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What if Microsoft announced an Xbox One Portable?
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bluestar15
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If it ran Windows would Microsoft not make any money off of Xbox Live?
Springfoot
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Fahzgoolin
Banned
yeah. Halo in my bed = bliss
Tyraniboah
Member
Probably wouldn't touch it honestly. I have a PC that I use to stream with the Moonlight app on my phone and to Steam Link. Played Gears and Forza on it earlier today and it worked great. I don't often take games with me places, but when I do my Switch will suffice. I could understand the desire to have native XBO games on the go, but I'm not seeing the market for it. Also, how many games are honestly worth playing on the go without internet? That's before we even get into the cost.
Maybe a shrunken down Surface with Xbox buttons that plays UWP games while MS encourages indies to support it with Play Anywhere games. Would be a great low-end portable PC if it supported Win32. Basically Microsoft's GPD Win.
An actual portable Xbox One (or PS4)? It'd be interesting in about four years, especially if console manufacturers maintain a contiguous software library across generations.
An actual portable Xbox One (or PS4)? It'd be interesting in about four years, especially if console manufacturers maintain a contiguous software library across generations.
Memorabilia
Member
Lol Yeah, this was basically my initial response. The OP's hypothetical is pure science fiction right now, given current FLOPS/thermals/battery limitations. We're at least 5 or so yrs away from something like this being possible and even then I'm not sure it'd be able to hit a mainstream price point.
I'd rather just buy an Xbox and play it on my nice big TV with kick ass speakers and comfy Italian leather couch using the glorious xbone controller.
I'd also prefer a plain box version if the switch with Ethernet, external HDD support and a pro controller which hooks up to my TV.
I'm a crusty old man; get off my lawn.
I'd also prefer a plain box version if the switch with Ethernet, external HDD support and a pro controller which hooks up to my TV.
I'm a crusty old man; get off my lawn.
GankzyMcfly
Member
Think its inevitable with with MS's "play anywhere" intiative. Still may be a bit early however...perhaps in the next couple years they introduce a portable into the xb1 family of consoles but in that scenario i cant imagine it getting its own exclusives...however that may not be a problem if it can play the entire existing xb1 and xb360 bc catelogs.
thatJohann
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In terms of percentage, how much more powerful is an Xbox One compared to a Nintendo Switch? (e.g. Xbox is 20% more powerful)
Ballpark estimate please. Thx
Ballpark estimate please. Thx
SinCityAssassin
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Chris Metal
Member
The Switch is basically at he top of the power tree of what is capable right now. Xavier Tegra should arrive in the XBO-PS4 power range but that is still a bit off and we do not have concrete details on power consumption etc.
Portable Consoles will always be well behind power curve especially as GPU power has accelerated.
Portable Consoles will always be well behind power curve especially as GPU power has accelerated.
Wouldn't it also like, get extremely hot? Battery life 25 minutes?
I get that the OP is being hypothetical, but it's such an imaginary situation right now.
wapplew
Member
Why would that be? I thought modern game scales well. Just make it with spec a little better than Switch, scale down the games, profit.
MysticLeviathan
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I think you're underestimating Microsoft. Just because Nintendo wimps out and uses weak hardware for their portable doesn't mean Microsoft would as well.
The biggest issue with the Switch is it's using a very old SoC. Not only is it weaker than the new stuff, but also nowhere near as power efficient.
I think it's entirely possible that Microsoft can release a significantly more pwerful product than the Switch with at least the same battery life for not that much more money and still have it be profitable.
The biggest thing going for Microsoft beyond the loads of cash they have is the product would fit very well in the Play Anywhere ecosystem.
I do expect either Microsoft or Sony, perhaps both, to try the hybrid model. I just expect them to not make the same mistakes Nintendo did with the Switch.
The biggest issue with the Switch is it's using a very old SoC. Not only is it weaker than the new stuff, but also nowhere near as power efficient.
I think it's entirely possible that Microsoft can release a significantly more pwerful product than the Switch with at least the same battery life for not that much more money and still have it be profitable.
The biggest thing going for Microsoft beyond the loads of cash they have is the product would fit very well in the Play Anywhere ecosystem.
I do expect either Microsoft or Sony, perhaps both, to try the hybrid model. I just expect them to not make the same mistakes Nintendo did with the Switch.
No matter how big microsoft is or how much money they have or throw at it there are things that are simply impossible which relate to power consumptions and battery life.
The switch is actually utilizinh high end tech in it. For a portable and price point it really is a milestone. Comparing mobile technology to fix place technology does not equal the same result at the same price.
DerekOfTheDykes
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What if Christina Hendricks was my wife?
I mean, it's about equally plausible. And just because it isn't true now doesn't mean it couldn't theoretically happen five years from now, so let's just accept this what-if scenario at face value.
I mean, it's about equally plausible. And just because it isn't true now doesn't mean it couldn't theoretically happen five years from now, so let's just accept this what-if scenario at face value.
captainraincoat
Banned
why would ms need to release portable console when they could simply beef up the xbox app to allow better remote play on phones/ipads with bluetooth xbox controls??
Looking back at this at the end of the day...
The replies did help me understand that it's way too early to build something like this, at least at a mass-market price point. Maybe in a few years it'll be more possible. But I believe that a few years from now would be too late; IMHO there will barely be a market for such a thing any more. The big question is whether Nintendo can hold onto the portable gaming market, or whether the phone/tablet juggernaut is just too much to overcome.
As far as the GIFs and "lol" posts, they did not disappoint. Great job, everyone.
The replies did help me understand that it's way too early to build something like this, at least at a mass-market price point. Maybe in a few years it'll be more possible. But I believe that a few years from now would be too late; IMHO there will barely be a market for such a thing any more. The big question is whether Nintendo can hold onto the portable gaming market, or whether the phone/tablet juggernaut is just too much to overcome.
As far as the GIFs and "lol" posts, they did not disappoint. Great job, everyone.
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
If they waited another year, I could see them pulling it off. The only huge barrier I see would be battery life. It would be amazing if they could though. If portability wasn't a factor, I don't think there would be much reason to own a Switch right now, yet they're flying off the shelves. Having a handheld with a good portion of the 360 and One library plus future titles and that shit would own.
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
I can maybe see microsoft releasing a gaming focused tablet to complement its existing lineup solely for content consumption and casual games like Minecraft. Expecting it to play Halo 5 or Gears 4 calibur games is going into "you're fucking joking" territory.
Interfectum
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This is an awful post. You should feel bad.
Actual nonsense.
Ronzilla29
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Battery tech might be here soon. New tech has batteries that last a lot longer, charge much much faster (minutes instead of hours) have more charge cycle lives, can be used in far greater temperature ranges and are far safer by using glass electrolytes instead of liquid electrolytes like they do now to transfer the lithium ions between the anode and the cathode. Some pretty interesting stuff especially since not long ago most thought something like this was impossible.
news.utexas.edu/2017/02/28/goodenough-introduces-new-battery-technology
nekkid
It doesn't matter who we are, what matters is our plan.
An XB1 portable would be unrealistic at this point. However, I can see a portable Xbox in the future when it's possible to equal or surpass the XB1's power in a handheld. Their philosophy of UWA is very conducive to it, and I think it's probably inevitable.
I think a 360 portable, though, would also be amazing. A huge existing digital library, and no reason why development couldn't reopen.
I think a 360 portable, though, would also be amazing. A huge existing digital library, and no reason why development couldn't reopen.
Did we seriously not have a thread almost exactly like this a few weeks ago?
I like how people think if Microsoft (or Sony) threw enough money at something that a system could be designed that breaks the limitations on hardware that can be packed into a portable form. It doesn't work that way, jesus.
I like how people think if Microsoft (or Sony) threw enough money at something that a system could be designed that breaks the limitations on hardware that can be packed into a portable form. It doesn't work that way, jesus.