They want to prevent interest in Scorpio dying down. They'll keep these tidbits going until the reveal.
Or, he's just letting us know that a milestone has been reached.
They want to prevent interest in Scorpio dying down. They'll keep these tidbits going until the reveal.
Why not call them "Xbox One" games then? Seeing as Scorpio is supposed to be part of the XB1 family. It almost as if Spencer is being deliberately vague.
I don't know what Phil's objective with this kind of tweet is?
Certainly not to sell more Xbox One's. To discourage people from buying a PS4 / Switch / PC? To hype up an existing Xbox fan base? Or is it just trolling for retweets?
But it's a bit weird that you say that when their own reveal was basically 'look at these hot specs! It plays regular Xbox One games with super graphics and no-one is left behind!'.
Probably May or E3.Nice. Im ready to see how this console stacks up. I hope they don't wait until e3 for the reveal.
They should. Absolutely. But in the months leading up to Scorpios launch, we've had the opposite. Cancelling risky games and blurring the lines between Xbox and PC.I'm not saying i know what MS are or are not doing. I'm just saying they have the potential to make this launch far more than just about doing shallow PR of slightly more pixels or better graphics of games that you can get on their previous hardware for cheaper, or better on PC.
If they go in like that, they are going to fail miserably with this device.
...As we all know putting out new hardware into the marketplace traditionally brings in interest from the industry in a myriad of ways, look at the switch reveal.
MS should be aiming Scorpio with the intent of bringing to Xbox tons of new experiences along with that investment into Scorpio and surge of interest from their new console launch
Both.Or, he's just letting us know that a milestone has been reached.
Wouldn't surprise me if the game Phil played on the Scorpio unit was Crackdown 3.
Feels like MS are doing what Nintendo did with Zelda and are holding back Crackdown 3 for a Scorpio launch title.
Microsoft's hardware designers are at the top of their game right now between the S, Surface, Surface Studio and even the Lumias.
Wouldn't surprise me if the game Phil played on the Scorpio unit was Crackdown 3.
Feels like MS are doing what Nintendo did with Zelda and are holding back Crackdown 3 for a Scorpio launch title.
Probably May or E3.
How could it be more than graphics? What can a device, which plays the same games as its predecessor, bring to the table over than better graphics?I know, and i don't think they are on the right path. The scorpio's launch SHOULD be more than about just graphics, and it potentially could be, if MS actually listened to what people outside of MS are saying about what they need to do. They obviously wont win against the competition no matter what, but they can help Xbox become better than what it is now which IMO is probably the worst its ever been, even the nightmare days of the kinect 2011 to 2013 360 era
I wish they'd have given more info before the Switch launches just to hurt its sales some more.
That Albert Penello Tweet more than anything else sounds like a dedicated unveiling event is about to be announced. Or could just be some Xbox Wire update.
I wish they'd have given more info before the Switch launches just to hurt its sales some more.
I hope it earlier than that. 'The year of Scorpio' shouldn't start halfway into the year.
Man you've got a problem. Scorpio won't impact Switch. Nice of you to bring up Nintendo and try to shit on them though.I wish they'd have given more info before the Switch launches just to hurt its sales some more.
How could it be more than graphics? What can a device, which plays the same games as its predecessor, bring to the table over than better graphics?
Everyone wants Scorpio for the pretty graphics. Don't talk crap to bring negativity in here, although, it wouldn't be a Scorpio thread without one.
They've been tweeting about Scorpio ever since E3. It's most likely just a "this is the year" thing.
I know, and i don't think they are on the right path. The scorpio's launch SHOULD be more than about just graphics, and it potentially could be, if MS actually listened to what people outside of MS are saying about what they need to do. They obviously wont win against the competition no matter what, but they can help Xbox become better than what it is now which IMO is probably the worst its ever been, even the nightmare days of the kinect 2011 to 2013 360 era
Well it launches at the end anyway so..technically it will only start in November to begin with
Why not call them "Xbox One" games then? Seeing as Scorpio is supposed to be part of the XB1 family. It almost as if Spencer is being deliberately vague.
How could it be more than graphics? What can a device, which plays the same games as its predecessor, bring to the table over than better graphics?
Everyone wants Scorpio for the pretty graphics. Don't talk crap to bring negativity in here, although, it wouldn't be a Scorpio thread without one.
I feel like they have to call the final unit Scorpio now. It's pretty catchy and anything else will be a disappointment.
I agree with you. But acting like Scorpio is the thing that's going to fix all Microsoft's problems is wishful thinking, plain and simple. It's an upgraded XB1.
You still didn't explain why Scorpio means that Microsoft is all of a sudden going to lean into brand new IP's and franchises when they've never even showed any intent towards that. They seem more reliant than ever on their core franchises and the new IP's they've fostered with XB1 haven't panned out so far. Why would that now change?
And you've been waiting anxiously since 2013 to use that bookmarked post. Today is that day, lol.
he lets xbox fans know like every milestone though lol...Or, he's just letting us know that a milestone has been reached.
I don't know what Phil's objective with this kind of tweet is?
Certainly not to sell more Xbox One's. To discourage people from buying a PS4 / Switch / PC? To hype up an existing Xbox fan base? Or is it just trolling for retweets?
"Get ready" sure sounds like something happening rather soonish.
Btw: they should announce Minecraft 2 with VR support as a launch title.
I agree with you. But acting like Scorpio is the thing that's going to fix all Microsoft's problems is wishful thinking, plain and simple. It's an upgraded XB1.
You still didn't explain why Scorpio means that Microsoft is all of a sudden going to lean into brand new IP's and franchises when they've never even showed any intent towards that. They seem more reliant than ever on their core franchises and the new IP's they've fostered with XB1 haven't panned out so far. Why would that now change?
But have you ever heard any department head at any large corporation tweet something like this? Apple, Sony, Nintendo, even other depts at MS.
This is more in line with line a start up company that does not strong industry connections yet that is trying to get attention. Attention of the rest of the industry. Attention of venture capital. Attention from potential partners etc. It just seems weird to me for head of Xbox to use twitter for this purpose.
I guess the only other person I can think of who does this is Elon Musk. But he kind of runs his company like a start up too.
Is that all you care about?? There's more to scorpio than just graphics
It's a start, is it not?
Oh you sweet summer child.The Scorpio is not just about the console itself. Scorpio's launch as a 'statment of intent' has the potential to 'reset' MS's intentions in regards to how they do business. More first party investments in new studios, less reliance on safe franchises, more looking into their own portfolio of IP's they are sitting on ect.
Think outside the box, its not just about the power of the HW. If MS play their cards right, it could be about signalling a real rethinking of their strategy about catering to their fans.
A start to upgrading the hardware of their XB1. For sure.
For the rest? Not really. They haven't been making sounds alluding to a radical change in business strategy at all.
Is Scorpio their PS4 Pro, or a new generation? I am super confused.
A start to upgrading the hardware of their XB1. For sure.
For the rest? Not really. They haven't been making sounds alluding to a radical change in business strategy at all.
Actually if Aonuma is to be believed, Nintendo delayed the entire Switch launch (probably intended for holiday 2016) to give Zelda time to finish.
it's there Pro, Phil has literally said it's still an Xbox one. It's coming out later so it will be more powerful than Pro. GAF confuses you, MS has been pretty clear on this box besides the first week of interviews that got got cleared up pretty quicklyIs Scorpio their PS4 Pro, or a new generation? I am super confused.
At least I'm glad that this console will be designed with as the principal focus, I think that the vision that mattrick affected negatively the hardware of the one, so the scorpio will be a good reset for the brand