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Phil Spencer: Xbone name "going to stick"; though isn't the most flattering name
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Neuromancer
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DirectX Box
SHADES
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To be honest I don't think its actually a bad nickname as fas as consoles go, much better than Xbox 180 as IMO that refers to the policy changes it they had to make & people don't draw a line under it.
It's probably better to just accept XBone & move on, maybe make light of it then people won't be so derogatory towards it, maybe use it in some funny PR like say using Riley from Ghosts with the Slogan "I love my XBone" etc, the public would see the humour, accept it and move on.
It's probably better to just accept XBone & move on, maybe make light of it then people won't be so derogatory towards it, maybe use it in some funny PR like say using Riley from Ghosts with the Slogan "I love my XBone" etc, the public would see the humour, accept it and move on.
It was a project name that stuck, based on Direct X, so in a way you're kind of right.
Did you miss the 180s and the free pack-ins for Europe? They've known for quite some time.
That abbreviation is just so convenient but I'm always reluctant to use it because people favoring the "Xbone" might assume I'm biased while I just want to use the word that flows the best written and spoken out, so I actually hope the majority will just accept it and we're able to use it without a negative ring to it.
Dark Octave
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I just use XB1. It's even easier to type.
TheRealTalker
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so no one will hate you no more if you call it the Xbone....phew was getting tired writing the long Xbox One took to much time instead of having a quick nickname like PS4, N64, 360, etc...
Iacobellis
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Remember the speculation that this would be subsidized with cable providers and would end up costing a small amount each month? Microsoft should have jumped on that.
Conciliator
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Moar like X-Groan
Moar like X-Loan(cuz its expensive)
Moar like X-...Noone
Moar like X-...uh...drone? because The Man will watch you through kinect and then drone strike your house?
the possibilities are endless.
Moar like X-Loan(cuz its expensive)
Moar like X-...Noone
Moar like X-...uh...drone? because The Man will watch you through kinect and then drone strike your house?
the possibilities are endless.
greatestjediever
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I forget, was Xbone started here? I recall someone mentioning it early on before it really caught on and within a couple of days it was spreading like wildfire.
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Oh man that's actually not a bad shtick for a commercial.
Liamario
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Of course I did, but I wonder if they are still putting a positive spin on things internally. I would love to have seen what was going on when they saw the reactions to the DRM.
I personally like "Xune"
The XBO sounds like an "As Seen on TV" exercise product.
It wouldn't be a bad idea since their vision for the Xbox One is dependent on the cable-owning demographic.
And smells like BO!
Iacobellis
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Right? If the system was like a $200 upfront fee and then required to be paid off in 18 months, Microsoft could have been making a killing.
If I were a betting man, I'd wager that they didn't pay much attention to the forum whining. It wasn't until they saw the awful pre-order numbers compared to the PS4 when it finally hit them that they've made a big mistake. I imagine right now there's many inside Microsoft wishing they hadn't bet so much on Kinect at the expense of power.
adamantypants
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MaulerX
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Doug Heffernan
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Xbox One itself, is a worse name.
I wish they kept the rumored "Infinity." It harkens back to the time when consoles had cool names like Genesis.
I wish they kept the rumored "Infinity." It harkens back to the time when consoles had cool names like Genesis.
IHaveCandy
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Yeah, but I like my story better.
BurnOutBrighter
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Well that was the least of their worries when it came to things gamers would pounce on...
DragonSworne
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Nintendo Stream would have been a better than Wii U because it atleast distingushes the system enough as being a new system and product.
As for xbone, it's obvious why they didn't see the nickname. They probably never had to type out Xbox One over and over again like us forum/twiiter posters do. You'll try to find clever shorthand forms and xbone is such an easy one.
Maybe they could own it with a cringeworthy crappy-yet-ironic jingle, like an over-the-top bad ad.
"The X-bone's connected to the..."
"Fun bone!" all the kids say
and then the CoD dog runs by all happy as can be and snatches it up.
(it's so terrible but I could see that catching on, lol)
"The X-bone's connected to the..."
"Fun bone!" all the kids say
and then the CoD dog runs by all happy as can be and snatches it up.
(it's so terrible but I could see that catching on, lol)
FunkyPajamas
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My thought is that they hoped people would call it "The One" just like some people call Xbox 360 "The 360". They focused on that and it just backfired on them. Of course, this is all speculation.
They are aware. They aren't stupid.
Sword Of Doom
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Wait till he finds out xbone fans are called "boners"
KoopaTheCasual
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The Call of Duty Dog being the highlight of their reveal certainly did not help with any other naming convention sticking.
Iacobellis
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Holy shit. First time seeing this.
NoMoreTrolls
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Is it said ex-bone or cross bone? I say the latter because of the connotations of the words.
RedAssedApe
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still waiting for the xbone + collar duty bundle
LOL, They're the one that bring it to themselves.
Evil Monkey DTT
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Well it's not like people actually liked the name xbox one! As hard as wii u was to hear xbox one still ruins conversations when every I'm talking about the original.
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