Spencer: Xbox Will Show Up in More Ways on All Devices; Satya's Enthusiasm for Gaming is Inspiring

Phil Spencer teased that Xbox will 'show up' in more ways to gamers on all devices. He also said Satya's enthusiasm for gaming is inspiring, giving Spencer and his team the freedom to 'chart a path and make a difference'.

[codelyoko]

With Microsoft going all-in, Nintendo and Sony will tremble for the next generation.

[darthv72]

Yeah... I don't think so. But that was funny.

[WombBat]

Microsoft is doing good, but as long as they dont have pure exclusives there is no incentive to buy an Xbox console. They will lose next gen too.

quote me

[mcstorm]

Womb at it depends how you look at it.
If microsoft offer there games on various devices they don't need to sell 50/100 million xbox consoles. We all know the money is not made via the hardware but the software and services. So people not buying an xbox but then get a game/gamepass/a services on Windows is still going into the Microsoft bank account. Offering a streaming service via a none Microsoft device say mobile, tablet or other device is still money going into the bank for Microsoft.

Consoles as in one device are now starting to come to an end and services on various devices is going to be part of the new age and looking at both Sony and Microsoft Microsoft are gearing up ahead of Sony to push this like we have not seen before.

The next xbox may not sell as may devices as the next PlayStation but I would not surprise me if they make alot more £ from there services next gen.

[UltraNova]

MS/xbox will never win anything because there's no way to compare their performance against the competition.

MS doesn't like hard numbers aka Facts.

[UltraNova]

Fdan64,

If you sell more hardware you get to sell more software aka more money....did I really have to explain that?

[bouzebbal]

Xbox is clearly becoming a service in the future.

[Muzikguy]

I don’t see Sony trembling either. They’ve got exclusives, a great brand and recognized name, VR.... sure there are services out there that make more but guarantee that people will get burnt out paying those fees. I don’t even pay for online gaming right now as one example.

[fr0sty]

"Xbox will show up on more devices" sounds to me like they're essentially going third party.

[-Foxtrot]

Until the PS6 and Nintendo Curve when people are playing the new Halo on the Xbox Game Pass App

[lxeasy]

I don't think sony and nintendo will tremble next generation but Xbox will undoubtedly do much better than it did with the xbox one gen in terms of sales, exclusives, and overall competition.

[DarXyde]

You never know what Sony and Nintendo are planning.

[Vasto]

Nintendo is a silent partner so they good. Sony sweating bullets for sure though.

[thatguyhayat]

Lol yeah i dont think so. Sad to see people fall for his PR bullsh*t but dont worry i was one of many who fell for it

[BehindTheRows]

Explain how, and why, they'd be 'sweating bullets'. And I chuckle at the 'silent partner' talk. These companies are all in competition for your dollar. The sooner you understand business, the better your discussions will be.

Right now, the last company that should be in a 'trembling' position is the company that just wrecked its closest competitor in a way that would make Rocky Marciano jealous.

[travestyj]

Nintendo is not a silent partner of Microsoft. It's hilarious seeing the Xbox shills trying to cling on to Nintendo because they are such a better gaming company than Microsoft. Nintendo doesnt give two shits about Microsoft

[Vasto]

@Behind

Thats the response of somebody that is totally clueless about business.

Yea, Microsoft sure are trembling turning Xbox into a 10 Billion dollar division, adding new studios, partnering with AMD on the next Xbox and Cloud devices, partnering with Razor for Keyboard / Mouse devices, already talking about their next gen plans and being the tip of the spear thats making all digital a reality.

Sony is just a small company that only has PlayStation as their source of income and now you have the most powerful company in the world NOW serious about gaming and getting ready to go all in with full force. This is not coming from Phil Spencer either, this is coming from Satya Nedella himself. Do you honestly think that Sony is not worried? LMAO

This is not the same Xbox back in 2013 that was just a small part of Microsoft. Xbox has climbed its way up the latter of THE MOST POWERFUL COMPANY IN THE WORLD thanks to the Phil Spencer on Sonys watch.

You getting ready to see what getting recked looks like. You already seeing it starting to happen now.

See you at E3 2019. Oh, wait. LOL

Also to the ones that dont know about Microsoft and Nintendo. Dont hate!!!!
https://www.gameinformer.co...

[BehindTheRows]

"Sony is just a small company that only has PlayStation as their source of income"

Based on that statement alone, no one should take anything you say seriously.

[S2Killinit]

Nintendo is a silent partner of Microsoft? Lol i guess the silent partner is doing better than daddy Microsoft then.

[rainslacker]

Nintendo isn't silent. They were open and transparent about MS helping them with their online ecosystem. But other than helping them get set up, and likely the management of the service since it's probably run through Azure, I don't really see how that makes them partners for anything else.

In any case, any of these companies would work together if its beneficial to them. When I see Nintendo or Xbox games come to each others systems, then I'll believe there is something more to talk about. Otherwise, remaining silent could be seen as collusion against a competitor, which is actually illegal if they're trying to undermine competition for their own gain. Are you suggesting that Nintendo and MS are doing something illegal? Teaming up to make themselves more competitive is one thing, but teaming up tends to denote that it's public, and mutually beneficial for both them and the consumer. Otherwise, what more could they possibly be doing to help one another which should have Sony worried?

"Sony is just a small company that only has PlayStation as their source of income"

Sure. I mean, Sony pictures is actually making money now. They have one of the largest financial lending institutions in Japan. They are still the largest camera CMOS maker in the world....you know, those things used in smart phone cameras. They still pretty much have the commercial and professional music production industry on lock. They have the largest record label in the world through Sony Music, and all its subsidiaries. They have a modestly successful cell phone line. They still make money off DVD, Blu-Ray and UHD. They are still a large seller of home electronics.

While MS has more money, they actually have less products. They rake in most of their money through Office, Windows and enterprise products. To put it in perspective, if PS is Sony's only source of income as you claim, they made significantly more than MS has on gaming this gen than MS has, because their net worth is many times over what MS is. In fact, it would mean that Sony accounted for about 1/3rd of all global spending on games these past 5 years. But I suppose that doesn't fit too well with your argument.

"now you have the most powerful company in the world NOW serious about gaming and getting ready to go all in with full force"

Oh. So MS is JUST NOW ready to compete? Well. If that's the case I'm sure it will do as well as their smart phone venture....twice. Or their MP3 playing venture. Or MSN messenger will be the go to messaging service, which it did when they brought out skype. Remember how MSN took over the reigns from MySpace?
Or the Windows Store which is struggling against the entrenched competition, not just with games, but across mobile platforms, and even within Windows. Like how they were successful with Games For Windows Live. I'm sure they'll be as successful with it as they were with TerraServer or Bing.

Thank God MS is now ready to compete. nothing can stand in their way. Except the competition of course, which is usually which grinds MS to a halt, because they end up not being able to compete against entrenched competitors, mostly because they think that throwing money at something is all it takes.

[rainslacker]

You're right. This isn't the same XBox as back in 2013. But it is the same MS. Remember how the old CEO of MS was all about gaming as well? Steve Ballmer wasn't opposed to gaming, and saw it as an important part of the companies future. He fought to keep the Xbox brand part of MS against a faction of investors who wanted to spin it off.

But you know what....Xbox was ready to compete back in 2013. They did so poorly, but they did some things right. There were games to look forward to in 2013. There were even promises which could be taken seriously in 2013. Like the family plan thing they had for sharing...although I question if they could have pulled it off. Sorry, but MS now, while they do have some good services and features, is actually not as good as it was in 2013. The only problem with Xbox back then was the DRM and always online fiasco, and the price. The games were fine. The system was acceptable at least. The price won't be cheaper if MS wants to chase being the most powerful. The games may come, who knows. The system will probably be fine. But to say that Xbox is somehow now better is objectively false, since the only thing you have to say that as proof is the promise of maybe being better one day.

I see your problem here though. You're confusing the negative perception and mind share of the market with what the product itself had to offer for the consumer as the metric for what is worth citing as important. MS right now certainly has better mind share of the public now. But as for what it has to offer potential customers, it is really far behind. If it weren't for the DRM policies, and potentially the inflated price because of Kinect, Xbox would have been just dandy to consider at the start of the gen. Much better than it is now, as I wouldn't consider it, and surely wouldn't recommend it given the choices.

What you have now is MS making a product that serves their vision of the future. A future for them. The GaaS talk, and all the obvious attempts at making gamers accept that eventuality are proof enough that their interests aren't in the traditional, but the kinds of things publishers have been forcing down our throats since last gen. They're showing that they still want this always online future, they're just doing it in a more consumer friendly way. They won't abandon the traditional going into next gen, but they'll keep widdling away at that market until they get the market they want. Same way publishers kept adding MP, now not making SP as much, and chasing after the MT/GaaS dream as much as possible.

There is more to be concerned about with MS actions than there are to look forward to. Give them props for the good things they do, but keep a weary eye on them for what they intend to do. If there is one thing that MS has always proven itself to be worthy of, it's that they need to be watched, and called to task, and if the consumer is lucky, they may actually win a thing or two as MS forces its will upon the world.

[bluefox755]

Whatever helps you sleep at night, bud.

[bluefox755]

@rain MS has always struggled with industries they don't have a monopoly in.

[Muzikguy]

MS must be laughing their asses off that they’ve got people willing to wait for four consoles until competing in the space becomes important. Not that I believe it’s even happening yet, but it’s funny

[Thundercat77]

😂 😂 😂

[P_Bomb]

All in like Sega? Unless they go 3rd party it ain’t really all in.

[gangsta_red]

I'm positive Sony will have something similar to playing on any device down the line, they already have a service that is currently available on PC and PS4. I'm sure they are also getting set to offer it one more devices as they did before.

As for Nintendo, well they dance to a different groove but I'm sure later they'll come into the fold and offer a similar type of service that allows gamers to play on any device.

[81BX]

C'mon dude I like xbox too but that's ridiculous. If anything it's going to help push next gen competitively.

[rainslacker]

Yeah...look at them quake in their boots.

Sony is all in right now. Unless they let up, they don't need to worry.

Nintendo will treat the Switch with the same support they gave 3DS, and they'll get enough 3rd party support to not have to worry about MS, since they aren't even directly competing with MS anyways.

Xbox showing up on more consoles is more about MS diversifying the brand, which will be in areas which neither console competes in as much. Sony itself will be fine with their cloud gaming, and I don't think Nintendo cares unless it's the mobile market, and even there, they don't seem to care that much.

[TKCMuzzer]

So, you mean losing an identity will improve your sales. Simple business, don't complicate things, make a console, make games for it and you know what? people will buy it.
I don't know what Xbox is anymore as it seemingly is going to be everywhere, it means less.

[outsider1624]

Tremble? I think not. But hey, Im all for the going all-in part.

[bluefox755]

A joke, right?

[nowitzki2004]

They usually go "all-in" with talk. No surprise here

[Inzo]

MS went all in and had a year head start with the 360 and still ended up being bitch slapped by both Nintendo and PS3. MS went all in with the Xbox one and are currently having their asses handed to them by both PS4 and Switch. I dont mention the first Xbox because its an irrelevant platform.

[Muzikguy]

They’re charting a path leading to more services. Not a future I want to see for gaming. Hopefully others will feel that way too. I mean, eventually quality will suffer

[Tazzy]

No way to me it just shows that Microsoft can very well be out of the console business in the future all devices includes Nintendo and Sony consoles. ;)

[TheRacingX]

Its a ridiculous fanboy comment, but I love how the SONY defence force jumps right in with 125 down votes....hahahaha that is hilarious, lighten up people its a plastic box full of transistors....

[SpaceRanger]

Dang, they really are expanding to a service model. I can see them sticking to software (if their new studios deliver) late next gen.

Especially with mobile device technology taking leaps and bounds each year.

[KaiPow]

I wholly expect to see Xbox Cloud gaming come to mobile. Sony showed it could work with PS4 Remote Play for the Xperia.

[Alexious]

Right, Project xCloud will be on another level though.

[Rude-ro]

@alexious Microsoft has to offer anything at a whole other level before one would believe they would 😂

[Obscure_Observer]

@SpaceRanger

"Dang, they really are expanding to a service model. I can see them sticking to software (if their new studios deliver) late next gen."

I´m sure we hearded this talk before Phil Spencer announce the Scarlett and destroy fanboy´s fantasy world. Lmao!

[SpaceRanger]

He’s mentioned doing both. Not sure what you’re on about. “Lmao!”

He mentioned providing the “Xbox Experience” AND building a console for people to play. Like I said, based on how their new devs deliver, they may switch to full on software.

[rainslacker]

The console is a means to an end. The console is the access to those services. The console will play games, but the services are heavily integrated into that console. It's like that now for both the XBox and PS. MS just has more services. MS pushes the services much more than the console though. It doesn't have to be an either or thing for any company. Just that they have to provide for their user base.

[gangsta_red]

I can see the confusion where people may think that MS is strictly moving to the software side. Even though we have had a gang of articles about MS working on their next gen consoles.

But those articles keep getting failed on here while a ton of articles talking about MS providing a bunch of services on other devices get approved.

[SpaceRanger]

Maybe because those “next gen consoles” articles are half-baked rumors for desperate fanboys wanting this gen to be over and this article above is actually a well written article based on Phil’s talking points...from himself.

Try not to hurt your head. It’s not that complicated of an answer to your question.

[rainslacker]

We're all aware that they're making Scarlett. Unless there is some new information surrounding that fact, then it's considered a duplicate article or old news. The part about them moving to the software side is all opinion pieces barring some new bit of information that makes it into an article. Hence, they don't fall into the duplicate category.

It's a problem with the way N4G facilitates articles. It's probably also why you see a lot more MS articles on here that seem disjointed from the actual amount of things they're doing compared to the competition, because every quote from Spencer or another MS exec, or the multitudes of press releases they do, deems it appropriate to make allow another article here on N4G.

But to what you mention, I see new scarlett articles when a MS exec says something about it, so I don't think it's collusion on the part of N4G, it's community, or the mods, because if it were, all this PR fluff we see constantly praising MS right now wouldn't be making it, and we'd see a significant amount more of Sony articles, which tend to not make it because the opinion pieces don't make that many articles about the good stuff Sony does, and Sony isn't constantly jabbering on social media saying how great they are like Spencer.

[gangsta_red]

@spaceranger

Yeah, so half baked that multiple sites have all been getting the same exact rumors saying the exact same thing about Xbox working on new consoles.

But for some reason fanboys want to pretend those aren't in the works in favor of thinking MS is going to be a software company only.

That's the part that hurts my head.

[NXFather]

Can you start linking them when you see them? Thanks bro. Real Talk.

[NXFather]

No shade. I want to read them for real.

[rainslacker]

I believe that if Sony was open to XBL being some service on PS, then MS may reconsider the console market. The reason for this is that MS is more interested in the money from the software, and services, than they are in the money made form consoles. While they would get licensing money from having a console, or cuts of a sale from the digital store, the costs to run a console business is quite high. it segregates the market, and ultimately, if a person ends up buying a PS system, chances are higher they'll never get that customer for the duration of the generation.

MS wants the sign ups and sub fees. If it weren't for XBL sub fees, the console would probably be dead right now, especially if they could make money off other subs through other services, such as game pass. Or get those MAU's through their games released on other systems....which is actually possible, however any purchases still would have to go through Sony's store, which isn't what MS wants, because it can't do with that account what it wants to maximize profits. There is nothing with Sony's compliance that says that a publisher on their system can't require an account with the publishers service, but that account is heavily regulated when done through the PS system....and all direct connections have to go through PSN.

MS wasn't interested in getting into the console market as much as just being part of it. That's why they teamed up with Sega to make their OS. Had that partnership continued, it's possible MS would have managed Sega's networks, and if I had to guess, they may have eventually brought up Sega as a subsidiary. At that time though, MS was more interested in people having windows, and not so much that people just used MS services or products. Not much has changed, except now its all about having people using their services. The OS, or product itself is inconsequential to them.

[gangsta_red]

https://ticgamesnetwork.com...

From this job posting it seems Some is looking to do the same. Going to be a very interesting next gen, right?

[ShadowWolf712]

If they were slapping all their new games on there on Day One, that'd probably be a lot more relevant.

[gangsta_red]

@shadow

Of course it would.

And when they eventually do, then what? Will the narrative remain the same or will folks start to realize companies becoming software focused only is a good thing?

[AngelicIceDiamond]

@Space None smart comments are very abundant here and yours is no different. Not only did MS already announce a brand new console at E3 2018 and I quote “deep into architecting the next Xbox consoles, where we will once again deliver on our commitment to deliver the benchmark of console gaming” but also this brand new rumor https://www.unilad.co.uk/ga... So you can be quiet now, like forever about service model BS or what the hell you're talkin about.

[ccgr]

Can't wait to see what they bring to the table!

[Jackhass]

The sleeping giant has awoken!

[Thundercat77]

It was never a giant to start with.

[RangerWalk267]

Really? They are one of the largest companies in the world. With the buying power to consume the competition if desired. But thankfully, we as gamers have choices. Choices create competition. Competition creates innovation. We win no matter what.

[jmetalhead77812]

MS isn’t a giant?? I’m assuming he’s talking about MS looking like they’re fully backing Spencer and his team in the Xbox division... This generation is over and they got their asses handed to them. No doubt about it. But as an Xbox gamer, the sense is that they’ve built a very solid foundation for the gen of console gaming. The X is a fantastic console. Acquisition of studios(still have to put out solid games), game pass, and cross play with PC, Nintendo(sort of) is laying the groundwork for next gen. They will probably still “lose” in worldwide figures, but can see them performing much better next gen. I wish massive success to all 3 platforms. That keeps competition on their toes and benefits all gamers.

[ShadowWolf712]

@RangerWalk You guys really do think throwing money at a problem is all it takes to make it go away, don't you?

What's with these dudes salivating at the idea that MS could TOTALLY just buy everyone, but their "benevolence" is what "allows" us to have a market?

[opc]

It's great that they bought up a bunch of studios but unless they nurture those artists for years and allow them to create great games without worrying about sales.

[Kryptix]

I thought the beast with no teeth already did and nothing else happened after.

[Rhythmattic]

And if you know the story of Jack and the Beanstalk...
Well , You get the picture.

[RangerWalk267]

@ShadowWolf What do you mean by "you guys"? I don't work for Microsoft. Nor am I brand loyal to ANYTHING. Not even smart phones. Obviously, I don't buy multiple phones....but I do own a XbX , Pro , and Switch.

[PhoenixUp]

Is he talking about how Microsoft will try to get Game Pass on a lot of devices like how Sony tried to put PS Now on a lot of devices?

[Atom666]

PC definitely, but we'll have to see how/if xCloud works on other devices. I expect it'll definitely hit mobile and should go hand in hand with Game Pass.

Don't think it's reasonable to expect it on other consoles though. MS probably wouldn't mind, but Sony and Nintendo probably wouldn't be too happy.

[rainslacker]

I'm not sure that MS would want PSNow on Xbox either. It's two competing services, offering essentially the same thing. It would essentially be giving Sony the money instead of MS. Of course, there are logistical issues with how the systems would work considering the download functions, but ultimately, PSNow or GP on the competing systems means that not only would they maybe not sell their own service, but potentially lose out on sales for any games on that service, hence, losing out on revenues from their cut of the digital sale.

So, in short, I doubt any of these companies would actually be for such a thing. Especially since 1st party games have too much potential to draw users away to another system.

[Atom666]

Yeah, it doesn't make sense for any of them. That's why MS wouldn't mind being on NS or PS, but don't look for either to agree to it. Same is true of Xbox hosting PS Now of course.

[optimus]

they teased this course of action at e3 with the xcloud. they're trying to connect cell phones, any cell phone or tablet to xbox so that the games run on that xcloud and be streamed to any device....

it's a giant step forward in game streaming if they pull it off... just look at the major selling point of the switch being a portable console, take your home games on the go without the need of buying a lesser version of it as was common with portable gaming like gameboys, psp, etc... this would be major not just for microsoft but the game industry in general.

[rainslacker]

I think infrastructure is going to be an issue at the start. Even with 5G starting to be implemented, it's not like it's going to be ubiquitous in the short term. Plus, there is the thing about controls, and having to carry an attachment around with you. Not that a portable is more convenient, but offers the power without the internet connection issues.

Streaming to any device is great in theory, but it'll take time to really catch on IMO. Sony proved it could work with XPeria, but at that time, PSNow was still in it's early stages, and I don't think they support that anymore.

[King_Noctis]

I’m optimistic about this new vision.

[cellfluid]

All these devices and no new exciting ip's.. Madness

[Traecy]

This sounds ridiculous hopefully PS & Nintendo will basically stick to traditional gaming but having those extra incentives that are options.

[Father__Merrin]

I think in the future xbox will be software and services only

[Razzer]

Microsoft's origins, their ultimate success has been in software, ignoring hardware. That is their DNA. This goes way back to their IBM days.

[Father__Merrin]

It's unbelievable that xbox og was amazing then 360 was amazing, xbox one is OK but lacking games. And now All xbox games are on pc a shame.

Let's see how this policy pans out

[Tazzy]

I agree keywords ALL DEVICES that would include rivalry consoles as well as possibly tvs.

[XiNatsuDragnel]

So Xbox is a service now?

[Ninte]

Well anything got to be better then what Nintendo is giving us right now. A crap online service to an under powered console.

[FallenAngel1984]

He’ll talk everything about Xbox except the actual games

[Atom666]

Lol. His quote literally begins with: "2019 will be a great year for games. I’m excited for what we have coming including Crackdown 3, Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Gears 5 as well as the incredible line-up of games from the industry that will look and play best on Xbox One X."

[gangsta_red]

Uh oh!! Anoth....naw, already got dinged for making a similar joke earlier.

[tagzskie]

Just continue making console, We need that compitition. We dont want another ps3 launch.

[timotim]

I like it. That's their strength...their willingness to do it to begin with! While others companies are sticking to traditional ways, Microsoft seems willing to take the industries in exciting new directions.

[neomahi]

Ya know, if you think about it, Microsoft acquires the studios that they have and those developers create games along with Turn 10, The Coalition, Rare, and 343 Industries and they develop multiplatform including the Xbox One X. Now, Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft all say they lose money on console sales so they develop all their games on all consoles, then absorb Call of Duty like sales being everywhere.
Here's the thing, Phil Spencer is the only one talking, or preaching, about the industry coming together and getting along, of course we all know better, it's politics or business, but if he's legitimate, then why not claim their hold is and always has been on PC, though Steam are killing them, why not just go multiplatform altogether and absorb all the profits, with the competition becoming acquisition of studios and making those profits, then spending money on hardware you'll lose money on. You already have the reputation the consoles gave you, why not stop losing money? Because you want specific hardware? Your strength is not hardware, it's deep pockets you can fund developers with to make the games they want if you get off their back and let them work, why not do that? I think you're trying to manipulate the consumers you lost with this little song and dance to be the good guy, and when your hallucination comes true, go back to the ruthless jagoff the company has always been. Bottom line, you want peace, you'll go third-party, Reggie and Nintendo never will, they're stone cold killers too, too much pride, they wouldn't even work with Sony after Sony, apparently has made their name for the SNES, but Sony tried with PlayStation Now on competitors HDTV, yup, you could play PlayStation games on a Samsung TV.
This is just Microsoft being Microsoft, it's all smoke screens and mirrors with Lazer lighting. I call their bluff, Aaron Greenberg stated Xbox One X was the end of console cycles, guess what, you just doubled the cycles with a mid gen cycle, that isn't all that new really, there have been revisions since the begining of time, so that didn't happen. Xbox One X will soon be replaced by PS5, Nextbox, and Nintendo Swap, end of story, period. They'll continue their PC presence, no surprise, and maybe do a little mobile like everyone does. Sony are the only ones staying consistent. Nintendo aren't really do even developing their own games anymore, they're more of a management business now. Did HAL Laboratories develop Smash Bros Ultimate? Nope, it was outsourced to Tekken pro devs Namco instead.
By the way, your little Gears Pop figures game on Android doesn't count, if that's the extent of the horn your tuting, then you just wanted some media attention. Microsoft cannot and never will follow through on this, unless PC was their idea all along. "Oh yeah, Xbox has spread it's wings were on: Dell, HP, Asus, Leenovo." You own stock in Apple, why not put your games on a Mac. You see what they're doing, it's the shell game, it's a distraction to entertain you. You're not going to be playing Gears of War and Crackdown on a PlayStation and Halo and Forza on a Nintendo. Minecraft is the extent of that, because they were already there. Maybe Obsidian convinced them of playing nice with Sony and Nintendo, but I doubt it.

[Pricey]

That was about as interesting as reading Lorem Ipsum. And every bit as insightful.

[Malice-Flare]

so, when you say "All Devices;" that includes Sony and Nintendo devices right? heh...

[Wikkid666]

There will definitely be some MS games on Sony/Nintendo consoles. Minecraft is a prime example.

[RizBiz]

Do not want.

[S2Killinit]

Isnt this sort of the typical Xbox related news we’ve got all generation long? Constant vague promises/hopes/self promotion, without much in terms of gaming information. Its not like the gamers can play Spencer’s opinions/achievements (which lets be honest are nothing more than paid advertising to distract from the terrible condition of xbox this generation).

[Platformgamer]

i wish game pass will be on playstation consoles.
it's the only thing that microsoft has done right this generation, also being avaiable on playstation cements microsoft defeat on the gaming industry, in the same way sonic became avaiable on nintendo consoles years ago :)

[Wulfer]

What it means is you haven't seen MS show up to the party yet. Heck MS didn't show up for the 360 days they let the in-house software dry up. Some had better seat down because they could be shell-shocked by MS Next-gen. Sony better not come to the table with still-born software in the beginning like they did with the PS4 or they maybe in trouble.

[S2Killinit]

Xbox tends to bring a few heavy hitters at the beginning of each generation, then they dry up. Playstation shows up slow and then drops bombs all generation long. Playstation doesnt run out of steam. Next generation will be the same.

[bluefox755]

Which heavy hitters? Ryse? Dead Rising 3? The worst rated forza game to date? I'm not saying ps4 did any better, if there was any quality difference in launch titles, it was negligible. Seems to me TH ey both started out weak, Sony ramped it up, and Ms didn't do much of anything software wise.

[S2Killinit]

@well they try. During 360 launch they had the gears of war (and whatever else 3rd party games they bought exclusivity for) this time they bought exclusivity for Titanfall (and i dont remember what else). Next gen they will do the same. They will buy some heavy hitting 3rd party game, make it exclusive, so people would hop on board xbox. Then slowly they let up toward the middle of the generation, at which point they start to “get ready for the next generation” (whatever that means)

[bluefox755]

I don't think they ever plan on showing up to the party.

[AK91]

Going mobile then.

[LionBlood]

I hope they give me a reason to buy an xbox

[Flewid638]

But will the games be good.....

[DaveZero]

Womb- Microsoft isn't trying to sell as many consoles as they can like Sony do, instead they are focusing on subscriptions and hardware sales.

I would say Microsoft would gladly take a hit on console devices where as Sony wouldn't, people mistake each console developers approach in the industry.

Sony clearly dominate the console sales, but make no mistake about it Microsoft dominate in subscriptions, both have there pros and cons as always neither are brilliant and both could learn more from one and other.

[Melankolis]

Xbox will become ghost (service). The Xbox we know now will become "Xbox device". The Xbox will no longer be associated with hardware.

In the future when people say "i played it on Xbox" is like "i listened on itunes" or "i watched it on netflix".

[opc]

Yeah I think all of them will eventually start up their own streaming services. Google Project Stream has promise. They have some thing like 1 billion monthly accounts and 60% of all internet users use Chrome.

[Max_Eckhardt]

Spencer is such a windbag. He’s been promising better PC-Xbox integration for years.
Scrap the awful Windows store and let me buy my games on Steam. Let me play my Steam games on xbox, then we’ll talk.

[BLow]

Read through most of the comments and you seem to get it. Don't touch find it funny how these fanboys with move the goalposts at a drop of a dime. Remember when streaming was bad? Now when MS finally does it, it will be the greatest thing ever. These fanboys actually think Sony is just going to sit by and do nothing lol.

The X has barley been out and now these same people are already talking about the next gen. No mention of games just hardware as usual. MS will have me back once they stop talking so much and showing us games. Quality AAA games and not just games to bolster Gamepass.

All this is planned. They don't want you to think about what goit on now. They want to to keep waiting for that next thing. These so called leaks are planned. How long did we get about Scorpio?

Sony on the other hand, is King of talks about next gen but not really. Sony still has some heavy hitters that are releasing and they are still focused on getting those titles out and putting them in the spotlight. Crackdown is MS next big thing and we have seen pretty much nothing on the title. Still getting sizzle reels. Not even a proper long demo on any stage. A demo and not just a bunch of different gameplay clips. I could say more but what's the point? The goalposts will continue to shift no matter what they do.

[Skankinruby]

Lol windbag, dont think I've heard that one before

[sprinterboy]

Really good read. Some interesting codename in there

https://www.t3.com/news/ps5...

[S2Killinit]

Sounds like a commercial for xbox to gauge whether people would like a 3 tiered console release. But im not sure how its any different from what we had this generation. The only difference is that its claiming xbox will have its more powerful console release first? Unless they mean all 3 are coming out at the sane time. Im pretty sure Sony is not sitting idle, while MS “surrounds the PS5”. This is more of the typical MS PR advertisement we’ve seen all generation long.

[sprinterboy]

I'm not sure we're ready for a 3 console pyrimid, so confusing which one to get when all said and done gamers will just go out and buy the Xbox one x pro or ps5 traditional console, I love in a poor area of the city and all my friends and family who have little money will still go for the main traditional console even if its £450.
There is no interest imo for the cheap £100 stream box imo of course. I guess we're moving fwd with how we play but I see it more xbox 3 or ps6 than nxt gen tbh

[lollord]

Xbox is pretty much dead. Why they are bothering making a next gen is beyond me.

[Chris12]

Well done, dumbest comment of the day right there.

[HighPlayer28]

Microsoft will definitely have better market share next gen if their plans succeed which I believe will happen. They have the new studios great engineers and the resources now to challenge Sony.

[Tazzy]

That doesn't mean the new studios will be putting out great games I mean they have RARE andthere's no great games around from them their games on N64 were great.

[HighPlayer28]

Are you retarded do you not see the talent inside the Initiative studio alone. Those exclusives are going to be crazy next gen on Xbox IMO. The original rare devs been left the studio before Microsoft acquired them get informed. I know most ps fans want Xbox to fail and not get better but they will get even better starting next gen.

[Tazzy]

Lmfao dude I have Xbox One X and the console isn't everything its hyped up to be if Microsoft had talented studios how come they haven't put out a game on Xbox One that has gotten rated 10s and sold millions of copies in a few weeks. Sony and Nintendo both have studios that put out games that got rated 10s and sold millions of copies in just a few weeks you should be informed because by Microsoft wanting Xbox Game Pass on all devices they're on the verge of getting out of the hardware business. People have said Nintendo was done for years and here they are with a 20 year deal with Nvidia and they'll be #2 in the console war after taking the spot of Xbox get informed come to reality they haven't put a great game out in years. Where is the talent that you're talking about talent puts out great games God of War 10s Spiderman 10s Uncharted 10s that's just from Sony Mario Odyssey 10s Smash Bros 10s Zelda 10s see the pattern??

[HighPlayer28]

Are you this dense they just acquired those studios so it's not like they can magically bring out a God of War level game yet quickly idiot AAA development takes time but they will have a AAA quality game with the talent they acquired. It's funny how many think Sony had the best games starting this gen and never had to wait for AAA games by relying on AA games. 2017 was their best year this gen many forget that. And Xbox is not going out of business idiot its the exact opposite. They are expanding their cloud services to reach a larger audience and guess who is copying them Sony.

[Tazzy]

You're the dense one not me how many of those companies the acquired has had a hit game that got rated 10s before they were acquired??? I'll leave a few lists here so you can try to read and understand how Sony and Nintendo have better games that sell a lot more than Xbox AAA games take time to develop where the hell are Microsofts AAA games Xbox One has been out for 5 years and no game Microsoft put out have hit 10s. Xbox is more than likely going bye bye after this generation and I'm an Xbox fan saying it. PUBG is on PS4 now they want the game pass on all devices that includes Nintendo and Sony consoles here's the list of games from all 3 and take notice of what companies outsold Microsoft games by huge numbers Captain Denseass.

Nintendo Switch games sales... https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

Ps4 game sales.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

Xbox One game sales.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...

And so you're aware Captain Denseass Nintendo is destroying Xbox One with the games they put out alone Players Unknown Battleground is the top selling game on Xbox One followed by Halo 5 then it goes third party games.

You're welcome for the education it's crazy how Super Mario Odyssey sold almost twice as many copies as Halo 5. :)

[HighPlayer28]

LMAO how can you believe that Xbox is leaving the industry when they just acquired 7 new studios and are launching 4 new consoles for next gen denseass that's a lot of cash investing which does not scream leaving the market its the opposite. Xbox has many games in 8 or 10s IMO but many people in the media hate Xbox this gen so It's cool to hate on Xbox games and over hype Sonys. Microsoft still made more than Nintendo in software and services revenue 10 billion in fact so their not hurting at all from game sales.

[Inzo]

Im wondering if MS isnt moving more toward publishing like Sega did.

[Tazzy]

It sounds like it.

[VendettaGamer]

So they finally realized that they never stood a chance in the console realm.

[SierraGuy]

Sorry Phil we already have a Netflix of gaming... PSNow.

And they do it better and have been for years.