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[Larogue]

With the announcements of Windows 10 and XB1 integration. Release of steam machines. And the leaks of Nintendo's NX being an eco-systems of machines sharing the same OS/Games library.

I see no reason for Microsoft not to jump the gun and have its own version of XB1 lineup of machines.

They could release a beefier hardware, have it share the same game library we are playing right now on XB1. But with the option for developers to scale their games depending on which hardware its running on.

They are probably gonna start with one new hardware and see how it goes from there.

Let me just call it Xbox One Pro.

To keep specs realistic and affordable, I'm looking at the best new thing after what the current XB1 has inside.

They could upgrade the CPU GPU combo from Jaguar (1.75Ghz), Bonaire (HD 7790) 8GB DDR3 to Puma (2-2.4GHz), Tonga (R 285), 8-12GB GDDR5.

And still able to keep it affordable at just $400, assuming they release it in 2016/2017.

Also keep in mind this new hardware won't replace the Xbox One, but will be sold along it at a higher price for those who want the best performance . So we are looking at Xbox One at $299-249 (by 2016/2017) and Xbox One Pro at $399.

All current & future Xbox one games should be playable on both consoles, they share the same OS, SDK, and certain hardware features (for example the XB1 pro should have the 32MB ESRam so games that already take advantage of it, won't need re-development and optimization).

By doing so they are pleasing both current and future XB1 owners. Your current hardware won't be obsolete and will continue playing all future games, without being forced to upgrade, like what happened with PS3->PS4 & XB360->XB1.

 

[kvn]

Hahaha that image.

 

[Simply Sami]

No chance.

 

[MedIC86]

I would like it but no chance in hell.

 

[Hibiki Kurosawa]

Well that's not going to happen.

 

[Gamezone]

Microsoft can`t leave old Xbox One users behind so early.

 

[Spy]

lol

 

[mike4001_]

2016 will probably bring an Xbox One Slim.

And while I do expect the next "real" Xbox to still run Windows 10 and probably play old Xbox One games ... this will not come before ~2019 / 2020

 

[PsihoPerihelion]

I was here before the lock. That's as much as I can add to all this nonsense.

 

[rokkerkory]

This will not happen lol

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

Zero chance of this happening.

 

[ramparter]

Would be too soon and alienate the owners of Xbox One but personally I am a fan of this idea. I believe we have to a point that hardware and OS need to be two different things, like in smartphone. So you have the Xbox OS that keeps getting upgraded(sometimes small features, some times big overhauls) and the Xbox family of consoles that could consist of stronger machines, more affordable machines and even handhelds. Imagine a portable that could play most of your Xbox One and 360 games just by signing and downloading (no retail though)

 

[Jotaka]

 

[JimmyRustler]

MS problems are not to be found in the hardware, so what's the point? Better hardware won't change anything. It didn't help Sony either last gen.

 

[BlackBuzzard]

Zero chance.

 

[Cthulhu_Steev]

Hahaha that image.

that's the xbone version

 

[Kayant]

*Simple patch

So how many games have u developed

 

[Majmun]

No one would buy this and trust in Xbox hardware would vanish.

 

[Chobel]

So some people still can't accept XBO having weaker specs, huh?

 

[Xando]

Why wouldn't they just open their eco system to PC hardware in general instead of limiting it to poor sales with locked specifications?

 

[Ricerocket]

Completely silly. Might as well go PC if you want higher spec hardware.

 

[Caronte]

This will totally happen. I believe in you OP.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

Ha! Nope.

 

[Bunta]

 

[StillEdge]

I don't believe this would happen either but honestly I didn't see that "New 3DS" system coming. Which is basically the same concept right?

 

[score01]

As a console owner, I wouldn't be too happy at my hardware essentially being superseded after two years!

 

[ElTorro]

Why would anyone combine GDDR5 with a small pool of ESRAM. Especially since GDDR5 is on the brink of becoming old technology.

 

[jesu]

They are probably gonna start with one new hardware and see how it goes from there.

Are they now.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Careful now, MisterMediaX might take your thread as insider info.

 

[RedRooster]

I remember when I had these kinds of delusions when I saw how much less powerful compared to the competition my beloved XBox brand was becoming. Maybe...what if...maybe?
It would turn off many remaining customers from ever choosing their brand again, I'm sure.
They should just deal with what they got, and start making brand new games. This "remaster" race won't bode well.

 

[Ascenion]

So what you want is effectively the Xbox Two? Lmao....this is not going to happen.

 

[riskVSreward]

So some people still can't accept XBO having weaker specs, huh?

It smells like secret sauce in here...

 

[TronLight]

How is this not a jeff_rigby thread?

 

[Bsigg12]

Why would anyone combine GDDR5 with a small pool of ESRAM. Especially since GDDR5 is on the brink of becoming old technology.

Yea, at this point I would think they would just go straight HBM, but it isn't going to happen regardless.

 

[NoctisVsStar]

Beaten.

 

[PeakPointMatrix]

That's a PC.

You're talking about a PC.

Also do you have no concept of optimizing for consoles? You expect devs to optimize for a high end xbox and a low end xbox, when they have enough on their plate optimizing for one? It's not the same as changing a graphics setting in a menu.

 

[Outtrigger888]

I'll stop supporting Microsoft if this happens. I doubt it will,

 

[BlackBuzzard]

Careful now, MisterMediaX might take your thread as insider info.

The slide looks pretty professional.

 

[Xenus]

I'll stop supporting Microsoft if this happens. I doubt it will,

Seriously sounds like a good way to sink the division

 

[Sjefen]

That would send the xb1 to its grave.

 

[mejin]

Well, that would be another great move to help Sony sell more PS4. lol

 

[QuikNez]

Personally, I think it's a great idea.

No different than upgrading to the latest smartphone which I do every 12 to 18 months.

Same games, better features / performance.

 

[Majmun]

I don't believe this would happen either but honestly I didn't see that "New 3DS" system coming. Which is basically the same concept right?

Just as awful. But that's 4 years after the original launch. And Nintendo did the same with the DS when launching DSi.

Improving specs should be frowned upon when it comes to consoles and handhelds. I'll become a PC gamer once it becomes the norm in console space.

 

[BeforeU]

Too wishful thinking.

 

[Biker19]

Not gonna happen. That'll just end up dividing the install base.

 

[OdysseusVA]

This is a funny thread. The image really tops it off

 

[Radec]

Drunk Thread?

 

[sangreal]

I for one absolutely see this happening. With the move towards merging ecosystems they are working to out steam-machine valve. While this idea sounds bad to core console gamers it is the standard expectation of the mainstream users who are used to it with both mobile and pc applications

The Xbox one is getting closer to a living room big picture PC by the day

This is also the reason a lot of people expected the console to be named simply "Xbox"

 

[GameAddict411]

Sounds good on paper, but in reality it won't work. I won't pay extra for high resolution/AA, and I am pretty sure that the average consumer won't care either. What if a developer decided to release a game on the newer hardware? It will no doubt split the user base.

 

[Digital Snake]

Not gonna happen. That'll just end up dividing the install base.

Beat me to it, but you never divide the user base, it won't end well.