Microsoft Says You Don’t Need To Buy An Xbox, So People Aren’t

The “Xbox” in “Xbox Gaming Division” seems to be getting less and less relevant as time goes on as Microsoft finds new revenue sources.

[darthv72]

I certainly did not "need" to buy one... I bought one because I "wanted" to buy one. And that is who is buying them currently. Those who want to, not those who need to.

And just to clarify, i could play on practically anything, but I prefer the simplicity of a console. It really is that simple.

[xHeavYx]

So, it looks like not many people "want to" buy the console xD

[darthv72]

...well somebody is buying them as they keep on selling.

[fr0sty]

...well behind all the other consoles, so obviously not that many folks.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

I think you know that's sidestepping the point. If the message coming directly from the manufacturer/supplier says you don't need this, that's automatically going to drive down confidence in potential buyers, particularly in countries like the US, where people buy what other people are buying. Obviously *some* people are still going to buy it, because we all make our own decisions in the end, but they been catching a beat down in platform numbers for multiple reasons. Spreading their reach and becoming more ubiquitous is one of them.

[darthv72]

MS messaging may seem confusing, but it is honest. i mean, they arent wrong. You can play xbox games on console, pc, mobile via cloud and even on new smart tv's. So when someone sees that messaging and decides to still buy the console, they do so because they want to... not because they need to.

[fr0sty]

They are signaling the inevitable, that Xbox as a console brand's days are numbered. They have no need for it anymore. They want to be a gaming publisher and service, not a hardware manufacturer.

[YourMommySpoils]

To the comment below. Nothing about MS is honest.

[Zachmo182]

According to your large amount of disagrees you actually didn't buy one because you wanted one.

So stop lying to yourself and tell us the real reason!! Were you held a gunpoint? Did someone threaten your kids? No one buys Series X because they want to. In the N4G community, we throw all logic out the window when you're a fan of Xbox.

[Chevalier]

Who's pointing a gun at your head to be on N4G? Feel free to see yourself out. There's IGN and plenty of other Xbox centric places to be. If you're choosing to be here then that's on you.

[Ps5conehead]

I’m mainly a ps5 guy. But Black Friday x1x was 399 plus a 50 dollar Best Buy gift card. I bought because I wanted to. I’m a gamer and if a game is not out on ps but x box I can play it on console. I have a switch also. I’m medically retired so I want my gaming for entertainment since I’m bound in a wheel chair. So for me consoles are easier to setup. And plug and play mostly. I’ve been gaming since 1970. I have fast internet to stream but prefer downloading when I can also have a portal I use , so if I’m bedridden I can play my games . People’s circumstances changes causing to make changes that works for you

[EvertonFC]

I just went the Samsung gaming hub route with GP. I basically get GP November and December and play the 3/5 games that interest me that year from Xbox.
This year will be indy, replaced and hellblade 2.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

"they do so because they want to... not because they need to."

I mean sure.. but you're just repeating yourself. I think you're taking the 'need to' a little too literally. That's not what the article is trying to emphasize

[Cacabunga]

Don’t know why you everytime have to speak about yourself like you are everybody.. fine you wanted to buy an Xbox, the majority of gamers do not want one and it is selling very poorly

[darthv72]

.......but it is selling.

If there was not one more unit sold for the remainder of the year, all the naysayers would have a point.

Thats the difference between pessimists and optimists.

[gold_drake]

i don't think u need to clarify anything, you dont even need to tell us that it was your choice to buy one. lol. i dont think anyone specifically asked u if u did.

it rly is that simple.

[Vits]

I mean, Microsoft is definitely not making things easy for those who were interested. Last year, they raised prices in a lot of regions. For example, Brazil saw an increase of 35% in the Series S price, making it actually more expensive than the PS5 Digital and close to double the price of the Switch.

[XBManiac]

And remember games... on PS5 you stil can buy games cheaper than on launch day and from second hand. But there are only some countries where you can find physical Xbox Series games or the prices are are far superior to the same ones on PC. From the games I have bought for PS5, Xbox and PC for the past 4 years, the most expensives have been the Xbox ones. And Xbox Game Pass as an added is not a cheap option, really, when you like to select what games you want to play.

[MrDead]

Xbox needs to be sold to a company that is creative and cares about adding to the gaming industry like every other platform holder has. Let MS have the mobile games, that part of the industry seems to suit their practices far, far better.

[ChasterMies]

Sell the Xbox brand to a Chinese supplier like when IBM sold the Thinkpad brand to Lenovo? Not going to happen. The Xbox brand is built into Windows OS and all of Xbox’s exclusives (if there will be exclusives in the future of Xbox) are made by Microsoft Studios. I don’t think Microsoft would exit the gaming hardware business. Consoles like N64 were successful money makers and they didn’t sell as much as a Xbox Series S/X is on track to sell.

[MrDead]

It could happen, but it's less likely especially since MS has their dream of restricting where a huge part of the multiplatform sector can and can't sell their games. It would just be nice to have all platforms in alignment of improving and adding to the industry instead of one who's only impact is how much they've taken away.

[FinalFantasyFanatic]

I think that would be the best thing for Xbox, but they'll probably just close down their hardware division, you can already see that all their focus is on Gamepass.

[Hofstaderman]

When even Forbes publishes an article like this you know things are bad

[derek]

Yet he needs to take a swipe at Sony in his diatribe.

[Barlos]

They're right. I don't need to, and I don't intend to. I also don't intend to buy Xbox games for PC either.

[DarkZane]

All I buy from them is Forza Horizon. Seeing as Forza Horizon 6 isn't even announced, it's not coming anytime soon, so I don't see myself buying anything from them soon. Forza Horizon is the only series they do that is worth it for me. Everything else they do is pretty much trash.

[FinalFantasyFanatic]

Some Xbox games are okay on PC, I bought the Master Chief collection, so there is some decent games in that collection alone. I also bought Fable some times ago, and I'll probably buy Psychonaugts 2 at some point, I've been eyeing it off on the last couple of sales.

[Destiny1080]

redfall didn't live up to the hype

[kneon]

Did any of their games in the last decade live up to the hype?

[MaximusPrime_]

Certainly not Starfield

[derek]

At least they're making record profits. Lol

[jznrpg]

I purposely avoid all things MS in gaming and in general.

[talocaca]

They are not wrong. I just sold my Series S (the only Xbox console I've owned). I never played it....probably a few times a year mostly to be disappointed (Starfield, RedFall, Halo Infinite).

I still have GamePass until the end of the year so I guess I'll stream Hellblade and Indiana Jones to my PC. After that, I'll probably pay a month when something is out there.

[ocelot07]

Just done the same thing last night. Sold my series x. Not used in 3 months and even that was for a 360 game.

Just don't have the use for it anymore. Like you when a new release I want to try I'll get gamepass for pc at cheap as possible. Or get gamepass ultimate as cheap as I can and stream to my phone.

[shinoff2183]

Since we're talking gamepass. Why is fallout 3 and new vegas goty editions(with dlc) on pc , different from the same games on xbox. Why do I have to buy the dlc on xbox as opposed to it coming with gamepass pc

Legit question. We don't have a forum here so I gotta ask somewhere

[derek]

This dummy Paul Tassi always tries to rope Sony in to the conversation whenever he feels it's necessary to say something bad about Microsoft. Trying to pretend like xbox's failing brand is due Microsoft de-emphasizing the need for a console is pure fiction. A lie peddled by the faithful like Tassi to delude themselves into believing the xbox is somehow secretly more popular the it appears to be. People aren't playing xbox games on any platform at all. Their games and brand are so unpopular they have to give them away to maintain any interest in the platform.

[SimpleSlave]

"Fortunately we have a product for people who aren't interested, it's called Xbox 360," says Phil Mattrick.

🤔...

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Microsoft even stated by 2027 If they don't see results they'll go publisher route.

[Profchaos]

Makes sense right now my last Xbox console was the og Xbox one and I brought that solely for halo 5 which was disappointing now all their games come to PC day and date I don't feel like I need a console anymore.
I'd like a series x eventually but I'm not running out to buy one tomorrow because of any must have games maybe in a few years once all these acquisitions actually amount to something of a must play

[46player]

My last one. They peaked at X360 with Kinect.

[UltimateOwnage]

Good advice. I didn't want one anyways.

[Good-Smurf]

They did everything to devalue their brand so they can be anywhere adorably all-digital leeching off everyone else's success and ecosystem while also taking away 3rd party stuff through huge buyouts.
Literal cancer of the industry.

[Hofstaderman]

Basically their 2013 plan still in action. And still vastly rejected.

[Ninver]

Don Mattrick said stick with the 360. It's been downhill since then. That man single handedly destroyed the xbox brand 😂

[BehindTheRows]

That or he was a visionary that knew things were going to turn to shit post the 360.

[Ninver]

I see. So he sabotaged and jumped ship. That's even worse 🤣

[TheColbertinator]

I will buy all the Microsoft consoles so Xbox can stick around. Just the other day I bought 7.

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Crazy move and dedication

[Unknown_Gamer5794]

So, it has begun. The writing was already on the wall, but one would think they would have kept up the pretense of caring about Xbox for a little longer. Third party confirmed.

[Dario_DC]

Been trying to sell mine for over a month!
Can't give this things away in France...

[bRuud83]

That's a way to put it. Why not telling it straight away during the release of the console.

[XBManiac]

They are saying this since Xbox One. Remember the Xbox One S without disk drive? Who can be surprised about this in 2024?

[Futureshark]

Wasn't going to anyway.

[anast]

I suggest getting a good mobile phone if you are into Xbox gaming.

[gold_drake]

i mean, they did say that. haha.

cant be too mad if ppl follow suit.

[ARESWARLORD]

Bunch of sickos in the above comments.

[BillyCrystals]

Xbox is a 30fps kids toy. Mature, sophisticated gamers go PC/PS5.

[Agent75]

The original Xbox was a bit of disaster, not so much the Xbox 360 even with the RRoD that generated millions of extra sales. With the Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Microsoft simply forgot the games. Microsoft loves Windows and the PC too much, which is why it forgot about people who'd paid into Xbox. Going into 2024, Microsoft yet again showcases games like they do every year. Saying that, it's not as if Sony is throwing out loads of AAA games. It's eyewatering pricing of its PS5 VR, doesn't help either. Microsoft and Nintendo have no interest in VR. Deep down, gaming is in a big mess. £70+ for games is heading for the quicksand.

[Doomeduk]

Who wants to pay two gaming subscriptions plus the subscriptions the other family members want
Years ago when PS and XBOX were £5-£6 a month it went unnoticed now both £13 a month and the reality is people will trim the fat