So what exactly are Microsoft doing?

Its been very quiet on the 360 side. Its obvious Nintendo and Sony are spoiling their systems. Yet more and more frequently, MS seem to be standing there talking. We keep hearing about how great the 360 lineup is going to be but so far they haven't shown much past what we already know.

Its been very quiet on the 360 side. Its obvious Nintendo and Sony are spoiling their systems. Yet more and more frequently, MS seem to be standing there talking. We keep hearing about how great the 360 lineup is going to be but so far they haven't shown much past what we already know.

icegamerice

I dont see the point, 360 lineup is amazing, this and the next year

ya... MS hasnt given us many exclusives to care about the past 2 years. It's kinda sad. If I wasnt such a big fan of Gears and Halo.... I'd be staying away from the next XBOX.moistsandwich

Depends in what games you like

For me MS is the only one that has given me games i care about the last 2 years, like Alan wake, Fable 3, Halo Reach, Limbo, Bastion, Gears 3 and soon Halo CE, Mass Effect 3, Skyrim, Ryse, Project Draco, Steel batalion, Fable Journey, Witcher 2 etc

That is why it sells better than anything in US i suppose

[QUOTE="icegamerice"]

Its been very quiet on the 360 side. Its obvious Nintendo and Sony are spoiling their systems. Yet more and more frequently, MS seem to be standing there talking. We keep hearing about how great the 360 lineup is going to be but so far they haven't shown much past what we already know.

loosingENDS

I dont see the point, 360 lineup is amazing, this and the next year

this year the 360 is 6 years old, and next it will be 7, the hardware has begun to be shown as dated in comparrison to what the PC can output powerwise.

Im expecting a simultaneous launch of Windows 8 and the next xbox which i think might get a new name to bring it inline with MS's current metro movement.They defo need to get something more powerful out there or soon average joe off the shelf dell computers for bout £400 are going to be outpacing them considering how we are nearing Bulldozer chipsets.

Coasting off the same three games, but thier fans dont seem to mind, and neither should you

[QUOTE="icegamerice"]

Its been very quiet on the 360 side. Its obvious Nintendo and Sony are spoiling their systems. Yet more and more frequently, MS seem to be standing there talking. We keep hearing about how great the 360 lineup is going to be but so far they haven't shown much past what we already know.

loosingENDS

I dont see the point, 360 lineup is amazing, this and the next year

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

[QUOTE="icegamerice"]

Its been very quiet on the 360 side. Its obvious Nintendo and Sony are spoiling their systems. Yet more and more frequently, MS seem to be standing there talking. We keep hearing about how great the 360 lineup is going to be but so far they haven't shown much past what we already know.

spookykid143

I dont see the point, 360 lineup is amazing, this and the next year

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

[QUOTE="icegamerice"]

Its been very quiet on the 360 side. Its obvious Nintendo and Sony are spoiling their systems. Yet more and more frequently, MS seem to be standing there talking. We keep hearing about how great the 360 lineup is going to be but so far they haven't shown much past what we already know.

razgriz_101

I dont see the point, 360 lineup is amazing, this and the next year

this year the 360 is 6 years old, and next it will be 7, the hardware has begun to be shown as dated in comparrison to what the PC can output powerwise.

Im expecting a simultaneous launch of Windows 8 and the next xbox which i think might get a new name to bring it inline with MS's current metro movement.They defo need to get something more powerful out there or soon average joe off the shelf dell computers for bout £400 are going to be outpacing them considering how we are nearing Bulldozer chipsets.

Acquiring first party studios...

...

:lol:

My guess is three thngs... 1. Natural slowdown of new ip and large budget exclucives as they prepare for next gen. Posible next gen xclucives alredy in development...2. Supporting their investment in kinect as its become financially successfull and rather saturated in the market meaning despite what system wars wants, the masses want more. And 3. (My thought) prepping a new console that finally marries the pc and home console. A hub of entertainment and pc functionality that will blur every line... Ps, nintendo is spoiling fans?TheEroica

Yes and thats the interesting thing here. Its funny how 3DS has a lot more to look forward to in terms of exclusives than a high end system. I do agree Halo and Gears are great games but it would be nice to get a bit more.

Have they announced something big for TGS yet?

ya... MS hasnt given us many exclusives to care about the past 2 years. It's kinda sad. If I wasnt such a big fan of Gears and Halo.... I'd be staying away from the next XBOX.moistsandwich

This...

I just bought (and finished) Resistance 3 and I'm playing Infamous 2, both are great. I've been doing nothing but playing Halo: Reach online for 360 and frankly I'm getting bored of it.

I guess preparing for next gen?

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[QUOTE="icegamerice"]

Its been very quiet on the 360 side. Its obvious Nintendo and Sony are spoiling their systems. Yet more and more frequently, MS seem to be standing there talking. We keep hearing about how great the 360 lineup is going to be but so far they haven't shown much past what we already know.

razgriz_101

I dont see the point, 360 lineup is amazing, this and the next year

this year the 360 is 6 years old, and next it will be 7, the hardware has begun to be shown as dated in comparrison to what the PC can output powerwise.

Im expecting a simultaneous launch of Windows 8 and the next xbox which i think might get a new name to bring it inline with MS's current metro movement.They defo need to get something more powerful out there or soon average joe off the shelf dell computers for bout £400 are going to be outpacing them considering how we are nearing Bulldozer chipsets.

Not only the hardware, but the disc format as well. Quite a few games are now coming on multiple discs for the 360.

Preparing their bodies for next gen.

Coasting off the same three games, but thier fans dont seem to mind, and neither should you

Zaibach

hey you forgot Fable! i take offence!

correction, it's three-and-a-half games not just three!

C'mon dude, Gears 3 JUST got a 9.5!Blabadon

they've been feeding lems with the same games year in and year out. Halo, Gears, Forza. all their other exclusives are already forgotten like Alan Wake, Crackdown, Too Human, etc. they're crap anyways unlike the PS3 at least has some quality exclusives outside Uncharted like inFamous, Heavy Rain, LittleBigPlanet, etc. i mean tons of games.

360 is selling better than ever, that is what they are doing

360 is selling better than ever, that is what they are doing

loosingENDS

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Coasting off the same three games, but thier fans dont seem to mind, and neither should you

rumbalumba

hey you forgot Fable! i take offence!

correction, it's three-and-a-half games not just three!

[QUOTE="loosingENDS"]

360 is selling better than ever, that is what they are doing

tormentos

But Japan was lost from day one, it is not like it declined, it just never took off

Overall 360 is doing far better year over year and that shows that people love its game lineup and features

Giving us high quality exclusives (Gears 3, Forza 4 and Halo Anniv), paying PC devs to port their masterpieces to 360 (The Witcher 2) and, hopefully, developing a good next gen system.

[QUOTE="icegamerice"]

Its been very quiet on the 360 side. Its obvious Nintendo and Sony are spoiling their systems. Yet more and more frequently, MS seem to be standing there talking. We keep hearing about how great the 360 lineup is going to be but so far they haven't shown much past what we already know.

loosingENDS

I dont see the point, 360 lineup is amazing, this and the next year

[QUOTE="kuraimen"]A console with practically no exclusives in the horizon and charging for online... I don't know why people keep buying that thing. In Japan they already realized that a PS2 is a better investment :PFrostbite24

Sounds like you're the one who took this personally. Maybe you should keep the tissue.

[QUOTE="Blabadon"]C'mon dude, Gears 3 JUST got a 9.5!rumbalumba

they've been feeding lems with the same games year in and year out. Halo, Gears, Forza. all their other exclusives are already forgotten like Alan Wake, Crackdown, Too Human, etc. they're crap anyways unlike the PS3 at least has some quality exclusives outside Uncharted like inFamous, Heavy Rain, LittleBigPlanet, etc. i mean tons of games.

[QUOTE="Frostbite24"][QUOTE="kuraimen"]A console with practically no exclusives in the horizon and charging for online... I don't know why people keep buying that thing. In Japan they already realized that a PS2 is a better investment :Pcommonfate

Sounds like you're the one who took this personally. Maybe you should keep the tissue.

Wasn't it apparent at E3? They are shoving Kinect down our throats and shoehorning it into everything possible. They seem to fine going 100% casual to trying and capture the Wii's audience. Heil68

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[QUOTE="Frostbite24"] *hands kuraimen a tissue* Why are you so upset buddy? Here dry your eyes...that's it....do you feel better now?Frostbite24

Sounds like you're the one who took this personally. Maybe you should keep the tissue.

No need for me to cry. I have PS3, PC, DS and soon the Wii to game on, so I have plenty of great titles to play. However, people who own multiple platforms and are waiting for 360 games should wait no longer as they are getting not just one but two promising looking games from respectable franchises! However, if you're not a fan of Forza or Gears... I could understand the sentiment.

Wasn't it apparent at E3? They are shoving Kinect down our throats and shoehorning it into everything possible. They seem to fine going 100% casual to trying and capture the Wii's audience. Heil68

Yes, im sure Wii´s audience would love Gears 3, Forza 4 and The Witcher 2!

/sarcasm

[QUOTE="Frostbite24"]

[QUOTE="commonfate"]

Sounds like you're the one who took this personally. Maybe you should keep the tissue.

commonfate

No need for me to cry. I have PS3, PC, DS and soon the Wii to game on, so I have plenty of great titles to play. However, people who own multiple platforms and are waiting for 360 games should wait no longer as they are getting not just one but two promising looking games from respectable franchises! However, if you're not a fan of Forza or Gears... I could understand the sentiment.

[QUOTE="commonfate"]

[QUOTE="Frostbite24"] I'm as cool as a cucumber but I have plenty more tissues for wet teary eyes if you feel so inclined.

Frostbite24

No need for me to cry. I have PS3, PC, DS and soon the Wii to game on, so I have plenty of great titles to play. However, people who own multiple platforms and are waiting for 360 games should wait no longer as they are getting not just one but two promising looking games from respectable franchises! However, if you're not a fan of Forza or Gears... I could understand the sentiment.

I'm not entirely sure what you are getting at but okay.

Someone posted how they feel about a console and here you are, the hero of SW to offer some kleenex. You are really a kind guy :)

[QUOTE="Frostbite24"][QUOTE="commonfate"]

No need for me to cry. I have PS3, PC, DS and soon the Wii to game on, so I have plenty of great titles to play. However, people who own multiple platforms and are waiting for 360 games should wait no longer as they are getting not just one but two promising looking games from respectable franchises! However, if you're not a fan of Forza or Gears... I could understand the sentiment.

commonfate

I'm not entirely sure what you are getting at but okay.

Someone posted how they feel about a console and here you are, the hero of SW to offer some kleenex. You are really a kind guy :)

[QUOTE="commonfate"]

[QUOTE="Frostbite24"] And I think that people who don't own a particular console but occupy themselves constantly with how they think said console is faring is called a troll. Btw I own the 360, PS3, Wii, and a brand new gaming PC.Frostbite24

I'm not entirely sure what you are getting at but okay.

Someone posted how they feel about a console and here you are, the hero of SW to offer some kleenex. You are really a kind guy :)

That's called bashing not crying... that's how SW works. It is rather silly and all that but this is what the board is for. If you don't like it, then just try to ignore it or don't post.

[QUOTE="commonfate"]

[QUOTE="Frostbite24"] I'm as cool as a cucumber but I have plenty more tissues for wet teary eyes if you feel so inclined.

Frostbite24

No need for me to cry. I have PS3, PC, DS and soon the Wii to game on, so I have plenty of great titles to play. However, people who own multiple platforms and are waiting for 360 games should wait no longer as they are getting not just one but two promising looking games from respectable franchises! However, if you're not a fan of Forza or Gears... I could understand the sentiment.

[QUOTE="Frostbite24"][QUOTE="commonfate"]

No need for me to cry. I have PS3, PC, DS and soon the Wii to game on, so I have plenty of great titles to play. However, people who own multiple platforms and are waiting for 360 games should wait no longer as they are getting not just one but two promising looking games from respectable franchises! However, if you're not a fan of Forza or Gears... I could understand the sentiment.

TrapJak

[QUOTE="Frostbite24"][QUOTE="commonfate"]

I'm not entirely sure what you are getting at but okay.

Someone posted how they feel about a console and here you are, the hero of SW to offer some kleenex. You are really a kind guy :)

commonfate

That's called bashing not crying... that's how SW works. It is rather silly and all that but this is what the board is for. If you don't like it, then just try to ignore it or don't post.

The slowdown reflects real indecison on MS' part.

MS was supposed to release a new console in holiday 2012. I've seen bits of it. This was not going to be Kinect, but would have Kinect bundled. There would be an heavy emphasis on online streaming services. This is apparently not going to happen.

I'm told there are odd sticking points, the big ones are apparently streaming content deals and MMOs. Apparently they want the "XBOX 720" to be a drop-in replacement for cable television with ALL of the content you could expect to find on Dish or DirectTV. They also want to get in the MMO space, but are wary given Sony's dismal efforts.

MS wants "one box to rule them all" and and this point seem content to let early adopters thrash around with Google TV, Apple TV, Boxee, etc. while they slowly prepare their alternative, quietly signing content deals.

MS also is wary of cost. Everything about the new console screams "requires massive hard disk" and MS is worried about the cost of shipping a console with a 500GB hard drive. It's going to be a lot more than $99 and it's supposed to be compeitive with $99 products. Plus, the market will probably want it to have a Blu-Ray drive and MS really doesn't want to do that.

There is also the tablet market and how that is going to affect gaming.

Basically, MS seems to be pretty sure that they'll have to sell the "XBOX 720" at a huge loss initially so they're very hesitant to commit. If Sony wasn't spinnig their wheels and the wii U wasn't poised to be a disaster I suspect we'd have already seen the hardware annouced.

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[QUOTE="Frostbite24"] You don't understand that those who don't own a console (i.e 360) but constantly cry about it don't need a tissue?Frostbite24

That's called bashing not crying... that's how SW works. It is rather silly and all that but this is what the board is for. If you don't like it, then just try to ignore it or don't post.