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DigiTimes Rumor: New version of Xbox One coming early next year?
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KoopaTheCasual
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Gamesadict
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Graphics Horse
Member
You mean Jesse Jackson.
But yeah, don't trust digitimes on this sort of thing, it's often nonsense.
Off-Kilter
Banned
Well I guess that's that then hah
Yeah, isn't their record something like 0 and 98?
abracadaver
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2,5 tflops
Launch consoles get replaced for free
Do it MS !
Launch consoles get replaced for free
Do it MS !
Microsoft does not comment on rumors or speculation.
Yeah I see it still carrying a Kinect which I agree it should stay! I'm serious when I said it'll be the original plan for Xbox One though. They'll keep it digital and shareable somehow.
Serious, it's going to be a LONG generation, and they are already falling behind, even if it is a $100 upgrade for current owners, i am sure a lot will bite.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Here I come titanfall.. dont care if its drm either I have a ps4 and Wii u
I don't think it's shitting on it. For all we know, Microsoft feels like they have to respond to Sony's pricepoint and decided to do it after launch.
At this point it's speculation but it wouldn't surprise me in the least.
Already falling behind? That's pushing it. Sony might be doing stellar but I think it's unfair to say Microsoft is already falling behind when their console just launched TODAY. Come on now.
Performance Wise, I have no idea about sales
Maninthemirror
Banned
microsoft will never release a kinectless SKU, it defeats the whole purpose of their new OS which is designed less for controllers and more for voice. I will bet a tag on it
I kind of wonder how aggressive Sony will be with price cuts if MS cuts price/cheaper sku. Do they intend to keep the price advantage for as long as they possibly can. If MS does produce a Kinectless SKU that matches PS4 price. Will Sony counter w/ a $25-$50 cut?
It shall be fun to watch.
It shall be fun to watch.
Forsaken82
Member
If this is true, it iwll likely just be sans Kinect.
The average consumer doesn't know about the (big IMO) performance gap. So Microsoft isn't 'falling behind' in the public's eyes. They won't have to worry about that for another couple years, when Sony's games start looking drastically better.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
DVD drive changed to disc tray.
(Or a "Non Day One Edition", you know).
(Or a "Non Day One Edition", you know).
Me thinks you will be highly disappointed.
Can anyone believe this guy any more after his track record on GAF so far?
Ninja Scooter
Member
A streaming box that connects to your cable and allows you to buy movies and music direct from MS. a.k.a what Microsoft really wanted the whole time and games were just a Trojan horse.
Did you check with someone tho?
AstroNut325
Member
Actually... no it doesn't. Titanfall is worthless without XBL Gold.
Edit:
I would be highly interested in a cheaper "gameless" media box with Kinect 2. I want the multimedia capabilities. Don't want the X1 games.
An ultra cheap XBO that's primary use is for media and Kinect, there was a thread about it a few days ago. Apparently it's still coming, and they expect it to dramatically outsell the gaming XBO.
Metallix87
Member
Probably $399 without a Kinect, and maybe a microphone built into the console to still allow voice controls.
Well its a pretty straightforward answer. "NO"
Love it or hate it, Kinect is an integral part of Xbox One and its what differentiates it from the PS4.
Still believe that family share plan? Those were nothing but glorified demos...
If Sony is leading in sales, there'll be no need to react so quickly. But yeah, Sony probably has a plan in place to maintain that price advantage.
Codeblew
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You are forgetting he is PR. They are paid to lie and spin. It would not be in his companies best interest for people to believe this.
Calling someone out for being a known liar is not attacking.
EzekelRAGE
Member
Anyone got a link talking about the non gaming model?
Why would simply removing Kinect from a SKU require someone in the supply-chain to provide this information? Even if a Kinect-less SKU were to come the actual manufacturing of the console itself wouldn't be any different, so the fact that this is a rumor from someone in the supply-chain itself indicates it's actually a remodel of the console itself (with or without a Kinect once it's packaged for sale).
I doubt there is demand for an Xbox that can't play games. The Roku and Apple TV boxes don't even sell that well....what would make a more expensive Xbox branded version with everything locked behind the Live paywall any better?
friskykillface
Banned
I can see a kinect-less Xbox one when titanfall comes out in march .
$399 with titanfall would be huge
$399 with titanfall would be huge
Imperfected
Member
Dat Freudian Slip.
AstroNut325
Member
If there is a Live Paywall... no dice. If there isn't... I would be lining up day 1. I want the Kinect functionality. And so do lots of people I know. Voice commands, gesture controls, multitasking are desirable functions by a lot of people I know. But put that behind XBL gold and it's non-starter.
Cut the HDMI-in out, get rid of Kinect, cut the hard drive size in half or down to 320, release for $329 and watch them fly off the shelves next holiday.
I don't see any scenario happening where there is a significant hardware upgrade. It would be suicide for Microsoft to do that, with what will likely be millions of original Xbox Ones sold by the time it could see store shelves. That would be even more damaging to the brand than DRMgate, imo.
I don't see any scenario happening where there is a significant hardware upgrade. It would be suicide for Microsoft to do that, with what will likely be millions of original Xbox Ones sold by the time it could see store shelves. That would be even more damaging to the brand than DRMgate, imo.