I don't get Microsoft's new Xbox tactic

[Dr.Henry_Killinger]

Pipedream24 said:

There is nothing new with what Microsoft is trying to do. Do you not remember when the 360 was the only console you could watch Netflix on? How about ESPN 3? And it's not like they are trying to hide it. They flat out stated with the 360 their goal was eventually take over the living room. It is all just coming to fruition on the Xbox One.

I just don't understand why Microsoft is being singled out by the gaming community for this. Sony is attempting the exact same thing with the PS4. You can purchase movies and music. You broadcast videos on the internet. There are a variety of different apps to use...but the PS4 isn't a media device? Come on...people making this argument can't truly believe it.

And what is wrong with it anyway? Yes, there are other devices in homes that can do the same thing. But it is really nice to have it all in one place. I love the fact that I can go from watching TV, to playing a game, to Netflix by voice commands. Being able snap apps while not interrupting a show or game is awesome. Having the Xbox one control my whole entertainment system is great.

Both the Xbox One and PS4 have some great games to play (The Wii U is crushing them both when it comes to quality games. But that is a whole other debate). Why not have all the extra bells and whistles.

Marketing.

The only time we hear about PS4 getting media features its usually in some random news or twitter.

MS announces their meda on stage as if the people going to those events care about watching TV. To add insult to injury its more expensive and technically weaker at least in terms of GPU, which is something gamers care about.

this is exactly what happened last gen to the same effect, PS3 had no gaemz its media features where irrelevant compared to the 360 which was touted as the games machine.