A new rumor suggests Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox, codenamed Project Helix, could cost between $999 and $1,200 while delivering major performance gains over the Xbox Series X.
  • ViciousPanda37@forum.macaque.social
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    2 days ago

    oh so branded PC hardware? forget it. I’ll just hang up my gaming. It’s not what I want. If I wanted a PC, I’d have a PC. I wanted a console so I could casually jump in and game. I don’t want a PC and all the attendant complexity. And I don’t like the Playstation, so I’m not going there. I’m just done. Consoles gave people options. This sounds like it’s taking away our choice, and I’m sure it’ll be a hell of a lot more expensive than $1200 for us.

    • boonhet@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      1·
      2 days ago

      I don’t want a PC and all the attendant complexity

      Not all that much complexity these days, unless you wanna do it on Linux - but even that’s getting easier and easier.

      Mostly you just start Steam, install the game you want, and launch it. Done. EVEN on Linux these days for most games.

    • cmhe@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Hmm… I always thought that the goal of consoles is to provide fewer options. You don’t need to choose which components you want, you just buy the one and only box offered by the company.

      And then there are the exclusives, where you also, as someone buying a different box, didn’t get the choice to buy the game released for another box. And generally have fewer games to play.

      Then there are the (online) shops, where, as a console player, you either have no choices or fewer.

      Then there is multiplayer, where with a console you cannot use other services, and even have to pay for it.

      And modding, which is also pretty limited on console, and you generally don’t have the tools to create mods yourself to customize your gaming experience.

      So… All in all, I thought the main ‘advantage’ of consoles is that you don’t need to make so many choices, because making decisions is hard. But that comes at a cost, lower entry cost (hardware), but higher operating cost (games, online play).

  • network_switch@lemmy.mlEnglish
    4·
    2 days ago

    I’m interested in what levels of locked down it may be. Fully open software platform where I can install any OS on it. Maybe locked soley to Microsoft/Windows signed OS image. Open to install any software or only open to a selection of software stores so like Windows/Xbox store, Steam, EGS, etc. Expectations low. Microsoft and hardware devices have no consistent long term vision or identify so they keep pivoting strategies

  • Lfrith@lemmy.caEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Is this locked down hardware that is priced like a PC or a PC with a console/PC OS that can be reinstalled with another OS?

    Because if its locked down then for PC gaming I don’t see the appeal of paying PC prices for a neutered PC that won’t let me install another OS. And for console gaming I don’t see the appeal of paying PC hardware prices to play games.

    • Eggyhead@lemmings.worldEnglish
      18·
      3 days ago

      My assumption is that it’s a living room PC with a windows equivalent of steam big-picture mode on it.

      But knowing Microsoft, there will be shenanigans.