GamesIndustry.biz writes in its weekly newsletter that Microsoft must address its hardware reliability and customer service or "risk handing the goodwill of the market back to its rivals."
"This problem hasn't gone away; in fact, from a consumer point of view, Microsoft appears to have done precisely nothing to address it. While the attention of the media may have turned to scrutiny of Sony's failings, the vast numbers of Xbox 360 owners who have been let down first by Microsoft's shoddy manufacturing, and subsequently by the company's arrogant and unfair policies with regard to customer service, have increased. Their voices are contributing to a groundswell of unrest and negative buzz which will hurt Microsoft very badly indeed if it is not addressed."
The first PlayStation is home to an array of iconic video games that went on to define the sheer significance of this console.
I think from a historical perspective I would change Spyro for Grand Turismo. It's the franchise that made the PS1 look like an absolute unit. Other than that, I can't argue with the rest when it comes to games that defined the PS1.
And to be honest, there should be space for Tekken 3, Wipepout and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater in order to round out the PS1 identity as the machine to own at the time.
With Tomb Raider 2, Silent Hill, Symphony of the Night, Tenchu, and Soul Reaver as backup contenders.
This could be fun as they make great tables. Go big or go extinct. Prime your senses for a neural handshake and step into the cockpit of a Jaeger. It is on you to cancel the apocalypse when Pacific Rim Pinball comes to Pinball FX on May 16.
Microsoft just posted the third quarter of its 2024 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $61.9 billion in revenue and a net income of $21.9 billion during Q3. Revenue is up 17 percent, and net income has increased by 20 percent.
Xbox content + services up 62% while hardware down 31%... seems about right with the way they tout you don't need the hardware to play. People can play on their phones or smart tv or other means. I don't hardly play on my consoles directly since getting devices like the logitech g-cloud and ps portal. Which is to also say I have been playing more digital than physical because of these devices.
Too expensive hardware when others offer the same or more for less? Good work, Green Team.
"Despite some early successes for Xbox games on rival platforms, Xbox hardware is down by a massive 31 percent this quarter."
"Without Activision Blizzard, Microsoft’s overall gaming revenue would have actually declined this quarter."
"Xbox content and services would have only been up a single percent without Activision Blizzard..."
"It looks like next quarter is going to be a similar story for gaming at Microsoft, too."
That is crazy... so A/B/K is carrying the whole Xbox gaming.
Oh and Microsoft will be fine. Windows, Office and Cloud are growing with each pc purchase.
mines launch and going strong !
same as my wii and ps3 !
i know 1 guy in real life that has had a problem and do you know what happened ?
thats right he got a new system for free !
there you go !
I'm sure MS's working on it. I agree MS should work on it. #1 yep more Blah blah blah. we'll be hearing about it for the rest of the 360's life span despite if theres a problem or not. Every little problem will cause stories of the lauch days to resurface. Its the only tool the other side has. Red flashing light post will show up on the net soon enough.
Did i missunderstand #3's post you went through 6 360's?, thats your life style breaking the console bub. Has the 360 even been out long enough for owners to have a console break 6 times?.
I think "some" 360's are way too sensitive to heat, dust & smoke as i'v seen proof with broken 360's in games shops when places in inclosed boxs with dust on them, all the shops in my area have tooken them out and they're fine. If you got 5-6 broken 360's you're doing something to break them, 360's not a Xbox or a PS2. As long as you keep it cool and keep your house Smoke and dust free, it wont break.
they lost me all ready
6. 360 failures
Mine's been healthy since launch:)
Don't know what's going on or what went on with other's 360's?
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