Every system has fanboys. In fact, everything on planet earth that involves competition has it's own set of fanboys attached to it and in my opinion that's fine. But in a way, it almost seems natural for people to defend what they're passionate about. It might be a game console, a sports team, a car manufacter, a movie, phone or even a computer. But what's not natural is fanboys or fans constantly accepting and defending their particular objects mis-steps with a smile on their face. Xbox fanboys seem to happily take this to another level.
KINECT
Kinect sucks, period. We ALL know it. If the general public had the chance to buy a Kinectless version of the Xbox One for $399, they would buy it over a $499 version w/ Kinect. It's ok for the first few times, but motion technology is just not there yet. But the way Xbox fanboys go on about it, you'd think it was a god send. The reality, it's not. It barely works. Look no further than "The Fighter Within", 4 years later, it still doesn't even remotely work. Even the Xbox UI is a complete mess because of it. They constantly tell people things like "You're just not using it properly" or "You have to get use to it". Why should someone have to train their self to use an operating system? Shouldn't the goal be making it effortless? You shouldn't have to TRY, to play a game or use an operating system, it should just feel natural. When I put a controller in my hands and play a new game I don't have try to play it, I just do. This is the problem with Kinect, you can't just use it, therefore it doesn't really work or do its job properly. Since the introduction of Kinect for the 360, the 360 has had 12 exclusive non Kinect games released for the 360, Xbox fanboys don't seem to have a problem with this.
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Maybe, instead of acting like something that doesn't work, does, you should be demanding a better product that would like to buy versus being forced to this time around.
DRM
Where can I start... Well, Xbox fanboys acting like DRM was a great idea the way Microsoft was doing it, makes me and most of the gaming community sick. Honestly their attempt at this move was in all reality based on how complacent Xbox fanboys have become, they knew Xbox fanboys would sit back and let it happen, defending it every inch of the way. Fortunately for you and us, the rest of the gaming community stepped in and said what Xbox fanboys have been trained not to "No, I'm not supporting that". If no one stepped in, this could have been a complete disaster. To all the Xbox fanboys that stepped up and everyone in general, I commend you, you did the right thing. The apologetic mindstate of the Xbox fanboy is dangerous for the entire industry, not just the Microsoft platforms and no example can convey that better than this example.
RESOLUTION
Xbox fanboys move the "goal posts" when ever they can regarding resolution issues or strengths regarding Microsoft platforms, resolution is a perfect example. The 360 was known for having superior multiplatforms games, due to the complexities of early development on the PS3. Xbox fanboys would brag about games having more grass, 40p higher resolution, better lighting and all sorts of development advantages the 360 had over the PS3. The same Xbox fanboys, were unable to see the difference between HD-DVD and BR. Now fast forward to 2013 the big multiplats are running at anywhere between 180p and 360p higher on the PS4 than the Xbox One (with a more stable frame rate) and now "Graphics don't matter, it's about gameplay" is a common phrase you here on any forum where resolutions come up for discussion. I've even heard "720p looks crisper" come out of peoples mouths, which is nothing short of laughable consider how big of deal it was for the Xbox fanboys during the lifecycle of the 360. The reality of the Xbox One resolution issues goes back to Kinect, the Xbox One is $499 because of it. You allowed Kinect, they gave Kinect, not a system capable of competing graphically with the PS4.
PAYWALLS
Almost everything on the Xbox One is hidden behind a paywall and that paywalls name is Xbox Live. If you mention this to an Xbox fanboy you'll probably recieve this answer. "Who has an Xbox without XBL?". The answer. Alot of people who live in rural areas, countries with little to no internet access and people who don't game online who only play single player games. The funny thing is Adam Orth was the perfect representation of an Xbox fanboy. Inconciderate and dismissive. You should NOT have to pay to use your Netflix, Skype and Internet Explorer if you don't like play games online. But you guys just keep doing it and not really saying anything about it. Again the complacent mind of an Xbox fanboy again proved to be dangerous for everyone else, as you being 'ok' with this spawned the idea of locking down your system with DRM. This is NOT 'ok' and you guys should be doing something about it.
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FAILURE RATES
From wet towels to burnt down houses, there are 360 users who have went through 8 360s. 8 360s. I would never allow myself to go through 8 PS3s. How many do you have to go through before you stop? What kind of message does this send to the manufacture? The Xbox One had a rumored disc drive manufacturing problem from a Foxconn employee and guess what happened? The Xbox One released with a disc drive thats eating discs. Why? Because you'll buy go through 8 of them if you have to, to get one that works. The Xbox One is smoking, leaking fluids and having a slew of problems that aren't normal hardware problems. Why? Because you'll go through 8 of them if you have to, to get one that works or until Microsoft is forced to make ones that work. "You buy crap, you'll get crap" sums this up perfectly.
LYING
Microsoft lies. Sorry, Microsoft lies alot. From Major Nelson flippin switches to Albert Penello getting Microsoft employees embarrassed on Neogaf. Microsoft seems incapable of telling the truth. They mislead people about the cloud, the specs and even dedicated servers. One game on Xbox One uses dedicated servers and thats Forza 5. According to Xbox fanboys, none of this stuff is a big deal. They run Titanfall on the PC with a Xbox One controller, it's not a big deal. They have lied about resolutions, not being aware of smoking consoles and more. Really, why should they stop? I guess we'll just have to wait for the truth to come out. Right? Right.
SUMMARY
Enjoy what ever console you want, but that doesn't mean you have to accept everything they do. Corporations of any kind will push you as far as you can be pushed. Sometimes you need to push back. When it comes to profit margins things can get out of control quickly, what you will accept is what they will offer. Xbox Fanboys, you need to raise your standards and demand a little respect from Microsoft. As of right now, they have none. Which is your own fault.
Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.
Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.
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.
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.
Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.
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.
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
The charity event will be streamed live from Gamescom in August.
Thanks to the slip-up of an artist working on the title, we now have more evidence that a new Injustice game is in the works.
IMO, I'd replace <Xbox fanboy> with <PR kool-aid drinker>. The kool-aid drinkers exist on all platforms, but right now they're the most common with the XBox brand. The kool-aid drinkers were congregated around the PS3 back in 2005-2006.
People who drink the PR kool-aid are annoying no matter what platform they support. To be honest, I get more annoyed by people who worship Steam yet turn around and complained about the Xbox One DRM (Steam is even worse...) But that's because they drink the kool-aid. It's annoying because if you're not drinking the kool-aid, you can see right through the PR lies (like you've pointed out in this blog) but the fanboys just keep slurping it up. Worse yet, they get mad at you if you don't believe the lies, too. That makes you an "<insert competing console> fanboy" in their eyes. Because WHO could hate their precious console? Oh, the only people who could hate it MUST be fanboys from the OTHER console. That's how deluded these people are.
Don't be loyal to a brand. Just play good games. If Xbox has the games you want, hurray! That's wonderful. But it doesn't do you any favors to drink the kool-aid...
I figured out microsofts tactics years ago and sold my 360 vowing not to touch anything Microsoft.
I don't think it's fair to use the Ubisoft Kinect fighting game as your "Well clearly Kinect 2 sucks." It's a launch title and Ubisoft hasn't been known to have a great grasp on the Kinect. I'd agree a kinectless version would be great and probably would be the option I would have chosen. But I don't particularly care either, so it's no real bother.
Can't speak about failure rates, mines been running fine and even though I held my breath the first time I stuck a disk inside of it I'm pretty confident this thing will be better than launch 360's. I went through my fair share of Xbox, my launch 360 lasted 2 and a half years. My second Xbox 360 lasted a day, it was incredibly random how the 360 died. Though I've had more than one PS3 die and my current PS3 is sounding pretty haggard, the fan sounds rough and the disk drive is having issues taking disks and ejecting them. Electronics aren't simple products and the complexity of consoles isn't something super simple to nail down.
In years past I was generally shouted down or called an enabler for not having a huge issue with Xbox Live. Now, when I buy a PS4 in a week or two I'll have to also pay for PS+ to access the multiplayer. On the PS3 I never had huge issues with the free PSN service already offered, I preferred XBL but never had huge issues on the PS3. Why was this change generally accepted without question by those who at one time vehemently denied the necessity of XBL? It's pretty clear imo.
Maybe it's just because I buy everything, and I'm in a fairly unique position of not feeling attachment to either console. The ridiculously overly attached are a problem on both sides, the idea that everything either platform holder or publisher has done is in your best interest at all times is naive. Whether it's either accepting everything a platform holder tells you, or being a cheerleader with a bad case of being deaf and blind to all things you don't want to accept.
Has anyone here actually considered that....the Xbox One...might actually be a decent console? I'm constantly referred to as the Xbox Defender here but then its the usual suspects (hi Maria, Dedicated and others) that are the ones brandishing pitchforks.
"Kinect sucks, period"
Opinions mate...opinions. I actually like what MS are doing with Kinect and whilst its not perfect I want to see what the tech will be utilised for the in future. Why would I want a weaker PS4? I'm glad MS took the plunge with the tech and hope they remain committed to it.
"Resolution"
Yes it matters and people shouldn't downplay it, especially when a multiplat runs on a far superior resolution on the PS4. But, gameplay matters too and look at Titanfall for proof. It's hardly next-gen looking and most likely won't run at 720p on X1? Does it matter? Well not really when the game is so much fun to play.
BUT, its not the be all and end all as many on here keep propagating. You want the superior version of multiplats then you can always go for PC. Playing BF4 on my PS4 and BF3 on my PC, the latter game absolutely destroys the PS4 (and I paid £400 for my PC- and this was 2 years ago...it will be cheaper now).
"PAYWALLS "
Yeah completely silly in my opinion. Whilst, realistically, you'll have XBL (and PS+) now, the main paywall was always the access to MP. It sucks, don't get me wrong but it doesn't affect me or many others here. I bet the OP has PS + (and would have even if it was required for MP without the added incentive for games).
I would actually add to this and add the 'Rewards' scheme and compare it to PS +. THAT is a joke. Xbox Live Rewards are just terrible. PS Plus wipes the floor with it easily. THIS is something more Xbox fans need to voice- the value for money for live.
HARDWARE PROBLEMS
" The Xbox One is smoking, leaking fluids and having a slew of problems that aren't normal hardware problems. "
Hold your horses there. Just because a handful of people are having trouble doesn't mean you blow this out of proportion. I know this is N4G and hating on MS is cool but I have to draw attention to the complete utter double standards of people on here (both Sony and Xbox fans) and also the usual culprits like websites such as spawnfirst propagating so-called news recycled from Neogaf that are isolated incidents. Leaking fluid from two reports now equates to the whole console having a problem?
No, this is just wishful thinking on the part of many on here who relish at these isolated incidents.
Lying
Give it time. I wouldn't say they were lying with the resolution debate and I would say give dedicated servers time. Why? Because prima facie, the Azure system wipes the floor with any network setup Sony has anyway.
The online works extremely smoothly with the X1 and playing on the PS4, and things like Resogun online, it feels decidedly dated with loads of instances of lag whereas KI, which apparently isn't using dedicated servers, runs incredibly smoothly.
I think the term Xbox Apologists is silly. I just think those PlayStation 'gamers' who are so content and sure about the superior nature of their console should just shut up and play their console of choice. Is it really that hard? Why concern yourself regarding a console that you NEVER intended to purchase anyway?
There is such a thing as constructive criticism. This b.s propaganda however, isn't helping anyone and only serves to fan the fanboy flames.
MisterX....who would be MisterX's equivalent in the sony fanbase?