Microsoft is once again showing their distance from actual gamers with their latest release regarding the next generation X-Box, X-Box 360. The link to the article can be found on the mainpage of Gamebanshee, or here. The latest decision to make only top selling X-box cames compatible with the new console. This is a poor decision, especially in regards to the fact the X-Box console line has been, or will be in the next month, discontinued (along with that of Nintendo Gamecube, and Sony Playstation 2). This will essentially halt sales of all first generation X-Box titles, with only their best money maker's moving onto the next console. A poor financial decision, in my eyes.
This is becoming a dangerous trend for Microsoft, as decisions like these tend to alienate many gamers from them. Considering the already shaky history of the Xbox (With only a handful of truly successful, X-Box unique titles), and the almost lethal launch it held, one can only begin to wonder how successful the next generation Microsoft console will be.
As long as MS continues this trend of putting their profit margin first, instead of the gamers (such as what both Sony and Nintendo do), I can't easily foresee a long fruitful future for this system.
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The whole article is vague and confusing. It seem rather early to tell just how many X-Box games will be compatible with the new console. I don't fully understand how they could only make some games compatbiel without making all games. It may simply have something to do with the technology between the PS2 and the X-Box being radically different. Regardless, it's at least likely that the major RPGs for the platform would be compatible with the 360, which is good news at least.
Regardless, it does seem clear that Microsoft is doing everything in their power to become the new number one console maker. Having 160 titles in development (including some big franchises) is putting them on the right track to claim that crown. The article left me confused as to whether new Final Fantasy games will be released for the X-Box 360, or whether they simply are releasing the online Final Fantasy games on that platform (the decision to reach FFXI on X-Box 360 seemed, well, odd at this late juncture). If they did acquire the FF franchise, as well, that would be a big feather in their cap for their platform.
Regardless, it does seem clear that Microsoft is doing everything in their power to become the new number one console maker. Having 160 titles in development (including some big franchises) is putting them on the right track to claim that crown. The article left me confused as to whether new Final Fantasy games will be released for the X-Box 360, or whether they simply are releasing the online Final Fantasy games on that platform (the decision to reach FFXI on X-Box 360 seemed, well, odd at this late juncture). If they did acquire the FF franchise, as well, that would be a big feather in their cap for their platform.
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[QUOTE=Faust]I don't fully understand how they could only make some games compatbiel without making all games. [/QUOTE]
My thoughts too.
It's always a choice to make all games compatible or not; either you do or you don't. The point is why?
It's either that they can't or won't, simple as that.
That said, I don't see a point in excluding less popular games. I think it's a storm in a glass of water, my expectations are that the console will be fully backwards compatible.
It's always good to be BC, and old games have no effect on the sales of new games; BC just lowers the barriar to buy this new consolewhen you have the old one.
My thoughts too.
It's always a choice to make all games compatible or not; either you do or you don't. The point is why?
It's either that they can't or won't, simple as that.
That said, I don't see a point in excluding less popular games. I think it's a storm in a glass of water, my expectations are that the console will be fully backwards compatible.
It's always good to be BC, and old games have no effect on the sales of new games; BC just lowers the barriar to buy this new consolewhen you have the old one.
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I quite Pissed off (scuse my french) at how quickly microsoft are bringing it out. I mean the xbox is only just reaching it's potential and i don't have enough to buy a 360 this soon. I think the 360 will kick ass, but not as much as it could do because there trying to push it to quickly. Im not a happy chappy.
Rock on, Rock hard & don't look back!!!
Well, the reason it's being brought out this soon, is because Microsoft is learning they aren't competing quite as well as they had thought they would in the Console wars. Of the three systems, Xbox has had the lowest sales figures (at least, amongst Electronic Boutique sales, which are a good size portion of the sales). By brining out the 360 this Christmas, they are hoping to get the jump on Sony's PS3.
[QUOTE=Aegis]Well, the reason it's being brought out this soon, is because Microsoft is learning they aren't competing quite as well as they had thought they would in the Console wars. Of the three systems, Xbox has had the lowest sales figures (at least, amongst Electronic Boutique sales, which are a good size portion of the sales). By brining out the 360 this Christmas, they are hoping to get the jump on Sony's PS3.[/QUOTE]
Well then microsoft are idiots. The only reason there so down in sales, is because nintendo and sony have already had great success with there other consoles. This is microsofs 1st and it's done well dispite that. Bring out another console befor there other has had it's time is pointless. They should just let the ps3 an the nintendo revaloution come out, and then in bout a year after realese the 360. Itll be new and better prepared. There sales would probly double. I don't know like they'll ever listen to peeps like us any way, whats the poin in moaning. I just buy when i can an be done with it.
Well then microsoft are idiots. The only reason there so down in sales, is because nintendo and sony have already had great success with there other consoles. This is microsofs 1st and it's done well dispite that. Bring out another console befor there other has had it's time is pointless. They should just let the ps3 an the nintendo revaloution come out, and then in bout a year after realese the 360. Itll be new and better prepared. There sales would probly double. I don't know like they'll ever listen to peeps like us any way, whats the poin in moaning. I just buy when i can an be done with it.
Rock on, Rock hard & don't look back!!!
[QUOTE=Lowkei]Well then microsoft are idiots. The only reason there so down in sales, is because nintendo and sony have already had great success with there other consoles. This is microsofs 1st and it's done well dispite that. Bring out another console befor there other has had it's time is pointless. They should just let the ps3 an the nintendo revaloution come out, and then in bout a year after realese the 360. Itll be new and better prepared. There sales would probly double. I don't know like they'll ever listen to peeps like us any way, whats the poin in moaning. I just buy when i can an be done with it.[/QUOTE]
Actually, if they wait, they sink. The fact is, when it comes to Console sales, it's best not to try and compete against an established system (much like the X-box did with Gamecube and PS2). By bringing out the 360 at the same time as the Revolution and PS3, they will all be starting at ground zero, which means a greater array of developer options, as well as knowing your competitors are suffering from the same 1st generation console glitches as you are.
In all reality, this is the wisest move for Microsoft to save their (slowly floundering) console.
Actually, if they wait, they sink. The fact is, when it comes to Console sales, it's best not to try and compete against an established system (much like the X-box did with Gamecube and PS2). By bringing out the 360 at the same time as the Revolution and PS3, they will all be starting at ground zero, which means a greater array of developer options, as well as knowing your competitors are suffering from the same 1st generation console glitches as you are.
In all reality, this is the wisest move for Microsoft to save their (slowly floundering) console.