Why The Xbox One X Will Fail

The Xbox One X is an upcoming console from Microsoft that is set to serve as a more powerful version of the Xbox One. On paper, this move makes sense. Sony already released the PlayStation 4 Pro so, naturally, Microsoft would want to compete. However, their updated console is going a little overboard.

[corroios]

Fail is a hard word. The reality is that the X isnt for the casuals and it wont sell 1 million each month, but i think Microsoft knows that.

Its console for gamers with lots of Money that wont have problems spending 499, because the rest will buy the S, because the 199 price is perfect, you get all the same games at lower rez, but higher rez doesnt mean more fun playing!

[TFJWM]

The thing is if the x1x to x1s/xbo sells at the same rate that the pro is to ps4 that is a hard fail and they won't come close to making their money back on it.

[IGiveHugs2NakedWomen]

Fail isn't the right word to use for the Xbox One X because I believe it's part of a new strategy by Microsoft. I think they're trying to integrate Xbox with Windows gaming, while avoiding direct competition with Sony by releasing hardware early. I also believe that the Xbox One X will carry over into next gen with price drops and the next Xbox console (IF THERE IS ONE) will release 2 to 3 years after the release of the PS5. In my opinion, if this new strategy fails to take hold (Multiplats + Power every 3 - 5 years) Microsoft will choose to abandon hardware iterations all together and Xbox Live will become a service... An all digital service.

[nitus10]

I think the current PS4pro to PS4slim is about 1 in 5 consoles sold (ie. 20%). http://au.ign.com/articles/...

Come November this year when the XB1x releases I would not be surprised if the XB1slim and the PS4slim are around $200 to $250 USD with a selection of attractive (subjective) games. It is also quite possible that the PS4pro will be around the $350 USD mark with a selection of games (maybe one to three depending on the bundle).

This puts the XB1x at a considerable disadvantage monetary wise and even just considering the XBox ecosystem you will most likely be looking at a $250 to $300 USD differential and that is not taking into account a couple of pack-in games.

All that said I personally think the XB1x technical specs are very good for the price and people will buy it but in what ratio of XB1x to XB1slim I don't know since my crystal ball is in the wash at the moment. 🙂

[zerocarnage]

What so your actually saying Sony failed with the pro and hard also with the sales they have??

don't be so silly, but you won't admit that Sony have failed with the pro now will you.

[DJStotty]

Money is made on software, rarely/if ever on hardware sales. Most consoles are sold at a loss/even/small profit

[DARK_WOLF]

Remember how everyone was talking shit about the elite controller being so expensive?

Then ms couldnt stock enough of them as they kept selling by the truck loads.

There is a market for premium products like this.

Not everyone is poor or simply wanting the cheapest possible item.

Some people actually like quality products and are willing to pay.

[MegamanXXX]

This is not $150 like a controller this is $500 dollars lol. It's a big difference

[jmetalhead77812]

@megaman

If people like myself self are willing to pay $150 for a controller, they're definitely willing to pay $500 for a console. The Elite controller is 2.5 x the cost of a regular controller. By the same comparison, the XB1X would be $625-$750. So, you're actually getting a bargain with the XB1X

[luckytrouble]

Although MegamanXXX put it poorly, there is a valid nugget buried in there. As gamers, we tend to overlook the controller market, but consider how many controllers you buy for a system and the amount more you would pay for a truly functional, comfortable controller. It can make the difference between a comfortable couple of hours of gaming and a comfortable binge session. Although it was aimed at enthusiasts, the Elite controller did not only appeal to them. It appealed to gamers in general and was probably the #1 recommended controller for those seeking a new one when they first launched.

The One X isn't comparable to the Xbox Elite Controller. The console market is swamped, and although you'll buy multiple controllers for a console, you won't buy multiple consoles for a controller. The Xbox One X doesn't have the selling power of the Elite controller because, as an accessory, even if expensive as an accessory, it came across as a valuable and optional improvement that required no further work, effort, or trade ins to enjoy.

On the other hand, the actual Xbox One only sells okay even at a lower price point than the PS4, often offering all kinds of bundles, and more power won't fix that. This doesn't appeal to both enthusiasts and casual gamers. This won't be an easy sell in the game store as obviously worth it compared to the substantially cheaper Xbox One S. The Xbox One X is truly an enthusiasts only game console, and it just won't have the selling power to change the console war. There is nothing there for the casual gamer.

[JasonKCK]

MegamanXXX odd, PSVR cost $499 without a console and many on this site consider that a success.

[MegamanXXX]

@JasonKCK
Maybe because of Sony install base helped with that. But I didn't know it was a success. Just read Luckytrouble comment because it's facts.

[DARK_WOLF]

Luckytroubles comment is not facts.

How is this any different to the elite controllers 'premium' catagory.

Most people will 'upgrade' their console and use their elite controller with it.

Say what you want but as an xbox gamer ive had 4 years of this 900p low quality bullshit.

Its about time xbox got back to POWER and i cant wait to upgrade. Its time.

There are MANY more who feel the same. And im sure alot more who skipped xb1 because of it. Not to mention all the core gamers who want the best performing console and switched to ps4 because it had an edge.

They will switch right back.

The console wont be $500 forever. Things change.

[Rhythmattic]

JasonKCK
But you can't play PSVR games without a PSVR, But you can Play Xbox X games with a One or PC..
I don't really think its a good comparison you used.

[Mulando]

It is always a question whether you want so sell 10m or 1m a year.
Xbox one x is planned to sell 17m by 2020. In my opinion this is realistic and not to optimistic.
It is like with the PS4 pro in 1-2 years, those will sell regular and the base PS4 might not even get produced anymore.

[JasonKCK]

Rhythmattic the subject is "price" not what games can be played on what unit. Every PS fan on this site considers the price of PSVR to be fine but when it comes to X1X it's suddenly "too high". You get nearly twice the power for $100 more with X1X and more features. The $499 for any PS product is perfectly acceptable but not for anyone else. Paying attention yet?

[CorndogBurglar]

@ Mmmmmmmmmyummy and Jmetalhead

Lets not confuse "willingness" with "ability".

$150 is much more attainable for people than $500.

Just about anyone with a job can scrounge up $150 a month. $500 is a different story. It doesn't matter if its a controller or console we're talking about. $500 is a LOT of money to come up with. Assuming you're not some kid with no responsibilities.

[Gh05t]

@corndog

So people can come up with the $350 - $400 for a PS4 pro and it's easy to come up with $150 a month if you have a job... So all you are saying is wait a month longer and it should be easy to come up with the money for a One X.

You make it sound like people are buying a new console every month. Save $100 a month since $150 is easy and buy it when it comes out.

Also you don't have to be a child with no responsibility to he able to afford $500. Many hobbies are WAY more expensive. My $500 every few years pales in comparison to the amount of money other hobbies cost.

[segamaniaco]

Still didnt reach the mass market
So its niche like XoX

[morganfell]

"The console wont be $500 forever. Things change."

This.

Because the PS4, the PS4 Pro will get massive price drops this fall/holiday. It is going to be absolutely ugly. Even PSVR is going to see a price cut.

[dp277407]

Yea but I bought two Elite controllers for my PS4's at the time so not like every Xbox only player/owner bought em.

[KillBill]

Yep... and when they said nobody would be dumb enough to pay for a brand new iPhone when a new one was just released the year before.

[Rhythmattic]

JasonKCK
If its about price.. I agree the X is excellent value... And so are all the MS/Somy consoles....
Im just suggesting PSVR is not comparable to an X. price or not.
In simple terms, Its like comparing a console to a TV.

[Markusb33]

Well said it's not for mass market or casuals but I'm sure MS will just add each sale to its overall sales and say they have a bigger install base. It is true 4k doesn't mean a better game or more fun. Trouble is 60fps would make a better game. I think that is for real next gen systems

[Bigpappy]

Tell us more about the fail. So interesting. /s

[BiggerBoss]

Well, the Xbox is already selling WAY less than the Ps4. It has WAY less games than the Ps4 too. And now MS is releasing a new XBoX that's more expensive than the Ps4 while still having WAY less games.

Nah, it's gonna work out great for them.

[Bigpappy]

Superior hardware on the scale of X1X would and should cost more despite games count.
We are talking hardware quality here. Games sold separately.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

"Power: I'm not entirely sure that matters. I truly don't think third-party developers are going to go out of their way to make sure the Xbox One X version is superior to the PlayStation 4 Pro version."

I most certainly hope they would. They did it with PS4 and X1 why would they stop now with these consoles? Funny how the the power is " doesn't matter" narrative is switched. I never switched my narrative on power 4 years back and don't plan on switching this goes for Sony and MS fanboys switching narrative roles its either power doesn't matter or it does pick one and stick with it.

[AustinFern]

They did with the PS4 and Xbox One because they were the start of a new generation, this is not. I cod be wrong, but I just don't think devs will bother going beyond what the PS4 Pro can manage.

[yeahright2]

But the devs didn't do that because the PS4 was more powerful. they did that because they saw the PS4 version of games selling more so they developed with it in mind first. Just like did with the 360. Just look at how broken so many PC games end up being and if you're talking power, PC wins hands down.
As for the "power doesn't matter" that point was missed on the xbox side. They took it as PS4 was selling more because it was more powerful, but it wasn't that. It was more powerful for less money. Value proposition. It made MS look like they were nickel and diming. The power argument back in the day was way more about perception that actual stats. Hell, I still say Ryse looks better than the majority of games this gen. The power gap didn't hurt it one bit.

[UnHoly_One]

With how reportedly easy it is to port to X1X, it shouldn't even be hard for them to take advantage of.

We aren't talking about adding features and making the whole game different here. Higher res, better framerate, or better textures... The same stuff they do for PC versions of games.

Should be super easy. I expect to see the vast majority of games noticeably superior on X1X vs PS4Pro.

But honestly, to me, it doesn't really matter. They are going to be superior to the base X1, and that's all that really matters. I'm going from an Xbox to a better Xbox. How it compares to PS4 is irrelevant except for "console war" arguments.

[PhoenixUp]

It's just an iterative console, what's with all this pressure

[jrshankill]

Exactly. There is no company gamble here at all, and no pressure for anyone to update. It's a luxury item.

[lunatic0001]

That is what I'm saying...people are acting like this is do or die by Microsoft...this console was made for a specific group...not the mass market who will buy the Xbox one s...same goes for the PS4 pro...don't get why so many articles like this cone out???

[Lennoxb63]

It will only fail to those who have already set unrealistic expectations for it. Like catching up to the PS4 in sales or whatnot. It was never meant to be a breakout success. Though MS would be happy if it was.

[ziggurcat]

It won't fail. Stop it.

[ninsigma]

Do people not get bored of these kind of articles??

[Kiwi66]

Yes people do but it doesn't help that articles like this get approved because they get more clicks than other articles, so maybe people should stop either submitting or approving them

[nitus10]

So you want more "Why the XBox1x will succeed" articles to counter the "Why the XBox1x will fail" articles or are you just like me and enjoy the salted popcorn. 🙂

[ninsigma]

😂😂😂

Sometimes I like to dip in for entertainment xD
I'm just surprised these sorts of articles still get attention. They're all exactly the same with no substance lol Why it'll succeed articles are almost as bad too xD

[JBaby343]

People like negativity. Look at the news each night. I remember article after article about how the PS3 was doomed. Obviously it wasn't but for a while there was a constant stream of articles about why it was. The same will continue next gen as well. We just have to see who headlines.

[bolimekurac]

the only thing that is failing are the brain cells of the people on this site and of the person who wrote this article

[DarXyde]

It's only a failure if it doesn't meet or exceed Microsoft's expectations. I actually think it'll do alright, at least in the West. I doubt it'll be popular among parents who need to buy it for their kids, but anyone spending their own money and in the market for powerful hardware will likely pick one up. I wholly expect strong holiday sales, even at $500. All consoles generally do pretty well that time of year, and it's new hardware so it's entirely expected.

I'm not entirely sure Microsoft will offer a trade in program though since that involves "recycling" their current user base and they'll attract less new ones. They'll sell more consoles, but I'm very curious to know if they're profiting from each unit. If they're taking a loss, I definitely don't see a trade in happening.

[Mulando]

Trade in was never a good option. You get most of it when you sell the console yourself.

[Einhander1971]

Even if the X doesn't sell very well, xbone games will be keep coming, so which ever flavour of Xbox you have its a win really.

[demonicale]

Sick of these anti Xbox articles... Shut up already! I'm buying it and no propaganda will change my mind

[aaronaton]

I'm getting tired of these obvious statement articles. How is this news?

[saint_seya]

Another stupid article. I mean lest be honest, without that kind of headline, who would care for this article or site.

[_LarZen_]

It's not expensive. It's not allot of money. And it will be just fine for the targeted costumer group it's intended for.

[WilliamSheridan]

good God these articles just won't quit. Anything to try to sour the taste of this beast of a console

[JBaby343]

Same thing happened last gen with the PS3. It will happen again next gen we just don't know who the articles will be about yet. Take it in stride and enjoy the show ☺️

[Mbofa6om]

Another upscaled4k fans article. The beast will beat the cheapstation4flop

[KillZallthebeast]

They themselves have stated many times it won't be for everyone I doubt they have high expectations for sales either at least at first.

[Mulando]

No they don't have those. 17m by 2020 and 20 by 2021. That is quite moderate. Should totally be possible. I expect 8m after one year (early adopters) if they produce so many units.

[Elda]

It will not sell in droves like a regular XBO,it's a premium upgrade mid current gen XBO where only the tech savvy hardcore XBO fanatics will buy.It will not make much of a impact in worldwide sales or move any mountains.

[bigevil1x]

I care less about this sudden attack on Microsoft....i care less about fanboys. I like what it has to offer so I will spend my 500$ on it....no I not interested in 1200-1500$ on a PC it's not that serious to me.... AAA 3RD PARTIES dominant sales over exclusive so hey my opinion my money

[zerocarnage]

these people who keep creating these articles and trying to cause so much hate for the X1X are coming out with so much utter horse crap.

It's like all the haterz are out in full force and most likely it's to do with the fact they invested in PlayStation. these idiots just don't want any success at all in the slightest for Microsoft and the X1X, which is sad really.

[robleroy]

Maybe XBOX is financially already a big success....
Keep an open mind.
Some companies just want financial big WINS without spending\investing to much. Selling the most is not always the goal to achieve that.
The haters probably don't like that marketing strategy :) (SONY had invested a ton in owning game companies :)..Microsoft just does not...owned game sttudio list by MS and SONY should give you the clear picture)
Leave them in peace :) As long as we are happy with the games we do play on our XBOX.I bet MS is very happy with the sales figure.

[ILostMyMind]

You liar! XBX will have Minecraft True 4K.

[Mbofa6om]

Yeeeeees
Minecraft 4k native/60fps for 20usd is a great deal with the 2nd best game was sold in vg history. BUT, spending 60usd on upscaled 4k/30fps for a flop indie game like no mans sky i suggest all no mans flop stop talking on minecraft 4k. U know why? Because all uncharted serious and last of is with all their remasters during this generation will not catch the minecraft sales.
By the way
Uncharted was released and be known for the videogamers in 2006 as an aaa title. But minecraft was un unkown indie game first release was in 2012
Thank you

[ILostMyMind]

You welcome! 😂😂😂

PS.: I don't believe you compared Minecraft with Uncharted. I'm really sad for your despair. 😱

[robleroy]

The XBOX SELLING 1:2 compared with the PS4 is actually very very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Microsoft is selling 30M even when the don't own and invest in much exclusives and diversity like SONY does.
SONY has AAA VR and exclusives. We just don't.
Just lookup the number of first second and third party game studios owned/managed by Sony and by MS!!!...But I am glad with my xbox one. That's what counts.
The only failers are we the xbox one owners :).. We are just missing out on choices and quantities of AAA games.
But I don't mind. As long as I can play HALO 6 ,7, 8 etc :) 4K or no 4K. I don't care much of other games.
It's our mindset that counts guys :)

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[LexHazard79]

Why this opinion piece will Fail...

[hengst2404]

Ahh these clickbait opinion pieces :) Fail is an interesting term. What equals a fail? The 1X not eclipsing the 1's sales? The 1X not selling some arbitrary number? Look at how many PS4 pros are out in the wild. Now look at the tiny amount of PS4Pros out there by comparison.

At what point is the PS4Pro a failure?? It seems to me that most folks widely accept that the PS4Pro is what it is, namely a choice for new buyers and a choice for existing buyers, but thus far merely an option and one that really wasn't even addressed much at E3.

Why is it that when MS unveils their Xbox One 1 X, that it suddenly fails if it doesn't make MS win the console wars? Why is MS held to a different standard here? Their device, despite the hyperbole is identical to the PS4Pro in terms of being completely optional. Why is Sony applauded for the Pro and MS attacked for the 1X? IS this more Microsoft Derangement Syndrome? I don't get the whole fight over platforms thing at all.

[AustinFern]

Microsoft took a completely different approach with the Xbox One X than the PS4 Pro. The Xbox One X is charging a $100 more and seems to really like bragging how it is the most powerful console ever made. The PS4 Pro was made as an interval console with 4K capabilities at a reasonable price. If it charged $499 I would have said the same thing about it.

The PlayStation 4 Pro is also doing pretty good fro what it is. I think like 20% of PlayStation 4 sales recently were PlayStation 4 Pros. That's pretty good for what it is. The Xbox One X could do the same, but I feel the reasons listed show they have more of a challenge to overcome than Sony did.

[hengst2404]

Well you are talking 20% of sales from when it was released. So how many PS4's and PS4 pros have been sold since release? Now take compare lifetime PS4 sales vs PS4Pro sales, that would give you a more accurate picture of what actual percentage of PS4Pros are in the wild. 20% sounds like a lot, but its 20% of the sales since it was released, so I would like to see the proper percentage of PS4Pros vs Ps4 to see how much of a dent it has made in the sony ecosystem.

[Razzer]

Seen a lot of crap like this lately from this site. The actual article is a joke. Just engineered a headline to generate clicks. I'm just ignoring this blog from now on and not because of this one piece.

[AustinFern]

What do you disagree with? These articles are to generate discussion and get people thinking and talking. I just don't see the big selling point of the Xbox One X, but feel free to discuss and actually tell me what you think. I'm curious into what people see and there has been some great discussion so far.

[darx]

Xb1x will sustain, VR will fail or has it already failed.

[robleroy]

VR fail???
You probably haven't got a clue what VR is.
It's just like saying " mobile gaming will fail" or "cardboard social games" will fail or "sporting" will fail...

VR is not like kinect or move...It's jus another type/manner of playing games.
Basketball/Soccer is a sport game
Halo is a console or pc game
chess is a boardgame
a cardboard puzzle is a game
memory is a card game
Farpoint is a VR game

[Matology]

It will not fail, it will do well. People will see what this console will do and think, you know what, I am going to save up, trade in my other Xbox and get one. People are to quick to write something off because its not their thing.

[robleroy]

???
Of course it will not fail financially. If a lot of exclusives were designed/developed for it, it could fail financially, but MS did not make that mistake by investing to much in AAA game development and owning game studios.

People with money will buy it because of 4K and UHD bluray player and no more 900p multiplats. And that's should be enough to make it a financial success. It will not beat the competition in any way. But that's not the goal.
The goal is to play HALO6 in 4K!! :) That's what counts for me. I don't think Microsoft cares if it sell well or worse. The XBOX needed to distance itself from the 900p performance xbox one profile. A little to late, but eventually we've saved ourself by selling the power of the cloud, directx12, kinect and scalebound to the crowd to compensate the deficiencies :) :) :)
And the crowd bought 30M :)
So selling air is sometimes better than investing in games : ) :) :)
Thanks to this we get to play HALO 6,7,8 etc.. That's good enough for me. I do not need more or other type of games. VR is to me like mobile gaming or sporting is to me. It's just another way of enjoying gaming.
All I need is 2D gaming with a controller and I'm very fine with that.

[DJStotty]

XBOX ONE X will not fail, just as PS4 PRO will not fail.

[gamer7804]

as a technology company, if you aren't taking risks, you will definitely be outrun by your competitors and fail.

personally i think it will succeed to a degree, 4k tvs are now standard, its harder to find a 1080p on the shelves anymore. if you do your research and wait for a sale you can get a 55" 4k TV with HDR for around 500$, i got mine for 450$ by finding coupons and deals that let you double dip. I want to watch all my movies in 4k whether its streaming or Blu Ray, and only the Xbox One X or S can do that, and with the X i can play games in 4k as well. It hits a target market that has has not been satisfied yet.

[welly300]

Only 2 things that stop me from going xbox and thats exlusives and that ui. I reckon the x will sell more then the pro because it offers value for money. Pro in imo is not worth £100 more then base model.

[deathtok]

Seems a little premature. The target for this console isn't mass appeal. It's being introduced at a premium and the price will scale down over time as MS slows production of the original units.

I expect that we'll see Sony do the same with the Pro receiving a $50 drop late this year.

[MagicBeanz]

I dont think fail is the right word, it will initially sell well when the hardcore fanboys rush out to buy it, which at that time we will get article after article here about how amazing its doing, how it will "possibly beat Sony" and all the usual hyperbole, and then sales will taper off and it will sell slowly over time. It wont fail but it wont be a success either.

[jokerisalive]

It will do better than a lot of people and haters are thinking right now.

[Orionsangel]

All these upgraded consoles are failing. They're for people who have money to spare and there aren't many of them out there. These are strange times we're living in where consoles now get upgraded half way through their life cycle.

[Jon61586]

I'm buying one so I don't care. I've been waiting to jump in this gen with Xbox now I have my reason.

[AustinFern]

That's fine! Why are you buying one? What draws you to the console over the PlayStation 4 Pro? Is it just the extra power or does it have something else going for it?

[potedude]

$650 in Australia. That makes it a hard sell...

[phantomxll]

Oh please. Just stop it. They will keep making consoles and everytime they do you guys will continue saying that thats the last one, They can't compete anymore, Yada Yada yada etc... give it a rest already.

[AustinFern]

I've never said this is the last console and I certainly hope Microsoft keeps making more just for the sake of competition. Why do you think it will succeed? What do you think Microsoft is banking on to sell the console? Microsoft has given me very little reason to be anything other than skeptical of their console this generation.

[Wotbot]

MS struggled with the Xbox one because of the worst reveal ever and it was more expensive and not as powerful as the PS4, that's a tough sell.

The One X is different, it's the most powerful console, it will have the best looking games, that's a huge difference to the Xbox one.

[yeahright2]

the X1X will have it's own hills to climb though. A lot of people have already made their choice as to which platform is for them. If you have a PS4 gamer who has been on that platform for 4 years now, you'd be asking him to pay $500 to play games he can already play on his PS4 and have access to games he was already comfortable with passing on. So he'd be paying $500 for only slightly better looking games unless he has a 4K TV, and even then, he'd have to be a hardcore gamer to spend an additional $500 just for 4K knowing that next gen is probably just a few years away. Next, this far into the gen xbox hasn't exactly shown a commitment to games the way Sony has, so the few that haven't decided which system to get, PS4s games arguably make a significantly stronger case as they cover a wider gamut. No matter what genres are your favorite Sony's exclusives will almost always have options for you. Where as MS's exclusives, not nearly as many.
Lastly, you mentioned two reasons why X1 lost sales to PS4. I'd argue that those reasons need to be combined. power alone, history has proven isn't nearly quite that relevant. Price, sure that played a role. but I think what jumped it into overdrive was the combination of being both cheaper and more powerful. It was just objectively a better deal for many. And the X1X only addresses one of those two parts that make up the combo, and it was the weaker of them when trying to appeal to the masses in my opinion. that is why the X1X isn't meant for said masses, it's meant for enthusiasts. expecting this to be some grand shot in the arm for overall X1 sales outside of the launch window... I mean it's possible, but you might be setting yourself up for a bit of disappointment.

[Wotbot]

which ever way you try spinning it, it's a much easier sell, it's the most powerful console ever by some margin, it will have the best console graphics, it will have the best 3rd party versions. The price isn't too much higher and if you spen 350 you may as well spend 450 for the best.

Let's not forget all the PS4 owners who haven't upgraded to a pro, the X looks like a better option for an upgrade while keeping your PS4, having all the PS4 and X games with the most powerful console seems like a good mix. I will be one.

[yeahright2]

Not sure where you get 350 and 450 from. X1S is going to be half the price. The Pro will either be $150 or $100 less if they decide to price drop. Going off price alone, it's a tougher sell. I doubt many will convert from PS4 to X1X, or even get an X1x to sit next to PS4, why do that when you can get a X1S and a switch for the same amount? I think your expectations are banking a bit too much on people valuing power above all else. I just don't think that's the case. again, it's possible, but highly unlikely from where I sit. What have you seen that leads you to believe that will be commonplace?
Best versions of third parties, I don't think that will have quite the impact you're hoping for. And based on power and power alone, the X1x looks like a better option for an upgrade to the average PS4 owner. the Pro wins out on everything else, and that's just those that are both interested in and willing to upgrade.
I just don't see it as a "we're going to start making waves and put a dent in sony's lead" type of move. I more see it as a "hey xbox enthusiasts, here's a love note to you, a really powerful console at an affordable price point." Way I see is based on specs, X1X is a heck of a deal. but based on them trying to recapture market share, the price just too high.
but anyway, I'm just repeating myself at this point. So I'll just say let's wait and see.

[QUIMICOMORTAL]

Lack of great exclusives!

[merlox]

The Xbox One X will be an awesome system. I'm excited for it. 4k gaming is here and I know that not everyone can aford to play on a 4K tv yet. But, the system does also enhance games in HD as well. I know that the "PC Master Race" gamers think of themselves as elite gamers and have had 4K gaming longer than consloe players. The $499 price tag is not that bad. Considering that with a PC you have pricey graphics card hardware updates. The Xbox One X works for a gamer looking to play 4k without having to spend thousands of dollars for a good pc rig. Another piece of advice for an Xbox One player. Get an external HDD. Believe me. You'll definatley need it. The games load faster off an external than the stock HDD.

[Realms]

LOL. Will the x sell yes will it out sell the PS4 hell no, it's just economics history has shown that the masses buy the cheaper console and with the amount of exclusives coming to the PS4 I wouldn't be surprised if the PS4 slim is the best selling console through out this generation.

[NeoGamer232]

I don't see how Xbox One X fails.

It is a premium product for gamers that want to jump to 4K. And will sell solidly as that product.

People complain about the $499... But PS4 Pro is $399 with a 1 TB drive, a HD Blu-ray, and lesser specs memory/video capabilities. XOX has 2 TB, UHD Blu-ray, and stronger specs for memory/video.

On Best Buy United States I can find brand new xbox ones for $249, $299, $349, $399 and now $499. PS4 has new consoles at $299 or $399. Microsoft is just offering their consumers more choice and greater variety than Sony.