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Official Xbox Site Hints At Xbox One Release Date

Well would you take a look at this - the official Xbox site appears to think the Xbox One version of Call of Duty: Ghosts will release on 5th November. The game has been confirmed as an Xbox One launch title. Has Microsoft prematurely revealed the date that its next gen console goes on sale?

golding894345d ago

Hmm..That does seems a bit legit. we will see.

iamnsuperman4345d ago (Edited 4345d ago )

I don't think it does. That is the date when the rest of the COD versions (360, PS3...) are releasing. I think it is just that. It will change when the release date is officially announced.

I may be wrong but I thought some 360 games that were going to be on the One were releasing before the One's launch

gaffyh4345d ago

This pretty much confirms the date imo, MS won't come out after COD Ghosts release date, and the box art and the fact it's on Xbox website suggests it's legit. I personally expected 12 November, because then it would be 11.12.13 in the US.

blitz06234345d ago (Edited 4345d ago )

The thing is, most people who only play CoD or BF4 will likely stick with current gen. Still, launching the X1 at the same time as Ghosts is a good idea to grab some attention and convince people to move to next gen. Some of these people don't want to wait a whole week or even worse, 2 weeks to just get CoD on a next gen console if they can already play it on their 360s/PS3s - with their friends I might add

starchild4345d ago

Remember, remember!
The fifth of November,
The Gunpowder treason and plot;
I know of no reason
Why the Gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot!

tokugawa4345d ago

i thought that it would be obvious that it woulg launch with cod

evilhasitsway4345d ago

same stuff happened when 360 an ps3 launch and I would expect that to happen a lot at the next gen releases.

malokevi4345d ago (Edited 4345d ago )

Early November would be great. I've been saying the 21st, because that's when XBL debut, that's when the first and second Xbox's came out, that's when Halo 3 came out... pretty much every major Xbox release has gravitated towards the 21st.

If it comes sooner... that would be awesome. Prevent me from going insane, at least. That would mean 3 months... *gargle - swoon*

jjb19814344d ago

You're right. I've seen an October 29th release date for BF4 on PS4 at the amazon website. I think that's a release date for all the current gen systems.

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Bigpappy4345d ago

X1 is getting a lot of attention from Battlefield and COD. But it is still left to be seen what the X1 release date will be.

alejandroelputo4345d ago

who actually cares about the xbox one?

OC_MurphysLaw4345d ago

@Django_x7 ....plenty of people do sorry to disappoint you.

as for the release date of COD being the release of Xbox One... doubt it. PS4 version has the same date on Amazon. more than likely the game will come out prior to the console by up to a week or maybe 2. so it will be a launch game just out before.

avengers19784345d ago

3-4 week in November, would be my guess.

Khajiit864345d ago (Edited 4345d ago )

I wish. Right around my bday. Got the 360 when it launched a day before my birthday.

CRAIG6674345d ago

Seems legit, Microsoft will be EXTREMELY eager to launch next gen hardware along side this game, it doesn't take a genius to work that out...

BDSE4345d ago

What a date to choose, the date when the UK celebrates the religious persecution of catholics.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

cesuf4345d ago (Edited 4345d ago )

So you really think theres a national holiday to celebrate persecution of catholics? Just based on that alone, your a complete moron. Then the link you added disproved your own interpretation. Wikipedia cleared said it was a freedom gained to practice Catholicism. I mean wow.

Please never breed, ever. There's already a surplus of stupid.

BDSE4345d ago (Edited 4345d ago )

@cesuf

Someone has poor comprehension skills:

"Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London, and months later the introduction of the Observance of 5th November Act enforced an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot's failure.

Within a few decades Gunpowder Treason Day, as it was known, became the predominant English state commemoration, but as it carried strong religious overtones it also became a focus for anti-Catholic sentiment. Puritans delivered sermons regarding the perceived dangers of popery, while during increasingly raucous celebrations common folk burnt effigies of popular hate-figures, such as the pope."

You know shortly before the pilgrims left England for the Americas because they were escaping religious persecution?

I mean wow. Please never breed, ever. There's already a surplus of stupid.

MajorLazer4345d ago

Please spare the religious crap

aLucidMind4345d ago (Edited 4345d ago )

If I recall, it was the pagans bring persecuted and not the catholics. Or is my memory of that era a bit rusty?

EDIT
Nevermind, posted before I read your link.

BDSE4345d ago (Edited 4345d ago )

I do love the fact that people are 'disagreeing' with established fact, absolutely priceless.

The world is doomed. Keep it coming guys, you're all the bestest.

andibandit4345d ago

@ArronC07

I realize that you not very fond of MS, to put it gently, judging from your comment history, but pulling up a 400year old event, that more or less lost it's meaning halfway thru the 19th century.....im just scratching my head

fossilfern4345d ago

I dont think the whole UK celebrate I think it's just England, we don't celebrate it in Northern Ireland (I think )

BDSE4345d ago (Edited 4345d ago )

@andibandit

Judging from your comment history you have a clear bias towards MS and therefore you probably perceive any negative comment toward them as a personal attack.

You do know that a multi-billion dollar corporation doesn't need you to defend it on an internet news site right? They only care about making money off you, they don't actually care about you as a gamer. Frankly they've deserved the crap that they got over the last couple of years, starting with the RRoD up to the XB ONE they've shown utter contempt for the consumer.

They are literally the new Sony.

I can guarantee that you'll fixate in the "MS bias" and miss the implied critique of Sony.

Also the fact that I am using a 17th century event to 'have a go' at MS kind of implies that I'm not being strictly serious but don't let that get in the way of your crusade to defend multi-billion dollar MS.

MrFanboy4344d ago

@cesuf
I love when people write this "your a complete moron". It's "YOU'RE a complete moron" you moron.

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aceitman4345d ago

This can be released before the system comes out it has been done before . Wii u and vita and ps3 games came out 2-3 weeks before the systems came out.

Jazz41084344d ago

I purchased and had inhand several 360 games before the console released.

Gekko364345d ago

Cool, if it's the 5th November then it's on my birthday, happy birthday to me.

@gaffyh however it'd only be the 12th to get 11/12/13 in the us.

The rest of the world would be the 11th Dec, 11/12/13.

I've never understood US bullshit date system. It's even worse on film averts

"RED2 coming August two" what the fuck is that all about!!

mcstorm4345d ago

I wish it was tomorrow cant wait to get my Xbox one but if they are bringing the release date closer im up for that.

3-4-54344d ago

The Master Plan for Sony & Microsoft, is to release not on Black Friday, but before Black Friday.

It essentially gives you 3-4 weeks of sales before the big one.

It's a smarter business decision and I suspect Sony will do something similar.

You can sell 1 million systems on Black Friday, or you can sell 3 million by selling them before black friday and the day after, November 3oth, you will have more consoles on the market.

More consoles on the Market = more game sales

More games sales = more 3rd party support

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Khajiit864345d ago (Edited 4345d ago )

The only way xbox one could do some damage in sales compared to the ps4 is if its released at least a month before ps4 release.

5th of november for xbox and really early in 2014 for ps4 would workout great for me. I could buy both with no problems. Even though I would prefer ps4 first.

Maddens Raiders4345d ago

"The only way xbox one could do some damage in sales compared to the ps4 is if it was released in 2012."

I think this is what you meant to type. :)

Khajiit864345d ago

Worldwide PS4 would still catch up in sales. Sony is just a whole lot more popular around the world.

And yes sales outside of America MATTER! a whole lot.

YodaCracker4345d ago

Never underestimate the competition.

joefrost004345d ago

Im going to say something a lot of sony fans are denial about
The only reason sony caught or even stayed in the race for that matter is japan
Sony sales well in.europe but so does MS and we.know whats been going on over here and not really how many they in japan more so the ratio
I tell my friend all the time the reason ps3 exclusives dont sell like they should is because that most of them are geared to a western audience
I keep hearing sony fans say even with all the problems we still won
Actually you all lost big time not just looking at sales but also money made by a system games bought , attach ratio, ect
And ask sony a bet they dont feel like they won
Now time to finish up Last of Us

Bigpappy4345d ago

The U.S and U.K are going to be very difficult for Sony to take back from M$, even with the $100 difference. Xbox is just way too strong in the U.S and the ability of the X1 to appeal to toddlers and adults (male and female) is going to offset some of the price point stigma.

AceofStaves4345d ago

I don't think the UK market is as tied to the XBox brand as the U.S. market is, especially given that many of the media capabilities of XB1 are limited to the U.S. I think XB1 will do well in its home market, but I think Sony has a clear edge globally.

It will be interesting to see how the sales pan out once both consoles launch.

aceitman4345d ago

The reason was because the 360 was priced at 299. - 399$ and the ps3 was 499-599$ that was the main reason plus the 360 had a year head start. It's time to find out soon enough head to head no head start for ms. The way the preorders are going it looks like Sony is ahead of the game.

_FantasmA_4345d ago

Even the US isn't that stupid. Sure lots of jarheads and obnoxious 12 year old posers who only play COD and nothing else will still think "Xbox is t3h best bro." But not all Americans, I'm sorry Muricans are stupid enough that they will allow M$ to just walk all over them, take their money and run. I am an American that supports the real gaming console that comes from Japan.

ForgottenProphecy4345d ago

Ps4 is already confirmed for 2013 though...

GraveLord4345d ago

A month isn't enough. Besides, PS4 is already confirmed for this year and its $100 cheaper. Who's doing damage to who?

andibandit4345d ago

I think once Sony pulls to far ahead i think MS will use some of the vast amount of money to lower the price.

joefrost004345d ago

I have no idea which console will sell more or be better
I dont think no one does
Not counting the ones who were going to by a ps4 or xbox1 no matter what
what makes this so interesting is when I listen to people its more like more people are choosing the ps4 but the funny thing is that
Its not because they think its the best system more so cause of hatred for MS
So if you got people makinf there choice out spite and anger
It adds a certain level of unpredictability

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stage884345d ago

I hope Sony can release the PS4 a least a week before the bone. It would really spur momentum. October 29th sounds good to me if this release date is accurate.

YNWA964345d ago

Oh I hope so too.... I have not slept for weeks worrying about this! The thought of X1 getting a headstart really gives me nightmares! We should do what guy forkes did, true british patriot and maybe burn any store selling X1.... Great british empire! We are still relevant!

jocomat94345d ago

never go full retard people. . .

YNWA964345d ago

Nah do not worry, I am fine... Trying to finish everything in GTA4 before 5!, I care nothing for the above, just funny watching people worry over who realeases first... Ya know, its life or death for some..... Crazy...

BLKxSEPTEMBER4345d ago

Lmao now that was some funny fanboy shit lol

stage884345d ago

Life or death? I'm talking about business tactics and what could spur momentum for the PS4.
Jocomat9 is right. Never go full retard.

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GraveLord4345d ago

It really doesn't matter. Releasing on time for Black Friday won't help much since people are only looking for great deals and cheap stuff. PS3 + Xbox 360 will benefit from this. Xbox One + PS4 won't. In fact, it might make them look bad sitting there on the shelves while their older brothers are selling out.

Now, Christmas is a difference story. Consoles HAVE to be out before Christmas. Price is less of a factor here compared to Black Friday.

Maddens Raiders4345d ago

So maybe this is the day that anon will shut down all of One's services because of their DRM hubris and desires?

Interesting date to say the least.

pacostacos4345d ago

the dudes that got punked by the mexican cartel? lol

Elit3Nick4345d ago

Anon likely wouldn't have attacked Xbl, even with DRM, since people would've known that's what they were buying, the reason they attacked PSN is because they removed linux support and backward compatibility after the PS3 released

andibandit4345d ago

I thought Anon attacked Sony, because Sony dragged a hacker to court

RadioActiveTwinky4345d ago

Me thinks is Fish bait to try to entice sony on announcing a release date lol. Kinda like the European store Release date of the ps4.
It does sound plausible though. Anything before Thanksgiving and black friday is plausible to be honest.

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Jingsing2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I appreciate the article but this guy must be living in a delayed universe, The reputation was ruined 10+ years ago and hasn't recovered since. As such people have voted with their wallets and stopped buying Xbox products in large amounts.

YourMommySpoils1d 11h ago

Their reputation was lost way before that. From the moment Microsoft said they entering the console business, we all knew it would be a downgrade.

Bathyj21h ago(Edited 21h ago)

That's not true at all the OG Xbox had drive and they had hunger and they wanted to accomplish something. It was a great console.

they didn't quite reach their goals and they gave up prematurely because they couldn't win. It was halfway through the Xbox 360 when kinect released and that was when they lost their way and we're a rudderless ship ever since

Agent7519h ago

In all fairness, Xbox had some great games with online play, Xbox 360 even better. Xbox consoles started to die with the Xbox One. Ditch consoles for the PC and PS.

YourMommySpoils10h ago

@Bathyj hard to compute ay. Xbox was never better than a PC and that's all they ever were. A demo box. Doesn't get more true than that.

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isarai2d ago

What reputation is this threatening exactly? 😂

Lightning772d ago

Rumors of Turn 10 being either shut down or hit with massive lay offs is on the horizon.

The issue is MS will do something right only to do something very, very wrong. And they do this what seems calculative at this point. Doesn't matter what they do the Investors and leadership want more and more money an endless bottomless pit of purr insatiable greed. A company that acts like it's broke or hurting is what really, really infuriates me. They've surpassed apple again well over 3 trillion who acts like they're a million dollar company is fk stupid. Pivots and changes for no reason and can't do things for more than a year with out a pivot or changing their metrics.

Christopher1d 15h ago

That would be really bad since Phil just hyped up next year as a big Forza year at Summer Game Fest.

1Victor1d 15h ago

@christopher: “ That would be really bad since Phil just hyped up next year as a big Forza year at Summer Game Fest”
The key word big can be ether good or bad 🤷🏿only time can tell

DarXyde1d 13h ago

First Forza being generated entirely via AI?

If any company would do it, it'd be them.

Nacho_Z1d 2h ago

Isn't the point that it's irrelevant how profitable MS is, the suits have decided it's time that the Xbox division started making them money. Hence the layoffs, the pivots.

hennessey8622h ago

That wouldn't surprise me, as motorsport has been heading down hill since the great number 4. Where as playground have consistently put out better games. I think the two studios will be merged under playground games banner.

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