Next Xbox concerns

We all know Xbox 360 has played the foil to the PS3 this generation, and the competition has pushed both platforms to exceed gamers expectations. And with the next generation Xbox and PlayStation launches imminent I feel as though I’m the only one concerned about the next Xbox and how Microsoft will make it rival the next PlayStation. And I’m not saying the next Xbox won’t be a smash hit just concerned it may lose the race this time do to Microsoft’s lack of foresight.

[Chaostar]

I went into the article expecting a terribly biased and poorly written piece, since the site is called Sony-gamer.com after all. However the writer gives informative and well-thought out constructive criticisms that you rarely see when people write about the less-than-shiny aspects of a console/manufacturer.

Main points for those who can't be bothered to click through:-

1. Justification of XBL fees if PSN has equal features (x-game chat etc).

2. First Party studios, not enough studio power to create new IPs for a new generation in order to differentiate the new Xbox from competitors.

3. May no longer be the 'easy to develop for' system and the advantage of multi-platform developer preference will no longer exist.

Personally I would add to that:-

4. Unlikely to have a 1+ year head start.

5. Too close an integration with windows 8 could lead to easy piracy unless, as Gabe Newell predicted, MS close the platform up around us. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/t...

[Gazondaily]

I must have missed something; what in that article is so 'well-thought out' exactly?

I'm sorry but whilst I agree with the points being made in the article, they are hardly informative or well-thought out. If anything, the criticisms have been recycled from previous musings.

[Chaostar]

Just because you may have read the individual opinions listed in the article in previous write-ups doesn't mean the writer didn't sit down and think about them him/herself and also doesn't make them any less informative for people who may not have thought/read about these things.

What matters is that the writer has valid and honest concerns that were put across in an informative and well written manner, which is, like I previously stated, rare.

[Chaostar]

*sigh* I wish the console manufacturer apologists would just man-up and be willing to discuss their preferred consoles drawbacks in a mature manner, instead of just drive-by disagreeing.

I was hoping to hear some great ideas how MS could push their next console to greater things, maybe even grasp their turn at totally dominating a generation like both Sony and Nintendo have done in the past.

No matter what system people prefer, nobody can take criticism, even constructive criticism, with dignity around here.

[bicfitness]

A wise man once said: "Expecting a reasonable conversation on N4G, is about as futile as expecting a reasonable conversation in the comment section on YouTube."

Go to Siliconera, Massively or any of the smaller, less sensationalist sites if you want a real discussion. (I only named those I frequent each and as they're well-policed and neutral sites that don't tolerate any of this console war nonsense.)

[Balcrist]

Hey guys, this article is just some ps3 fanboy talking about microsoft's lack of vision compared to that of sony (because Move didn't copy the wii, and Kinect never happened)and how Nextbox is going to be hard pushed to give ps4 compotition.... its a bs opinion piece... no need to reed...

[kayoss]

How is this a BS opiniin Piece? He is pointing out how Microsoft can stay ahead of the game against Sony in the next Gen console war... After reading the article I did not find anything in his article that is not a fact (the only thing is assuming that Sony will implement Cross chat but the chance of that happening is very high because PS Vita has it. So the PS4 most likely will intergrate it)... Everything he stated in the article is true... I would like you to point out one thing that is not true about his article regarding Sony and Microsoft console war.

[Balcrist]

As in my original post, the authors claim that microsoft has no/little vision compared to sony is not only false, but absolutely preposterous countering how sony pretty much copied the wii when they made the move, yet when mirosoft put their two cents into motion controll, they came out with kinect, which is much more versatile and advanced... tell me again how microsoft lacks vision?
Also, what is this bs that ps3 gamers keep wanting called cross game chat? wait... you meen you couldn't do that already?!?!? HA! xbox has been able to do that since day 1, because mirosoft thought, "hey, i bet people would like to be able to talk to each other even when playing different games... or better yet even when their still in the dashboard!" TELL ME AGAIN HOW SONY HAS VISION AND MICROSOFT DOESN'T.....

[GraveLord]

I'm not really concerned Microsoft will lose, in fact I'm concerned they'll win.

They got Kinect 2.0 so that already guarantees it to be a hit with little kids. Microsoft will have a hard time convincing hardcore gamers though. Why buy an Xbox Next when the next-gen Call of Duties and Battlefields will also be on the PS4, and on top of that PS4 will have that amazing 1st party content.

@Balcrist
XBox 360 gets hacked too. In fact its super easy to mod it and pirate games on it. If anyone is laughing here, its Sony and Microsoft.

If you were referring to PSN, then here's the thing: It only got hacked ONCE. That's it. It's old news. It doesn't "keep getting hacked".

[KMCROC54]

I personaly dont see MS turn away from the revenue
generate by Xbl, in fact i see them add more feature
that will make it worth the price no matter what thier rivials do
.also dont see them going full tilt in first party delvelopers
,they will work with the ones they have but maybe create a release
schudale so the game do turn profit & continue thier 3rd party partnerships.as the rest it was an intredting read.

[kayoss]

I love my Xbox and cant wait for the new Gear of War and the New Halo game to come out. But with that said, after experiencing the PSN+ and what it have to offer i have to say that the Xbox Live subscription is no longer an attractive thing. I can be paying almost the same amount on the PSN+ and get free games every month when compare to Live the best part it is not mandatory. I just think it sucks that I have to pay for xbox live to get access to my Netflix and hulu account which i also have to pay for. I think if Xbox want really win the console war they need to remove the mandotory xbox live subscription fee.

[grayfoxx881]

I don't see MS dropping the price for LIVE anytime soon, or allowing multiplayer to be free. It's still way too early to know for sure. I wish next-gen would just get here already.

[FXGAMESKILLEEN]

@ Chaostar thanks for giving me a chance. I know the sight is called Sony-gamer.com, but that doesn't mean I don't like my Xbox 360. The only reason the sight is leaned toward sony is because I'm trying to cover more than just PS3. So that means their Bravia Tv's , Vita, PSP,PS2, Xperia Play, and PlayStation certified mobiles. It's a lot for one person. But back to the topic I'm just voicing my concerns on surrounding Microsofts plan. While I feel as though the next XBOX may be on top, I would like to see these concerns addressed.

[mochachino]

I prefer NeXbox.

[DiRtY]

www.sony-gamer.com

Really N4G?

the whole article has 3 points.

1st XBL fees - It did not hurt this gen, last gen and won't hurt next gen at all.

2nd 1st party support. He suggests MS should invest heavily in first party.
That is exactly what they do! BioShock Infinite devs joining MS, Crysis 2 lead producer joined MS Vancouver, Sega head of design joined Rare. MS Soho, MS Victoria, MS Vancouver, MS Family, 343, Lionhead, Rare, Turn10, BigPark, PressPlay, Twisted Pixel, MS London and some more.

3rd easy to develop. We don't know anything about the new hardware. Nothing at all. So this is just pure speculation anyway.

[3-4-5]

The Controller is important. More so than people think. Keep it 99% the same as the 360 controller and they've solved 20% of their problem.

we use the controller for EVERY game. It kind of matters.

[ALLWRONG]

Same ole Xbox complaints from pro Sony websites.

[Catoplepas]

Yeah.

Why is the Xbox ALWAYS getting picked on? Every other submission on this site is a anti-Xbox doom article.

It's Ok though, we have the sales (in NA).

[Lvl_up_gamer]

And the UK. ;)

[FXGAMESKILLEEN]

@ all wrong im not complaining just have concerns about the next Xbox why can't we as gamers have an open and adult discussion? I like Xbox and am a fan and would like to see them thrive

[headblackman]

way too many paople underestimate Microsoft. you will see a slew of first party titles this year. you will see a machine that will be stronger than the next sony platform. you will so a bigger and better xbox live that will justify the cost. you will see innovation in the system aswel as the games. and much more. why? because its Microsoft. they held back alot at the end of the xbox360 cycle to prepare for the next console. this is why they have been so quiet and secretive. we tend to forget that Microsoft is always good with surprising us with the things that make us say wow in a very big way. this new console war will be no different