What Does Microsoft Have To Do To Get You On Board This E3

Poligames:

There is still not much we know about Microsoft's E3 conference. Microsoft will have a chance to change the narrative that has been haunting them for years. While at the same time sell us on their new hardware, the Scorpio. With the announcement that Halo and Gears won't be in the Xbox E3. This leaves the door open for fresh ideas and fresh IP at their conference. What does Microsoft have to do to sell you on the Xbox Brand?

[Bigpappy]

All they can do is what they are doing. Some will love it. Some will hate. Certainly cant please everyone.

[threefootwang]

Show us Scorpio, show us it's design, show us a competitive price. Most of all, show us new games and/or IPs!

Revive some of there older exclusives, Mech Assault, I'm looking at yah!

Just upgraded to 4K this passing weekend, banking on Scorpio to being my go to 4K console of choice.

Make it happen MS!

[Bigpappy]

Now I have zero complaints with what you ask for. All sounds reasonable to me.

[RosweeSon]

It may well be just not anytime in 2017... console will launch great but games will be Xbox1/S games or just 360 games. Proper games will take a good 1-2 years to start coming through sure dev's have had details for last year or so but the true top end games like your God of wars at end of ps2's lifespan... these games take a while all launch games on any new console look alright, but give them a year or 3 and the games start looking sweet.

[fatbastard11]

Why would anyone consider a Scorpio over the PS4 when PS4 has WAAAAAAAY more existing quality exclusives as well as numerous great titles on the way consistently for the next couple years?..Just for 10% better graphics on multiplat titles??

[Eonjay]

More games, less services.

[UnHoly_One]

fatbastard11, for me it's because of the controller above all else.

The Xbox elite controller is the best controller ever made, and the Dualshock 4 is probably the worst.

That's just my opinion, but that is a big deal to me.

Also, I've been invested in the Xbox ecosystem since day one, been a Live gold member since day one, and all my friends play on Xbox. I have a PS4 to play things I can't play on Xbox, but that is all it ever gets used for.

[UnHoly_One]

I think a nice surprise would be adding backwards compatibility for original Xbox titles.

[indysurfn]

Is that all it takes for them to get you? Seriously after trying to be the first company that takes away your ownership rights to software you bought?

Me on the other hand, at the very least they are going to need to go buy a good set of knee pads before they can
get me to have a good feeling about them again.

[LastCenturyRob]

Why are you bringing login to N4G?

[Aceman18]

If they want me to ever purchase one of their consoles again, how bout they show some damn exclusives that aren't halo, forza, and gears. While they're at it how about taking some f**king risks also with their IPs.

Like coming up with their own

Action/adv
Platformer
Rpg

Hell I'd even give them some respect if they came up with their own type Heavy Rain/Beyond style game. At least I'd know they are trying. If i don't see any of this at their presser lord knows the next time I'll ever buy one of their consoles.

[Aceman18]

@native

I played and beat quantum break, and it was a total disappointment for me. I also played sunset overdrive and even though i love IG sadly this game couldn't keep me interested enough to continue playing.

I sold my X1 to a friend a few months after beating quantum break so this little lineup of games you rattled off isn't enough for me.

Also i loved my OG xbox, and the 360 was great the first few years until they went the kinect route. Don't sound so bothered that i want more from M$ when they are asking me to purchase their console.

[343_Guilty_Spark]

They show other games apparently you just ignore them and peddle the same lies. Are they showing as many games as Sony no...largely due to nonexistent Japanese support but are they showing games? Yes they have shown them

[CoinOrc]

@native

Ori and the blind forest is good but it's a two year old indie game. Sony has released many more indie games than MS. Sunset Overdrive is good but is a three year old game and they aren't making a sequel. QB, Recore, and Ryse are mediocre to just plain bad. I haven't turned on my Xbox One since I played QB last year. If they want people to get on board, then they will have to release a lot more quality exclusives.

[Aceman18]

@343

Oh sparky please list these so called games you're talking about that they've shown which is supposed to make me spend another 300-400 on their system. Quality tripA exclusives that they've shown.

[LastCenturyRob]

Crackdown, Cuphead and Sea of Thieves aren't Halo, Gears or Forza.

[RosweeSon]

Cruise control isn't enough that's why they are where they are they need to do better and up their game.
Sure they can just continue to charge people to use Xbox live but if it's all going on elsewhere people not gonna pay it forever.

[Raiden]

In Japan the home developers will always support there home format over the outsider, no matter how hard that COMPANY tries, its there honour system, no hardware manufacture stands a chance, the things is half of the Japanese games never make it to the west, we in the west love the Japanese style of gaming but not all is suitable or attractive to westerns but these dev's are loyal.

[hulk_bash1987]

Show me some compelling games that will justify making an investment in their new console. That is all they have to do to gain my interest. It always has and always will be first and foremost about the games.

[UltraAtomic]

Yea the fans like myself have been asking for new ips. soo I hope they impress with that.

Scorpio sounds amazing and if its 499 I think people will buy it, especially if they really show it off at e3.

[rainslacker]

I'd say to get me excited they'd have to present more games that actually interest me. I know I"m only one person, but what MS has on show at the moment is truly weak in comparison to the other consoles. Even if you're into the games they have, I find it hard to believe people are content with it.

People would consider me a PS fan I'm sure, so the kinds of games that interest me are those that you'd find more of on PS. Not just the multi-plats, because those don't excite me in the same way, nor would they get me on board, but the exclusives that PS gets is what makes me continue to choose PS consoles every time. If MS can manage to start catering to a broader market, and actually delivering while struggling through the time where they build up the fan base that wants that varied content, then I'll be on board. Since I have an X1, I'll even support those games when they release. But things like CD3 don't interest me, and SoT interests me even less. I have no reason to support those, and I can't see those games lighting the fires under new customers to pick up a system.

New, fresh, and most of all exciting things are what gets people on board. Not overhyped mid-tier titles which people make into AAA level experiences.

[QUIMICOMORTAL]

So having basically no meaningful exclusives this year has you on board?

That was easy!

[notachance]

just show compelling games, lots of it.

by god if they spend most of it talking about scorpio and that new mixed reality games bullshit, say goodbye to new customers.

[XanderZane]

Been on board since day one with every XBox game console. Own all 3 of them. Have over 180 games on by XB1 right now. Pretty much the same thing with the Playstation. Own every PS and still have them all. Easily over 500+ games on both platforms (literally). Can't be more on board then that. Sure I would love to see more exclusives and new IP's on the XB1/Scorpio over the next 2 years. Microsoft needs to make this happen ASAP. I'm not going to dump my system though, because they don't have all of this right now.

[chrisx]

Surprise us with awesome looking games that Must all see the light of day. That's crucial. But with Phil spencers recents comments it might be dreams

[ninsigma]

What recent comments??

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

Did you forget that he said that single player experiences don't have longevity (for microtransactions) so it will be a hard sell to invest in those types of games. One of the few times he's actually been blunt and straight forward.

[ninsigma]

I did actually forget about that tbh. Didn't read to much into those statements because I'm bored of articles being published everytime Spencer sneezes. But yeah not good statements because thats really what I dont want from my games. Stuff like Horizon is what I need and from its sales, a hell of a lot of people agree.

[gangsta_red]

@Igivehugs

"...he said that single player experiences don't have longevity..."

Not exactly all what he said but even still how does that even remotely tie into what ChrisX said? Maybe you could explain more since he's now silent.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Yes please enlighten us on his recent comments. In other words I'll just wait till you make up on some BS out of thin air because that's what people like you do.

Here, this is what I heard recently from Spencer. https://www.gamereactor.eu/...

Spencer also talked about E3, which will provide what he calls the "next wave of big hits," promising that Microsoft will continue to invest in first party content in the future as part of this cycle.

But tell me what you heard LMAO

[yomfweeee]

Probably that they are focused on services and he tried to put down games like Zelda and HZD... or did you forget about that?

[Why o why]

Lol , c'mon angelic, I swear it was less than a month ago when he stated that. . It sure sounded like a downplay or maybe you think he was doing slight of hand tactics to lower expectations then BOOM. . . a slew of single player titles announced at e3 . . . Right. . . Lol

[rainslacker]

Phil has promised several E3's where we'd see the next big wave....or best line up if you want....and didn't deliver.

For me, I believe in MS showing something before I'll accept that they actually mean what they say.

MS thinks CD3 and SoT will be the next big thing. But that doesn't mean that will be the case. So, I'd say that what Spencer considers the next big thing is much different than what I consider the next big thing.

[CoinOrc]

He has been saying he will provide "big hits" for years now, and so far, he has failed to deliver. The last three years have all been the "best lineup in Xbox history" and it has been disappointing. I'll believe it when I see it.

[gangsta_red]

So is anyone going to actually answer our question(s)? In light of recent Phil comments how exactly does that not translate into not having great looking games that will see the light of day like ChrisX said?

Did Phil say he wouldn't be making games anymore? Was there any hints that the games we know nothing about wouldn't be any good because of Phil's statements?

You guys spend so much time attacking MS that you never actually stop to really see how ridiculous these comments are.

[slate91]

What comments?

[4Sh0w]

Yeah they never quote him, and explain themselves, kids just repeat vague SDF talking points.

[Patriot4Life]

What comment?

Oh you mean the one where people twisted his comment about single player games.

Trust me, Phil is going to bring the games at E3 and can't wait to come back here to see the madness after E3.

[OB1Biker]

No offence but I think Phil doesnt need help to twist his comments himself.
:)
You maybe right though in that people tend to spin what he says (good or bad btw). Probably his fault though as he knows what he's doing with the internet overblown coverage of that one personality.

[OB1Biker]

I'm mainly interested in multiplat games from Ms conference and for once I'll be able to watch it live so I hope there s good stuff on that front. New hardware reveal is interesting to see even though I have no intention of buying.
Ultimately E3 is a gaming celebration for all gamers and there's no winner but just good stuff to see and look forward to.

[gangsta_red]

@ChrisX
So what recent comments did Phil say that would lead you to believe it's all just dreams?

[CyberSentinel]

Games. I would love Fable and Alan Wake sequels. At this point I'm only interested in the Gears 4 and Crackdown 3. Two games aren't enough for me to buy another system. I really like that elite controller and Scorpio has my interest, but I really need more games to make the plunge. Halo 6 is a hopeful successor, but I need to know more games are coming....

[ninsigma]

No Halo 6 this E3 I'm afraid.

[Brave_Losers_Unite]

@Cyber

You're alive?

[slate91]

That's understandable. Thank you for a productive and meaningful comment.

[Patriot4Life]

Lion Head didn't have the passion for Fable anymore and Remedy wanted to make a new IP over Alan Wake so you can't blame MS for that.

[CyberSentinel]

I don't blame MS, I'm just saying there is only a few 1st party games that interest me. I'm not a forza fan, so maybe rare's new game will be interesting.

[Why o why]

Ha. . The original cyber sentinel. . . .

N4g veteran. . .

Big up for the honesty. . Some people can't or won't accept the notion that a gamer may not like gears or uncharted therefore the more games available the better it is for a wider audience. You're not a Forza fan so that leaves slim pickings for Xbox guys as it stands now for exclusives but so what you state is perfectly logical. Luckily nobody can label you a Sony fanboy. .

The only thing I do disagree with is where a portion of the blame lies. . Ms just didn't build well off the back of the great momentum they gained last gen. My bad luck, management or complacency they've not kicked on . Maybe things can change for the better this gen after the half way point which was the total opposite to what happened last gen. It's not impossible

[ninsigma]

Just show new (and sequals) interesting games. It's all anyone has to do because that's what people want. It should hopefully be much easier for them to win people seeing as how they have more people with a device capable of running their games since they brought out the play anywhere scheme. I have no quarrels playing games from Windows store. Finally got round to Gears 4 last month and that was fine performance wise besides a few hitches when transitioning from gameplay to cutscene (gameplay wise very fun!) so just show me some interesting games and I'll buy.

as an extra though, wouldn't mind seeing any VR/mixed reality stuff they got cooking.

[rainslacker]

This exactly. Last year, Sony finally figured this out to the point where that's all they showed. It was the best E3 show I've seen in a while, and the presentation just put it over the top. Sony even made COD interesting. I think it didn't have the megaton effect of the prior year, but the actual showing was spectacular.

I don't mind some hardware or feature talk where it's announced, or expanded on, but there are places where we can get that info that are more suited to get more facts than marketing than the E3 stage. The least amount of time should be spent on this kind of stuff as possible. Say what you have to say, then move on.

And mostly, stop trying to hype up one's features as somehow a game changer. Just announce, and move on. This goes for all companies where applicable.

Games are where it's at. It's where it was always at. It's where it will always be at. The more games, the more variety, and the more excitement, the more people get on board. People have been saying this forever, so maybe it's time all the console makers pay attention. E3 conferences are no longer press events. They're entertainment events where they are meant to directly market their wares to the consumer, and the consumer cares mostly about the games. All the hardware is irrelevant without games.

[ninsigma]

100% agreed. I don't like when features and hardware take over most of the show. Xbox 2015 e3 was really guilty of that if I remember correctly. Last year was better but it just didn't have too much compelling content for me. Hopefully that'll change this year!

[rainslacker]

I've found any show that spends excessive time on any one thing, particularly hardware or features gets dull and drags on. Kinect Milo demo, Wonderbook, Move, Halolens minecraft demo, share play at the PS4 reveal, etc. It's cool to see the feature, especially when we don't know about it, but a lot of those things are only cool for a bit, and while you can see the feature, most people are smart enough to be able to figure out what is being shown, how it will benefit them, and if it's something they're interested in in the 2-3 minutes. If it's longer, it can make 5 minutes seem like 10, and you're just sitting there wondering when they're going to get to something good....even if you're interested in the feature. There's a reason that trailers are typically only 2-3 minutes long, and it's because that's all it should take to convey what you're trying to sell, and get the message across. If it takes longer, then you're trying to hard.

There are some exceptions when it comes to hardware, but those exceptions lay in the realm of conveying multiple aspects of the same hardware. Like Apple isn't going to sit there and spend 10 minutes on Siri to get their point across. But you get MS spending 5 minutes talking about football on X1, and then another 5 talking to some guy about football on X1, or they keep yammering on about TV connectivity, or Snap, and it gets tedious. That was a hardware reveal of course, so it's a bit different than E3, but the principal is the same, and why the perception of their reveal was that they only talked about TV, TV, TV, even though they did have some games and talked about how it all worked together.

An exception is gameplay demonstrations, because it can take time to show off different aspects of the game, but the good demos are the one's that show different aspects in small sections spread out over that time. Like with Horizon, you got to see some of the world and graphics presentation, then some simple stealth mechanic to take down an enemy, then some big action with a big guy coming in where it shows more depth of the combat. That can take more time, but it's parceled out over that time. If the entire time was spent on just walking around, or continuously doing the stealth stuff, or 6 minutes of fighting one of the big guys, it would get boring if you're not playing. UC demos did this a couple times, because of the pacing of the game.

[Yi-Long]

Games.

We know Scorpio's specs are great, but a console also needs to have games, and while 3rd party multi-plats will be there, and I'm sure they'll be outstanding, XBO really also needs a wider variety of interesting exclusives.

Personally, I would also like to see the DLC-greed removed from a series like Forza (+ Forza Horizon).

[Bigpappy]

So. No Hot-wheels? They is nothing wrong with expanding games with DLC. FH3 was a game with plenty of content upon release. Way more than Drive club. Some DLC is a rip-off of gamers. FH3 is not a good example.

[ApocalypseShadow]

I think what Yi is saying pappy is that Microsoft acts like the typical American for profit company. Less effort but hoping for maximized revenue. They make more money than Nintendo and Sony combined. But put in the least amount of effort than Sony and Nintendo and don't even fund the Xbox brand. Xbox fans should want more games than more services.

Just like EA. EA puts in the least amount of effort but looks for maximized revenue. Or they try to buy the best engine they can get like Renderware or the Frostbite engine, then ride it to eternity until they buy some other company to do the work for them.

It's like Minecraft. Microsoft didn't buy Minecraft because it was an awesome game. Microsoft saw long term revenue streams from it. But that 2 **Billion**... That's billion with a *B*... Could have funded 10,20 or even 30 in-house games.

Sony got laughed at for 3rd party games going multiplatform during a recession with PS3. But now, Sony's laughing because their focus on in-house talent and advanced game engines then is paying off this gen. There no hint of Microsoft even trying to compete at that level. Or even starting.

As Yi said and has been said over and over, they need to start building studios and making more games. Gamers worldwide can see their lack of effort and that's why they never win. Why invest your money in a console manufacture that doesn't invest in making games? Making the console a second or third purchase before being the first?

[AngelicIceDiamond]

"There no hint of Microsoft even trying to compete at that level. Or even starting."

MS, Phil Spencer to be exact has stated multiple times that they're evolving its first party he said it in a interview few months back, and stated it again in a press release. I've already posted a link the facts are there.

[KickSpinFilter]

Driveclub had a shit load of really good DLC, one of the best supported games I've seen, but still did not save developer.

[Why o why]

Angelic. .
I like Phil but people say a lot. .

At the start of this gen there was speak of improvements. . At the end of last gen there was speak of improvements. . .we're fast approaching if not past the half way point of the gen and they still haven't got their act together.

Speak, speak speak. . Cloud, . Exclusives whatever. . .Some became reality, others didn't. . Best to wait and see as their track record especially after last gens coast in the final third and this gens cancellations and low output was/is enough for those not so believing to doubt their 'speak'. . Your optimism is commendable but your questioning of people's scepticism isn't. Please understand scepticism is not the same as blind hate. Yes, some troll but some don't see much positives from Microsoft.

[freshslicepizza]

@Apocalypse Shadow
"Sony got laughed at for 3rd party games going multiplatform during a recession with PS3."

They got laughed at because they expected people to have two jobs to buy a system that performed worse and offered an overly complicated platform that developers didn't like working on. Typical proprietary nonsense and Sony learned from those mistakes with the PS4 by making a easy to wrok on platform at a good cost.

"Making the console a second or third purchase before being the first?"

Once again your bias exceeds and your efforts to always portray Microsoft as the worst company keeps being challenged but you ignore it. Nintendo consoles continue to be a secondary purchase because of their lack of commitment to work with third party. So how can you write yet another essay which includes third party and not divulge that is beyond me. However this is all coming from the same person who tries to bluffs others by suggesting he hardly ever posts in Microsoft topics.

Microsoft does need to invest in their own studios more but that still isn't going to get you to change your views on the company which is the bigger obstacle for you and many others who continue to move goalposts as to why you wont support them. Phil has a lot to prove this year so we shall see.

[ziggurcat]

@moldy:

"They got laughed at because they expected people to have two jobs to buy a system that performed worse and offered an overly complicated platform that developers didn't like working on..."

that's not what they said. they essentially said that the PS3 would be desirable enough that people would feel like working extra hours to be able to save up enough money. they didn't say they were expecting people to get second jobs.

[Gunstar75]

I was more than happy to pay £16 for the hot wheels dlc. It's fantastic!!!

[Rimeskeem]

Nothing, I'm gonna watch E3 anyways.

[colonel179]

Microsoft can release a console more powerful than our imagination, but if theey don't release games, it won't matter at all. The problem with XBOX has always been GAMES. People wouldn't care if the Xbox One is not as powerful as PS4, if it was Microsoft making games like Horizon, Gravity Rush, Nier, etc. Microsoft NEEDS those kind of games.

Nintendo relies on their franchises all the time, however, they have more than 20 franchises. Microsoft only has like 3 active ones (Gears, Forza, Halo), and not many more to choose from (Banjo Kazooie, Conker, and a few more). They NEED, MUST create new IPs, and release more games for XBOX.

Microsoft has a great online service, and they do a lot of things right, but the most important thing in a videogame console is VIDEOGAMES!

[Bigpappy]

M$ is a console Manufacture. If the release games and don't have an attractive console where those games can shine, they will be in even worst shape. They would either be the next wii-U or a publisher for PS4 and PC. I don't like any of those options. Having a Powerful true 4K console will attract big name publishers and developer, see EA and Bethesda for examples, who want to produce more cutting edge "Star wars" and "Elder scrolls" type games.
Add to that, the lives of their 1st party become a lot easier when they spend less time worrying about limitations, and focus on said games.

We don't just need a bunch of half-ass games, we need quality games, even if there are only six a year. One every couple months. Move that enough with great 3rd part support.

[Nintendo4Lifex]

Jade Empire, Mechaassault, Perfect Dark, Battletoads, Shadowrun, Crimson Skies, Fable, Age of Empires, they have plenty of ips they can bring back that would diversify their top three already.

[Nintendo4Lifex]

O rally sport challenge and project Gotham Racing as well. Sudeki as well.

[rainslacker]

Xbox saw its greatest success in the early-mid 360 days when they focused on the games. Seems pretty obvious if MS went that way again, they'd see success again. May not make up the sales deficit this gen at this point, but it would help them in the long run.

[Gunstar75]

Xbox has plenty of great games.

It has, in my opinion, the greatest racing game ever made (FH3) and a fantastic Multiplayers in Halo 5 and GOW4.

I'm also a big fan of halo wars

So I'm quite a happy Xbox owner.

[LordoftheCritics]

Announce some dope games with a definite release date and actual gameplay.

[343_Guilty_Spark]

Rep the set.

[_LarZen_]

For me all they need to do is show and prove that the new Xbox can do everything they claim it can. That will be enough to move all third party gaming over to the Xbox for me. But it wouldn't hurt if they had some exciting first party games to show also.

[SCW1982]

Banjo Kazooie 3, New Project Gotham Racing, or Rally Sport Challenge.

[onisama]

what we want from xbox brand ? games games games casuals who care about graphics that much can move to pc

[Hanilugtehul]

If they annouce sea of thieves in vr and forza 7 vr and forza horizon vr with wheel support then im buying a scorpion day one. If they dont put vr in The ms exclusive then ill wait and buy when The price has gone down. Xbox needs more Games in The same league as last of us, bloodborne,uc4,mlbtheshow,hori zon zero down,until dawn and many more. The only Game that didnt disappoint me on my Xbox one was quantum break and The forza Games. Scorpio needs to have better Games and vr support imo,peace:-)

[BadElf]

Show greatness.
Need to be wowed by the graphics/power of system.(as a stupid little console player, I'm expecting to be)
Competitive price.
Scorpio bundled with a great 3rd Party(big) game
Games obv

Who knows what else. I'm already on board anyway.....

[Fist4achin]

Uhhh, dont do what you are currently doing. I will admit that i am really upset with MS this generation. I want them to succeed, but it is hard to show them support right now IMO...

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

Reveal some games that would convince me to buy their console, otherwise, I'll stick with my PS4.

[BadElf]

I also wonder what Sony has to do to get people on board

[Patriot4Life]

I think they should be good with the 1st party line up they have coming up and 3rd party marketing and exclusive content.

MS at this point know that Sony is number one in sales and they won't be able to catch them so they are focusing on having a unified ego system with XB and Windows.

I have a feeling that they will surprise is this year with a platora of 1 st party games and have put aside some money for marketing deal on AAA 3rd party games.

[rainslacker]

Do what they did last year(show tons of games) and blend in a bit of what they did the year before(drop 2-3 megatons). Seems to be working for them.

Maybe not with the full live orchestral score, but lots of game announcements, and awesome showings of games we already know is what people are looking for.

It'll be interesting to see what Sony may be holding back considering how much compelling stuff they already have announced. Announcing TLOU2 almost on a whim means they might have some pretty big stuff in store for E3, because TLOU2 is closing in on megaton level announcements....although rumors would likely out it before then.

I expect we'll see a lot of "only on PS" type games at their conference...along with whatever 3rd party games they have to show due to marketing contracts(COD, Destiny, etc). They may even drive in the point that they aren't on PC due to trying to compete against PC gaming as well as MS opening up to PC more. Probably be some other multi-plats in there as well, but likely will be part of their collective of successive showings.

I fully expect MS to focus on Scorpio and show whatever game announcements they've been holding back to bolster it's appeal like they did with the X1 from 360 days. They'll show off their marketing deal stuff, and then probably use a lot of multi-plats to fill it out a bit. But, I also believe that Sony believes this as well, because since last E3, Sony has been doubling down on games, whereas MS has talked abut almost nothing but Scorpio since last year.

[ocelot07]

In terms of Xbox I don't think they can do anything for me to "get on board" to be fair. However announce some decent new IP's and not yet another Gears or Halo or Forza and not only will they have my attention but maybe even my money.

[rainslacker]

I have the console itself, so I don't really need to be on board. I just need games I want to play on the system. Even if I don't care about 9 out of 10 things they announce, at least if they have one thing I want to play, I'll buy the game. I'll be disappointed that there would only be one, but at least it's something.

[ocelot07]

True I do have an XB1 my self. But in the 6 months of owning one again. All it has been used for is for the 4K blu-ray and the odd Xbox 360 game. However, I do hope they work on some new IP's. Sea of thieves is looking good. I somewhat enjoy Killer Instincts (looks beautiful in 4K on PC). Forza is a decent racing series buy a new one every 12 months is getting stale for me.

I have to praise them for the likes of Recore and Ori & the blind forest. Both new and fresh. I have yet to give Recore a proper go but it's a new fresh IP and that is all I wanted and still want from Microsoft.

[Skankinruby]

Make a playstation

[yeahright2]

Gotta admit, that one made me chuckle.

[TXIDarkAvenger]

Well I don't see myself buying an Xbox seeing as how I can play those games on my PC. If MS wants me to buy more of their games then they gotta put out more games worth buying. And fix the windows store because it is awful. I shouldn't have to go through hundreds of shitty mobile games.

[VsAssassin]

In all honesty, I think what MS should do is to make a brand new console and market it in such a way that will remove the FPS/Arcade Driving stigma attached to the Xbox platform. I know they tried mimicking Sony and how it caters to many types of gamers with variety, but I felt like they fell short.

Thing is, MS found success in Halo, Gears and Forza that they somehow relied too much on them. As a result, many people that do not own any of the Xbox consoles have this thinking that MS have nothing to offer outside these three core experiences. I disagree, but that's how many people view MS' console.

So the botton line is, MS has to rebrand their Xbox console, go all out with ingenious marketing and change the perception of many gamers.

[rainslacker]

I don't think they fell short, they just stopped short. Releasing content is important, but showing a consistent desire to continue appealing to those who like those games is also important. Not every PS exclusive game release is gold. But at least they are consistent with their attempts, and quite a few go on to be classics.

[Sokol]

I already own a PS4 Pro and this Christmas Switch will also be in our home. At this point a good price point and selection of quality new IPs will make me at least consider Scorpio.

A commitment for the next few years in that department.

Otherwise I don't see anything.

[Kingcorey13]

Announce that they have bought multiple new studios with talent that can compeat with the Sony owned studios... they do that and I'd buy a Scorpio

[Max-Zorin]

They have bring back those old favorites like Banjo, Conker, Battletoads, etc. And they need produce more brand new games. Allow 343, Black Tusk, and Turn 10 to make new experiences. I'm pretty sure they have the talent to do it. Plus, they should invest in more studios to build their first party tree, and ALLOW CREATIVE FREEDOM. Bring back the OG Xbox days, and expand on it.

[demonddel]

I'm already on board can't wait to see games built from the ground up on the Mighty Scorpio

[Shadyceaser]

I will buy one today ... Thanks

[MagicBeanz]

Have better exclusives than Playstation..............never gonna happen

[RosweeSon]

Well they actually got me on board after last years E3 I don't really know why either but I guess the slim models and the fact I'd wanted to play rare replay for months. The custom controllers looked amazing but still haven't arrived in U.K and yeah nailed all the exclusives from the first 3 years of Xbox one in under 3-4 months.
Sold it now.
I'd never say never but unless they get some major big exclusives this E3 think me and Microsoft are done for this generation. Not getting Scorpio day 1 resolutions aren't my thing games are and being as it's taking years to get any decent stuff for Xbox1 I'm not paying over the odds for day 1 Scorpio to play BC 360 games I can play on my trusty 360... Scorpio games built for Scorpio... another year off after console launches no rush for me but they do need games games and more games.

[bluefox755]

Announce games that are actually worth playing, that I can't already play on my PC. That would be a start.

[KickSpinFilter]

Good Price on Scorpio, New exciting IP's. Cuphead and Crackdown 3 released and they are stellar.

[KickSpinFilter]

We don't know much about MS E3, other than Nintendo and Sony have a HUGE amount of floor space compared to MS.

[WickedLester]

I've checked out on MS and Xbox. PlayStation and Switch provide me all the gaming I could ever want or need. Sorry MS, you had your chance but your IP's just don't measure up compared to your competition. I don't care how good your services are. I don't care how good Live is. I don't care how powerful Scorpio is. Games matter to me most and overall yours fall short compared to Sony and Nintendo.

[Godmars290]

As long as their focus is largely if not solely on online multi, nothing they can do.

[opinionated]

I would need many good reasons to buy the Scorpio. I'm already on board with an Xbox one slim. Hopefully they don't forget the people who bought a slim last year. It would be a huge letdown if stuff like state of decay 2 became a Scorpio exclusive. I'm looking forward to crackdown, that has been high up there for years.

[PistolsAtDawn]

You're either on board, or you just need to let go of your bias if you're a true gamer. MS has already built a fantastic machine with great games to play. With Scorpio, even the PC gamers are losing their reasons not to get one. Scorpio is already gonna perform better than most PCs that potentially cost 3 times as much or more.

[timotim]

This is simple for me. MS needs to do a few key things and everything else will fall into place.

They need to make sure the Scorpio can do everything they say it will do. Not some, but all.

They need to show that they have new and returning franchises in the AAA category/level.

They need to price Scorpio no higher than $499

For good measure, they need to talk about what made Xbox as a brand so compelling and how they are getting back and exceeding that with their vision going forward.

[LOCO209]

399.99 - 499.99 price point... Some new first party studio IP. Maybe some nice third party exclusives or more exclusives in general. Have a Clear and Direct message.
Also bring it at E3 with tons of info and support for the future.
If they hit all these points it will be hard not to grab up a Scorpio and I already have a Pro.

[Tko1111]

Xbox one BEAST MODE for $399 or $99 with a 3 year Xbox live account of $19.99

[XXanderXX]

Nothing really all they need do is bring that Native 4K console to market and am good .

[StormLegend]

Buy a PC if you only care for 4K

[XXanderXX]

No thank u I prefer to see my console make its way there with my continued support.

[DillyDilly]

Games on my PC lets go

[Petebloodyonion]

For me as a Xbox1/Ps4/win10 user: They just need to show that they care about their products
Be some cross play games, new ideas, etc and I will be happy.

For the majority of N4G community: Nothing! There's nothing that MS can do to have them on board for they will always see the negative and want to see only the bad.

[TheColbertinator]

Scorpio needs to have ice cream making capabilities.

[hiawa23]

Nothing. I have been onboard since 2001.

[rigo8582]

I'm already on board all i care about is a price and date for scorpio.

[joab777]

I need a reason to buy one because I really want to. I need a game that is a must play like Bloodborne, Horizon or Persona 5.

[DarXyde]

At the end of the day, every company will impress and also disappoint. We're biased like that. I think Microsoft just needs to be better than they've been. The Xbox updates, Scorpio technology, and services like EA Access are great strides in the right direction, but it's not the heart of their troubles.

What they really need are great new IPs. Reviving old ones won't really be their best course of action since their most important ones are still reliably present (their big trifecta, if you will). More importantly, they need to vamp up first party studios and commit to them. Don't worry about third parties too much since those are also available on the rival platform. A great showing will require a solid presentation of Sea of Thieves, a serious showing of Crackdown complete with cloud computation in game (no theoretical proof of concept), and others. They're better off not trying to secure Japanese exclusives since Xbox is very centrally a western gaming platform with an exclusively western appeal. If they do it, their best bet would be to create their own studio to house that talent. Sony is more versatile and their western exclusives are almost entirely their own studios. I think they should consider that approach if they want a presence abroad.

Truthfully, I think they just need to announce Scorpio with price, 2-3 big exclusives coming this year that isn't the result of third party deals, 3-4 for the future, and throw out some cool things to restore consumer faith. Give those incentives a decent stage presence so your potential customers can get excited about what's coming, and you've got a great show.

I don't feel that it matters who has a "better showing" since we're all biased in our own ways, but I'd be alright walking away from any conference just saying "great things are coming".

[WickedLester]

Great post!

[Hardiman]

Announce new IP's coming to Xbox.

[Fantasticzig]

-a UI that actually works, and has little or no loading times
-apps that don't crash 7/10 times (without need of hard reboot)
-killer instinct 4
-battletoads
-tons of other games
-a working, consumer-friendly hololense

[jznrpg]

Change the culture of the company

[uth11]

Nothing. They've done enough already

[PiNkFaIrYbOi]

RPGs.

[QUIMICOMORTAL]

Having great exclusives for starters!

[Dragonscale]

Some games might be a start.

[Saranya]

For Phil Spencer, he should stop played as nice guy and make XB1 exclusive not coming on PC. he should stop PR trash because it's doesn't make their game is better.

[Yohshida]

Change Name to Sony

[iistuii]

Give me a 60fps AAA game console. 30fps no buy, whatever resolution.

[StormLegend]

$399 console, New single player IP's, sequels to old games like Perfect Dark, Left 4 dead and Banjo. Games releasing in 2017 and not way late in 2018 because it's been nothing to play so far.

[kevnb]

I dont care what they do at e3, I only care about what they actually release and I tend to be skeptical of anything they show.

[KryptonKronos]

Not interested in getting on board with Microsofts XBOX and i doubt neither are the millions of other people who can only afford one console who have already invested in a Sony Playstation or have switched to. Never mind XBOX suffocating their previous system with the Scorpio, no one is going to invest in a system with no exclusives or pay more for an upgraded console with no incentive. If and it's a big "IF" Microsoft do develop a range of new IP's, then it'll be 4 years too late on a system which will share those exclusives with XBOX ONE. In my opinion and the way thing's pan out, Scorpio will be bought by a niche audience who can afford multiple consoles. Scorpio will bomb so hard that Microsoft will be on the verge of collapsing their console market.

[sampson3121]

ummmm??? wait a second, let me see???..? GAMES!!!! lol, Jesus.

[daBUSHwhaka]

I'm already on board..the question is what are they gonna do to keep me there.

[Gh05t]

It is a pretty simple list.
1) Games
2) Games
3) Games

Its really not that hard. Show us games that are amazing and will be better on Scorpio and you will sell plenty of consoles and games. My Xbox is basically a brick/paper-weight right now. I want a reason to turn it on for something I cant get anywhere else.

I am happy that Xbox has Gears/Halo/Forza combo but I dont happen to like any of those games and could really use something fresh and new to peak my interest again. Until then you can catch me on PC.

[DrumBeat]

Show me some compelling friggin games.

[MorpheusX]

510°

What Does Microsoft Have To Do To Get You On Board This E3?

Things I know[ledge] Microsoft is unwillingly to do....and its not because they don't have the $$$ resources, so there no excuses.

I don't expect much from MS, they seem to be more intent on PR and talk, trying to keep hope alive while NOT giving their fanbase what they truly desire, Quality 1st party studio story driven AAA single player games.

I don't have hope in Microsoft's Vision for gaming, & for me, this is make it or brake it for MS & the XB1 platform. PS4's userbase is going to continue to grow/expand, XB1's is stagnant, & if they don't SERIOUSLY have 1st Party story driven AAA single player games to show me, NOT no damn Service Based single player which is just Single player with DRM, Im going to jump off the bandwagon if u will, and buy a PS4 Pro.

Microsoft,.....Your move.

PS- & for those who say "It takes time to get things fixed" I say: you've had ALL THE TIME your going to get MS, if you squandered YOUR TIME with PR talk & Spin, that's not my problem, that's MS'sproblem, Im not waiting ANY LONGER to get involved in this Gen, put up or SHUT UP.

[xxjabberxx]

Get out of gaming. They're a cancer to gaming. I'll be on board with that.

[3-4-5]

Crimson Skies!

[DanteVFenris666]

Sequels to all ips their doing nothing with, a true fable sequel that's as epic as the first game instead of getting worst every time, banjo kazzoie, perfect dark, conckers bad fur day, sunset overdrive 2. Microsoft needs to establish more studios instead of destroying them as they've done recently. Heck they even lost bungee this generation. I have no idea why they would let them go