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According to Microsoft the new Xbox is called
- Thread starter MilkyJoe
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EverydayBeast
thinks Halo Infinite is a new graphical benchmark
I think the gaming community acknowledges that it's the Xbox, that's the spot M$ was going for.
Xbox as a Service
Xbox as a Platform Service
Xbox as a Piece of Plastic
Gone 360
And I was sitting here thinking Xbox was a platform service.
Will the real Xbox please stand up?
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Pallas
Member
Then they simply ask for the new Xbox like anyone with any sense would.
The console was announced... what? Last week? Give it time for it to saturate. Pretty sure there won’t be any confusion on google when launch date comes.
Concern trolling at its finest.
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Voost Kain
Banned
People say this is confusing, but people said the same thing about the One S and One X too and I've yet to see any confusion.
But hardware is dying anyway, I expect next gen to sell half this gen or less.
But hardware is dying anyway, I expect next gen to sell half this gen or less.
DragoonKain
Neighbours from Hell
Exactly. I remember looking at buying a new one and I had to google the name of the latest model, it’s absurd how they name their iPads.
So we've already played the Xbox, heh, who knew! Guess that saves me a pile of cash.
Seriously had issues because of their shitty naming scheme on their Smart Cover product twice this year, once for myself the other time for the parents. They're all called SMART COVERS but some have different capatibilty when you go to the offcial site it's also pretty useless.
Seriously had issues because of their shitty naming scheme on their Smart Cover product twice this year, once for myself the other time for the parents. They're all called SMART COVERS but some have different capatibilty when you go to the offcial site it's also pretty useless.
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Hardware (I am assuming you mean dedicated consoles, unsure though) is dying? Someone forgot to tell Sony and Nintendo, probably 15-20m units this year each.
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Burrito Bandito
Banned
somebody tell Tesla that they shouldnt be selling so many cars because their customers cants tell the difference between a Model 3, Models S, and a Model X
Hey where's my shitload, I'm a crafty motherfucker too
Xbox Series X... Worst name of any Console?
There are literally mockup trailers for the "next xbox" all over Youtube published before the May conference, are you freaking serious? Even this isn't showing anything to the public, it's a mock-up, just like how it was done for the Xbox One, they don't even show you the console, the console...
Great Hair
Banned
Microsoft Interactive Network Device (MIND)
Full Action Center (FACE)
Microsoft Optimal Experience (MOX)
Virtual Entertainment & Reality Venture (VERV)
Microsoft Play and Action Center (M-PAC)
Microsoft Active Reality Zone (MARZ)
.. among other were alternative titles for the first exbax. ..."but still had to decide: X-Box, xBox, XboX, Xbox, X-box…"
Yep, they´re terrible at it. Just call it XBox SX. (XBSX)
Full Action Center (FACE)
Microsoft Optimal Experience (MOX)
Virtual Entertainment & Reality Venture (VERV)
Microsoft Play and Action Center (M-PAC)
Microsoft Active Reality Zone (MARZ)
.. among other were alternative titles for the first exbax. ..."but still had to decide: X-Box, xBox, XboX, Xbox, X-box…"
Yep, they´re terrible at it. Just call it XBox SX. (XBSX)
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GHG
Gold Member
Let's flip this on its head. If Sony and Nintendo announced the following two next gen consoles tomorrow:
- PlayStation Series Pro
- Nintendo Series Switch
What do you think people would say? Would it still be "concern trolling"?
As excited as you might be for the new console, there are legitimate reasons to question their naming strategy here.
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GHG
Gold Member
So that makes it ok?
And the 4 was left out of the PlayStation name for what it's worth.
Barakov
Member
Eh.....I guess calling it the SX is Okay. They should've just announced it as the Xbox SX instead of just calling it Xbox. Just calling it Xbox will just cause confusion for people. Most people know what PS5 is and Nintendo only ran in to problems with the Wii U name. They could've called the Xbox 720 or any other differentiating name and solved this problem at the beginning.
Pallas
Member
So that makes it ok?
And the 4 was left out of the PlayStation name for what it's worth.
Was the 4 left out of the Pro? No, and there was no confusion. The literal same argument was made when they launched the S and then the X version of the Xbox One. How can you confuse Xbox one X with Xbox series X?
ethomaz
Banned
It is called PlayStation 4 Pro.
Because the red ring of death is 360 degrees. Probably figured they would name it after its biggest feature.
DeltaPolarBear
Member
Yep. The phone market is crowded and it was vital that a new phone be known as the direct successor of a previous one.
Sony, out of all console manufacturers, are the only one who keep the name simple. They are the outlier while everyone else keep changing names. Microsoft might act crazy, but they are doing what is considered the norm in the console industry. Nintendo, Sega, Atari, all changed names every game generation.
DeltaPolarBear
Member
You got it the wrong way around.
Model S, Model 3, model X, Model Y
S3XY
SEXY.
Tesla tried to call Model 3 the model E, but Ford blocked it.
It was 100% planned from start to finish. Not random.
HelpYouFall
Member
Are people seriously saying tons of people will be buying the wrong console? C'mon man, they don't even look the same.
Sure, there's always dumbfucks who get it wrong, but this is a complete non issue in general ...
Sure, there's always dumbfucks who get it wrong, but this is a complete non issue in general ...
Vawn
Banned
Hardware (I am assuming you mean dedicated consoles, unsure though) is dying? Someone forgot to tell Sony and Nintendo, probably 15-20m units this year each.
He thinks Stadia is putting everyone else out of business.
xrnzaaas
Member
This is GAF and most people know a lot about video games (and consoles). A buddy of mine works at Media Markt (electronics store chain) and according to him a lot of customers don't know which Xbox model they should buy. It's ultimately down to the salesman to enlighten them (or lie in order to pick something that's not selling
).
mcz117chief
Member
cause it makes you turn 360° and moonwalk away
Phoebe Buffay
Member
I really don't care that much about the name and design. Microsoft really hit the spot with Xbox Gamepass. This reason alone is enough for selling me their next box, xbox series, just xbox or whatever they'll be calling it.
Grinchy
Banned
It had a 3 in it to "match" the PS3, and the Nintendo Wii's codename was Revolution. So, someone over there said Xbox 360, and everyone clapped.
Saying 360 did roll off the tongue nicely, so it ended up being a solid name despite how weird it was.
HeresJohnny
Member
Makes sense. I mean, the brand is a household name, even if it was tarnished by the last system. Xbox One was a stupid name, but Series X is pretty good. The former sounded like a diet soda, the latter sounds like an expensive car line.
Explosive Zombie
Banned
DS doesn't really have handheld competition, though.
Oddvintagechap
Member
alot of kids are going to get an xbox one x instead of a xbox series X. Parents will ask the difference l, and they’ll simply say better graphics. But they both have Halo 5.
Its clear its the most expensive one. People will see this as iphone 11 pro and iphone 11 pro max. if anything I see Xbox 1X selling more than usual next year.
imagine after Model X they release Model Series X. But it would be stupid, but it wouldnt matter cause people dont buy cars the same way they do consoles.
This is the stupidest name ive seen but it shouldnt matter much. Ultimately the game’s exclusive to the system matter most
Swipeyowifelike
Member
I remember when I got asked for the new playstation when the spiderman bundle released. I got it for them and got a look of confusion when it was the classic they wanted.
ResilientBanana
Member
If I see
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Xbox Series C
And not
Xbox One X
Xbox One S
It’s very clear it’sa new generation. Not to mention there will be a huge marketing push advertising such things
CyberPanda
Banned
Look at Nintendo’s naming schemes like DS, DS XL. It worked for them.
ScarletSpider
Banned
I think the complete opposite. So far they’ve been incredibly smart and impressive with everything next gen, a complete 180 from the days of the Xbox One reveal.
So hype for this it’s not funny.
recursive
Member
It happened with the WiiU.
Ristifer
Member
Then that's the child's fault for not saying it's the newest one. If a kid really wants a Series X as their new console, and they give their parents the "better graphics" line, then it still proves my point about stupidity. That has nothing to do with confusing names. That just means the parents are given no information, and then proceed to go with the cheaper option because they don't want to spend an extra $200 or whatever.
ResilientBanana
Member
The Wii U did not look vastly different than the WIi other than the controller. Nobody wanted another Wii when the superior Xbox One and Playstation 4 were coming.
Mega Man
Member
I really don't understand why everyone has such an issue with the Xbox naming conventions. Thanks to Apple (at least in the States), consumers have been groomed to accept different models of the same product. This isn't so different from:
the iPad, iPad Pro, iPad air...
-or-
the iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XR
When we talk about one of these products though, we don't say "Where's my iPad Pro?!" We say... "Where's my iPad?"
Same thing will happen with our consoles... "Wanna play some Xbox?"
There's nothing to see here boys and girls. Move along...
the iPad, iPad Pro, iPad air...
-or-
the iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XR
When we talk about one of these products though, we don't say "Where's my iPad Pro?!" We say... "Where's my iPad?"
Same thing will happen with our consoles... "Wanna play some Xbox?"
There's nothing to see here boys and girls. Move along...
Oddvintagechap
Member
Thats not proving anything. DS lite DS XL DS whatever are nothing like Xbox 1X and Xbox SX. Nintendo doesn't care if you buy DS lite or DS XL etc. They are the same generation. Maybe Microsoft doesn't care either. As long as u game pass.
3DS, even with a the number 3 in front of it was actually doing pretty bad. Nintendo went commando with a huge price drop, big marketing campaign, exclusive game releases...
All they had to do was call it Xbox Max or Xbox Series Z... then call the wack model Xbox or Xbox Series Y
alabtrosMyster
Banned
So now we have
- Xbox
- Xbox 360
- Xbox One
- Xbox One S
- Xbox One X
- Xbox (I assume a couple of SKUs over the next few years)
Chittagong
Gold Member
The dumbest thing is the word series. It doesn’t add any new information, and one console is not a series.
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
vs
Xbox X
Xbox S
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
vs
Xbox X
Xbox S
Wolfgang Jr
Banned
Mom goes into store:
Mom: "Hi, can I have an Xbox please"
Clerk: "Sure, did you want the fast one or slow one?"
Mom: "Fast one please".
Yeah, really confusing.
Sacke & Sugar
Banned
New xbox is going to be so sick. Day 1
I don't get why they didn't at the very least emulate the Surface's naming scheme. How is the average person gonna know that X is superior to S? In many cases, the S version of a product is the superior version. It all just adds to the confusion. Numbers are the best way to indicate the new version of a product in a simple and easy to understand way. It would have been better if Microsoft found the courage to go with Xbox 4 with a “Pro” designator for the superior model.