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How Microsoft built the world’s most powerful game console

An inside look at the development of the Xbox One X, and what it means for the future of console gaming

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raWfodog3147d ago

@ 1:25 - Looked like the white console was about to tip over. Where are the base stands? :)

Skull5213147d ago

Just a little over a month left, this thing is gonna change console gaming forever, I’m sure we are gonna see this do some stuff we aren’t expecting with PC and Xbox coming together.

TheVetOfGaming3147d ago

I wouldn't say that. It's just an upgraded Xbox. Does look promising for fans though.

SierraGuy3147d ago (Edited 3147d ago )

Keep dreaming bro...junk cpu...nothing PC or Pro hasn't done already...the verge junk article, junk website. Go Jaguar cpu! Not for me. I already have Jaguar mobile tech in a 4 year old console and it's crap.

zackeroniii3147d ago (Edited 3147d ago )

is it gonna change console gaming forever by having no worthy exclusives??? i hope no other company follows that suit :O

Audioflix3147d ago

Will the power of 4k create games and turn bad games good?.......I think not. Little to excited there bud

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dirkdady3146d ago

whats with the hyperbolic statements like "its going change console gaming forever.."?? Its going to change it as much as the PS Pro did - which is nil. In a year or two a PS4 Pro2 will be out and that will be the most powerful console ever and im sure you will be on here saying the same garbage "its going to change console gaming forever.." well forever must mean a different thing in your mind.

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Genuine-User3147d ago

It looked steady. I'm not sure what you're seeing.

raWfodog3145d ago (Edited 3145d ago )

Alright, not exactly at 1:25 but keep watching...(around 1:27, 1:28)

WePlayDirty3147d ago (Edited 3147d ago )

It's not hard to build a powerful console if you want to lose money on it. Just sayin.

Concertoine3147d ago (Edited 3147d ago )

I assume youre talking about the profit margin on the hardware?

From the estimates weve seen it is probably losing money but not much. Hardware losses are kind of standard practice going back to the 6th gen. I think the impressive thing to witness is how sleek and efficient of a system their hardware guys can push out when theyre given the time they need.

The 360 was loud, big and had a brick bigger than a gameboy and that was the LEAST of its problems.

The One X is small, powerful as hell and doesnt even have a brick. For once i can get an xbox that isnt the gas guzzling american behemoth taking up the same space 3 japanese consoles do under my tv lol.

WePlayDirty3147d ago

Right. Regardless of all of that, it’s not that hard to build ‘the world’s most powerful console’. That’s my point.

jukins3147d ago

@WEPLAYDIRTY I'm primarily a PlayStation guy but you gotta give it up to Microsoft on the design on the Xbox 1 x. As far as consoles go it's far beyond anything anyone has ever done. And im not just talking power. For example vapor cooling in a console? This advanced cooling allows them to reach enthusiast level you speeds and bandwidth.

While I won't be getting the Xbox one x because I'm midway through saving for an actual high end pc rig, it is exciting to see consoles finally go beyond a typical console build aka "customized" downgraded low wattage pc components.

WePlayDirty3147d ago

-_- again. It’s not hard to make the world’s most powerful console. At the time, the OG xbox was the world’s most powerful console. This article shouldn’t exist. The only reason why it does is to hype up a console that won’t be the most powerful in a few years.

Weeblordbad3147d ago

It is and it isn't, it's not just about throwing money at it. You want it to be small, have no power brick, be quiet, low TDP, reliability at every potential point of failure and not cost an arm and a leg. All those things don't come with just spending money.

MS is barely straddling that line and I'm unwilling to say they've failed. What Sony and MS do with designing a console is so far beyond what you imagine, you should probably just cease speaking about it.

MegamanXXX3147d ago (Edited 3147d ago )

This new console should help Microsoft surpass the 30 million mark now. But still has a long ways to go. Hopefully they will put more focus on their internal studios next instead of third party deals.

Genuine-User3147d ago

There is no way the Xbox One is still under 30 million.

MegamanXXX3147d ago (Edited 3147d ago )

You're right it just surpassed 30 million last month

http://www.vgchartz.com/art...

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zuul90183147d ago (Edited 3147d ago )

Thats an odd thing to say... some sort of weirdly cryptic backhanded insult about their sales?
Also youre implying that the xbox wouldnt surpass 30 mil without this? (Even though as you apprently say it already had)
Jeez i just have so many questions about your post.
A long ways to go til what? Do they have to reach a target number? Whats the reward for when they get there? If they reach wherever they have to go will it change your opinion? How long do they have to reach wherever they have to go? Its a long ways right, so do they get a long time? If they reach that point but others have moved in the time it took to reach that point is the point changed? Do they stop once they reach that point?

MegamanXXX3147d ago

Actually I want Microsoft to do better than Sony in the game department. Competition is healthy in the industry.

tontontam03146d ago

Yup xbox fans are going to buy an xbox again because of unacceptable performance of the original xbox one and xbox one s.

Same old hardcore xbox fans are going to buy xbox one x, no significant increase in userbase will happen. so basically ms is just milking their fanbase and not increasing it.

thexmanone3146d ago

Let me fix that-

Yup Sony fans are going to buy an PS4 again because of unacceptable performance of the original PS4 and PS4 slim

Same old hardcore PS fans are going to buy PS4 Pro, no significant increase in userbase will happen. so basically Sony is just milking their fanbase and not increasing it.

See how that works

tontontam03146d ago

Let me fix that- again

Yup Sony fans are going to buy a PS4 again because they want better performance.

Same old hardcore PS fans are going to buy PS4 Pro, a slight increase in userbase because refurbished original ps4's will be bought by new users.

PhoenixUp3147d ago

I noticed that Xbox Ones demo kiosks are being taken out of Gamestop, most likely to replace them with XOX models

SierraGuy3147d ago

No it's because nobody plays them (no games) and scaring away customers.

Bigpappy3147d ago

some Gamestops already have them.

tontontam03146d ago

Yup because ms wants to forget the original xbox as soon as possible,

See the articles floating around they treating as if the original xbox one is non existent.

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EddieNX 3147d ago

They used magic. Saved u a watch.

Genuine-User3147d ago

The same magic Nintendo used to build the Switch? Yes? Ok.

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio15d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing15d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9215d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit15d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing15d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9215d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Steam Controller (2026) review

Second time's the charm.

cl198316d ago (Edited 16d ago )

Seams like a nice controller

Reaper22_16d ago

Two analog sticks acrossvftom each other is a no go.When will everyone learn.

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Forefront VR Review - Battlefield Comes to VR — and it Actually Works | Terminal Gamer

TG writes: If you’ve ever wanted that chaotic, large-scale modern warfare feeling from Battlefield but in full VR immersion, Forefront delivers it better than anything else currently available on Quest.

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