Can the Xbox One X Save Microsoft's Generation?

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[TheEnigma313]

Only software can. MS is weak as hell in that department.

[AZRoboto]

This generation, MS flubbed themselves. The One X will only save the brand in the long run if MS can prove forever-compatibility and Sony somehow doesn't with the PS5.

[RadicalCannibal]

Wut?

[Enjoigamin]

He's talking to himself let him ramble

[butterknuckles]

Save is a pretty strong word. While they may not have as many exclusives as Sony I'm sure everyone here can agree they definitely righted the ship after their disastrous launch of the Xbox one and are heading in the right direction so long as they do intend to acquire more studios and develop more exclusive content. Time will tell.

[TheVetOfGaming]

That's the thing though. Time will always tell with Xbox. They should have been bringing good, fresh new games, but instead they're focusing on more power and enhanced older games. Apart from Forza, they don't really have anything worth noting. Gamers want games, new stories and experiences, but Xbox do what they do best, and regurgitate games, promises, and empty line ups.

[corroios]

If Microsoft didnt closed studios and bought studios and create new studios, then they could save this gen and start even strong the next one. Create hype behind new titles.

Sony and Nintendo show this year that exclusive games are crucial for the sucess of a machine. Even a machine with the power of 0.5 teraflops can get much more sales then the combined sales of 1.13 and another 6 teraflops.

Just saying best version of this and best of version of that, will not make a diference at this time of the gen. Because those game can palyed on other machines. The 4k selling point is getting old and is not even real, because more and more games arent running at that rez.

So the best weapon would be getting new games with exclusive deals or buying good studios, like EA just did.

I think next year will be even worse, because of the games coming from Sony and Nintendo. So many triple AAA games that sell millions, that specs cant do nothing against.

[Yi-Long]

Depends on how long this gen will last. Those with a PS4 but looking to perhaps upgrade with a 2nd, stronger console for multi-platform releases, might be tempted to buy it.
Those without a console would seriously consider the XBO X based on power. And those who switched teams from Xbox to Sony might also now pick up an X because of the BC, allowing them to enjoy all their older games again.

MS released a great & stong current gen console.

Two problems though;

MS still lacks in intetesting exclusives.

And if Sony comes out next week to announce the PS5, those who are now tempted to buy that powerful X, might just wait it out and go for the PS5 next year...

[yeahright2]

I dunno about that second point. That's what everyone was saying about the 1S. why get that when the Scorpio is just around the corner? then boom, the 1S sells like crazy for a good 4 months, even beating PS4 on NPD. So not everybody, but there's a decent sized chunk of gamers that will want the latest and greatest regardless of what's in the pipeline.

[Chevalier]

Beating PS4 in NPD didn't do much though when u consider PS4 outsold Xbox worldwide.

[yeahright2]

screams of clickbait so I won't bite and go to the site. but I will say xbox may losing the sales race by a wide margin, being out sold 2:1 is no joke. But keep in mind the PS4 probably needs just 1 more year to outsell the PS3. While the X1 might not be outselling the 360, it's still in the same ballpark. So "save" is the wrong word to use.

[Shinryu-x]

Graphics are cool and all but that alone can't save them. They seem to have forgotten its gameplay that sells. They should have put all that time into creating some great exclusive games for the xbox, thats where ps4 is killing them. Games like sfv, kof 14, nioh, and even yakuza. Great games is the key. This graphics route would eventually kill xbox unless they finally realize this

[Enjoigamin]

Lol only one who needs saving is the author

[Enjoigamin]

We get it PlayStation won the "WAR" now F off Microsoft and Xbox are doing just fine

[TheOttomatic91]

No but it can certainly help people be optimistic for the next gen.