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Xbox Series S mentioned once again on Game Pass card
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Yeah, I definitely agree with this.
Who has promotional material for a console that hasnt even been acknowledged yet?
This is crazy, lol.
Can't wait to find out what the price and release date of this thing is, gonna be so interesting to see how it plays out long term.
Can someone please just pull the damn trigger already?
Mario 3D Collection, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, Mass Effect Remaster Collection...someone fucking announce something already.
Mario 3D Collection, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PS5, Mass Effect Remaster Collection...someone fucking announce something already.
Now, the question is......what stopped them? I'm gonna open the speculation up with the PS5DE.
The funny part tho.....Sony at least announced their 2nd sku. Whats stopping MS?Phil Spencer and Jim Ryan be like
Oh lord, I think I remember the exact episode this GIF is from. And I haven't seen the show for decades!Phil Spencer and Jim Ryan be like
The thing is I doubt they have all the prices 100% set in stone yet. That's the whole thing.
If I were to guess, I'd say that the PS5 and XSX have pretty much locked prices but both companies are willing to take a small loss to undercut the competitor with the Digital Edition/Series X. That's why they're waiting.
Because the 2nd xbox is more than just a simple harddrive removal
Might be a pipe dream, but I'm willing to die on this hill. I think Microsoft are going to wait it out as long as they have to. Based on the fact that Microsoft lost like $125 per console at the launch of the Xbox 360 in order to pick up market share and that Phil Spencer stated their pricing can be agile I think they're willing to wait out Sony and then try to price the Xbox Series X at the same price as the PS5 Digital edition. People like to cite interviews where Phil said that their strategy doesn't revolve around selling a certain number of Xbox Series X consoles. They're misunderstanding what he said I think. It doesn't revolve around it because it is only a part of their strategy now with PC and XCloud. It is still a pillar of their business though. I seriously think Microsoft are going to try to be the most powerful console and show that they have a disk drive while the competition doesn't at the same price. Then they will do whatever their plan is with Series S and price that at $100-150 cheaper than the Series X.
The wrong Xbox One was discontinued.
(I understand the logistics; it just makes me sad. The One X is so wonderful.)
Good question. Late edition, going back n forth deciding if they wanna actually go thru with it? Maybe because games are supposed to target Series X and scale down to S?
Blame MS for these narratives, lol.
Exactly.
Which is why I said the other day they need to announce it so they can get their marketing, messaging in order. You cant just say here's this thing, it has wildly different specs, and dont explain what its for.
My personal theory is that the "Xbox One S v2" we have gotten hints of is a super slim to go alongside Series S/X as the super budget option (like 360 E or PS3 super slim) and may just be branded "Xbox One" since all other models will have been discontinued.
Yes I know there was already an Xbox One. It's Microsoft.
I'm so desperate, I need more info. The thirst is real, and the big three are playing with our feelings to see who announces the least amount of info 😭 jerks!
Out of desperation I would bet willing to bet Microsoft are much more willing to eat a loss given their position. I think Sony want to price at a minimal loss. Microsoft want to price to be competitive on store shelves.
My speculation is they are waiting for a game to show it off. You can't announce a weaker console and say you'll get the same thing at lower res if you don't have software to demonstrate that.
The only MOU I could see happening is a mutual agreement to delay the consoles. But both companies have reiterated that they are launching this fall so I think there is no chance of that happening.
Yes. The price you pay will decide what's in the box dynamically.
I mean, the console will most likely launch this year which means there is at max around three months left. They won't launch without any further notice which means it's about two months at max until they reveal it.
I know it's hard but it's not like everything is a year away.
The industry should come together for a week and make their biggest announcements at the same time. It could be a fun party.
I assume Sony understands that Microsoft is in a more desperate position to reveal pricing since Lockhart's only reason for existing is its pricepoint.
I don't get Microsoft's play here. They can't launch a console that hasn't been marketed or announced. They'll drive themselves off a cliff in this game of chicken as Sony safely activates jet boosters and flies off into the stratosphere.
I don't get Microsoft's play here. They can't launch a console that hasn't been marketed or announced. They'll drive themselves off a cliff in this game of chicken as Sony safely activates jet boosters and flies off into the stratosphere.
Geoff Keighley presents: GAMES GAMES GAMES. I would certainly tune in.
I know, I was just joking around. I don't mind waiting, and I understand that it's not because they are being "jerks to us" by not giving us info. I'm just desperate for info. During console launch/E3s/general rumor periods, I tend to get addicted to reading new info and the trifecta is hitting me now with two consoles and a rumored direct. I just want this to be over, so that I don't crave new info every two seconds.
Microsoft are already behind. What have they got to lose? They have basically 2 options in my opinion.
#1 - They wait out Sony no matter how long it takes. In an earlier post I detailed what I think might happen even if it is a pipe dream:
#2 - They announce before Sony but put it at a "holy shit" price point where Sony have to meet them at.
If Microsoft are more expensive they are going to be in a rough spot.
Yup it is exactly this. It is literally the only card Microsoft have left to play before launch to get attention from people who they lost to Sony last generation. Game Pass is a hell of a deal, but it doesn't mean shit in the console space if they cannot get people to come back to their console platform. They're playing in the PC space and with xCloud on the mobile front. Their only move in consoles is to go after Sony and price is really all they have left to work with.
How did they go from announcing the Series X a year in advance to not even mentioning the Series S
I feel you, really. But by now I think we mostly know about Lockhart already, the only thing left for me is price.
That would be a hell of an announcement. They safeharbor all their Series S consoles then announce the price of the Series X and say that Series S is shipping that day. That would be a hell of a way to create buzz. For the record I think there is a zero percent chance that happens. Haha.
Yeah, the price is really the final thing. I mostly want to see gameplay and a more detailed plan pf what games will be coming out next year. For all consoles.
My theory is that they didn't expect Sony to announce the PS5 Digital Edition. I also think that it's also the reason why Microsoft didn't announce the price earlier. My guess is that the Xbox Series X would be $499 and the Series S $399, but with the PS5 DE, the advantage in price is no longer a certainty.
A lot of people are thinking that the Xbox Series S will be $299, but if indeed it is, I think Microsoft was forced to price it as low because of the PS5 DE.
I believe Desk Gollum that Sony will throw in the bag and announce in the next two weeks. So then MS will announce shortly after.
I'm assuming the S was going to be announced at whatever event got canceled due to Halo pooping the bed.