LittleBusters
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Microsoft is going ahead just with XBox Scarlett(formerly Anaconda), along with XBox All Digital and XBox One X.
If true probably due to negative feedback from devs. Oh well if so i expect a $300 7nm One X slim revision to act as the new baseline.Those who cant afford scarlettwill get that oruse Xcloud.
Last year at E3, Phil Spencer at the end of Microsoft’s keynote, said that the company was working on new consoles for the next generation of gaming. At E3 in 2019, Phil’s on-stage discussion pointed towards one device and now the path forward is becoming a bit more clear.
In an interview with Business Insider, Phil states that the company is focused on one console even though last year he said consoles. He joked that technically Microsoft did launch a new console last year and Scarlett does make two, but anyone who was watching the event and following interviews knows that he was referring to multiple next-gen consoles.
Further, the evidence and insiders at the company acknowledged that there were two devices on the roadmap for Xbox; Lockhart and Anaconda. Even though the company has released one new console and has another planned, I firmly believe that at E3 2018, Phil was referring to two next-gen consoles on stage.
All this being said, Microsoft’s current plan for its next-generation Xbox is to focus on Scarlett and all mentions of Lockhart, which was previously documented in several places, has now been scrubbed clean. The big question is what prompted the change in the strategy?
Talking with various people inside and outside of Microsoft, here is my best conclusion as to why the device was removed from the roadmap.
First, developers were having a harder than expected time creating next-generation games that spanned across two systems with various specs. As you might expect, developers were putting a focus on making games that would run well on the lower-end device first and then scaling them up to the higher-speced, Anaconda.
Keep in mind, it’s easier to scale up than it is to scale down. Because of this, next-gen Xbox games would be at performance and visual disadvantage which is not what Microsoft would like to see as it starts to go head-to-head with the next generation PlayStation.
I’m not the only one hearing this, Digital Foundry, speaking with people at E3, have heard this too.
But that may not be the only reasons. The purpose of Lockhart was to make it easier to join the Xbox family with a console that was priced much lower than it’s a bigger brother, Anaconda. With the progress made on xCloud and its ability to bring high quality, low latency gaming to any device, Lockhart started to become more of an obstacle for Microsoft.
Even though Microsoft currently has multiple consoles available with the One S, X, and All-Digital-Edition, streamlining next generation will make it easier for the company to focus on one device. And considering margins are lower on hardware and Microsoft really just wants to sell games, no matter the platform, selling one flagship and pushing xCloud for everything else makes a bit of sense.
Xbox one X replaces Lockhart now. Which is even worseThat was supposed to be the least powerful next box? Good, that way they don't have to develop for a lesser console.
I still think they also scaled back Anaconda as well. I fear they are holding the beast machine back for a mid-gen refresh.
xCloud will replace lockhart. PS5 comparisons were most likely based on Lockhart and not Anaconda.
Xbox one X replaces Lockhart now. Which is even worse
No dude. The quotes highlighted in that thread were PR responses that danced around the issue, and not a direct no to launching two consoles. Perhaps the PR was simply to avoid confirming changed plans as opposed to leaving a foot in the door. But it doesn't change the fact that those quotes were PR type fluff, and this thread is claiming developers are now confirming the changed plans.Looks like a lot of people in the other thread couldn't read .
Microsoft: Nextbox not launching with two models
Figure this deserves its own thread. “Last year we said consoles, and we’ve shipped a console and we’ve now detailed another console. I think that’s plural,” Spencer said. “Technically that is plural,” Spencer said with a laugh after I pushed him on the technicality he invoked. “Right now,”...www.neogaf.com
I still think they also scaled back Anaconda as well. I fear they are holding the beast machine back for a mid-gen refresh.
No dude. The quotes highlighted in that thread were PR responses that danced around the issue, and not a direct no to launching two consoles. Perhaps the PR was simply to avoid confirming changed plans as opposed to leaving a foot in the door. But it doesn't change the fact that those quotes were PR type fluff, and this thread is claiming developers are now confirming the changed plans.
Interesting thought, but while the X is awesome, didn’t going this route not pay off in the long run this gen? I would think they wouldn’t want to give away the hardware advantage at the start once again?
That's what I'm thinking as well. At least now.
I have to be honest though, I really thought MS was going to release a modular system this time. You could basically slap in the Xbox mobo of your choice and you wouldn't need to buy a whole new box later for a mid-gen refresh or full upgrade.
But if MS really is that confident in XCloud then why not release a mobile streaming device for it? A 10inch to 12inch mobile Xbox Cloud with a kickstand and the wireless XB controller of your choice.
You are still in denial because you were wrong.
Your attitude is bad and you should feel bad. Lets wait for the official confirmation no? Microsoft statements are still extremely vague and can be interpreted either way.
It must really hurt you that 2 xbox insiders are saying this now. I mean...they are insiders....unlike you.
Hey champ. Do me the favor of reading this post: https://www.neogaf.com/threads/micr...nching-with-two-models.1488085/post-254619100
Why would it hurt me that two insiders are saying this?
Your attitude is bad and you should feel bad. Lets wait for the official confirmation no? Microsoft statements are still extremely vague and can be interpreted either way.
Hey champ. Do me the favor of reading this post: https://www.neogaf.com/threads/micr...nching-with-two-models.1488085/post-254619100
Why would it hurt me that two insiders are saying this?
Phil won’t directly mention Lockhart as MS had never used that word before.
The closest we will ever get is Phil rolling back on his statement of ‘consoles’ which we already received.
Hey champ, maybe you should go back and read again, this time sloooowly.
Apparantly you're confusing me with someone who wants Lockhart to happen or someone who is upset about something. I'm just pointing out that your way of engaging in a 'debate' is bad.
Are you seriously going to go that route?
Microsoft: Nextbox not launching with two models
He did clarify? Which part did he say that you think is not clear? If he wanted to kill the rumoured low-end console, he'd say that they're only launching one console. What he said was, that they are "focusing on Scarlett and what was on stage". Two entirely different things. The latter...www.neogaf.com
Amazing the attempt to spin this in favor of Microsoft somehow.
Nintendo said this about the DS when it released, saying it wouldn't replace the Game Boy line. Turns out, it's just marketing FUD to convince people to keep buying game consoles in the meantime and to not worry about your shiny new Xbox One X being instantly outdated in the next few months.They also confirmed the Xbox One S will remain as the base hardware for next-gen.
Nintendo said this about the DS when it released, saying it wouldn't replace the Game Boy line. Turns out, it's just marketing FUD to convince people to keep buying game consoles in the meantime and to not worry about your shiny new Xbox One X being instantly outdated in the next few months.
There was already a thread made many days ago about him leaving. And, enough with the ridiculous theories. People come and go out of any company and the employees don’t have any allegiance, they simply sign a contract and work there for however many years listed on the contract, and move on to other job opportunities. All these people care about is money, and Intel obviously offered a very good salary and even benefits, and he decided to move on. This goes for any corporation or company.Wonder if Scarlet's lead designer leaving MS for Intel also has something to do with this? Surely this cancellation and him leaving arent just coincidences? Its also insane how him leaving doesnt even so much as have a thread here, or anywhere else for that matter.
There was already a thread made many days ago about him leaving. And, enough with the ridiculous theories. People come and go out of any company and the employees don’t have any allegiance, they simply sign a contract and work there for however many years listed on the contract, and move on to other job opportunities. All these people care about is money, and Intel obviously offered a very good salary and even benefits, and he decided to move on. This goes for any corporation or company.