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*RUMOR* Kotaku headlines: Xbox One to launch on November 8, 2013!
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lazybones18
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wouldn't surprise me if it's true
TheGreyHulk
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Sounds good to me. The earlier the better (for me, scree the console wars)
George Claw M.D.
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Shiiiiieeeeet! The most hostile console campout I ever experienced was for the Wii. I had a soccer mom screaming at me as soon as I parked and started walking toward the store.
dragonelite
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13 < 32 countries.
it really doesn't matter how much earlier they release.
We're not talking 6 months - a year. We are talking 7 days. Ms are'nt suddenly going to have a shit load of stock ready for high street shoppers to pick up.
They probably wont even be able to pick one up till next year if preorders being sold out is true.
We're not talking 6 months - a year. We are talking 7 days. Ms are'nt suddenly going to have a shit load of stock ready for high street shoppers to pick up.
They probably wont even be able to pick one up till next year if preorders being sold out is true.
PeakPointMatrix
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I really don't think a week headstart will change the tides that drastically, especially if the X1 has less hardware to distribute. Of course if their after the consumer hyping "sold out in a week flat!!" headlines, then they might be okay with that.
If these dates are correct, I'd bet on Sony selling more PS4s in the US despite launching a week later. I just can't see MS having enough stock, otherwise they'd have not cut back on launch markets
Garrett 2U
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Well PS4 launches Nov 15 so no I don't think that means anything
FeiRR
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I can imagine Microsoft pulling another PR stunt like that. They launch 8th in the US with a very limited supply, which of course sells in minutes and they announce "see, we've sold everything, people are camping outside Gamestops to get our console!" In reality, they're having difficulties with putting their system together and yield issues with that enormous SoC they're making. I'm also expecting them to have some hardware problems just because of their history and many things adding up like recent changes in the hardware, no FCC approval, system not being shown live, day 1 patch, what their execs say and many, many things. This is a gut feeling, nothing can prove it, neither I'm trying to force anybody to believe. You can prepare crow, just in case. I like it rare.
If this is correct (seems well reasoned), then I wonder if it is possible that Sony announced their date to try and pressure MS into going late (and being affected by Black Friday), or going early and pressuring production?
wut
Damn, they are really betting on Call of Duty: Ghosts to drive console sales or something!
You think there could be a chance they put that box together just for the unboxing? According to your logic, i'm not saying it's wrong, when they showed the OS running the first time they showed the Xbox One it should have been finalized and done by now.
Since they had it up and running months and months ago, but we all know that it's not finalized yet and hasn't been showed running to the public since then, also hasn't there been reports that the OS during the first X1 presentation was just a "representation" of how they wanted the OS to run when it's finally done?
Maybe, just maybe they wanted to show you what would be coming in the box when you get your new Xbox One?
They didn't? Because I could swear a week before the PS4 reveal, pictures of the controller were floating on the internet, along with the dev kit.
http://kotaku.com/5984353/this-is-a-real-prototype-ps4-controller
There we go.
Microsoft on the other hand, nothing leaked prior to the Xbox One reveal. Nothing about the slimmer and redesigned Xbox 360 console leaked prior to E3 as well. Unless I can be proven wrong...
Anyway, as long as my pre-order from the Microsoft Store arrives ON the day of launch and in the morning, I'm happy.
Aren't both Xbox One and Playstation 4 going to be sold out due to pre-orders anyway? I mean, will there be actual systems available at retailers for those that haven't pre-ordered?
What about Adam Orth and all that jazz? Wasn't that revealed before being officially announced?
Krusenstern
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LordBaztion
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this is not about winning or not, at this point it pretty clear MS will be at teh backseat for for the following years. This is more about how the management are reacting towards the changenges of competition.
Probably the week of advantage will have some marginal benefitt on sales, it would be better if they manage to get a deal like FIFA14 in Europe.
MS now seems like a more dinamic company compare to Mattrick's. I'm really eager to see what are they going to do next to keep the competition up, so far they are doing it right.
Probably the week of advantage will have some marginal benefitt on sales, it would be better if they manage to get a deal like FIFA14 in Europe.
MS now seems like a more dinamic company compare to Mattrick's. I'm really eager to see what are they going to do next to keep the competition up, so far they are doing it right.
KoopaTheCasual
Junior Member
Maybe PAX?
SpartanN92
Banned
The specs leaked months in advance.
TurkishDLite
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Would be awesome and less crazy not coming out on the same day as call of duty.
Dirk Benedict
Member
Wouldn't be the first time MS waits for someone else to act. They have been doing that nearly their entire corporate existence.
KoopaTheCasual
Junior Member
Cool. More confirmation. Really wonder why they didn't announce this at Gamescom, since it seems like they've decided on the date since then.
Conflict NZ
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Remember how the PS4 October 21 date was pretty much guaranteed? Think I'm gonna wait for MS' statement on this one before I start booking holidays.
"The number one next gen gaming system worldwide! Get yours today from the following retailers."
"Xbox One: The hottest, fastest selling next generation game console in America. Pick yours up today!"
Mistwalker
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Had Sony managed an October release, the Xbox dates might have been pushed up a bit from what we're seeing (assuming they're even accurate).
Nintendo fans would start a riot
Pop
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November 8th would make sense for MS in getting the console out the door, but the moment when Sony announced Watch Dogs as a launch title, I was almost certain that the PS4 was going to release in the latter half of November and then they announced the release date...
I think it'll be used more to gauge MS' shipping capabilities, because with them feeling the need to chop 8 countries back into 2014 from, doesn't inspire confidence on front especially if they release on the 8th where they'd have almost a whole month to re-supply.
I think it'll be used more to gauge MS' shipping capabilities, because with them feeling the need to chop 8 countries back into 2014 from, doesn't inspire confidence on front especially if they release on the 8th where they'd have almost a whole month to re-supply.
Yes, it will sell millions more.
Ok sorry for being sarcastic but this will affect the consoles battle by less that 0.0000000001%
Opus Angelorum
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My friend is a manger at my local GAME store, I've asked him does he know anything. I'll come back if I get an answer.
So... MS dropped 8 launch countries in order to launch ahead of Sony.
I know how this forum game is played.
In other news, stopped by Walmart today. No next-gen placards seen in layaway area (at least what I think is the layaway spot), and no placards in electronics. X360 area has grown suddenly! Now at 3 glass panels, big change. Possibility that MS has pushed for more space in anticipation of wanting it for X1. Space was mostly taken from 3DS, which now only has 1.14 panels, plus a non-glass side area. Also, OMG, Angry Birds Fruit Snacks only 2 dollars!
Black Republican
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1 week before PS4 in NA and the bigger EU countries is a good move for them
Twin Tails
Member
Still betting Salty bucks on Nov 5th,
3 days after COD? Boy that would be an interesting few days for retail that's for sure
I work at GAME and have been asking my manager. We have heard nothing. The only thing that has changed is now we are on phase 2 preorders like the PS4 It's the GAME managers conference next week so we may know more then.
I work at GAME and have been asking my manager. We have heard nothing. The only thing that has changed is now we are on phase 2 preorders like the PS4 It's the GAME managers conference next week so we may know more then.
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