You’re not going to believe this, but Microsoft announced its new console during The Game Awards today. The system is named Xbox Series X, which implies that the Redmond firm’s next-gen “project” will involve a line of different boxes – after all, it’s been rumoured that the company will release two pieces of hardware starting Holiday 2020.
For now, though, we just have one look at the device – it kinda resembles a PC tower, though it can be positioned horizontally or vertically. As you’d expect, the manufacturer reckons this will be the most powerful, most immersive system ever constructed. Perhaps of interest to PlayStation fans is the addition of a Share button to the controller.
Also of note is that recently acquired subsidiary Ninja Theory is developing a sequel to the outstanding Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice for the system. This will be named Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, and for obvious reasons you shouldn’t expect it to launch on the PlayStation 5 – or any Sony system for that matter. Now we wait for more on PlayStation’s next-gen project.
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LOL I remember when Xbots hated on the Share button and now as expected M$ copied it. They rushed this showing because Sony has them shook.
It's got a bit of a muted reaction considering the magnitude of this announcement, I must admit.
The new Xbox looks like one of my surround-sound speakers at home. It's dumb looking.
But we SHOULD expect the Hellblade sequel on PC, which is good enough for me.
Also, what happened to that strange-looking multiplayer game Ninja Theory were developing? Hope they aren’t stretching themselves too thin.
Did they announce a new console though... Did they really?
So basically an under powered ugly small pc, I'll just stick with my real gaming pc for xbox games.
Its almost 2020 and people still use the terms "xbot" and "m$"
Microsoft clearly wanted to get the ball rolling and it chose a big stage to do it on. But it was still a weird announcement. Like Sammy says, it was kind of muted, just slapped into the middle of the show.
Looking rad the new Xbox
Yes that lack of reaction really surprised me. Then that awkward pause when the camera went back to Jeff Keeley. Gotta say I really wish I could play Hellblade 2.
@GodGamer Sony Did It Again Got Microsoft To Show There Hand First Then Play There Trap Card To Overshadow The Xbox
Looks horrible, kind of like those ugly small NAS that Seagate and WD produce.
@3MonthBeef Did you see Senua in-engine? It looked awesome!
@3MonthBeef I can't help but think this'll hurt its sales potential a bit. The system just isn't photogenic at all. It's just a big, black block! Very weird.
I like what Microsoft is doing RE: GamePass and backwards-compatibility, and the new Ori looks fantastic, but one of those ugly Series X consoles will never enter my home.
Also, they're still terrible at naming consoles.
Xbox --> 360 --> One --> One X --> Series X
(and, of course, the infamous Xbox One SAD)
At least Nintendo's console names usually make sense.
Xbox Series X? ...that's a really dumb sounding name. Was Xbox Two too hard for them?
That is one ugly console I’m sorry
So what's the name then? I'm even more confused. Its gonna be XBX 1 and 2 ?
@DanM
Oh that sounds like XB SeX
@get2sammyb I think that's because there's no specs, just marketing word and they didn't show innovation like dualshock5 has haptic feedback or something like that.
Also what's with the name? Why the heck microsoft didn't name the console xbox 5?? I mean, there's the original xbox, xbox 2 (360), xbox 3 (xbox one), and I don't think anyone mind if they count xbox one x as xbox 4, so this new xbox can be xbox 5 🤷🏻
@Ralizah Yeah and Wii U made so much sense. So much sense that people thought it was an add on for the Wii.
Whatever specs the xbox has I'll be sticking with the ps5 next gen. I did dabble with an Xbox one s for a short time but couldn't get used to the interface.
It'd be a bit like swapping my Sky Q TV package to Virgin Media... Its basically the same thing but just looks all weird.
@Neolit I think the aim is to name the xbox so people know it's the same gen as playstation system, before xbox one microsoft usually launching their system either late like the first xbox or early like xbox 360.
Meh, hellblade 1 was the most disapointed ive ever been in a ninja theory game, so im not sad to miss out on this. Now if it had been enslaved 2....
Not enamoured by the naming for the new xbox. I guess the fact they called it a series gives credence to the fact they will release multiple SKU's at launch.
I cant see customers getting confused at all....
Haha. This is like literally the worse thing microsoft could of announced with their new console.
"Hey guys, on our next gen console, we have a share button just like the PS4....which, well, is from the previous gen, but... we're catching up, y'know?"
XBox is so shamefully and utterly out of touch with the gaming world. Like, Sony has a certain magic to it and Nintendo especially does, but MS just seems like a huge poser. They are like the annoying younger sibling mom made Sony and Ninty take with them when they hang out who they are always trying to ditch so they can do the real stuff.
Their new system is a mini fridge with a terrible, terrible name. I'm 100% confident that whatever PS5 is will sentence it to immediate death.
Im honestly SUPER jealous, i loooove hellblade and that new trailer looks absolutely incredible!
And on the sony side we got a glimpse of godfall which so far (even after seeing the gameplay gif) i dont care about in the slightest.
Im not worried about the future of ps5 and im definitely getting it but AM very bummed i wont get to play hellblade 2
Looks like you'd find Boris Johnson hiding in it.
It’s a funny one ☝️ Like it was announced at the game awards were everybody wasn’t expecting it they were expecting new games and demos so whe that came up in the middle of it all its like those annoying ads you get mid video of something you are actually watching it’s like aaahhh ok now back to what I was expecting in a way which is gameplay 👌
@johncalmc If only they could have locked the door!
This lines up with the expectation that they are going to come up with regular iterations rather than generations in the same way that Sony has. However, that isn't clear and this wasnt the format to launch a new console. It feels like an iteration, not a generational leap.
The last thing I want is a share button. I'd pay more for a model without one.
I like the design. Looks simple but sexy. Name is a bit odd but not nearly as horribe as the Wii U and 3DS were. They probably will release other Xbox Series models (Xbox Series S and so on). It's smart if you look it at this way.
Now it's Sony's turn. I just don't hope the PS5 is just 5 plates stacked together like the PS4 and PRO was.
@JudaiMasters Agree with you 100%. Sony's turn.
I'd seriously get used to looking at the design of the new Xbox as I'm pretty sure that's where Sony will be going with ps5
we're on a sony site - and everyone is piling on the xbox system.
cuz.... reasons?
I feel this whole thing was slapped at the last moment just so they can beat Sony to it and not repeat the same mistake from last gen’s unveiling.
Btw Hellblade 2 trailer never showed an Xbox Exclusive logo, I know we still cannot expect the game to hit PS5 because is a first party game but maybe with the direction Microsoft is taking there's a little hope to see the game on PlayStation a time later. (?)
That is one fugly futhamucker. But then, does it really matter? How often do you really look at your console (or PC) other than turning it on, or (maybe) putting a disc in?
Anyway, from the (admittedly limited) reactions I've seen, it seems to remain largely irrelevant to anyone with a decent or half-decent PC.
Is that a new x box speaker.i wonder if it plays old school rap music.nas eric b and rakim.mobb deep.wu tang clan etc.that looks weird.word up son
@Tasuki Thus why I said their console names usually make sense.
The profile of the box makes much more sense. It takes up less space. I am hoping there is a disc less system as I will go all digital next generation.
so this is how its gonna look... i would like to think the final design is settled 6months before release at lest and not over a year before.
Oh dear that looks nasty but I'm guessing it's all down to the power of the thing. I'm all for good competition and both machines will offer something when it comes to exclusives. I'll be getting PS5 first but maybe one of these half way into its cycle just to play its exclusives if I can afford it.
Simple yet elegant. I love the design. Can’t wait to see the PS5 !
It looks like the packaging for an, uh, adult toy.
@get2sammyb well to be fair the trailer it launched with was rubbish, plus there's its appalling name and finally as good as Hellblade was, how many actually bought it?
@DanM its not the second xbox. why would they call it xbox 2?
Is it just me or do the UK elections perfectly mirror the current hierarchy in gaming? 😂😂😂
Hellblade 2 was easily the best reveal outside Ghosts. Totally mental reveal!!
I assume Lockhart will be half the height - a cube.
Their naming policy is Rambo-level confusing. Kinda sad the Hellblade situation. I can't see myself jumping on the Microsoft boat anymore and PC is even more unlikely to me. Oh well.
It has a cool 2001 feel to it though...
So is this an "Xbox One 2" or just an updated version of the Xbox One X?
So is this actually Lockhart or is that still to come?
@Ralizah @3MonthBeef Here's my thoughts on the design, posted earlier on NL.
It's like they all sat around and had this conversation:
Designers - Where should we put the disc slot?
HQ - How about underneath the bottom so nobody wants to put in a disc and they all go digital, saving us money?
D- Well, um, ok, but people might not see it and think it's SAD again.
HQ - OK, good point, how about on the back?
D - Yeah, again, about not seeing it...
HQ - Huh, what? OK, yeah we got ya.
D - So...?
HQ - What? Oh yeah right, where to put the slot.
D - do do do do, do do dum, do, duh do do do, do do dum
HQ - OK, put it where people can see it, but near the bottom behind all their stuff so they can't put discs in and sign up for Game Pass.
D- Sure, why not.
That looks BORING My Surround Sound System bass Box looks more exciting than that I don't get how some gamers can still get excited about the Xbox brand.
I’ve always been a Playstation guy since day 1, but i’ll go out and say that I actually like the way the new xbox looks. It’s basically a compact sleek powerful and not loud pc, the air vents and lighting on the top looks pretty cool to me. I wouldn’t sleep on Microsoft this coming gen... i’m sure they learned a lot from the xbox one. With that said i’m really excited to see what Sony has up their sleeves.
@Shepard93n7 Really doubt it, considering Ninja Theory is now first-party developer for Microsoft. There is a chance, Ninja Theory signed a contract specifically for Hellblade II to be a timed exclusive, but again i highly doubt it.
I know it is unfair towards the Playstation fans of the first game (where the majority of Hellblade fanbase is, from what i've learned), and it's kind of a low move by Microsoft, but these bussiness practices are nothing new in the industry.
I'm sure Hellblade 2 will be a blast, NT always release extremely polished games if nothing else, but I think it's unnecessary. The first game is all about trauma, closure, guilt and grief as viewed through the lense of Senuas illness, so after coming to terms with her life and loss at the end we... I guess go on another quest to relearn those same lessons? Mostly to sell more games though.
Got to say I actually really like the Xbox Series X design - but that name is so, so bad.
Really wans't expecting a sequel to Hellblade but holy hell - that trailer is absolutely incredible. Gripping, terrifying and stunning in equal measure. If anything was going to tempt me to buy an Xbox, that'd be it.
And what did we get for PS5? Godfall. Urgh. Still, it's early days, plenty of stuff to be revealed yet!
@DominatorV93 Yeah, a s I said it's highly unlikely. For me personally is not a big deal, I've never played Hellblade and I'm certainly not interested in it or Hellblade 2, the environment is a turn off and the gameplay doesn't look interesting to me.
@Shepard93n7 It was interesting experience for me, it varies from person to person. It is no Uncharted 4 or God Of War from this gen, to be sure, still considering it came from a small indie studio i was quite impressed.
@3MonthBeef But it literally says on the trailer's title that it is in-engine.
Can it run Crackdown 3?
First Xbox SAD and now Xbox Series X... somebody MUST be trolling #XBoxSEX
looks nice to me. Plus, form the looks of it, I know it's gonna perform well... I wonder what this community would say if the PS5 looked like the Xbox SX!
@3Above Seems to be a recurring theme, doesn't it? First XBone(r) now XBoxSeX...
Someone needs some counselling over at Redmond.
The thing that bothers me the most is the roof of it. It's got dust collector written all over it...
@daveofduncan except everything collects dust. I hope they don't pay their designers to much ms for what is a black box and a name that a five year old could come up with.
Funny how back the last time Sony were at e3 "Gamer" Phil was taking not so subtle digs aimed at Sony & saying MS would never reveal games too early...yet since then revealed halo infinite, new stuff from bioware & projects from ninja theory all at "early" phases!
Given Eurogamer has shown a tendency to push clickbait headlines like Sony Nintendo direct etc, I look forward to their expose on how playstation's ps4 share button is somehow copying next gen Xbone!
Blimey! At this point I dont care, just want a PS5 as already have a large Library of games and am so entrenched within Playstation from this gen. I didnt really like Hellblade, was really cluncky I found, though maybe i was playing it wrong, I gave up.
I think this thing looks boss as heck, personally. They'd have to get an exclusive FromSoft game to get me to buy it, but I do think it looks very cool.
@JJ2 If they actually called it Xbox SeX, I bet it would probably beat the PS5 next generation. With a name like that, it would sell like hotcakes
@PressR2 ......... maybe because the current Xbox is the Xbox One?... You know, 1, 2, 3 and so on... It was a joke about how illogical MS's naming sense is. You do realize that the Xbox One is not the first Xbox either, right?
It could have 9 share buttons and play knocked off ps games and I still wouldn't buy one. I learned long ago that the xbox is not for me when I owned an OG Xbox back in the day. Xbox just isn't my bag
@3MonthBeef they've been the worst thing to happen to gaming consistently since they appeared.
I also highly doubt Hellblade 2 will be kept on Series X. Remember, they haven't made an exclusive since 2015.
@darksoul77 true but it'll collect even more being on top of the actual console.
@DominatorV93 No Xbox exclusives since 2015. Halo Infinite, their biggest upcoming title and also a launch title for the Series X, isn't even exclusive. What makes you think Hellblade 2 will be? I know MS has confused the entire industry on what 'exclusive' means, but gamers aren't that stupid. And if anyone actually thinks 'but can you play it on PlayStation?' counts as 'exclusive', you can go ahead and excuse yourself from the discussion as you've nothing of importance to add.
@DanM
I'm going to call it SeX anyway. I'm lazy haha
@xRetrox
Seeing how the ps4 was an eraser and the pro was called a cheeseburger I would say ps folks have a more abstract eye. Also different designs breaks up the dullness. The nex box looks like a soundbar turned on its side
@Robocod
Phil isn't reliable. One day says something and another day the opposite. I'm not hating, just what it is.
it looks like a crushed down PC not a console & crickets after the announcement! weird place to show it IMO. MS won't say the full specs still odd if spencer has it at home already.
@Powerpellet I didnt use at first but then i got HZD. 😋
@PressR2 Why did they call this Xbox the Xbox One then?
I actually like the look of it, looks just like a miniature PC tower and flat consoles are so dated the design has been that way since consoles existed. It’s about time we seen a change like this, time to move on and embrace the future. Also apparently it’s been designed like that to keep it as quiet and efficient as possible, seeing as it has 4x the processing power of an Xbox One X!
As for the “muted” response from the crowd you can see why there would be confusion from the name (which I’m not a fan of, MS really need to rethink about that one), if I was in that audience and saw this for the first time I’d of just thought it was just an Xbox One X that has been re-designed, a bit like we saw with PS’s Slim and Xbox’s Elite. The name definitely caused confusion, it’s far to similar to the current Xbox One X.
Other than that though I cannot wait to pre-order it, I’m expecting it to be priced at least £499.99 and that fine by me, got plenty of time to save up for it.
@Nintyfan Do we really need to be extra specific in this kind of talk? I don't think anyone here or anyone that has at least a little bit of game industry knowledge, doesn't know that there hasn't been any actual platform exclusives on the XBOX side of things since 2015 (as in ONLY on XBOX ONE).
I think majority of people know when someone states an XBOX exclusive, that the person is actually reffering to the term known as ''console exclusive'' (meaning only on XBOX ONE and PC).
The only questionable thing that remains is whether or not will it be a timed platform exclusive (meaning it would be soley on XBOX series X for certain ammount of time), before releasing on PC platform.
Also...
''And if anyone actually thinks 'but can you play it on PlayStation?' counts as 'exclusive', you can go ahead and excuse yourself from the discussion as you've nothing of importance to add.''
This statement doesn't make much sense.Care to elaborate or rephrase yourself?
@3MonthBeef They should be thankful every day that they ever had Bungie to create Halo for them. Otherwise, nobody would have ever cared.
The ugliest 'console' (it's a pc btw) I've ever seen. Congrats MS
@JayDub good one. Had a good laugh on that! Thanks!
Wish I had some good Photoshop skills. I'd drop a pic of house with the console as a chimney.
The design isn't necessarily bad, but it feels awkward. Thing is, standing vertical is makes sense with the open top. Generated heat can easily escape that way. Just don't put it in a tv-cabinet, vertically it might not even fit 🤔
Apparently, it's possible to put the console in a horizontal position making it fit into tv-cabinets. This way the open side doesn't make sense anymore. Pretty weird imo.
And there's the name. I know why the series is there, given the probable different iterations of the console. But using the series in the actual name is downright weird. Heck, Microsoft was never really bright when it came to naming their consoles, were they?
Also, the moment they chose to reveal the console, and how they did it raised even more eyebrows. Microsoft made me learn to use my eyebrows simultaneously. Just not sure wether this a good thing or not 🤔
The new Senua trailer was marvelous!! Had a real good vibe to it 👌
Heard the game will be a timed exclusive, perhaps it'll end up on PS5 later on... We'll see.
@Aexurion Just out of curiousity where did you hear that about Hellblade 2 being a timed exclusive, with a possibility of ending up on PS5 later?
@DanM I do and I also realize that the word "One" wasn't chosen for numerical reasons but rather to state that it's the "One" device for your every entertainment need. But I'm sure you knew that...right?
@PressR2 Uuh.... Do you understand the concept of "joke"? What the hell are we arguing about?
If it overheats can we call it the towering inferno?
Sony made Microsoft play their cards early and now are trapped. PS5 will win by default now. Sony you are so sly lmao.
It's a simple but powerful design. I mean, i have a hard time calling the ps4 pro a looker. In the end it's all about the games...
@xRetrox probably say: BEST DESIGN EVER!!
@BarefootBowser
Xbox Two would have been a lot simpler. My first thought when i read Xbox Series X, i thought of it being an add-on to the Xbox One X.
They are running into the same issue the Wii U had. Just keep it simple like Sony so any random mom can tell this is the new console eg: PS5 is more advanced than PS4
@DanM I think it was somewhere stated but MS wants to avoid numbering their consoles because the number will always be 1-2 steps behind the PlayStation's.
X-Box 4
PlayStation 5
Immediately gives the casual an impression the PS5 is an updated console over the Xbox 4.
@thefirst I was gonna get a PS5 anyway because I know it will have JRPGs/Anime games/nice shooters/action games now I know it will be superior to the next Xbox.
@Nickolaidas Makes sense, or it would if they never numbered them. One, as in Xbox One, is a number. I don't see anyone saying that the Xbox One is three generations behind the PS4 . Just goes to show the amount of thought and consistency MS puts in naming their consoles.
The wii u...still in my livingroom, still the console i probably enjoy the most, on par with ps4. I think ps4 doesn't have much to offer for the younger ones. The fact it plays all classic wii games, the balance board, it's just endless fun for parents and/with kids. Technically a gem, and solid as a rock. So yeah, that's completely off topic.
This console is incredible. But I’d my rap battling days have taught me anything it’s that whomever goes 2nd has the advantage. Sony has teased PS5 for a while now and MS jumped at the chance to show before Sony. That’s kinda giving up the high ground. And I see a lot of hardcore gamers saying they’d pay $600+ for this console but they must remember that most people won’t pay such a price. They’re reasoning is that most people pay double that for a cell phone but almost everyone who buys a cell phone finances it. It’s just a hard sell to justify.
@DanM To quote google:
"Microsoft marketed the device as an "all-in-one entertainment system", hence the name 'Xbox One'."
@Nickolaidas Yeah, that really underlines how dumb they are in choosing names, doesn't it? I mean, when you hear "One", do you think "1" or "all-in-one entertainment system" ? It seems to me customers shouldn't have to google the meaning of the name of their console. That's the real problem with MS, too much importance on Marketing, not enough on Gaming.
Hand up who doesn't want one ✋
Well, i know this is a page for ps fans, but that reveal trailer was good, as in really good. In the end serious competion will only raise the bar, so we all benefit.
@I_Like_It Don't hold your breath. Devs like to push consoles to their limits - so while native 4K will be a lot more feasible for the PS5, 60fps won't be - because many devs will like to have i.e. game models with ten times the number of polygons they have now.
Think of it this way:
Did all games on the PS3 ran at 720p/60fps? No, they didn't.
Did all games on the PS4 Pro ran at 1080p/60fps? No, they didn't.
Will all games on the PS5 run at 4K/60fps? No, they won't.
@ILikeStake Not people, only die hard PlayStation fans who don’t allow other gamers to like other things. I for one am interested in this.
@Rugga It should be noted that the Xbox 360 was revealed First & it ended up selling more than the PS3.
I’m not surprised to see the hate towards the system since this is a PlayStation fan page. I for one think the name should be changed if anything so people aren’t confused. Plus Microsoft is acquiring a lot of studios for exclusive games so this is going to be a definite buy. Hellblade is just the beginning. I’m proud of Microsoft. They learned from their mistakes and are trying to do better.
@Akurusu Because the PS3 was super expensive did you forget already? The PS brand in 2005 was massive. People needed a new gen console to play so it came out first. People were still gonna get a PS3 if it wasn't for that price. That will never happen again and Sony felt the sting for years.
Have a smooth launch with a reasonable price and you will win.
I loved the trailer of Hellblade 2 as it gave us a sense of what next gen is gonna look like and it was jaw dropping. The opening scene of mountain was so photo realistic. On first glance it felt like a live action trailer. So excited for next gen PS5.
I couldnt care less how my console looks like. I dont spend time looking at it. What I can tell you is that the sound the the ps4 pro emits is super annoying. If this new console solves this issue + xbox pass i will switch to xbox for next generation.
@No_Cartridge Oh you're one of those fake "neutrals"
@carlos82 Well I double dipped, Got it on both the PS4 and the Xbox One.
@RustyBullet it's a fine game but and for its budget was a success with over a million copies sold. Just saying that it's not necessarily a game to shift consoles and it was a bit surprising that they lead the announcement with this game
@No_Cartridge You're right, there is no console war cause Sony already won that. Its funny its always the "neutrals" that cry about the console war but can't help but defend one side or the other funny that, but hey you're not a fanboy.
@JayDub Facts, sick of these fake neutrals.
Well...nuff said.
@DominatorV93
Not an official (or credible) channel, so I could be wrong. Hence the 'I heard'. If I was dead positive I would've used different wording 😉
@No_Cartridge
Yeah, I know HB1 was developed when NT was independent and that NT was acquired by MS recently. Thanks for the info anyway.
And just like I said to dominator, I heard it but I didn't claim it as a fact.
@Akurusu Not sure where you got your info, but Playstation 3 sold more than Xbox 360.
@Aexurion It should also be noted that HB 2 was already in development prior to Microsoft acqusition.
I would still like to check the source, be it reliable or unrealiable, if you don't mind sharing the link ofc?
@DominatorV93 I wouldn't sharing it. I just have no clue where I read it. Tried looking for it but can't find it anymore. Just take it as fun for sake of discussing 😉
@Aexurion Well unfortunately it has been officially confirmed the game is exclusive to Xbox and PC, Greenberg confirmed via Twitter.
@DominatorV93
Yes, I saw. A shame but PS has loads of good quality games. 😉
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