If you do have some info that might help, even if it's just in regard to a separate event, I think that's definitely worth hearing about.
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Thurrott: MS to announce a new standard Xbox controller and maybe Xbox Elite at E3
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If you do have some info that might help, even if it's just in regard to a separate event, I think that's definitely worth hearing about.
3rdamention
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Launching a console in Spring is interesting I guess, seems like a weird time considering how sales are in Spring...
A.D. Skinner
Member
Unless I read wrong, it says it'd be announced before E3, so there isn't long to way to see that this is clearly bullshit.
Chobel
Member
neurosyphilis
Definitely not an STD, as I'm a pure.
They're really obsessed with freaking controllers.
gaming_noob
Member
Open the floodgates.
MilkyJoe
Member
10tflops would be more than a 980ti,even allowing for some flops to be accounted for by the CPU. Not happening. Although I would buy it instantly
What's the flop requirement for Oculus rift? Out of interest....
gaming_noob
Member
The 'blog' says MS expects to lose money on hardware for 2 years. Am I reading right?
This is bull but speculation is always fun before e3.
PhilipDoesMatter
Member
They really need to fix the dpad position. It is really uncomfortable.
Maybe it lines up with the fcc rumor that had a base and premium model.
Maybe sell the premium at a loss which will sell less systems, and the base which will sell more, but at a profit.
MightyHedgehog
Member
Almost without exception in the last two generations where the right stick was used, it is exclusively meant for camera movement and aim. Since Bungie implemented it in Halo CE and having been widely adopted in almost all games that use precision aim since, the right stick has been made easier to use by software aids that create a soft reticle lock or sticky-aim that makes precision much easier to achieve whereas the left stick for movement is rarely treated with such care. It also helps that most targets in modern aim-heavy games are already situated at your player character's height and ADS or scope modes are extremely common slowing down right stick movement for greater precision.
Do it.
darkinstinct
...lacks reading comprehension.
Not that much more. The cost for the SoC is around $100 of the total SKU, so its entirely possible to sell a console five times as powerful as the Neo for $150 more. But I doubt there exists a chip that can offer 10 Tflops for the power consumption consoles are built around, which is between 150 and 180 watt.
I don't believe that's bullshit, the quote at the end is the one that changed it for me. As the management structure has completely changed, they'd want to release a new console which truely reflects the direction of what the new management want, rather than a botched idea of failure from previous management.
I really do hope we get a loss leader.
Please do it mate.
MatrixMan.EXE
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You honestly think Microsoft is going to go loss leader again after how Xbox One has gone down? Bruh.
I agree with this person, clear it first.
That, and I kinda don't feel like sorting through the first 10 pages of "not a chance in hell" posts that will most certainly follow.
Backfoggen
Banned
If MS has a big performance bump I hope they don't waste it on a XB1.5. I want to see completely new games with that shit.
Tatsumi Oga
Banned
I think it's perfectly fine to believe that Microsoft may come with a new Xbox either next year or 2018 and that it can be considered a generational leap. I highly doubt they are already going to introduce that this year. I would love to be wrong though, because i am not against this change in the land of consoles at all.
I said I hope.
tiredheadcrab
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What this guy said.
I also doubt it will be about the performance of the 980ti. That seems like way too much. Maybe a 970? Also I cant see Satya letting the Xbox division off the hook with having a system loose money like that. Although it does depend on how much they would be loosing per unit.
Dee Dah Dave
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Lol that 'leak' is bollocks.
It's quite possibe that MS re-adopt a loss leader strategy with their next machine though. They have effectively lost billions this generation due to poor strategy. It all depends how much they want their market share back.
Personally, if consoles are moving towards a more iterative model, I think an all inclusive subscription service could be the right strategy. The company that gets that right first could gain global dominance.
Bi-annual, high end hardware refresh
Xbox Live and services
Free monthly games and other bonuses
$50 / £35 per month all in
It's quite possibe that MS re-adopt a loss leader strategy with their next machine though. They have effectively lost billions this generation due to poor strategy. It all depends how much they want their market share back.
Personally, if consoles are moving towards a more iterative model, I think an all inclusive subscription service could be the right strategy. The company that gets that right first could gain global dominance.
Bi-annual, high end hardware refresh
Xbox Live and services
Free monthly games and other bonuses
$50 / £35 per month all in
Mr. Giggles
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Wow, MS really giving love to the XB1 controller.
Would be dope if the pro becomes the standard and what ever the new upgrade is becomes the pro.... wishful thinking but, why not
Would be dope if the pro becomes the standard and what ever the new upgrade is becomes the pro.... wishful thinking but, why not
Samurai G0SU
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I'd love to see it Ekim!
But i agree with others - clear it first with a MOD. We appreciate your detective skills.
But i agree with others - clear it first with a MOD. We appreciate your detective skills.
The Jackdog
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isnt that what nintendo is doing
The Jackdog
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MS seems to be focused on getting users on windows, no matter what, so maybe?
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Rumours of a 10 TF console huh?
Whoa.
Whoa.
Nah man. Don't go down in flames, lol.
tiredheadcrab
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I actually can believe its faster than PS4 Neo ( I hate the name PS4K). But a 10tflops system isnt believable. As someone already said, there isnt a chip out that can output that type of performance for the amount of power in a 100-150 watt box.
He's right don't go down in flames, just send me the info it'll be safe with me.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Believe in the Surface team. Believe.
DeepEnigma
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Hahaha, what magical tech is out there in a SoC APU with thermals and low power draw at 10TF?
Fucking stupid. I swear, they act as if there are people who do not pay attention to the computer graphics/tech world. MisterShillX levels.
Please tell me you are trolling, lol.
They sold the XBO at a loss, and they probably still are. The question isn't if they will sell at a loss, it's how much of a loss they are willing to take. MS is in a position where they need to get back some of the mindshare, and they are also heavily focused on user acquisition. With the digital marketplace being so massive these days and their desire to get people into the Windows 10 ecosystem they are probably more willing to take a loss than they were when the XBO launched. I don't think they would be willing to take as big of a loss as they did on the 360, but even a $100 loss on a $500 system without Kinect could produce an absolute beast of a system. With the XBO already on the market at a low price point I could see them targeting $500 and pushing it as the Elite tier system in a multiple console ecosystem.
User 479360
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I can't wait to find out what they're going to unveil. I especially want to know about that controller -- specifically, whether it's really much different or just a colour change for the normal bundle.
The Lunar White should become standard.
The Lunar White should become standard.
Ok don't do it if you're not sure but aren't you allowed to give your own educated guesses at the rumor without being banned, I mean everyone else is. Just tell us what you think about this rumor
Mr. Pointy
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Yeah, the article says Polaris 11 and Vega. It's like, make up your mind.
I don't doubt there's an Xbox One follow up or upgrade coming, but 10TF is some bullshit.
I don't doubt there's an Xbox One follow up or upgrade coming, but 10TF is some bullshit.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
That article does ring a few BS bells. It really reads like something TimDog or some of his followers would write. Beside the already mentioned, "Lazy Devs" comment was something that would really have no place in a rumor like this.
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