Microsoft: Momentum Shift For Xbox One. Still Work To Be Done.

[Landguy]

mornelithe said:

cpg716 said:

binary solo said:
If he's talking UK, which he probably is then No1 is achievable if all the stars align for MS. Globally not a chance, even with a lackluster Japan for PS4 the global die has been cast.

Not that I don't agree that PS4 will remain #1 globally...   But to say the die has been cast when the Xbox One isn't available globally is interesting.  With the shift in focus, and lower price before the "worldwide" release of Xbox One in September(When it goes from being in just 13 markets to around 40 - still about 15 less then PS4) I think they are in a better position to make up so ground. 

We all know that PlayStation is more of a "global" brand for console gaming. So X1 likely won't surpass the PS4. The X360 had NA and UK to help fill that global gap, which right now is in PS4's favor. But again.. just 8 months in..  8 MONTHS PEOPLE.. NOT EVEN A YEAR..  we can't be saying anything is set in stone..

That's mainly because the claim that the One isn't available globally is a misconception, a hollow claim if you will.  There's an absurd amount of data suggesting/confirming that the One is available in any country to those who want it (whether MS has officially released in that country or not).  A very simple way to know this is that you have XB1 exclusive games, ranking on charts in countries where the One hasn't even launched yet.  South Africa, for example, had Titanfall (XB1), rank on their sales charts, when it launched.

And it's even more easily accessible in European/Asian territories, because many of those retailers spread the hardware around, especially when it's just sitting on shelves.

Mostly true...

 

BUT, M$ is spending its marketing $$$ there yet.  They aren't coop advertising or creating special deals to advertise their yet.  The system localization and content isn't supporting those areas either.  They will probably have some regional indie focused games for those areas too.  Many things that make owning a modern console really worth it.  Also, they will push (whether shooters matter their) the Halo connection at or near launch too.