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Xbox Game Studios + Bethesda + ABK | OTXVIII | Some Marketers Are Always Trying To Ice Skate Uphill
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It does sound like this is actually coming sooner than later, but I'll be disappointed if they don't fully replace the default AA battery controller. This should be coming with every Xbox out of the box.
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I really need an Elite Series 3. I'm too used to back paddles to buy a new controller without them.
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Also new Singularity and Prototype please. Rocksteady and Insomniac Games showed that how super hero games can be done well. I am sure a talented studio under Xbox can do a new Prototype. Also Singularity and Prey sequels would make sci-fi fans like me feast.
Sure, but you said "set it apart" implying features that justify the (in your expectation) an increased pricetag over the DualSense. The controller costs as much as it does currently with some styles going to $70+ because the margins on controllers are huge and they want to keep it that way. A controller with some extra parts internally will still have a huge margin. I don't see a world where Xbox sells a $80 controller while PS will have a more compelling feature set to most consumers for $70. A middle-of-the-road type premium controller would probably be Elite Series 2 Core tier of about $100ish, vs an Elite Series 3 around $200 like it is now or the DualSense Edge.
The internal docs also called Sebille the "Core Controller" so it would be a direct replacement, probably with just a small bump to $70 in line with the competition/inflation/whatever.
And it remains to seen if the controller ended up being fully featured/funded in the end.
lol just seeing that now as well. all that typing for NOTHING!!!!
Was this in those leaked documents? (and were those legit?) I'm happy to know how Xbox controller would wear pants though.
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I was far more curious about Xbox making what appeared to be a handheld system. I mean I get it but i can't people picking it up over something like the Deck or just using their own cloud gaming setup?
Maybe i don't understand though.
Yeah, the leaks were legit. They were never working on a handheld though, that product pyramid was showing what they could and couldn't realistically produce atm
This slide is from a leaked internal presentation. They came straight from Microsoft, it was submitted as evidence during the FTC case and Microsoft accidentally gave them an unredacted version.
I'm pretty sure the talk about Xbox making a handheld is just wishful thinking from people here and elsewhere online.
beautiful ot as usual
first post, best post
The OT where Kotick gets the boot
I see. In that case, I don't want to know.
"that made sense at the time" about to have a 100 page thread.
I look forward to Xbox making a controller with gyro, Valve making the gyro work on PC a week later, and then Microsoft adding official support on Windows after at least another year. If not more, there's a very real chance that GameInput just won't be ready by the time this new controller launches.
To me it reads like "at the time" is directly referencing the renegotiation, but it can unfortunately be read as if making a statement on how that might have changed since so you are right about the length of the thread.
yup LMAO
"Microsoft assured us they were gonna sell gangbusters of consoles back in 2021"
Same. I don't want to buy an Elite Series 2 knowing it won't match the rest of my Xbox controllers. My brain just wont let me.
It's not like they are selling no consoles here and a PC/Xbox release will reach more customers than PS5 release tbf.
You just have the decide if they are publicly insulting the partner working on their game. If you assume they aren't publicly insulting their working partner they are then clearly referencing the renegotiation.
"Why would Blade be Xbox exclusive if Disney seems unsure about the deal they did for Indy"
Ah, that new OT aroma. Yet another round of the most vibrant platform OT on Era.
Absolutely no idea what the title is referring to though. 😃
edit: ah, got it. Very, very good. Seen that movie so many damn times I'm somewhat alarmed I didn't recognize the line. 🤷♂️
People are just preempting the narrative, so they can point and laugh at those concerned citizens.
So the Developer_Direct was announced on Jan 11th and aired on Jan 25th.
Assuming they're planning another one, mainly because the one this year seemed very well received, hopefully we get roughly the same timeline, though I wouldn't mind an announce and air window that's either the same week or within a week of the announcement.
Assuming they're planning another one, mainly because the one this year seemed very well received, hopefully we get roughly the same timeline, though I wouldn't mind an announce and air window that's either the same week or within a week of the announcement.
Wonderful OT as always! Hopefully we can have some nice conversations and discussions on the future of Xbox.
as long as that future includes Banjo and Kazooie
as long as that future includes Banjo and Kazooie
I've said it before, but my gut tells me the next one will a bit later in the year.
I think it's pretty obvious they were talking about the negotiations..
Yeah, I totally agree. I'm just saying it can be read differently and so the thread will inevitably be shit.
I think Feb this year. I would love January, but they really went big in December so I feel like they probably think Xbox fans are satiated enough for a few months before they pump us back up.
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As I previously said it's Microsoft/Bethesda choosing to keep quiet on the exclusivity situation of Blade like Indiana Jones
True that's how these threads usually end up
I think it really depends on what they have planned for release in first half of the year. If it's empty because most of the projects are second half of the year, I suppose you could do it in like March/April or something for games that aren't going to get a lot of air time at the Summer Showcase.
Not getting a release date for HB2 last week is kinda annoying mainly because we're going to see it again before we finally get a date and release. I don't see them just casually dropping the date either, it'll be part of some marketing beat like a developer direct.
I mostly game on PC and i can't wait for this. DualSense isn't great on PC wireless, it's nowhere near as reliable as the Xbox wireless controller via official dongle which just works "out the box" flawlessly with every game, and the haptics don't work wireless on DS anyway.
This new Xbox controller will become the defacto on PC over time, and we'll see wider haptics support on the platform as a result.
Yeah, since it isn't Disney holding them back, it's an FTC thing. I'm convinced. It isn't that negotiations are ongoing.
It would be nice with a date for anything launching before "E3", so it seems likely to happen. The bigger question is, will it have a shadowdrop?
I know we can't expect one every time, but with Hi-Fi and AoE4 I'm kinda getting used to them and want one :D
April is getting too close to E3 for comfort. I think March is even too close if we are talking about the end. Maybe announce in Feb and it might end up being beginning of March.
I think Feb is the sweet spot tho.
Sure, but you said "set it apart" implying features that justify the (in your expectation) an increased pricetag over the DualSense. The controller costs as much as it does currently with some styles going to $70+ because the margins on controllers are huge and they want to keep it that way. A controller with some extra parts internally will still have a huge margin. I don't see a world where Xbox sells a $80 controller while PS will have a more compelling feature set to most consumers for $70. A middle-of-the-road type premium controller would probably be Elite Series 2 Core tier of about $100ish, vs an Elite Series 3 around $200 like it is now or the DualSense Edge.
The internal docs also called Sebille the "Core Controller" so it would be a direct replacement, probably with just a small bump to $70 in line with the competition/inflation/whatever.
And it remains to seen if the controller ended up being fully featured/funded in the end.
lol just seeing that now as well. all that typing for NOTHING!!!!
Wait if Actium is Elite 3 wtf is "Luxury Controller - Zarasai"??
Got it, I'll picture that new turtle beach one but wrapped in Surface alcantara.
Historical First Party Releases Since X|S Launch
Game Name Developer Release Date Critic Score
(Xbox Release)
The Coalition
(Xbox Release)
World's Edge
Code Mystic
(Xbox Release)
Tantalus Media
Blackbird Interactive
Roundhouse Studios
id Software
Machine Games
90
(Xbox Release)
World's Edge
Insane OT!, the banners and studio list get better every OT lol
The moment when you have to decide whether to buy a new console or a controller for the same price
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