| Mummelmann said: "World's most powerful console" isn't really a huge selling point in itself though, this reminds of when the original Xbox came out against the PS2 and Gamecube, the processor was so much faster and it had much better memory, this was a surefire strategy to beat the giants! Luckily, with the 360, even despite the massive hardware issues, MS learned that content, presentation, support, features, pricing and proper target demographics were the key to success (or at least higher installed base). They seem to have forgotten the 7th gen and the lessons learned in the 6th gen already. The X One X is very likely too little too late and likely won't have very broad appeal with its pricing, introducing a 500$ console past mid-gen, that aims primarily at the relatively small market who owns a proper 4K TV set is not a very sound strategy at this point in time. A similar push in a couple of years with a new console cycle would probably a better bet, at least in tandem with above mentioned factors and strategies. |
Different time, however. I remember I purchased a PS4 over a Xbox One because of youtube reviews, video's and stuff and the comparison video's where the Ps4 outperformed the Xbox One really swayed me towards getting it.
It the same Youtube which made me decide not to get a PS4 pro and once again the same youtube that made me decide to get an Xbox One X. People are much more aware of the differences in Technology.
When I had a PS2 all I remember was that the XBOX didn't have a dvd player and it sucked because everyone told me it sucked and that was the end of the discussion, but these days you can really see and look up the differences and if the console fits with you online.
Sure The Xbox one X will never "take off" its a 500 machine but people who want the best experience will get it and that wasn't nessesarely the case 10+ years ago because people where just less informed and had less tools to compare things.
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