Virtual Katz Writes: We have an idea, not of what the systems have in terms of spunk, but what wins the console war in the end? Seeing the specs above it doesn’t look like sheer horse-power is going to be enough to win it, considering that PlayStation and the Xbox are neck and neck to the finish. Well it comes down to three factors that don’t have anything in terms of the internal works. It is important to note that a power difference would be a factor, and it is slightly for the Wii U. The Wii U must find its niche like the Wii did of the last generation. While still possible that the track and processing of the circuits can make a difference when it comes to graphics and such, there isn’t enough here to suggest a difference. Hence the reason that sheer power wont win it for a company this time around. Instead other factors will be taken into account by gamers when making their final decision and the decisions of Microsoft and Sony may make an easy path to victory for Nintendo with them doing nothing more than sitting back and watching it all unfold.
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.
A new patent recently published by Sony wants to gather biometric data of gamers to track whether one is being harassed using AI tools.
I hope this is one of those patents that never comes to fruition.
I already dislike the fact you can pay a significant amount for a online service buy associated games and content on said service and get banned from that service over potentially a misunderstanding the bans are already handed out for flimsy reasons
I'd rather see money invested in a ban that simply removes the offensive players ability to communicate with unknown players allow them to continue party chats with friends but not with Joe blow on cod.
Take my social security and bank account numbers too! Here’s a picture of my wife and our address.
At this rate I feel Sony will eventually sell a room to play games in it where they can monitor your every breath
I want them to censor erotic content by measuring my groin temperature so i dont get too distracted while playing black ops 2.
Terrible idea. Not only do I not consent to providing my biometric data, the potential for mishandling biometric data is almost a certainty. Positive stress and negative stress can produce similar changes in biometrics. Interpreting the precise emotion a person is feeling is not only invasive but could be easily misconstrued. I hope this never comes to fruition.
As part of its plans to cut 1,900 jobs, Microsoft has reportedly shut down operations at Bethesda France, letting go roughly 15 people
Bethesda France was made up of roughly 15 people... they couldn't of being doing much
Bethesda France mainly did publishing and marketing within the region
Bethesda France focused on publishing and marketing in the region. And 15 people lost their jobs as part of the closure.
I wonder if this is part of Microsoft's strategy to abandoned physical media or possibly gamepass advertising makes their roles redundant you don't need to market a game as hard when the majority of players get the game as part of a sub which already promoted upcoming games
Tbh Microsoft I think Bethesda being 3rd party same with Activision would probably more competitive than thus scenario imo
The recently purchased Activision French offices might take over all the licensing and marketing for Microsoft in France from now on.
Just a few small facts here. The strongest console has never won its console generation(no, the SNES was not "stronger" than the Genesis. It was simply capable of producing more colorful sprites).
The console with the lowest overall power has always sold the most.
*ducks for cover*
A man knows who will have the most awesome exclusives. A man simply looks at this gen and where each company has gone the since 08 to see how dedicated they are to core exclusives.
Specs wont matter, the PS4 and 720 will both be similar in power, I think launch exclusives will matter, if both can get equally great third party support then it'll be an interesting generation.
lol 32 GB EsRam !!!
Cost plays a big point, But SONY needs to show some massive titles, both hardcore and casual.
Wii u will just die off.
Ms will try and become a box that does everything, even controls the house, while lighting it up.