Microsoft: Xbox One Will Start Ahead and Stay Ahead

In that strangely childlike way that marketing people sometimes fall into when they sniff a bonus from the management, Craig began by bigging up his product over the PS4 with, "It's the most hardware we've ever produced. It's the most we've ever pre-sold. We're preselling a little over 2-to-1 from what we did with Xbox 360. The momentum on launch has been really good", before he went full-on.

[GribbleGrunger]

This is what he actually said:

"Xbox One is going to start ahead, in terms of the experience we can deliver,"

The headline is wrong here, and so is MS for that matter.

[Mikelarry]

good one, i must admit i have fallen prey to one of these click bait articles and gaming journalist twisting out what was originally said to generate clicks for their site its a damn shame that they have to go this route

[raWfodog]

But he also goes on to say...

"And because we're built for the future, we're going to stay ahead."

...so the headline was right. It was just simply paraphrasing what was actually said.

[GribbleGrunger]

He's still talking in terms of 'experience'. It's very telling that he isn't actually talking about hardware sales, especially when you consider all through this gen MS having been using American numbers to convince people they're still ahead in WW sales.

[CYCLEGAMER]

@gribbleGrunger

Yeah its a shame that "journalist" have to do this.

I have a question for you, and don't take this the wrong way, it's a genuine question.

How is MS wrong in their statement? I know that an experience can be subjective, but what do you think that the PS4 offers that makes it a better experience than the xb1, to us as core gamers AND your average individual?

[cell989]

For the core: amazing first party exclusives that will benefit from the full power of the PS4. Speaking of, it's more powerful therefor can achieve more. Almost All multiplats so far are superior on PS4. Less fees to pay to enjoy what you already pay for. PS3 has been enjoying dedicated servers for a long time, I don't see why the PS4 won't, specially now that they will charge for online play. You can share all your digital content with any 2 ps4s and remote play is very enticing for the hardcore gamer.

For the non hardcore: $100 less than the competition, Jimmy's mom will certainly see that as an advantage. Less hurdles to enjoy the device for multimedia purposes, plug and play netflix available, none of that "subscribe with xbox live to enjoy all aspects of xbox network". Even brand recognition comes into play, PS3 was able to catch up to xbox even with a year late start and a more expensive price. Camera with voice recognition? PS4 has that too.

[GribbleGrunger]

My main issue is with the headline misrepresenting what MS said, but I agree with your statement that everything is subjective. At the moment I see fans and the press taking it for granted that the X1 has the 'overall' better package (be it weaker for gaming) but I think that's a misconception born out of both company's initial marketing.

As we move forward people will begin to realise that Sony offer just as much in terms of none gaming 'experiences'. The only differentiating factor will be how well each company deliver that experience.

I think MS have made a mistake counting on cable box connectivity when the world is slowly moving towards Internet TV. It was a strategy created entirely for the American market and relied a lot on policies that MS have now had to drop.

I wouldn't be so quick to consider the Kinect 2 the deciding factor either. Sony have been very careful in avoiding any meaningful dialogue concerning the PS Camera. I think we've got some eye opening news ahead for Sony's camera, which will surprise a lot of people, and no doubt draw comments of 'copy cat' from those people who still wish to forget Sony's console camera legacy.

[CYCLEGAMER]

@cell989

Almost none of what you said has to do with the overall experience an individual will have while using these systems in thier homes.

Examples of what I think the xb1 brings to the table are its snap features/extreme multitasking, the ability to switch inputs and change tv channels withouth a remote, notifications when your game is ready, snappy UI, rumble feed back in the triggers, dedicated servers for all games, the IR blaster which enables you to your entire home theatre to be connected to it and controlled with your voice (xbox on/off), it's robust variety in next gen exclusives, the convienience of a code scanner, the intergration of your games tv shows (think Ryse and it's small tv show) etc....IMO these are things that make the xb1 an overall better EXPERIENCE.

We know these systems play video games, but what else am I getting for my hard earned cash?

[bornsinner]

@GribbleGrunger hates ms but uses windows ...

[ExDexteraDomini]

In terms of the experience they can offer, yeah. I certainly think the X1 offers up a newer and more immersive experience than the PS4, seeing as the PS4 doesn't really throw anything new into the mix and just refines the same old ways of doing things, and if that's what you wanted and that't the way you like it, it's perfectly fine.

[xHeavYx]

Care to explain what the "newer" experiences are? I don't see anything that hasn't been done before.

@Septic
So, the fact that the console comes with Kinect is what you consider a "newer experience"? Wow
Voice and gesture controls are not something new, maybe you read my question wrong? I didn't ask for something that has been done many times in the past

[beepbopadoobop]

Now you can watch TV on your TV while being watched! What more could you ask for =P

[Gazondaily]

The Kinect integration is something that hasn't been done. It comes with the console and is doing a myriad of different things. The whole emphasis on voice/gesture controls, right out of the box will be very interesting.

I wouldn't say its more 'immersive' but its certainly going further than the PS4, which whilst technically impressive, has a more conservative approach. I'm not saying the latter is a bad thing by the way.

But to be honest, it really differentiates the X1 from the PS4. Its doing something different and that's good. Will it pull it off though? That's the magic question.

[Volkama]

In emphasising Kinect and their cloud I think it's fair to say MS have been more bold than Sony, but of course whether that's good or bad can be a matter of opinion.

I don't think the launch games are a great demonstration of those features, but then I don't think the PS4 launch games are a great demonstration of anything either...

Contrary to emotional responses here, both consoles have time so maybe we can discuss the merits of each approach in a couple of years.

[ExDexteraDomini]

Saying, "Voice and gesture controls are not something new", really shows you're missing the difference in what is going on and what's been done before. If every dev knows that Kinect will be featured w/the console, the likelihood that they'll integrate it into their games is much higher. Even if you ignore this (important) factor, you've still got Kinect 2.0's increased ability in motion tracking and voice recognition.

Although DICE didn't do a whole lot in kinect integration with BF4 on the X1, they still did do something, and the fact that they even tried at all means to me that many 3rd party devs will even take advantage of the sensor. I would recommend looking further than just motion detection seeing as the sensor can do so much more. I've got a feeling devs can come up with some pretty creative ways to use the new functions in their games in the future.

I like the PS4, don't get me wrong, it's just not the experience I'm looking for.

[mcstorm]

I agree with you ExDexteraDomini for me the xbox one delvers more out of the box than the PS4 at the moment.

I remember someone posting on here asking the question apart from recording what dose the PS4 offer software side that the PS3 dose not and no one could come back with an answer. Im not saying the PS4 is a bad console ect as it looks like it will have some great games but it dose not offer anything more than the 3 at the moment so it is just a upgrade to the PS3 again not a bad thing but that is what it is where the One offers a lot more than the 360 offered out of the box.

For me I am not buying the console on power or software I pre order the one before the PS4 because I wanted Forza and KI more than any game on the PS4 at this moment in time but for me the back end the WiiU has me more excited for the games it has than the One and PS4.

People should just buy the console they want for the games or fetchers they want than what people on here say they should get.

[Volkama]

Remote play. Remote play and sharing seem to be the "new" for Sony, and an online experience more akin to what the 360 provided.

I agree that the One offers better features, but I wouldn't downplay "better visuals" as insignificant, the PS4 is well worth the upgrade for Sony fans.

[mcstorm]

Volkama Remote play was on the PS3 so its not new but I agree the PS4 is worth the upgrade but I feel sony have played it safe with the PS4 because of the issues they had with the PS3 at the start which is not a bad thing. Like ive said before people should buy the console they want as all 3 new consoles offer something different and have must own games.

[Sevir]

Mmm, there are voice and gesture based navigations available on the PS4, and at it's bare minimum probably functions better than the original Kinect, however, the Kinect 2 boast stronger specs, but voice navigation is present out of the box with the PS4 and you don't need a camera to do it...

The Voice navigation was present on the Xbox 360 and it wasn't anything revolutionary... It's more or less an upgrade here on the One.

[GoodnessGreatness]

are you high or something? There's no such thing as new experience on the Xbox One. It's a slightly powerful 360, with TV functionality. Oh wow so new

[Trekster_Gamer]

You troll.. If you would remove those Sony colored glasses you could tell the xb1 brings much more and so very much more than the dribble you spew forth.

Sony trolls like you must be very scared to come to every Xbox One forum and spread your lies about Xbox One.

The Xbox One caters to all
Hard core gamers, casual gamers and people that aren't really gamers that might want a new and exciting media experience in the living room but mainly gamers!

The PS4 is a PS3 2.0

Trolls...Sonybots disagree and reply below

[pete007]

first, id be ashamed having such tag , psvita. only two were sold, yours and hirai´s.
second, xbox one, as product of microsoft will no doubt have much more features than playstation, the problem is that everything is payed here, so go get the poor box- we get the rich box, it has allways been like that, even when sony released a 600 dollar box they never turned the tables, they continued to be the poor man console, primitive xmb, primitive online gaming.
so much noise when ps2 fans cried out "who needs online gaming anyway???"

[MasterCornholio]

But isn't the PS4 launching before the Xbox One?

I don't understand him.

Nexus 7 2013

[JMaine518]

XBOX GO HOME!

[Drekken]

You're drunk!

[Niv]

It's impossible to start ahead since ps4 is first on sale lmao

[user7402931]

NO

[obliteratorx1]

Keep dreaming MS.

[MegaRay]

Hahahaha. Thanks for the laugh micro

[Hakoom]

IN US only..
worldwide ps4 will dominate

[Destrania]

Probably not even in the US this time.

[Sitdown]

Article is trying too hard make something out of nothing.... nothing wrong with a prediction that a console will last at least 10 years. Nothing wrong with talking about how the experience will change over the years.

[BillytheBarbarian]

Xbox one will do well during launch but once the smoke clears, dust settles and people realize how cumbersome it is, it will die. It will need something more than halo to save it too.

No back compatibility, huge 40 gig plus mandatory installs, and just complete lack of direction, has kept me clinging to current Gen hardware.

[nope111]

Says Microsoft.

Talk is talk, let the consumer decide.

[Wikkid666]

I would love to see the full interview not some crap article that pulled a couple quotes.

I bet anything it really has nothing to do with Sony at all... and everything to do with comparing the One launch to the 360.

[FITgamer]

WTF did i just read?

[Hellsvacancy]

Bullsh!t, it goes hand in hand with MS

They can talk the talk but can't, you know, walk

[christocolus]

dr3, ki, ryse for me day one...cant wait to see the games coming down the line...ms has already done a stellar job with the launch titles..as long as they keep investing more and more in their new studios, new ips and signing deals with 3rd and 2nd party devs ill be very good...and yes halo5......good job guys

[Hellsvacancy]

"as long as they keep investing more and more in their new studios"

Like this gen?

[christocolus]

lol.....you guys dont give up do you?

[Ron_Danger]

@chris

Well one company has proven to continue to support their consoles with a steady stream of exclusives year after year, even after a newer generation is launched.

The other company supports their console with a handful of exclusives each year with the number decreasing year after year and once they release a newer generation of console, they stop supporting it almost immediately forcing thier fans to either upgrade, or just play thier old games.

[christocolus]

@ron doger

i know ms messed up in that aspect this gen..but dude it wont be like that this time . just counting the new studios or unannounced titles and rumors of partnerships with third parties or even the amount of money ms is investing this time and you will realise they are in to fight and win this time...

[Visiblemarc]

Was that guy snorting something before that interview?

Anyway, "at least a decade?" Yikes.... Slow down there buddy. Why not lock down the next five years for a start? Hell even then 360 has, as near as makes no difference, zero support 8 years in.

[SlyFamous02]

I doubt that.

[boeso]

Dat damage control.

[Godmars290]

Dat foot in mouth disease.

[boeso]

I don't..please explain.

[Godmars290]

MS puts their foot in their mouth with one thing, then they put in again with another.

Guess that makes it foot-n-foot in mouth disease.

[boeso]

haha yeah, true. I just wish they wouldn't shove that disease ridden foot into consumers mouths if you know what I mean!

[strigoi814]

oh M$ you really make me laugh

[josephayal]

Nothing can stop Xbox one, Nothing

[LeCreuset]

The momentum from their fall does seem pretty irreversible at this point.

[SegaGamer]

"Oh we are so much better than you" oh shut up, jeez, it's like listening to children arguing.

[jay2]

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOO

[xavierbigdaddy1972]

Yeah, i see the someone smoking a lot of buttcrack lately, ps4
Is going to kill yeah

[KingDadXVI]

I don't see anything that is wrong with this guys statements. They all fall directly inline with MS plans for unifying the different media streams (i.e. gaming, television, and I don't just mean controlling the TV but integrating video media like the Ryse episodes that are coming out with the games, communications like Skype, and the internet). The are also bringing more and more of their entertainment under the xbox umbrella by using things like integration with smart glass. On top of that you will have more and more options available to you as developers begin using the Kinect more. Then you get the cloud compute which is second to none.

People who don't like these options don't have to buy the console. I for one am looking forward to these experiences and am willing to put up with issues like the steeper learning curve that comes with coding for the more complex architecture in the Xbox One SOC.

[LeCreuset]

Wow. But god forbid Sony mention that their version of a multiplat runs at 1080p. That would be arrogant, uncalled for, and unprofessional. SMH.

[GraveLord]

Delusional.

720p is not the future.

[felidae]

i'm pretty sure it will be like it has been this generation ... some people will play only on ps4, some people will only play on xb1 and some people will play both of them.

can't wait till Nov 22nd

[JohnS1313]

Why wait until the 22nd? The PS4 is out next week.

[solidboss07]

Reads likes a piss-take from GTA's radio or TV.
What a Dickhead!

Sony say they have the most powerful console-check
The best games studios-check
The best value-check.

That's why M/S have to spout twisted, obscure crap like that found in the article. They can't claim what Sony already has.

[AllroundGamer]

New MS slogan - 720p > 1080p, yeah we're that smart, deal with it!

[lsujester]

MS started a year ahead and at a lower price point than Sony last gen and several years later they even at best.

[MehmetAlperTR]

In your dreams MS.. In your dreams..

[esemce]

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[bornsinner]

Forza 1080p 60fps
Drive Club 1080p 30fps

can you spell fail?

[Nekroo91]

Forza using technology with 2005

Driver club next gen racing game.

Hell forza 5 looks like forza 4 on the 360 with more bloom

[Lesy]

''Xbox turn on the Ps4'' LMAO

[TristanPR77]

Xbox 360 started 1 year ahead of PS3, now PS3 is ahead.

The xbone will not start ahead and will never be ahead. That comment have the same arrogance and reality denial that the xbox community have.

[Caleb_H]

Uh, we already know that this isn't true.

[gamer2013]

@ iceman06

http://www.joystiq.com/2013...

http://www.polygon.com/2013...

https://www.google.ca/#q=mi...

U mad?

[GameHero]

"Xbox One Will Start Ahead and Stay Ahead"
What? are you smoking crack? This is damage control at it finest. Microsoft trying to convince gamers that it already won this generation...uh I think NOT!

[dodo101]

How? they are already behind!

[mixelon]

.. Woah there lol. This seems like one of those rants Ballmer used to be famous for. This guy might have a great future at MS. XD

[Clarence]

M$ PR team have no idea how to stop.

[jacksjus]

Certainly he is talking about the TV hub portion of the XBox, because the game system itself is already obsolete. For those willing to purchase an XBone just understand that it is the TV functionality that you are likely going to get the most use out of. No doubt it is something that will remain a good use in your living room for a while, that is until cheaper versions of the same thing by LG comes out. I love the concept, but it is unfortunate that they included it on what was supposed to be a next gen system, because this very tv thingy is exactly why the gaming portion is suffering. Damn shame.

[SephirothX21]

I'm sick of the same dead horse beating arguments. We know PS4 has better hardware and games will either have higher resolution or higher frame rates or both on PS4 compared to X1. Both consoles will have their share of exclusives and anyone who buys either will not be stuck for games to play. So what can Xbox One do better than PS4? The answer is Xbox Live. Multiplayer is massive in games now. Microsoft has a better network and online play should be smoother with less lag and waiting times. I will get PS4 first because of the games and better hardware. I'm not interested in Kinect from a gaming perspective and I prefer playing games offline so X1 has no real appeal to me as of right now. I am mostly a PC gamer anyway but that's just because I have the money. With Nvidia Maxwell launching next year and the GTX 880 having 14 teraflops, I'm ready for the next next gen.

[Stevino123]

According to my calculations, the PS4 will be released before the Xbox One, so The PS4 starts ahead. Your argument is invalid.

[1nsomniac]

I guess because the XBone is such future tech is the reason why the games run so poorly, it's just to advanced for the devs to understand /s

[Mister_G]

I'm wondering what Hitler has to say about all this? lol :)

[DeadAccount69]

I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY CAN SAY X1 IS BUILT FOR THE FUTURE, WHEN IT'S ALREADY WEAK BY NEXT GEN STANDARDS...

[arbitor365]

outselling the 360 pre orders 2-1? cool story bro

guess what is outselling the xbox one 2-1

[DeadAccount69]

DUDE WHAT'S UP? LOL
I JUST RECENTLY MADE AN ACCOUNT ON HERE.

[jacksjus]

This may actually turn out to be true for all we know. MS isn't as dumb as we all think. The main blame for this XBone fiasco is the fact that they rushed this system. They felt the need to compete immediately with the PS4 because the 360 hasn't produced a worthy game for a minute and peoples interest is moving forward. The reason that MS is smarter than most give credit for is because they figured they will still be able to sell shit to the people as long as it's masked behind popular franchises. COD and BF4 could have been 400p at 25 fps and it still would sell like hotcakes. It's clear that American's in particular by brands, not necessarily the best product. MS knows this, too bad most of you don't.

[chaosdemon09]

Lol how about a simple answer of...no...no it won't. Ps4 is going to kill it. Xbox 360 left a bad taste in people's mouths with that red ring crap. People ranted but bought another one anyway. I'm still on my 60gb ps3 6+ years later. While my friends went though a few 360s. I preordered a ps4 on amazon right after e3. So celina and I are going to have fun playing it. ^^

[corroios]

There something missing in the title...

The real one: «The Xbox One will stay ahead of the Wii U»

[HeroReborn]

I think the ps4 is great for gaming more so due to the gddr5 memory, but for multitasking app pushing I'm not sure if that memory being unified is a good thing. Happy for all the Sony fans though for the Nov 15 it's over due they get a proper launch at a reasonable price. Me personally cant wait until Nov 22

[speed389]

Well someone will be wrong hahaha

[chaosdemon09]

Yep. People will buy the Xboxone but not as much as the ps4. Again the avg person who knows nothing of gaming and just wants to get there kid a new console will go on price alone. But again it's very very hard to say misinformed in this day and age. When people even in there 50s can pick up any tablet and look up a product review.

[Daves]

Bullshit, Mr. Han-man.

[leejohnson222]

Really we'll let me give you some facts, oh wait Microsoft made this claim, that's like asking samsung if they will sell more phones than Apple , what does anyone expect them to say, we made a ton of mistakes, we are more expensive, we don't run all games at 1080 / 60fps / we maybe less powerful / we don't own many studios / we will continue to buy for timed doc on cod , well it would be refreshing

[marcofdeath]

PS4 fanboys, Excuses are like ass holes everybody's got one and lately you guys have had a lot. even the games that are 1080p on PS4 don't look better than the Xbox one games rendered at lower resolutions. That means Xbox is ahead and this is just the start of this generation Xbox one will continue to improve and therefore stay ahead.

[Big-Bruizzer]

Article states that the x1 will last 10 years. That's what both Sony and MS said about the PS3 and 360.

[tarbis]

PS2 lasted more than a decade. PS3 still has many games coming out this year and the next few years while X360 has nothing to show anymore. Care to try a new calculator for that?

[kowan]

They can't start ahead as Sony is already a week ahead of them but they might stay ahead in the long run depending the consumers.

[sarshelyam]

So they're preselling 2-to-1 over the Xbox 360, and PS4 has been preselling an average of 2-to-1 over the XBO, so that puts the PS4 at 4-to-1 of the original Xbox 360. If Microsoft claims that they're starting strong, where does that put Sony on the spectrum?

[jacksjus]

I think he is referring to US only because PS3 is ahead world-wide. That is a fact.

[DJ]

Releases a week later, costs $100 more, has only 1/2 the graphical power, only has a few downloadable titles at launch. How is that 'ahead'?

I mean Titanfall looks great, but it's inevitably coming to PS4. Respawn Entertainment has PS4 dev kits (on video) for a reason...

[NewShadow101]

bad news... (sorta) microsoft bought them out recently because they realized theyre getting their asses handed to them. its not coming to PS4, BUT Respawn made a comment hinting at the sequel coming to PS4.

but who cares, killzone. booyah. and theres suppose to be 1st party game debuts on launch day.

[badkolo]

dude you need to try harder, all the ps4 has is knack and killzone and some indie games that are on pc, the x1 kills the ps4 in launch games and there is no denying it, thats why your all in x1 threads cause there is noting else for you guys to discuss, how many times can you discuss killzone and knack.

[NewShadow101]

thats the beauty of it. i dont have to try hard at all.

[NewShadow101]

i already have a DVR. and the UI is in 1080 too!!!

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[PaulFiend]

"Microsoft: Xbox One Will Start Ahead and Stay Ahead"

In your dreams.

[WolfOfDarknesss]

If the Xbox One is 1% more then PS4 the I will buy it , But the fact is PS4 is 50% faster that XBox1 .

resolution higher on PS4 ... That's explained it all

[rammstein91]

ps 4 gamers!

[badkolo]

the games will speak for themselves only 1 week away until reality hits you all, then an additional week before the beast arrives

[XxGOWxX]

I wonder if PS4 fans are also apple fans, because they use the same logic of, we sell more so therefore are better...

[tarbis]

Isn't that what Xbot fans has been saying for years before the PS3 overtook and left them in the dust right now?

[klarax]

im still concerned if xbox is stuggling now to do 1080p then when games get bigger and more complex, then will they ever be able to do so?

and if a game is so big and complex, it has to be 720p on ps4, then does this mean xbox game will be 480p, have less on screen or less AI?

this concerns me….

[Juangie3]

Yeah? well the PS4 is a transformer!

[DestinyHeroDoomlord]

It will be the Wiiu all over again.

[Picnic]

"This is a console that will last you, conservatively a decade, if I had to put a bet down today."

It's like the period that they last extends each time by an Olympics:

First Xbox lasted about 4 years
Xbox360 lasted 8 years
And Xbox One will last 12 years

That seems a bit optimistic.

[SpinalRemains138]

Ahead of what?

Right now @ Gamestop, preorders have PS4 way ahead by 5:1

[malol]

good joke, haven't heared one for a while now.

[Big-Bruizzer]

I stand by original comment, however, I obviously didn't state it correctly for the ignorant. I'll try again and make sure I fill in all the blanks for those that didn't understand the first time. Ready?

Before the PS3 and the 360 were released, both sony and MS stated that their systems would last 10 years.....before there was a need for a new system.

There, sorry for the confusion but there are some that are just too lazy to do their own research. Hope this clears everything up for the lazy and/or ignorant.