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Microsoft's Next Console Could Outsell The PS4, Here's Why

Mobile & Apps: "The next generation Xbox announcement is just a few weeks away. Come May 21, Microsoft will attempt to get gamers excited to enter the next generation by purchasing an Xbox 720, but how will Microsoft do this? How will the giant from Redmond walk away victorious ahead of both Sony and Nintendo?"

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GalacticEmpire4772d ago (Edited 4772d ago )

So the wise folk at mobilenapps dot com think that Xbox 3 will sell more because of timed exclusives, Kinect and entertainment/tv/music/movie apps.

Well, it's possible but just how probable?

@Godchild Yeah last place (awaiting solid confirmation) but this time they don't have a head start.

@KarmicDemon Exactly, the PS4 looks to bring the whole package without neglecting the gamers but we've yet to see MS's stand on this, all will be revealed soon.

Godchild10204772d ago (Edited 4772d ago )

I guess you can look at how it did for them this Generation.

dedicatedtogamers4771d ago

If we did that, then we'd notice the article's premise is false, since doing that landed MS third place worldwide.

Third place is the opposite of outselling the competition, for those who aren't keeping track.

darthv724771d ago

generally follow a certain formula. They look at how they did against themselves 1st and the competition 2nd.

this is why all those sales stats are done the way they are. they compare each territory individually to see the strong areas and the weaker ones.

They look at the current sales number vs the same from the year prior. They compare their current offering on the market to whatever their previous offer was over the course of the same timeframe.

All of this is what give these companies the futurecast or potential sell through within a given time frame.

After all of that....then they take the competition into consideration to see how well they did against other companies within the same market during the same time frame.

all of those numbers can be complex to understand to us on the outside. So we deduce what the numbers 'should' mean by adding them up and then doing a straight old fashioned comparison.

The end result may give interesting results that we think are black and white but they tell a different story to the investors and members of the board.

Thankfully, i invest my $$ across a wide range of platform holders in the gaming industry. In my situation, I am always backing the right horse and have not been disappointed yet. Well, i guess jaguar was sort of a let down but its worth more as a collectors item now than a gaming platform so i still win.

ShugaCane4772d ago (Edited 4772d ago )

"If you seriously believe no one would choose a console with a high play on entertainment features over a console that focuses mainly on gaming, think again."

I would rather say, over a console that focuses mainly on gaming, and with a high play on entertainment features...

zeal0us4772d ago

Microsoft's Next Console Could Outsell The PS4. Sony's PS4 could outsell Microsoft's Next Consoles.

Honestly these assumptions are getting silly, if they aren't already.

famoussasjohn4771d ago

Analysts gotta throw out their ideas somehow unfortunately.

EVILDEAD3604772d ago

The Xbox 720 absolutely has the chance to outsell the PS4 in the places it's always outsold the PS4. (Us/Canada and even the UK), but the PS4 will still sell in a place that the 720 may never sell and that is Japan.

So it's feasible to say that the numbers will continue as they have this current gen, unless of course the 720 literally steals the majority of the Nintendo's old audience).

With the e-mail rumor essentially confirming that the 720 will play games offline and include a Blu-ray then that does bode well.

But, in my opinion there is merit to believing at MS could significantly outsell the Xbox 360 in the long run.

From the rumors and speculation we could possibly see a situation where the 720 has:

- All of the major core IPs for the hardcore 360 gamers from last gen and new ones form Respawn, Black Tusk, and others

- An improved Xbox Live

- Backwards compatibility for all games whether on Live and retail.

- Blu-Ray and a HDMI-IN to allow Live TV and through the system for Cable guides, etc. Who knows what will come out of this.

- Windows 8 with the whatever apps and connectivity through your PC that none of us know at the moment

At the end of the day, millions of 360 core will be there at launch. (Especially if Live transfer is seemless).

Again, I think the Xbox for everybody approach that MS is taking has merit if it's grounded and backed up with good games and worthy features.

Sony will have great games and features as well for the PS4.

My thoughts again are you are going to see both consoles potentially with great success.

Evil

AngelicIceDiamond4771d ago (Edited 4771d ago )

@Galactic and @Dedicatedtogamers Again, how is MS in "last place?"

I have no clue where people are getting this still. I guess its cool to make up stuff now.

This is the second article. A "win" article. Its funny because these are probably the same people who were writing fail articles the past 2 months. Expect more "win" articles.

The only reason this is around is because MS reveal is in two weeks. When it was soo far away from reveal it was doomed.

I Don't agree with the article. In fact nobody really knows what MS and Sony can do to "win" anything. Sony and MS this gen are even. They've lived together in the market fine, no problem. Even when Sony botched the PS3 at launch, look where its at now? 2 new potential GOTY's are a foot.

Both are doing fine and are even.

avengers19784771d ago

Yes they could. I mean they never have... Even with a year head start.

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hennessey864772d ago

I really don't care who sells more consoles, I learned this gen that having both consoles is a must if you want to enjoy the best games.

0pie4771d ago

Stupid article, i dont see how they can telle the new xbox will outsell the ps4 since we know nothing about the new xbox.

I guess this article is made by a xbox fanboy.

Theo11304771d ago

The Xbox might do really well if they use the similar subsidized model $99 dollar xbox, especially if you can pick one up at $300 plus 2 year Live subscription.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA30d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY30d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay30d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos30d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7230d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY30d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator30d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum30d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z30d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad31d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga31d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot30d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose31d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE31d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername30d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy31d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde31d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8631d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8631d ago (Edited 31d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole31d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300031d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot31d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle31d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7731d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments