Xbox 360 is subsidize the cost of the console, and then have the consumer pay monthly for the Xbox Live service. With recent rumors and other indications, there is a strong possiblity that “Durango” will be primarily sold in this manner. There is a chance that Microsoft will subsidize their box, the “Durango”, and have the consumers pay every month for the service, Xbox Live. Here are a few reasons this seems logical.
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The randomness of the multiplayer characters is one of reason I quit playing COD after briefly returning in 2022. We got Space Marines, rappers, tree monsters etc. all in a series called “ Modern Warfare”.
Probably with the way they've been going
Slowly transitioning out of the gaming industry, I mean they most likely would just drop everything now and say "We're done" but they don't want to loose the gamer audience they've built up over the years.
They could make it so much like a cable box with the odd exclusive Halo, Alan Wake, Fable to keep bringing core gamers back.
They are probably trying to see how long they can last before loyal Xbox fans start questioning them. I mean they've gotten this far while forcing casual stuff down our throats.
There will be two Xboxes. One a full console, the other a cable box. Both will be useable as a box, but there'll still be an option for a standalone system.
And of course the standalone will be expensive, while the box is cheaper. Available via a lease through a cable provider.
An interesting why to separate themselves from the pack. But I'm not sure that will work out. Sony could easily counter whatever MS puts forth with their own content. MS could loss gamer interest by focusing too much on services and also loss to Sony in the services category. I really love how competitive this is shaping up to be. We're going to see the best from both of these companies.
this is the one way to eliminate (legally) jail-breaking/hacking of their console. Because it would their hardware, not ours. A pay to use said product/service. Not own. This is very smart, I'd do it at $15 a month including the live features! Would not pay anymore. Maybe 20 w/ some insurance policy. Cancel anytime, return to gamestop. Everyone could easily have the console. Not just for gaming but for many entertainment, or productivity uses.
Man I can't wait see MSoft Xbox reveal. Based on rumors about no used games and needs online to function, just what will be their reasons for this direction?