Gary Swaby at The Koalition writes: On this week's episode of The Co-op podcast we spoke a lot about the recent news regarding Microsoft. Their sales have doubled since E3 and the price drop of the Xbox One; and unfortunately they've also shut down their entertainment division aimed at delivering original TV content to the console. Around 18000 people lost their jobs which is unfortunate, but it shows Microsoft is changing focus. Does this mean that Microsoft's new approach is all about games? Does this also mean that they'll win the majority of the gamers moving forward? Let us know what you think after listening to our discussions.
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.
NPD just answered with a "no". Why are we still having this discussion? The trajectory of each is pretty much set now, and with the Xbox marketing cuts, they won't be making any great inroads into EU. Japan is a write-off, I think we can all agree. Also, there was another story this morning about the larger mobile-patent purse strings that props up the Devices and Services Division being cut. Which explains why we didn't see any "megaton" exclusives announced at E3: the money well is no longer unlimited.
At best, MS is fighting for 2nd place now. And world-wide, they haven't even passed the Wii U yet.
Why should the XBO be the leading console? It's a weaker console with a unclear message to costumers.
Every multiplatform game is looking and performing slightly worse then the PS4. And there is so far not a system seller game on it.
I agree with bicfitness and _LarZen_ here. Why are we even still seeing articles like this? It's obvious by now that the WEAKER, LOWER PERFORMANCE hardware with LESS GAMES is failing! A "new direction" won't help for at LEAST a few years...it takes a significant investment in time and money to make new games, and new EXCLUSIVE games are the ONLY thing that could convince most buyers to get an Xbox One over a more powerful, better performing PS4!
Stick a fork in Xbox...they are DONE!
You have to crawl before you walk! Things take time and, there are still some feelings of betrayal present from potential supporter as well as past supporter alike. This whole situation with Microsoft is going to take time, but I do commend Microsoft for realizing mistakes were made, and that they are making an evident and visual effort to try to correct those mistakes.
Unless m$ somehow learnt how to master the arts of magic,they are in the battle of 2nd / 3rd place this gen