Xbox One's next big move?

[SlayerRondo]

KBG29 said:
Microsoft already announced a huge feature comming to the XBO this fall. Windows 10 intergration is not something to over look. The ability to use universal apps on XBO could easily give it a major advantages over PS4. Both consoles only have 1 way to show market growth, and that is expanding functinallity.

The other big thing comming to XBO is Sling TV. This is a way for XBO owners to cut the cable box completely. This again is something that can not be over looked.

If Microsoft keeps working hard to get timed exclusives, build up their first party, and deliver on the games front they will be fine. Expanding the market needs to continue to be their focus. The best thing they can do is try to be more open than Sony. Keep letting any and all worth while software make its way to the system. Turn XBO into the SmartPhone of the TV, that is they way to greater success. This is true for both MS and Sony. They both have a chance to steal the home market, and use it to piggyback to mobile success.

Market growth can also be achieved by offering better products and affordability. The Wii had it's gimicks but was also affordable right out the gate. And while market growth is important so is market share. Microsoft sought to expand the market with the Kinect and that could be said to be a big part of why they lost market share.

Cable is a dying service so it's impact on gamers will be negligible at best in my opinion.

I agree that Microsoft really needs to focus on third party but timed exclusives are generating mixed reactions from the press and gamers as people are willing in many cases to hold out. Permanant exclusives like Titanfall are essential and better yet if they don't come out on PC/Xbox 360 either.

On the last point about making the Xbox One the Smartphone of the TV may succed in the short term, but as more people get smart tv they Xbox One becomes an unecessary middle man. Speaking for myself I use my PS4 for gaming and any reason for buying an Xbox One would be the games.