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The next-gen Xbox is actually just named Xbox
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I thought this was fairly obvious. It might have been clearer for everyone if they had announced both versions at the same time (assuming the rumors are true). Either way, glad they are moving towards just "Xbox" as the name.
I gaurantee that in about 5 years the product lineup will looking something like this -
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Xbox Series D
Xbox Series X1 Pro
Xbox Series S Digital
"What Xbox does Game A work with?"
"Game A is the latest FPS from Game Company 1, and is designed to work with Xbox Series X1 Pro, Series S Digital, and Series X, but is not compatible with Series S and Series D".
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Xbox Series D
Xbox Series X1 Pro
Xbox Series S Digital
"What Xbox does Game A work with?"
"Game A is the latest FPS from Game Company 1, and is designed to work with Xbox Series X1 Pro, Series S Digital, and Series X, but is not compatible with Series S and Series D".
No?
The Xbox Series X is the console that was just revealed. In the family of consoles called "Xbox", it is the "Series X". Just like the Apple Watch Series 5 is a particular watch in the Apple Watch Family, or the Braun Series 9 is a particular razor in the Braun family of Razors.
If they're going to release a second console, it will be the "Xbox Series L" or Series C or S or whatever.
Will parents be confused between the Xbox One X and the Xbox Series X?
Personally I doubt Microsoft will keep selling both.
I don't understand the Series X part in relation to Xbox. Have I miscounted and it's the tenth Xbox? I don't think it'll really change much but what is with Microsoft and naming their consoles? I just looked at their Surface line and it makes so much more sense (although recently they released the Pro X which is a bit weird). Does this have to do with Windows 10 or something?
Is this a gag? They called it the XBox Series X at the show. Why would people have to "work hard" to be confused?
Hopefully doesn't confuse people. We're talking about people who still call every Nintendo console the Wii
Some people are probably unused to "Series whatever" nomenclature for products, despite it kind of being used in a lot of retail niches. Others are probably concern trolling.
The guy who thought that the console was called something else despite it being the only thing shown in every bit of marketing using the words "Xbox Series X" is a real baffler. Either he was really reaching for something to "be confused" about, or he is just genuinely confused by life.
Tons of other letters in the alphabet for them to work through first :)
I genuinely thought it was called the XBox Series X. Not concern trolling.
I can only speak for myself when I say I genuinely do not understand the X part of the name. Nothing you went into in your previous post, including the stuff about the Apple Watch, rationalizes that part. The only thing I can think of is that Microsoft has everything built around Windows 10. Their naming conventions for their consoles have been poor since the 360.
What is your best guess as to the name of this console? Series D for digital?
I guess that's what's comes up with the beyond generations approach, no more generations, just upgrades to the "Xbox", which is understandable as the console becomes more and more like a PC.
Considering the Xbox One has two models, I suppose Xbox will follow 2 models too.
Xbox One X -> Xbox Series X -> Xbox Series X2
Xbox One S -> Xbox Series S -> Xbox Series S2
The prospect that Lockhart may not launch alongside the XSX is dissapointing yet understandable as they likely will need to components to get cheaper to get to the target price. Enthusiasts and early adopters will buy the most expensive option anyway.
Considering the Xbox One has two models, I suppose Xbox will follow 2 models too.
Xbox One X -> Xbox Series X -> Xbox Series X2
Xbox One S -> Xbox Series S -> Xbox Series S2
The prospect that Lockhart may not launch alongside the XSX is dissapointing yet understandable as they likely will need to components to get cheaper to get to the target price. Enthusiasts and early adopters will buy the most expensive option anyway.
My new game will play on the Xbox Series X, L, V, RR, XL, and G.
It will NOT play on the series FK, TH, IS.
It will NOT play on the series FK, TH, IS.
Xbox Series S
Xbox Series X
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model 3
I totally get what it was meant to be and I like it, I think it's good. But yes, it is a bit weird in the mouth.
Xbox X Series sounds pretty cool, X series or S series. But again clunky.
I think they are just backed into a corner on this X thing
Xbox Series X
Tesla Model S
Tesla Model 3
I totally get what it was meant to be and I like it, I think it's good. But yes, it is a bit weird in the mouth.
Xbox X Series sounds pretty cool, X series or S series. But again clunky.
I think they are just backed into a corner on this X thing
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so it's actually called series x then. Microsoft should change their language so they dont say 'Xbox series x'
cant have their cake and eat it too
cant have their cake and eat it too
X seems to be how they mark their high end consoles, so "Series X" indicates that it's the higher end? I don't see how "Series X" is really different than the Braun Series 9. 9 is just a number Braun picked out of the air. It's not the 9th razor they ever built.
What does it "rationalization" even matter? It's called the Xbox Series X. It could be called the Xbox 7 or the Xbox Floobflorb and it wouldn't change anything ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Something like that yeah
Series X (Premium line)
Series S (Entry level)
Series C/E/D (Streaming/Digital Only Line)
I'm guessing the last gen models will get new model names if MS keeps selling them. Series E or something. In a few years, they could launch the Xbox Series X (2023) or something. I think the names are meant to be more interchangeable if MS is serious about pursuing forward/backward compatibility. Want to play an Xbox game? Buy an Xbox. Pick a series that works with your budget.
And the X thing is probably here to stay since they're using it to describe the new high end Surface Pro X too
I love when people pretend a not obvious thing was obvious.
So out of 4 generations, 2 have been known as "Xbox" and 2 have been known as "Xbox 1". And the 2 known as "Xbox" are not the same 2 known as "Xbox 1".
Not confusing at all.
Not confusing at all.
Why does Series X mean high end? Because they had a console in the previous gen named the Xbox One X that was high end? That's what I'm asking. Your point is it doesn't matter that X means high end but I'm curious about it. If their goal is to get away from generations during this generation, it's important for the name to clearly mean something for a consumer. No one wants a repeat of the Wii U.
This is disingenuous. Don't approach everyone you disagree with as if they're arguing in bad faith.
I'm honestly baffled by people saying it was obvious. It was not obvious to me/has nothing to do with "fanboy shit."
If the presenter on stage says "here's the XBox Series X," and the screen says "XBox Series X," my thought is, "the new XBox is called the XBox Series X."
Now I am afraid of saying I am confused, because not it seems that if it wasn't obvious to me, I'm into fanboy shit.
But I don't care, so, explain it to me: The name of the console is "Xbox" or "Series X"?
But I don't care, so, explain it to me: The name of the console is "Xbox" or "Series X"?
Something that isn't an unwieldy string of sibilants.
Xbox NOUN
Xbox NUMERAL
Xbox ADJECTIVE
By the by do you also ask people to go and direct their own movies if they don't like one?
If all games are going to be backwards compatible, then it makes sense to do this. Does this game work on the Xbox? Yes it does!
Think of it like a make and model of a car. Ford Explorer: Ford is the make, Explorer is the model. Xbox Series X: Xbox is the make, Series X is the model.
No. Most likely just a new version of the same series. Similar to how Apple releases a new version of the Mac book, Mac book air and Mac book Pro lines. They don't need to attach numbers to them and ppl seem to figure that out. No matter the year, the series x will be the high version of the Xbox going forward
The Xbox they presented on stage is called the "Xbox Series X"
Names really need to be simple and catchy. Not massively confusing. They did not do a good job unveiling their next gen plans.
If they had another device to show in the "XBox" branding then that would have made it a lot clearer, even though it's still pretty poor naming.
If they had another device to show in the "XBox" branding then that would have made it a lot clearer, even though it's still pretty poor naming.
If you've ever bought a phone it's basically like that.
"Hi I want an IPhone"
Okay we have the IPhone 11 or the IPhone 11 Max, which one do you want