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[Omnistalgic]

High five to the guy who got madden and played with the Pats!

The haters will miss Brady when he retires!!

#Patsnation

 

[Nemesis121]

hahahaha

 

[Ensirius]

 

[rubes7844]

Haha this is so funny its sad actually. Lol

All the replies? 100% agree

 

[semiconscious]

phil 'peace, love, & happiness' specter ms was getting old. all praise the return of aaron greenberg ms! - this's the ms i know & despise ...

 

[ScientificPizza]

eh, they've worked hard to get back to where they are. let them have their moment

 

[dragonyeuw]

"Do you like Bloodborne? Well, tough shit!"

"Looking for a VR experience this holiday season? Well don't look here! Xbone one S, jump in at $299!"

Spoiler

my marketing slogans suck ass

 

[SuperSonic1305]

That's pretty pathetic.

 

[justsomeguy]

Also, you shouldn't be texting in class. You're gonna get detention.

Oh man. 😂 I'm totally stealing that one.

 

[CosmicQueso]

Ah salt...

But you know what? As I said, yes it is possible that the XB1S would take October.

But interestingly some of you seem strangely butthurt at the idea that it might not...

#eyeroll

C'mon man, you're better than this.

So what you're saying is they deserve more flak.

Beautiful.

 

[TheAdmiester]

I thought it was average, now that I've seen the salty reactions I love it.

 

[Dynomutt]

Awesome!

 

[cakely]

Too funny.

 

[neurosyphilis]

Good for them being the best selling for the pass 3 months in their own home country. I just bought an Xbox One S and it's a great console. Gears Of War 4 is probably my GOTY. Though after I finish Halo MCC, I don't know what the hell I'm going to play on it.

 

[arevin01]

Why would I be salty? I own a Vita and a Wii U.

I don't care who the company is. Dishonest marketing is a pet peeve of mine. I am equally annoyed by 5 Hour Energy, car companies and essential oils.

Your view of dishonest marketing is called brilliant marketing.

 

[dragonyeuw]

Perfect.

 

[ScientificPizza]

Good for them being the best selling for the pass 3 months in their own home country. I just bought an Xbox One S and it's a great console. Gears Of War 4 is probably my GOTY. Though after I finish Halo MCC, I don't know what the hell I'm going to play on it.

sunset overdrive!

 

[Stinkles]

Good for them being the best selling for the pass 3 months in their own home country. I just bought an Xbox One S and it's a great console. Gears Of War 4 is probably my GOTY. Though after I finish Halo MCC, I don't know what the hell I'm going to play on it.

Super Fiesta.

 

[El-Pistolero]

Good for them being the best selling for the pass 3 months in their own home country. I just bought an Xbox One S and it's a great console. Gears Of War 4 is probably my GOTY. Though after I finish Halo MCC, I don't know what the hell I'm going to play on it.

Forza Horizon 3, judging by the reviews and gamers' impressions.

 

[Omnistalgic]

Lol Sony need to win the next NPD for the sake of forum morale.

Do you guys not go into Sales GAF? It's just marketing...

 

[dlauv]

People don't like it when Microsoft gets uppity.

Heaven forbid a company uses semantics to their advantage in marketing rhetoric. This isn't about fandom. This is about ethics in marketing.

 

[jdw_b]

True colours shining through in this thread. Your lives aren't going to change because of some marketing, guys

I'd say good on em. I don't really have a horse in this race but MS's effort has been noticeable and impressive

 

[LKSmash]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

 

[cgcg]

Making Amurica Great Again!

 

[breakfuss]

Good for them being the best selling for the pass 3 months in their own home country. I just bought an Xbox One S and it's a great console. Gears Of War 4 is probably my GOTY. Though after I finish Halo MCC, I don't know what the hell I'm going to play on it.

Idk what genres you enjoy but give FH3 a shot. That game is brilliant. I thought people were just overselling it but I've had a lot fun with it. And it's gorgeous too! Of course my eyes could be misleading me since ...ya know...its running on the underpowered jankbox! I'm sure it's got nothing on those divine rain droplets in driveclub.

People don't like it when Microsoft gets uppity.

Lmao 😂 it's true though. MS has no right. None.

 

[SgtCobra]

It's that time of the year again! Why can't we just love each other

Lol Sony need to win the next NPD for the sake of forum morale.

This is a MUST. Sony, it's now or never

Spoiler

next month

 

[Head.spawn]

It will if they decide to cut all ties to the Xbox One. If not, I am afraid that it will matter very little, if at all.

You think they should drop all Xbox One game functionality, peripherals, features etc etc with the project and start from scratch?

I have no possible idea how that would benefit anyone. Who would want that and why would you want that?

 

[LifEndz]

Amazing.

 

[kswiston]

I fully expect Microsoft to win October, but I wonder if it's back to monthly active users in November.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

 

[yyr]

Now, I can't speak for everyone in this thread but for me, my disapproval stems from deceptive marketing practices.

This is funny, because there was nothing deceptive about this video or the title.

Seriously--to all fanboys of all consoles--why? Why not just enjoy the games on the console(s) you own? Why get upset because the box you didn't buy is seeing some success? Both consoles have great exclusive games...why not just enjoy your purchase? Why must you always try to tear down someone else to feel good about yourself?

Be positive, for once. Spread positivity. If <insert console here> is able to compete well with <insert console here>, the competition makes it better for everyone. History has proven this.

 

[Cyborg]

Uhmm thats one way to see it @MS!

 

[Kayant]

Haven't watched the video but MS PR department sure know how to use every little thing for their advantage and they are quick about it!

A* to these boys and girls.

Spoiler

Best to get this in before November lost LUL. Maybe

 

[friskykillface]

Good for them being the best selling for the pass 3 months in their own home country. I just bought an Xbox One S and it's a great console. Gears Of War 4 is probably my GOTY. Though after I finish Halo MCC, I don't know what the hell I'm going to play on it.

If you didn't play it on PC I'd say give dead rising 3 a play, it was a great launch game
Also Ryse was pretty good and it's like $5-$10 which is a perfect price

 

[Captain Zyrain]

Just got the Green Battlefield 1 Xbox One S.

+1 for October!

But seriously, I don't see anything wrong with this. It's pretty low in the "offensive marketing" book of history.

 

[Omnistalgic]

This is funny, because there was nothing deceptive about this video or the title.

Seriously--to all fanboys of all consoles--why? Why not just enjoy the games on the console(s) you own? Why get upset because the box you didn't buy is seeing some success? Both consoles have great exclusive games...why not just enjoy your purchase? Why must you always try to tear down someone else to feel good about yourself?

Be positive, for once. Spread positivity. If <insert console here> is able to compete well with <insert console here>, the competition makes it better for everyone. History has proven this.

I agree with you overall but that's the reason the July-August thing is there as well, and perhaps why it's not in the actual video. If July-August was in the title I would agree completely with you.

That statement at face value isn't true, X1 is not the best selling console in America. Over 2 million behind PS4 actually.

It's true recently and that's it. I overall agree with you though, but it is word play being used here, that's the whole concept of marketing tbh, I think advertisement in general is designed to be deceptive.

 

[Cday]

All of that is true, so what's with all the unfunny snarky posts?

 

[Nevyr]

Don't think anyone expects anything less from a PR department that for the last few years haven't had a chance to talk about sales.

They have become quite creative and this is a good reflection of that.

 

[Colonel Nasty]

People must get really upset when they see "the number 1 movie in America" on commercials

 

[Pathfinder]

People must get really upset when they see "the number 1 movie in America" on commercials

Only when its a Michael Bay movie. Actually, then I'm more sad than upset.

 

[Calm waterfall]

Jesus this thread turned from funny into cringe worthy. It´s an ad, chill people.

 

[ScaryShark]

Really good marketing. Microsoft has a lot of momentum right now. I know for a fact that the backwards comparability/value add has permeated through to the casual audience that is some of my friends and family.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Most brands on television use exactly the same sort of metrics to sell their product, this is absolutely not an issue whatsoever (other than the fact it's Microsoft).

 

[Omnistalgic]

People must get really upset when they see "the number 1 movie in America" on commercials

There is no competing devices to watch movies on...

I get it...you're saying this is ridiculous, but that comparison to movies is kinda stupid. It's more apt to IOS vs android or IPhone vs Galaxy, Sports teams or car brand discussions.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

All of that is true, so what's with all the unfunny snarky posts?

Sony fans possibly feel like this one advertisement could swing the console war in the favour of Xbox. Therefore, they need to ensure they go out of their way to prevent a corporation as evil as Microsoft from gaining any kind of foothold and possibly dethroning Sony as this would most likely result in the destruction of earth and all we hold dear.

 

[Colonel Nasty]

There is no competing devices to watch movies on...

I get it...you're saying this is ridiculous, but that comparison to movies is kinda stupid. It's more apt to IOS vs android or IPhone vs Galaxy, Sports teams or car brand discussions.

Not really, when Suicide Squad was the number 1 movie a few week running you didn't see a thread with people bantering "but Civil War made more money!!!!"

 

[ForkNetwork]

Lol Gaf never change.

I liked it, it was a fine commercial, nothing particularly impressive but it was well made.

 

[Cyborg]

Sony fans possibly feel like this one advertisement could swing the console war in the favour of Xbox. Therefore, they need to ensure they go out of their way to prevent a corporation as evil as Microsoft from gaining any kind of foothold and possibly dethroning Sony as this would most likely result in the destruction of earth and all we hold dear.

Whaat? This is going downhill

 

[etta]

Effective at what exactly? Misleading and spinning If so they did a great job.

Xbox Wins Marketing Team of the Year at Game Marketing Awards 2016

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

Honestly...I'm definitely in the Sony camp, but nothing wrong with some good ok marketing.

I remember Sony did the whole "it's moot" talking about competitors sales compared to PS2. This is a little spin, but it's whatever.

I think it might look stupid next month though if Sony wins NPD so maybe they have numbers and know they are ahead again.

Yeah I'm more of a PS Gamer myself but I don't see anything wrong here. As you say, if PS4 upticks next month due to the Pro then they're going to look kind of silly but for now, there's definitely nothing wrong with capitalizing on recent victories. They'd be stupid not to.